Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vijay Khanal, Narmina O. Balayeva, Carsten Guennemann, Zamin Mamiyev, Ralf Dillert, Detlef W. Bahnemann, Vaidyanathan (Ravi) Subramanian
Summary: A wet chemical-synthesized high surface area ultrafine Ta2O5 nanoparticle and its application to NOx control was reported, showing better photocatalytic activity and stability compared to TiO2.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rajat Subhra Ghosh, Pritpal Singh Dhillon, Michael P. Harold, D. Wang
Summary: This study presents a comprehensive investigation of NH3 oxidation on Pt/Al2O3 through experimental kinetics and modeling, revealing the significant enhancement of Pt/Al2O3 activity by milling and its effect on the light-off temperature. The dependence of reaction rate on NH3 concentration and processing method is discussed, highlighting the importance of understanding the reaction mechanism for optimizing catalytic performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenhao Fang, Michael P. Harold
Summary: This study investigates the in situ regeneration of sulfur-poisoned Pt catalysts in diesel emission control. The results show that NH3 can effectively regenerate the poisoned catalysts at elevated temperatures, and propose a possible mechanism for the restoration of catalytic activity.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wangxiang Pan, Jingping He, Guanlin Huang, Wentao Zhang, De Fang
Summary: This paper reviews the preparation methods, properties, and influencing factors of ZSM-5 catalysts in NH3-SCR, discusses the SCR performance of ZSM-5 catalysts doped with different metal ions, and summarizes the environmental adaptability of ZSM-5 catalysts and their development in denitrification.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rajat Subhra Ghosh, Michael P. Harold, D. Wang
Summary: Modeling and optimization were presented for the Pt/Al2O3@Cu/ZSM-5 core-shell catalyst used as an Ammonia Slip Catalyst in a recent study. The study successfully demonstrated the synthesis and application of this core-shell catalyst, showing superior performance due to enhanced Pt activity and dense zeolite shell. A heterogeneous fixed-bed reactor was developed to predict and optimize the CS catalyst performance, incorporating independent kinetic models for NH3 oxidation and NOx reduction.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pritpal S. Dhillon, Michael P. Harold, Di Wang, Ashok Kumar, Saurabh Y. Joshi
Summary: The state-of-the-art Ammonia Slip Catalyst (ASC) has a dual-layer washcoat architecture with a bottom layer of Pt/Al2O3 and a top layer of Cu/SSZ-13. A trade-off between the NH3 conversion and N-2 selectivity presents a challenge in the ASC design. The best results are obtained with the combination of a base mixed layer that provides for effective coupling between Pt and Cu active sites and a top Cu/SSZ-13 layer of an intermediate thickness and nominally half of the total Cu loading.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Jing Wu, Yousef Alipouri, Hao Luo, Lexuan Zhong
Summary: UV-PCO air filters have low concentrations of typical byproducts for most pollutants, but are not recommended for buildings with high ethanol levels. A new exposure-based evaluation standard was developed based on formaldehyde generation, with 32.5% of cases identified as suitable for residential and commercial HVAC system applications and all cases suitable for industrial buildings. Parameters such as challenging compound types, inlet concentrations, and air velocity were found to be the main factors affecting the applicability of UV-PCO.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tihana Cizmar, Ivana Grcic, Mario Bohac, Marta Razum, Luka Pavic, Andreja Gajovic
Summary: This paper emphasized the dual application of Cu-modified vertically aligned TiO2 nanotube arrays as photocatalyst and relative humidity sensor. The sample modified with 2 M Cu(NO3)(2) solution showed the highest efficiency for NH3 photocatalytic degradation and humidity response. XRD, SEM, and EDS were used to investigate the structure and impact of Cu modification, showing that the modified samples had higher NH3 oxidation activity and more pronounced humidity response.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mathankumar Manoharan, Kamaraj Govindharaj, K. Muthumalai, Ramanathaswamy Pandian, Yuvaraj Haldorai, Ramasamy Thangavelu Rajendra Kumar
Summary: In this study, tungsten disulfide/reduced tungsten oxide (WS2/W18O49) heterojunctions were synthesized and used as highly efficient room temperature NOx and ammonia (NH3) sensors. The heterojunction sensors exhibited sub-ppm level sensitivity to NOx and NH3, and showed high stability even after multiple cycles of detection. The WS2/W18O49 heterojunction also demonstrated high selectivity towards NOx and NH3 compared to pristine WO3 and WS2.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Jongsik Kim, Somin Lee, Dong Wook Kwon, Heon Phil Ha
Summary: Rare earth metal vanadates have shown promise for converting NOX to N-2 at high temperatures, but face limitations in catalytic activity due to weak hydrothermal stability, low N-2 selectivity, and limited active sites. This study demonstrates the efficacy of structurally modifying vanadate with additional rare earth metals to generate bimetallic vanadates with improved reactivity and stability.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xuehui Jia, Ruosi Peng, Huajun Huang, Junhui Dan, Meijuan Lu, Dongliang Zhang, Jiaying Wang, Danping Li, Hansun Fang, Chenglong Yu
Summary: In this study, lotus leaves-derived biochar (LBC) was modified using various chemical methods and employed as a carrier for low-temperature selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts. A comparative analysis of low-temperature SCR manganese catalysts based on LBC chemically modified with NaOH, HNO3, and CTAB was conducted, revealing different deNO(x) performance. The 25%Mn/LBC-OH catalyst exhibited the best performance with over 95% NOx conversion. The excellent SCR activity of 25%Mn/LBC-OH was attributed to its abundant high valence Mn, suitable surface acidity, and high redox capability. Additionally, the high dispersion of MnOx on the LBC-OH support played a key role in the catalyst's outstanding catalytic activity. Moreover, the 25%Mn/LBC-OH catalyst also displayed improved tolerance to SO2 and H2O, making it a promising candidate for reducing NOx emissions from coal-fired power plants.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jing-Rui Yang, Ying Wang, Hu Chen, Rui-Peng Ren, Yong-Kang Lv
Summary: A new method of NOx removal using the OABR integrated system has been introduced, with experimental results demonstrating an efficiency of up to 98.8% under optimal conditions. The system can maintain high efficiency levels above 94% during stable operation, making it a promising option for industrial applications.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Huan Shang, Hongbao Jia, Pengpeng Li, Hao Li, Wenbin Zhang, Shuangjun Li, Qing Wang, Shuning Xiao, Ding Wang, Guisheng Li, Dieqing Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the recent advances in photocatalytic oxidation of NO, discussing strategies to regulate carrier dynamics and enhance the adsorption and activation of reactants. The mechanisms of NO oxidation are explained in detail. The challenges and prospects of photocatalytic NO oxidation are also presented in terms of nanotechnology for air pollution control.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Piqiang Tan, Xiaoyu Li, Shiyan Wang, Zhiyuan Hu, Diming Lou
Summary: In this study, the failure of SCR due to a low NH3-NOx ratio was systematically investigated through experiments, with major causes including insufficient urea injection, catalyst hydrothermal aging, and urea crystallization. The NOx conversion efficiency in the SCR system was found to increase with higher NH3-NOx ratio, but with an increase in ammonia leakage. Different factors influenced NOx conversion efficiency under different NH3-NOx ratios.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daniel J. Gorelik, Victoria Dimakos, Timur Adrianov, Mark S. Taylor
Summary: Site-selective oxidations of carbohydrates have been achieved using acridinium photocatalysis and quinuclidine hydrogen atom transfer catalysis. Protocols have been developed for oxidations of all-equatorial carbohydrates and those containing cis-1,2-diols. The site-selectivity is determined by the relative rates of hydrogen atom transfer from the carbohydrate C-H bonds and can be enhanced using a phosphate hydrogen-bonding or boronic acid catalyst.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Meng-Fei Han, Xu-Rui Hu, Yong-Chao Wang, Zhen Tong, Can Wang, Zhuo-Wei Cheng, Ke Feng, Miao-Miao Qu, Jian-Meng Chen, Ji-Guang Deng, Hsing-Cheng Hsi
Summary: Continuous emissions of VOCs from industrial processes pose serious environmental and health threats. Photodegradation and biofiltration technologies are efficient in controlling VOCs emissions. The combination of these technologies can overcome challenges faced by separate applications, making it a promising field for practical engineering.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kai Li, Jian Ji, Yanling Gan, Haibao Huang
Summary: The valence state of silver plays a crucial role in the catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde. By employing non-thermal plasma and conventional calcination methods, researchers were able to regulate the valence state of silver and obtain a special mixed valence state with good activity and stability for the oxidation of formaldehyde.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Biyuan Liu, Jian Ji, Boge Zhang, Wenjun Huang, Yanling Gan, Dennis Y. C. Leung, Haibao Huang
Summary: VOCs abatement has attracted increasing interest due to their detrimental effects on the environment and human health. Catalytic ozonation with the assistance of ozone is considered as a feasible and effective method for VOCs elimination. This review systematically reviews the emerging advances of catalytic ozonation of different VOCs and discusses the reaction mechanisms and influencing factors.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Biyuan Liu, Boge Zhang, Jian Ji, Kai Li, Jianping Cao, Qiuyu Feng, Haibao Huang
Summary: Gas-solid and postsynthetic modification with ozone was used to enrich surface bridging hydroxyls (OHB) on TiO2, resulting in improved photoresponse and degradation efficiency. The increased OHB facilitated the transfer of photogenerated charge carriers and provided more adsorption sites for organic compounds, leading to enhanced catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruijie Xie, Dongxue Lei, Xiaowen Xie, Ziyi Suo, Dennis Y. C. Leung, Jianping Cao, Fang Ruimei, Haibao Huang
Summary: This study presents an efficient method for the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using a combination of vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) photolysis and wet scrubbing process. The synergistic effect between gas-phase and liquid-phase VUV photolysis contributes to the efficient removal of VOCs, with more than 96% removal efficiency achieved. The generation of O3 in gas-phase VUV photolysis enhances the production of HO' in liquid-phase VUV photolysis, leading to the degradation of VOCs and effective control of secondary pollution.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Boge Zhang, Jian Ji, Biyuan Liu, Dengsong Zhang, Shuilian Liu, Haibao Huang
Summary: Ground-level ozone is harmful to ecosystems and human health and should be strictly controlled. A manganese oxide catalyst prepared through a simple redox reaction showed excellent ozone elimination performance, maintaining activity and stability even in harsh environmental conditions. The findings offer new insights for the design of efficient and stable catalysts and have potential for significant advancements in practical applications.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiale Shen, Danyun Xu, Jian Ji, Qicheng Zhang, Xiaobin Fan
Summary: A facile method is developed to synthesize defects-rich TiO2 supported CoB nanoparticles (CoB/TiO2-x) for efficient NaBH4 hydrolysis. The as-synthesized CoB/TiO2-x catalyst exhibits good catalytic performance with a hydrogen generation rate of 3070 mL min-1 gCo-1 and an activation energy of 57.03 kJ mol-1.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jianping Cao, Yu Han, Yujie Zhu, Xingyu Duan, Luyang Wang, Haibao Huang
Summary: This study developed a novel steady-state model to comprehensively simulate the gas-particle partitioning of indoor SVOCs by considering the effects of particle size distribution and air-change rate. The predictions of the novel model showed better agreement with experimental data.
BUILDING SIMULATION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jianping Cao, Yuqing Zhu, Xinyi Huang, Li Zhang, Xuanhao Wang, Chuang Geng, Haibao Huang
Summary: House dust serves as an important medium for the transfer and storage of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in indoor environments. The dust loading, or weight of dust per surface area, has been identified as a key factor influencing the transport of SVOCs into dust. This study proposes a mass transfer model that differentiates between SVOC diffusion distances in monolayer and multilayer dusts, providing a comprehensive understanding of dust loading effects. The model shows good agreement with measurements and allows for the determination of characteristic parameters of SVOCs in house dust. This study enhances our understanding of SVOC transport into house dust and enables accurate exposure assessment of indoor SVOCs.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wenjing Dai, Boge Zhang, Jian Ji, Biyuan Liu, Ruijie Xie, Yanling Gan, Xiaowen Xie, Jiarui Zhang, Pingli Huang, Haibao Huang
Summary: In this study, an activated carbon supported delta-MnO2 catalyst with exceptional ozone decomposition capacity was synthesized. It remained stable under high humidity conditions and was able to quickly decompose ozone pollution to below safety levels in practical applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yuqing Zhu, Xinyi Huang, Chuang Geng, Jianping Cao
Summary: House dust is an important storage medium for assessing indoor SVOC pollution levels, traditionally quantified using solvent-extraction methods. This study proposed a TD-based method for SVOC quantification in house dust, which showed comparable accuracy and repeatability to the solvent-extraction method in laboratory experiments. In field tests, the TD-based method typically yielded higher SVOC concentrations, demonstrating its superior performance.
INDOOR AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jianbang Xiang, Linmin Hu, Jiayuan Hao, Siqing Wu, Jianping Cao, Edmund Seto
Summary: This study investigates the temporal profiles of particle number concentrations (PNCs) ranging from 0.3 to 10 μm during frying cooking activities in a naturally-ventilated apartment. The results show that opening the kitchen windows can significantly reduce the concentrations of particles in the size ranges of 0.3-2.5 μm, 2.5-10 μm, and 0.3-10 μm during and within 1 hour after cooking. The use of a venting range hood (VRH) can partially reduce the particle concentrations, and combining it with a portable air cleaner (PAC) further reduces the concentrations.
BUILDING SIMULATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bolun Yu, Denan Li, Qianqian Zhu, Shufan Yao, Lifeng Zhang, Yanshuo Li, Zhenxin Zhang
Summary: This study successfully improved the catalytic activity of a zeolitic octahedral metal oxide by incorporating a single zinc species into its micropore. The zinc incorporation achieved a high ethane conversion rate and ethylene selectivity. Mechanism study showed that the isolated zinc site played a crucial role in activating oxygen and ethane, as well as stabilizing intermediates and transition states.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruoqi Liu, Hao Fei, Jian Wang, Ting Guo, Fangyang Liu, Zhuangzhi Wu, Dezhi Wang
Summary: This work successfully synthesized a high-performing S-enriched MoS2 catalyst for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), demonstrating high activity and selectivity. The synergistic effect of the 1T phase and bridging S22- species was shown to play a positive role in NRR performances, and DFT calculations revealed the mechanism behind the improved performance.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pan Xia, Lele Zhao, Xi Chen, Zhihong Ye, Zhihong Zheng, Qiang He, Ignasi Sires
Summary: This study presents a modified gas-diffusion electrode (GDE) for highly efficient and stable H2O2 electrosynthesis by using trace polymethylhydrosiloxane (PMHS). DFT calculations provide an in-depth understanding of the roles of PMHS functional groups.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kwangchol Ri, Songsik Pak, Dunyu Sun, Qiang Zhong, Shaogui Yang, Songil Sin, Leliang Wu, Yue Sun, Hui Cao, Chunxiao Han, Chenmin Xu, Yazi Liu, Huan He, Shiyin Li, Cheng Sun
Summary: Different B-doped rGO catalysts were synthesized and their 2e- oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance was investigated. It was found that the 2e- ORR selectivity of B-doped rGO was influenced by the B content and oxygen mass transfer conditions. The synthesized catalyst exhibited high 2e- ORR selectivity and was capable of degrading organic pollutants continuously.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Lv, Lin Lei, Qi-Wen Chen, Cheng-Li Yin, Huiqing Fan, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Monoclinic phase La2Ti2O7 and orthorhombic phase Bi4Ti3O12 are widely used in photocatalysis due to their layered crystal structure. The electronic structures of these phases play a crucial role in their photocatalytic activity. Heat treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere introduces more oxygen vacancies into the S-scheme heterojunction, leading to enhanced NO removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Choe Earn Choong, Minhee Kim, Jun Sup Lim, Young June Hong, Geon Joon Lee, Keun Hwa Chae, In Wook Nah, Yeomin Yoon, Eun Ha Choi, Min Jang
Summary: In this study, the synergistic effect between argon-plasma-system (AP) and catalysts in promoting the production of reactive species for water remediation was investigated. By altering the oxygen vacancies concentration of CeO2/Bi2O3 catalyst, the production of hydrated electrons was stimulated for PFOA removal. The results showed that the built-in electric field in the Bi/Ce0.43 interface enhanced electron migration and eaq- generation, leading to improved PFOA removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yushan Wu, Di Xu, Yanfei Xu, Xin Tian, Mingyue Ding
Summary: Efficient synthesis of primary amines from carbonyl compounds was achieved via reductive amination using Ru@NC-Al2O3 as a catalyst, exhibiting high activity and selectivity under mild conditions.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yilan Jiang, Peifang Wang, Tingyue Chen, Keyi Gao, Yiran Xiong, Yin Lu, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Dawei Wang
Summary: By controlling the content of Co and Ni in Co1-xNixFe2O4, the production of O-1(2) from H2O2 can be regulated. NiFe2O4, with the lowest lattice distortion degree, can efficiently produce O-1(2) as the dominant reactive oxygen species. The system also exhibits significant resistance to water matrix interference.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuai Feng, Donglian Li, Hao Dong, Song Xie, Yaping Miao, Xuming Zhang, Biao Gao, Paul K. Chu, Xiang Peng
Summary: In this study, MoO2/Mo2N heterostructures were prepared by regulating the coordination of Mo atoms. The electrocatalyst exhibits high current density and excellent stability for hydrogen evolution reaction.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jia-Cheng E. Yang, Min -Ping Zhu, Daqin Guan, Baoling Yuan, Darren Delai Sun, Chenghua Sun, Ming-Lai Fu
Summary: This study successfully modulated the electron configuration and spin state of millimetric metal catalysts by adjusting the support curvature radius. The electronic structure-oriented spin catalysis was found to affect the degradation of pollutants, providing new insights for the design and production of highly active, reusable, and stable catalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tao Zhong, Su Tang, Wenbin Huang, Wei Liu, Huinan Zhao, Lingling Hu, Shuanghong Tian, Chun He
Summary: In this study, a highly efficient photocatalyst for the elimination of CH3SH was developed by engineering different crystal facets and coupling them with PHI. Cu (111)/PHI exhibited the highest elimination efficiency and showed good stability and reusability. The enhanced surface electron pump effect and effective adsorption mechanisms were revealed through comprehensive characterizations and DFT calculations.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feifei Yang, Tianyu Zhang, Jiankang Zhao, Wei Zhou, Nicole J. Libretto, Jeffrey T. Miller
Summary: A Ni3Sn intermetallic nano particle was found to have geometrically isolated Ni sites that could selectively cleave C-O bonds in biomass derivatives. This nano particle showed high activity and selectivity towards 2-methylfuran, unlike Ni nanoparticles that produced other unwanted products derived from the aromatic rings.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lulu Qiao, Di Liu, Anquan Zhu, Jinxian Feng, Pengfei Zhou, Chunfa Liu, Kar Wei Ng, Hui Pan
Summary: This study reveals that surface evolution plays a crucial role in enhancing the electrocatalytic performance of transition metal oxides for electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (e-NO3RR). Incorporating nickel into Co3O4 can promote surface reconstruction and improve the adsorption of intermediates and reduce energy barriers, leading to enhanced catalytic performance. The reconstructed cobalt-nickel hydroxides (CoyNi1_y(OH)2) on the catalyst's surface serve as the active phase.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinyu Song, Yang Shi, Zelin Wu, Bingkun Huang, Xinhao Wang, Heng Zhang, Peng Zhou, Wen Liu, Zhicheng Pan, Zhaokun Xiong, Bo Lai
Summary: This study explores the discriminative activities and mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in peroxy compounds via single-atom catalysts (SACs) with higher coordination numbers (M-N5). The atomic catalyst (Fe-SAC) with Fe-N5 as the active center was constructed, effectively activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS), peroxydisulfate (PDS), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The study demonstrates the degradation efficiencies of acyclovir are related to the O-O bond length in different peroxy compounds, and reveals the discriminative mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in different Fenton-like systems.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yangzhuo He, Hong Qin, Ziwei Wang, Han Wang, Yuan Zhu, Chengyun Zhou, Ying Zeng, Yicheng Li, Piao Xu, Guangming Zeng
Summary: A dual-metal-organic framework (MOF) assisted strategy was proposed to construct a magnetic Fe-Mn oxycarbide anchored on N-doped carbon for peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. The FeMn@NC-800 catalyst exhibited superior activity with almost 100% degradation of sulfamethazine (SMZ) in 30 minutes. The study provided insights for the rational design of high-performance heterogeneous catalysts and proposed a novel nonradical-based catalytic oxidation for environmental cleaning.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)