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Polystyrene-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI@PS-N) effectively degrades nitrobenzene (NB) pollutant. This hybrid material demonstrates high efficiency, recyclability, and potential for environmental remediation applications.

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  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) is a potent reductant for environmental remediation.
  • Supporting nZVI on carriers can enhance its stability, dispersibility, and reusability.
  • Polystyrene (PS) microspheres offer a versatile platform for supporting nanomaterials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize polystyrene-supported nZVI (nZVI@PS) with different functional groups.
  • To evaluate the performance of these supported nZVI materials in nitrobenzene (NB) reduction.
  • To identify the optimal nZVI@PS composite for efficient and recyclable nitrobenzene degradation.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of nZVI@PS, nZVI@PS-Cl, and nZVI@PS-N via a support method.
  • Characterization using FT-IR, XPS, SEM, EDS, and weighing.
  • Batch experiments to assess NB degradation efficiency under various conditions.
  • Recycling tests to evaluate material reusability.

Main Results:

  • The functional groups on PS carriers significantly influenced nZVI loading, morphology, and reduction efficiency.
  • nZVI@PS-N exhibited the highest nZVI loading (0.2476 g/g) and effective dispersion of nZVI particles (≤50 nm).
  • Under optimal conditions (pH 3, 25°C, 100 rpm), nZVI@PS-N achieved 99% NB reduction within 20 min.
  • The material maintained 90.6% degradation efficiency after seven cycles, indicating excellent reusability.

Conclusions:

  • nZVI@PS-N demonstrates superior performance in nitrobenzene reduction due to synergistic effects between the PS carrier and nZVI.
  • The material exhibits high efficiency, fast degradation rates, and excellent recyclability.
  • nZVI@PS-N holds significant potential for practical applications in reductive degradation and emergency remediation of nitrobenzene pollution.