Self-Assembled Hierarchical Cu _x O@C₁₈H₃₆O₂ Nanoflakes for Superior Fenton-like Catalysis over a Wide Range of pH.

ABSTRACT: A novel copper-based catalyst supported by a long-chain hydrocarbon stearic acid (Cu _x O@C₁₈H₃₆O₂) was synthesized by a hydrothermal method and double replacement reactions. The as-prepared catalyst is shown as self-assembled hierarchical nanoflakes with an average size of ∼22 nm and a specific surface area of 51.4 m² g^-1. The catalyst has a good performance on adsorption as well as Fenton-like catalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB). The catalyst (10 mg/L) showed an excellent adsorption efficiency toward RhB (20 mg/L) for pH ranging from 5 to 13, with the highest adsorption rate (99%) exhibited at pH 13. The Fenton-like catalytic degradation reaction of RhB (20 mg/L) by Cu _x O@C₁₈H

SUBMITTER: Rehman R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8412932 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature