Degradation of o-Chlorophenol from aqueous solution by electro-fenton process

The study explores the utility of the electro-Fenton
process for the degradation of o-chlorophenol (o-CP)
from aqueous solution. The extent of degradation of o-CP
is found to be a function of applied current, electrolysis
time, concentration of o-CP and concentration of ferrous
ions. Under optimized conditions it is possible to achieve
efficiencies higher than 70%. Accelerating the regeneration
of Fe2+ ions in the electrolyte determines the efficiency
of the process. Addition of goethite as a catalyst in
the medium did not significantly improve the process
efficiency.