Degradation of CI Reactive Red 2 through photocatalysis coupled with water jet cavitation

作者：Wang, Xiaoning; Jia, Jinping^*; Wang, Yalin

来源：Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2011, 185(1): 315-321.

DOI：10.1016/j.jhazmat.2010.09.036

• Dye
• Jet cavitation
• Photocatalysis
• Synergetic effect
• Degradation

The decolorization of an azo dye, C.I. Reactive Red 2 was investigated using TiO2 photocatalysis coupled with water jet cavitation. Experiments were performed in a 4.0 L solution under ultraviolet power of 9 W. The effects of TiO2 loading, initial dye concentration, solution pH, geometry of cavitation tube, and the addition of anions on the degradation of the dye were evaluated. Degradation of the dye followed a pseudo-first order reaction. The photocatalysis coupled with water jet cavitation elevated degradation of the dye by about 136%, showing a synergistic effect compared to the individual photocatalysis and water jet cavitation. The enhancement of photocatalysis by water jet cavitation could be due to the deagglomeration of catalyst particles as well as the better contact between the catalyst surfaces and the reactants. Venturi tube with smaller diameter and shorter length of throat tube favored the dye decolorization. The degradation efficiency was found to increase with decreasing initial concentration and pH. The presence of NO3- and SO42- enhanced the degradation of RR2, while Cl-, and especially HCO3- significantly reduced dye decolorization. The results of this study indicated that the coupled photocatalysis and water jet cavitation is effective in degrading dye in wastewater and provides a promising alternative for treatment of dye wastewater at a large scale.

• 出版日期2011-1-15
• 单位上海交通大学