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Peat-moss biochar effectively degraded rhodamine B (RhB) using sonocatalysis at 40 kHz, driven by adsorption and radical reactions. Higher frequencies reduced efficiency due to poor biochar dispersion.

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  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Wastewater treatment requires efficient methods for pollutant degradation.
  • Sonocatalysis offers a promising advanced oxidation process.
  • Biochar is explored as a sustainable catalyst material.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate peat-moss derived biochar as a sonocatalyst for rhodamine B (RhB) degradation.
  • To evaluate the effect of ultrasonic frequencies (40 kHz and 300 kHz) on RhB degradation efficiency.
  • To elucidate the degradation mechanisms involved.

Main Methods:

  • Biochar preparation via peat-moss pyrolysis at 300°C under N2.
  • Sonocatalytic degradation experiments using RhB solutions at 40 kHz and 300 kHz.
  • Radical scavenger studies to identify reaction pathways.
  • Sonochemiluminescence imaging for visualization.

Main Results:

  • High RhB removal efficiency was observed at 40 kHz with 1000 mg/L biochar.
  • Degradation at 40 kHz involved pre-adsorption and radical oxidation on biochar surface.
  • Lower RhB degradation efficiency at 300 kHz was attributed to poor biochar dispersion and weaker sonophysical effects.

Conclusions:

  • Peat-moss biochar is an effective sonocatalyst for RhB degradation at lower ultrasonic frequencies.
  • Ultrasonic frequency significantly impacts biochar dispersion and sonocatalytic performance.
  • Optimizing biochar dispersion is crucial for efficient sonocatalytic wastewater treatment.