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The photoelectrocatalytic oxidation of aqueous nitrophenol using a novel reactor

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Paul ChristensenORCiD, Dr Terry Egerton, Samia Kosa, Dr James Tinlin, Emeritus Professor Keith Scott

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Abstract

The photoelectrocatalytic oxidation of aqueous 4-nitrophenol (NP) solutions in a photo-electrochemical bubble column reactor (BCR) was discussed. It was found that the photocatalytic decomposition of 4-NP in reactors with a 4 dm 3 capacity can be increased by an applied field, and that the effect can be implemented, even for strongly absorbing solutions. It was also found that the application of an electric field significantly enhances the mineralization of 4-NP. The results show that activity of irradiated TiO 2 photoanodes towards a particular target species is a highly sensitive to the electrode structure and morphology.

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Author(s): Christensen PA, Egerton TA, Kosa SAM, Tinlin JR, Scott K

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Applied Electrochemistry

Year: 2005

Volume: 35

Issue: 7-8

Pages: 683-692

Print publication date: 01/07/2005

ISSN (print): 0021-891X

ISSN (electronic): 1572-8838

Publisher: Springer

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10800-005-1366-8

DOI: 10.1007/s10800-005-1366-8

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