Fenton-like Cerium Metal–Organic Frameworks (Ce-MOFs) for Catalytic Oxidation of Olefins, Alcohol, and Dyes Degradation

Abstract A metal–organic framework (MOF) of cerium (Ce) ions and 4,4?,4??-nitrilotribenzoic acid linker was synthesized via a hydrothermal method. Ce-MOF consists Lewis moiety, i.e. Ce 3+ triphenylamine cores. It showed Fenton-like properties with excellent catalytic oxidation activity for olefins, primary/secondary alcohols, water pollutants e.g., organic dyes. displayed high conversion cinnamyl alcohol styrene 100% 53%, respectively. offered good selectivity towards oxide benzaldehyde (i.e. 75% 100%, respectively). applied the oxidative degradation dyes e.g. rhodamine B (RhB), methyl blue (MeB), Congo red (CR), direct (DB) using hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O ) as an oxidant. exhibited efficiency in these pollutants. The mechanistic study involves formation radical hydroxyl ( • OH) species. This revealed possibility enhancing performance, including pollutants, by employing advanced processes (AOPs) Ce-MOF. catalyst is recyclable five times without significantly decreasing material’s performance.