In situ generation of hydrogen peroxide using a schwertmannite/nickel foam catalyst for enhanced heterogenous Fenton degradation of dye wastewater

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the use of a schwertmannite/nickel foam catalyst for the in situ generation of hydrogen peroxide to enhance the Fenton process for dye degradation.
• Utilized a schwertmannite/nickel foam composite catalyst
• Investigated hydrogen peroxide production mechanisms
• Analyzed the degradation of Rhodamine B dye through the Fenton process
• Achieved effective hydrogen peroxide generation in situ
• Observed significant dye degradation rates of Rhodamine B
• Demonstrated synergistic cycling of Fe ions via nickel redox processes