High-efficiency electro-Fenton mineralization of triclosan using a novel octahedral iron( iii ) complex: structure, mechanism, and performance

Key Points

• This research investigates the use of a novel iron(iii) complex for enhancing triclosan mineralization.
• Synthesis of Fe(iii) complex [Fe(CO3)(en)2]Cl
• Characterization of the iron complex
• Integration of the complex in a boron-doped diamond electro-Fenton system
• Evaluation of mineralization efficiency for triclosan
• Achieved near-complete mineralization of triclosan
• Demonstrated the effectiveness of the iron complex as a cathodic catalyst
• Indicated potential applications in wastewater treatment