Abstract: This invention presents preparation, characterization and evaluation of an efficient heterogeneous Fe (III)-HY catalyst for photo-assisted Fenton reaction. Fe (III) ions are immobilized on HY zeolite using different loadings by impregnation, calcination and the activity of the catalyst is evaluated by the degradation of phenol. The effect of Fe loadings, H2O2 concentration, pH and quenching on photo-Fenton reaction are studied. The results obtained clearly show that Fe (III)-HY is efficient in the degradation of phenol and it is compared with that of a homogeneous photo-Fenton reaction. The increased rate of reaction on Fe (III)-HY highlights the synergistic role of zeolite. Heterogeneous Fe (III)-HY in photo-Fenton reaction allows a wide range of pH for reaction against the narrow pH range in homogeneous system. The system is further subjected to evaluate its stability in solid state. The stability of the catalyst is further established by recycling studies.

Abstract: This invention presents preparation, characterization and evaluation of an efficient heterogeneous Fe (III)-HY catalyst for photo-assisted Fenton reaction. Fe (III) ions are immobilized on HY zeolite using different loadings by impregnation, calcination and the activity of the catalyst is evaluated by the degradation of phenol. The effect of Fe loadings, H2O2 concentration, pH and quenching on photo-Fenton reaction are studied. The results obtained clearly show that Fe (III)-HY is efficient in the degradation of phenol and it is compared with that of a homogeneous photo-Fenton reaction. The increased rate of reaction on Fe (III)-HY highlights the synergistic role of zeolite. Heterogeneous Fe (III)-HY in photo-Fenton reaction allows a wide range of pH for reaction against the narrow pH range in homogeneous system. The system is further subjected to evaluate its stability in solid state. The stability of the catalyst is further established by recycling studies.

Abstract: An apparatus for the photocatalyitc oxidation of common industrial effluent contaminants in aqueous solution includes a reactor and a thin film photocatalyst fixed to a support material like Cuddapah stone. The support material is preferably an inert material. The TiO2 preformed does not contain any adsorbent for making the thin film photocatalyst, The catalytic runs were carried out over TiO2 thin film fixed bed reactor. The study is extended to the immobilization of preformed TiO2 with a binder for making thin film using a simple spray technique on inert Cuddapah stone. This method of immobilization require no thermal treatment of the catalyst at high temperatures. The method is applicable for the photocatalytic treatment of industrial effluents at a higher scale. Also it is a method for preparing a photocatalyst adopted for the oxidation of industrial common effluent by simple spray technique.