Decoration of MnFe2O4 nanoparticles on activated carbon as recoverable photocatalyst for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid degradation in water
Nguyen Trung Kien, Le Bao Hung, Nguyen Quang Bac, Nguyen Thi Ha Chi, Pham Ngoc Chuc, Do Nguyen Huy Tuan, Nguyen Tran Dung, Truong Minh Tri, Nguyen Vu Ngoc Mai, Dao Ngoc Nhiem
TL;DR
A new composite material was created to effectively break down a harmful water pollutant using visible light.
Contribution
The study introduces a recoverable photocatalyst combining MnFe2O4 nanoparticles and activated carbon for PFOS degradation.
Findings
FMAC achieved 94% PFOS degradation in 90 minutes under visible light.
Strong interfacial coupling and efficient charge separation enhance photocatalytic performance.
Holes and hydroxyl radicals are the main reactive species in PFOS degradation.
Abstract
A MnFe2O4/activated carbon composite (FMAC) was successfully prepared for the treatment of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). Structural and compositional analyses confirmed the formation of spinel manganese ferrite (FMO) nanoparticles and their uniform immobilization on the activated carbon (AC) surface. XPS results revealed the coexistence of multiple oxidation states of Mn and Fe, along with abundant oxygen-containing functional groups on the carbon support, indicating strong interfacial interactions between FMO and the AC support. Optical measurements showed that FMO and FMAC exhibit excellent visible-light absorption with a bandgap (Eg) of ∼2.4 eV. Electrochemical studies also demonstrated reduced charge transfer resistance and suppressed electron–hole recombination in FMAC. Vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) also indicated a sufficient magnetic response for recovery of FMAC…
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TopicsPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research · Fluoride Effects and Removal · Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques