Abstract
The combination of TiO2-assisted photocatalysis and ozonation in the degradation of aniline in aqueous solution is investigated. From the experimental results obtained it is observed that the ozonation pretreatment followed by photocatalysis strongly increases the yield of TOC removal in comparison to either ozonation or photocatalysis carried out separately. The opposite sequence (photocatalysis pretreatment followed by ozonation) does not enhance the efficiency of aniline degradation. Nevertheless, the highest TOC removal was achieved by simultaneous ozonation and photocatalysis. A mechanism involving the formation of an ozonide anion radical previous to the generation of OH radicals is suggested to explain the synergic effect between ozone and TiO2 under illumination.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 59-65 |
| Journal | Applied Catalysis B: Environmental |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 26 Oct 1998 |
Keywords
- Aniline
- Degradation
- Ozonation
- Photocatalysis