A series of FeMn bimetallic ferrocene-based metal-organic frameworks (FeMn-Fc-MOFs) with various molar ratios of Fe and Mn (1:9, 2:8, 4:6, 6:4) were successfully synthesized using a simple hydrothermal synthesis method and employed as an e cient activator on persulfate (PS) activation for water decontamination. Characterizations demonstrated that Fe and Mn were smoothly introduced into ferrocene-based MOFs and various molar ratios of Fe:Mn had some in uence on crystallinity and surface structure of FeMn-Fc-MOFs. Within 120 min, Fe 4 Mn 6 -Fc-MOFs demonstrated the best catalytic activity among the different molar ratios, and acid orange 7(AO7) degradation rate was up to 92.0%. In addition, electrochemical experiments revealed that Fe 4 Mn 6 -Fc-MOFs possessed superior electron transfer capability than other FeMn-Fc-MOFs, leading to better catalytic performance. Moreover, quenching tests and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) detection indicated that hydroxyl radicals and sulfate radicals were both responsible for AO7 decomposition. Notably, the redox cycle of Fe(II)/Fe(III) and Mn(II)/Mn(IV) was discovered in the Fe 4 Mn 6 -Fc-MOFs/PS system, which was considered as the limiting process for the cleavage of the O-O bond in PS to generate active radicals. Ultimately, the Fe 4 Mn 6 -Fc-MOFs exhibits an excellent universality and good cycling stability for 5 continuous runs. This paper broadens the application of ferrocene-based MOFs on heterogeneous PS activation in environmental catalysis.
HighlightsFeMn-Fc-MOFs catalysts with various molar ratios were synthesized by hydrothermal method.The Fe 4 Mn 6 -Fc-MOFs exhibited the best catalytic performance due to it's excellent electrochemical properties. SO 4•− and • OH were the main radicals in catalytic degradation of acid orange 7.The synergistic effect of Fe and Mn accelerates the redox reaction.
A series of FeMn bimetallic ferrocene-based metal-organic frameworks (FeMn-Fc-MOFs) with various molar ratios of Fe and Mn (1:9, 2:8, 4:6, 6:4) were successfully synthesized using a simple hydrothermal synthesis method and employed as an efficient activator on persulfate (PS) activation for water decontamination. Characterizations demonstrated that Fe and Mn were smoothly introduced into ferrocene-based MOFs and various molar ratios of Fe:Mn had some influence on crystallinity and surface structure of FeMn-Fc-MOFs. Within 120 min, Fe4Mn6-Fc-MOFs demonstrated the best catalytic activity among the different molar ratios, and acid orange 7(AO7) degradation rate was up to 92.0%. In addition, electrochemical experiments revealed that Fe4Mn6-Fc-MOFs possessed superior electron transfer capability than other FeMn-Fc-MOFs, leading to better catalytic performance. Moreover, quenching tests and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) detection indicated that hydroxyl radicals and sulfate radicals were both responsible for AO7 decomposition. Notably, the redox cycle of Fe(II)/Fe(III) and Mn(II)/Mn(IV) was discovered in the Fe4Mn6-Fc-MOFs/PS system, which was considered as the limiting process for the cleavage of the O-O bond in PS to generate active radicals. Ultimately, the Fe4Mn6-Fc-MOFs exhibits an excellent universality and good cycling stability for 5 continuous runs. This paper broadens the application of ferrocene-based MOFs on heterogeneous PS activation in environmental catalysis.
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