title: Catalytic dechlorination of o-chlorophenol by nanoscale Pd/Fe.
abstract: Transformation of chlorophenols by nanoscale bimetallic particles represents one of the latest innovative technologies for environmental remediation. Nanoscale Pd/Fe bimetallic particles were synthesized in the laboratory for treatment of o-chlorophenol. Most of the nanoscale particles are in the size range of 20-100 nm. BET specific surface area of the nanoscale Pd/Fe particles is 12.4 m2/g. In comparison, a commercially available Fe powder( < 100 mesh) has a specific surface area of just 0.49 m2/g. Batch experiments demonstrated that the nanoscale Pd/Fe bimetallic particles can effectively dechlorinate o-chlorophenol. Dechlorination efficiency is affected by the mass fraction of Pd in the bimetal, nanoscale Pd/Fe mass concentration and mixing intensity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
authors.forename: Jian-jun
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Wei
authors.forename: Xin-hua
authors.initials: XH
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: Da-hui
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D002384:Catalysis; D002733:Chlorophenols / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D007501:Iron / Q000737:chemistry; D007854:Lead / Q000737:chemistry; D036103:Nanotechnology; D012989:Soil Pollutants / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014873:Water Pollutants / Q000302:isolation & purification; D018508:Water Purification / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D002733:Chlorophenols; D012989:Soil Pollutants; D014873:Water Pollutants; D007854:Lead; D007501:Iron; C030683:2-chlorophenol