Issue 39, 2024

Engineered diatomic catalyst empowered electro-Fenton processes for advanced water purification

Abstract

The heterogeneous electro-Fenton (EF) process has attracted tremendous interest as a promising advanced oxidation reaction to treat refractory organic contaminants in water. However, its practical application has been limited by unsatisfactory catalyst performance. Atomically dispersed metal catalysts are appealing for EF systems due to their high atomic utilization, intrinsic activity, and selectivity. In this review, we introduce the latest advances in metal-based single atom catalysts (SACs) for coordinating multiple oxygen reduction pathways in EF. First, we present a comprehensive summary of rational SAC design for selectively converting O2 to H2O2 and ultimately to ˙OH in successive reactions, as well as the associated mechanisms. Subsequently, we delve into the design and synthesis principles of diatomic catalysts (DACs), highlighting their collaborative functions to direct selective O2 conversion to ˙OH. Finally, we conclude the review by discussing current challenges and further directions for the intelligent design of electrodes and reactors coupled with well-defined DACs for EF-based purification technologies.

Graphical abstract: Engineered diatomic catalyst empowered electro-Fenton processes for advanced water purification

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
02 Jul 2024
Accepted
12 Sep 2024
First published
12 Sep 2024

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 26439-26456

Engineered diatomic catalyst empowered electro-Fenton processes for advanced water purification

W. Sun, H. Zou, G. Liu, X. Guan, S. Wang and X. Duan, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12, 26439 DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04567J

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