Hitting two birds with one stone: A ce-modified Fe-based bi-functional material reinforced fenton-like system for complete removal of organophosphorus pesticides

Key Words:GLYPHOSATE; ADSORPTION; DEGRADATION; PHOSPHATE
Abstract:Organophosphorus pesticides, widespread and hazardous to ecosystems and human health, were mainly decomposed thoroughly by advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). However, the generated inorganic phosphate (IP) was prone to accumulation and led to eutrophication of water bodies. Herein, a Fe/Ce bimetallic-loaded biochar (FeCe@BC-400-5) with excellent H2O2 activation and IP adsorption properties was designed and used to treat glyphosate (GLY)-contaminated water. Results showed that similar to 92 % of GLY (20 mg P/L) was removed in the FeCe@BC-400-5/H2O2 system within 120 min, and the converted IP was almost completely adsorbed onto FeCe@BC-400. Experiment and theoretical calculations revealed that Ce doping facilitated the capture of H2O2 by the iron-based catalysts and promoted the activation of H2O2 to produce more reactive oxygen species (center dot OH and O-2(center dot-)). Meanwhile, the released IP was adsorbed onto FeCe@BC-400-5 via inner-sphere complexation to avoid secondary contamination. Intriguingly, toxicity tests showed that the degraded GLY solution in FeCe@BC-400-5/H2O2 system promoted germination rate, root and stem growth of Solanum nigrum L (herbaceous plant). This study provided a new idea on constructing oxidation-adsorption bifunctional materials for the comprehensive removal of organophosphorus in the Fenton-like field.
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