REACTION PATHWAYS FOR THE PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF PHENOL UNDER DIFFERENT EXPERIMENTAL CONDITIONS

 

E. Moctezuma, M.A. López-Barragán, B.B. Zermeño-Resendiz

 

 

  • The mineralization of phenol with TiO2 and UV light proceeds via formation of hydroquinone, benzoquinone, catechol and benzenetriol.

  • UV light of λmáx=254 nm and ozone increase the reaction rate of the photocatalytic degradation of phenol.