Distribution of polychlorinated organic by-products during the hydrolytic oxidation of chlorinated volatile organic pollutants over Pd–Ni-based catalysts

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how hydrolysis oxidation impacts chlorinated organic by-product formation during pollutant degradation.
• Analyzed polychlorinated organic by-products during hydrolysis oxidation.
• Examined the role of surface acidity in catalyst performance.
• Investigated different forms of water and redox properties on by-product formation.
• Hydrolysis oxidation significantly inhibits the formation of chlorinated organic by-products.
• Catalyst activity is influenced by its surface acidity and redox properties.