Enhanced 2,4-Dichlorophenol Dechlorination By Sodium Citrate and Nano-Co3O4 Synergistic`ally Constructed Nano-Fe0/Pd with Superior Reactivity
摘要
The use of nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) for chlorophenol remediation faces significant particle aggregation and surface passivation challenges that undermine their application. In this study, a novel SC-nFe0/Pd@nCo3O4 composite was synthesized by synergistically modifying bimetallic nano-Fe0/Pd (nFe0/Pd) using sodium citrate (SC) and nano-Co3O4 (nCo3O4), for enhanced removal of 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) from water. Under optimal conditions (initial 2,4-DCP concentration: 20.0 mg·L−1, Pd loading: 0.30 wt%, composite dosage: 0.5 g·L−1, pH: 6.0), the SC-nFe0/Pd@nCo3O4 composite achieved 92.68% removal efficiency and 91.91% dechlorination rate in two hours. Results demonstrated that carrier nCo3O4 has improved the dispersion and stability of nZVI particles and served as an efficient electron-transfer channel to facilitate electron reception and transport, thereby accelerating the reaction. As a complexing agent, SC can strip the passivation layer on the surface of nZVI and chelate iron ions in water to form a soluble complex FeII/III-citrate, preventing precipitation and exposing more reactive sites on nanoparticles surface. It also formed a surface mesh structure through the carboxyl groups of FeII/III-citrate complex binding to nZVI, which helped to alleviate the passivation. Thus, the findings revealed that the as-prepared composite demonstrates considerable potential for the remediation of wastewater containing chlorinated organic compounds and represents a promising alternative solution.