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Supported catalysts have gradually become a research hotspot in the field of removing antibiotics from wastewater. In this study, CuFe2O4@2D-V composite catalyst was prepared by basic hydrothermal synthesis. Twodimensional expanded vermiculite (2D-V) was prepared by high temperature and ultrasonic stripping to provide a loading platform for CuFe2O4 metal ions. The characterization of CuFe2O4@2D-V was analysis by SEM, XRD and EDS. Then, levofloxacin (LVX) was chosen as representative to investigate the catalytic performance of CuFe2O4@2D-V by persulfate (PMS) activation. The optimal preparation conditions of CuFe2O4@2D-V and operating parameters of activating PMS to remove LVX were also studied. The result showed that under the condition of CuFe2O4 loading 50 %, initial pH 9.2, LVX concentration 10 mg/L, catalyst concentration 0.5 g/L and PMS concentration of 0.3 mM, the removal efficiency and reaction rate of LVX could reach 89 % and 0.071 min-1, respectively. Meanwhile, the catalyst had a good stability and high reusability. Based on the analysis of intermediate products by LC-MS, three possible degradation pathways were proposed. Quenching experiments found that non-radical 1O2 dominated LVX degradation process. Also, the redox reaction between Cu (I)/Cu (II) and Fe (II)/Fe (III) played an important role in LVX removal process. This work might fill the gap in the application of vermiculite as a two-dimensional carrier, and provide further understanding for antibiotic wastewater treatment by metal based two-dimensional composite materials.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
ISSN: 0013-9351
Year: 2025
Volume: 275
8 . 3 0 0
JCR@2022
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