In-situ fabrication of N-doped iron-based Fenton-like catalyst (α-Fe2O3/N-CHCP) with superior activity toward methylene blue degradation

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nitrogen-doping in enhancing the performance of Fenton-like catalysts for methylene blue degradation.
• Developed N-doped iron-based Fenton-like catalyst (α-Fe2O3/N-CHCP) through in-situ fabrication techniques.
• Assessed the catalytic activity for methylene blue degradation under varying conditions.
• Compared the performance of the new catalyst against traditional methods.
• The N-doped catalyst showed a significant increase in degradation efficiency for methylene blue compared to non-doped variants.
• Catalytic activity improved with optimal nitrogen doping concentrations, leading to enhanced reaction rates.
• Achieved a greater than 90% degradation of methylene blue within a specified time frame.