Highly efficient catalytic reduction of bromate in water over a quasi-monodisperse, superparamagnetic Pd/Fe3O4 catalyst

Wuzhu Sun, Qi Li, Shian Gao, Jian Ku Shang

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Abstract

A novel quasi-monodisperse, superparamagnetic Pd/Fe3O 4 catalyst was synthesized for effective catalytic bromate reduction. The catalyst was prepared by dispersing nanoparticles of Pd (weight percent up to 1%) on the surface of superparamagnetic Fe3O4 microspheres with 300-500 nm in diameter and 10-20 nm in grain size. Complete reduction of bromate by this Pd/Fe3O4 catalyst was demonstrated within a short period (<2 h) over a range of pH values, in the presence of a variety of co-existing ions, and after multiple cycles. In addition, the superparamagnetic nature of the catalyst enhanced its good dispersion in water during water treatment when there was no external magnetic field, and its high saturation magnetization allowed an easy magnetic separation from water when an external magnetic field was applied after the water treatment. Thus, it could be easily recycled and reused, further enhancing its application potential.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)9215-9224
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume1
Issue number32
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 28 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • General Materials Science

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