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Kinetic study and hydrogen peroxide consumption of phenolic compounds oxidation by Fenton’s reagent

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Synthetic solutions of phenol, o-, m- and p-cresol were oxidised by using Fenton’s reagent. The application of substoichiometric dosage of H2O2 led to the formation of intermediate compounds, continuing later the oxidation to complete oxidation. An important objective was to analyze the effect of hydrogen peroxide dosage applied and the reaction pH together with the iron oxidation state on the degradation level. A kinetic model was derived from a reaction mechanism postulated which was used to analyze the results of the experiments. Another aim was to analyze the hydrogen peroxide consumption. Noteworthy results include an increase in oxidant consumption to intensify phenol removal. Furthermore, oxidant consumption was analyzed through the ratio H2O2 to phenol removed and the average specific rate of removal (ASRR). By analyzing these two parameters it has been possible to ascertain the most favorable strategy for an efficient application of H2O2.

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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering and Environment, University of the Basque Country, P.O.B. 644, 48080, Bilbao, Spain

    Ana de Luis & Amaia Menéndez

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Basque Country, P.O.B. 644, 48080, Bilbao, Spain

    José Ignacio Lombraña & Fernando Varona

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de Luis, A., Lombraña, J.I., Varona, F. et al. Kinetic study and hydrogen peroxide consumption of phenolic compounds oxidation by Fenton’s reagent. Korean J. Chem. Eng. 26, 48–56 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-009-0009-x

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