Research Article

Heterogeneous UV/Fenton-Like Degradation of Methyl Orange Using Iron Terephthalate MIL-53 Catalyst

Table 1

The order rate constants (k) for MO photodegradation of the previous works.

Photodegradation systemsRate constant (min−1)Temperature (°C)Initial MO concentration (mg/L)Catalyst dosage (g/L)References

UV/H2O2/MIL-530.0274301200.5The present work
UV/H2O2/MIL-530.1698401200.5The present work
UV/H2O2/MIL-530.3294501200.5The present work
TiO2 powder/UV/H2O20.0037.81251[34]
TiO2 doctor blade/UV/H2O20.0017.81251[34]
β-FeOOH/UV/H2O20.03625800.2[35]
Hydronium jarosite/UV/H2O20.04025800.2[35]
Ammonium jarosite/UV/H2O20.02225800.2[35]