Electrochemical degradation of 3,5-di-tert-butylphenol and coking reverse osmosis concentrated water by Ti/P(ANI-co-Py)/Ce,Nd-PbO2 electrodes

Coking reverse osmosis concentrated water contains refractory organic pollutants . If not treated, it will generate hazardous solid waste that cannot be utilized in the subsequent evaporation and crystallization process . In order to effectively remove organic substances from coking reverse osmosis concentrated water, Ti/PbO 2 electrode, Ti/Ce,Nd-PbO 2 electrode, and Ti/P(ANI-co-Py)/Ce,Nd-PbO 2 electrode were prepared. The electrodes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, revealing that the average crystal grain size of lead dioxide on the surface of the Ti/P(ANI-co-Py)/Ce,Nd-PbO 2 electrode is 29.58 nm. The electrochemical performance of the electrodes was tested using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , which showed oxidation peaks at 1.37 V, 1.81 V, and 2.1 V for the Ti/P(ANI-co-Py)/Ce,Nd-PbO 2 electrode, with a charge transfer resistance of 56.34 Ω. Accelerated life test indicated that the Ti/P(ANI-co-Py)/Ce,Nd-PbO 2 electrode has an accelerated lifespan of 1050 min. The effects of interelectrode distance, pH value, current density , and other factors on the electrocatalytic oxidation of 3,5-di-tert-butylphenol by the Ti/P(ANI-co-Py)/Ce,Nd-PbO 2 electrode were investigated, achieving a removal efficiency of 98.67 % under optimal conditions. Performance analysis of the Ti/P(ANI-co-Py)/Ce,Nd-PbO 2 electrode demonstrated good stability. Treatment of actual coking reverse osmosis concentrated water using the Ti/P(ANI-co-Py)/Ce,Nd-PbO 2 electrode resulted in removal efficiencies of 87.76 %, 47.92 %, and 77.42 % for COD , TOC, and UV 254 , respectively. The current efficiency and energy consumption of electrocatalytic degradation of coking reverse osmosis concentrated water were 9.38 % and 0.15 kWh/g COD. This study provides a better treatment solution for the degradation of organic matter in coking reverse osmosis concentrated water.