Novel Fe3O4–Cs
x
WO3/NiAl layered
double hydroxide composites (FCW/LDH)
for the activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and the succeeding degradation
of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) was synthesized through
a simple method. The composites prepared were characterized by XRD,
SEM, EDS, FT-IR, UV–vis DRS, and N2 physisorption,
respectively. It was found that FCW/LDH could effectively catalyze
PMS to generate sulfate radicals (SO4
•–) to degrade 2,4-D. The added 2,4-D (20 mg/L) was almost completely
removed (with a removal of 90.53%) in 180 min by using 1.00 g/L FCW/LDH
and 0.50 g/L PMS. Several related factors (PMS concentration, initial
pH, disturbing anions) were tested in order to understand their effect
on the degradation performance. Furthermore, the photocatalysts exhibited
good reusability and stability after four recycles. Finally, a possible
degradation mechanism was provided according to theabove experimental
results. The desired FCW/LDH composites showed promising application
in purifying water.