Activation of peroxymonosulfate by ZIFs derived Fe/Cu encapsulated N-doped carbon for bisphenol A degradation: The role of N doping

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a typical kind of endocrine disruption chemical, which has a negative effect on human health, and thus it is necessary to remove BPA from water. Herein, activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) by Fe, Cu-Coordinated ZIF-Derived Carbon Framework bifunctional catalyst (Fe/Cu@NC-x) fabricated via hydrothermal-calcination method for BPA removal. The physicochemical properties of Fe/Cu@NC-x were studied by X-ray diffraction, Transmission electron microscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett Teller, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The effects of the Fe/Cu@NC-900 dosage and PMS concentration, initial pH, and co-existing anions on BPA degradation were evaluated. Under optimized factors (pH unadjusted, Fe/Cu@NC-900 = 0.2 g/L, and PMS = 0.75 g/L), the degradation efficiency of BPA can reach 98% after 30 min. In addition, the BPA degradation efficiency was different extents restrain by inorganic anions (SO42- > Cl- > HCO3- > NO3-). Furthermore, the free radicals (SO4-·, ·OH, and O2-·) and non-radical (1O2) contribute to rapid BPA degradation in Fe/Cu@NC-900/PMS system. This study presents a novel material with significant performance for the removal of organic pollutants.