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Heterogeneous electro–Fenton using three–dimension NZVI–BC electrodes for degradation of neonicotinoid wastewater
Abstract
Neonicotinoids (NEOs), as the most widely used pesticides, pose a serious threat to water ecosystems, especially clothianidin (CLO). However, the degradation behavior of CLO, as a new type of persistent organic pollutant, is rarely studied in wastewater treatment. To bridge this gap, heterogeneous electro-Fenton system using three-dimension electrodes made of biochar-supported zero-valent iron nanoparticle hybrid material (NZVI-BC), abbreviated as 3D-ICE-EF system, is invented and initially applied in CLO wastewater degradation, without the addition of Fenton reagent. NZVI-BC in 3D-ICE-EF system can concentrate CLO on electrodes by excellent adsorption and effectively eliminate it to achieve self-cleaning effect. In addition, the deposition of iron mud (Fe(OH)3) and the circular utilization of Fe in Fenton system is effectively improved by the addition of hydroquinone (HQ) in 3D-ICE-EF system. The pH applicable scope of Fenton system is extended to alkaline condition by the applications of NZVI-BC electrodes. The increase in the acidity of electrolyte is considered the primary reason of the high degradation efficiency of CLO in 3D-ICE-EF system at an initial pH of 9.0. The degradation performance of 3D-ICE-EF system tends to be promoted by the increase of current intensity and air flow rate. Seven plausible mechanisms of CLO degradation were identified in 3D-ICE-EF system. The ecotoxicity evaluation of degradation products indicated that CLO degradation in 3D-ICE-EF system exhibits a remarkable tendency to reduce toxicity levels.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Zhang, C., Li, F., Wen, R., Zhang, H., Elumalai, P., Zheng, Q., Chen, H., Yang, Y., Huang, M., & Ying, G.
- Affiliations
- South China Normal University (CN)
- South China University of Technology (CN)
- Corresponding author
- Li, Feng
- Huang, Mingzhi
- Venue
- Water Research
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2020-09
- Volume
- 182
- Pages
- 115975
- ISSN
- 0043-1354 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W3029851150
- Cited by
- 158
- References
- 52
- Citations by year
- 2026: 12 · 2025: 16 · 2024: 31 · 2023: 33 · 2022: 39 · 2021: 26 · 2020: 1
- FWCI
- 7.70
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Water Research (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Water Science and Technology › Advanced oxidation water treatment
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Engineering › Environmental remediation with nanomaterials
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Pollution › Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies
- Keywords
- neonicotinoids, clothianidin, electro-Fenton, heterogeneous electro-Fenton, nanoscale zero-valent iron, three-dimensional electrodes, pesticide wastewater treatment, hydroquinone, iron recycling, alkaline tolerance, degradation mechanism, adsorption
- MeSH terms
- Neonicotinoids, Electrodes, Hydrogen Peroxide, Water Pollutants, Chemical, Ecosystem, Wastewater
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