[Preparation bimetallic heterogeneous Fenton-like catalyst as sepiolite supported and its surface chemical...

The reactive brilliant blue was chosen as the probe pollutant. Fe(NO3)3 concentration, MnSO4 concentration, urea concentration, water bath temperature, calcined temperature and time were as influencing factors, the process parameters of homogeneous precipitation method was optimized for the preparation of bimetallic heterogeneous Fenton-like catalyst as modified sepiolite supported. At the same time, surface chemical characteristics of catalyst were analyzed by SEM, FTIR and XRD. Results showed that: with increasing iron ion concentrations, the active ingredient of the catalyst increased. Adding small amount of manganese ion could inhibit the growth of Fe2O3 diameter and increase the activity of the catalyst. Urea concentration was increased, so that the higher the urea concentration, the higher rate of formation of crystal gains, was conducive to generate small and uniform particles. The optimal conditions were found for preparing bimetallic heterogeneous Fenton-like catalyst by Box-Behnken experiment, which were as follows: concentration of Fe(NO3)3, MnSO4 and urea were 0.18 mol x L(-1), 0.05 mol x L(-1) and 1.0 mol x L(-1), respectively. The dosage of the modified sepiolite was 40 g x L(-1) and water bath temperature was 100 degrees C. Additionally, the catalyst was calcined at 370 degrees C for 3 h. The SEM showed that the sepiolite was an a-type sepiolite, which could be used as a well catalyst support. The infrared spectrum presented the bend vibrations of the Fe-O stretch vibration. The XRD patterns of the catalysts showed the characteristic diffraction peaks of alpha-Fe2O3, and gamma-Fe2O3.