Preparation, Characterization and their Performance of the Supported Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron Materials with Different Iron Contents

Abstract:

Taking the organic modified montmorillonite as a carrier and dispersant, the supported nanoscale zero-valent iron materials with different iron contents were synthesized through the ferrous sulfate (FeSO4) and the sodium borohydride (NaBH4) in it. The structure and morphology of the materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM). Finally, the performances of the supported nanoscale zero-valent iron were studied by high-performance liquid chromatography to determine the adsorption and degradation of 4-chlorophenol. The results indicate that the supported nanoscale zero-valent iron was well dispersed,different iron dosages imposed a visible effect on the morphology and particle diameter of iron;the degradation of 4-chlorophenol resulted from adsorption and degradation processes. Materials with different iron contents exhibited significantly different performance levels in terms of 4-chlorophenol adsorption and degradation.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 573-574)
• Pages: 155-162
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.573-574.155
• Online since: October 2012
• Authors: Zhi Hua Pang, Xiao Shan Jia, Kai Liu, Zhen Xing Wang, Qi Jing Luo, Jun Luo
• Keywords: 4-Chlorophenol, Degradation, Iron Content, Organic Modified Montmorillonite, Supported Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron

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