Citation: Chao Zeng, Pengwei Zeng. Photocatalytic-Fenton degradation of Rhodamine B using sulfidized FeOCl: a proposed comprehensive chemical experiment[J]. University Chemistry, ;2026, 41(7): 300-308. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202506057 shu

Photocatalytic-Fenton degradation of Rhodamine B using sulfidized FeOCl: a proposed comprehensive chemical experiment

Chao Zeng ^1,2,, ,
Pengwei Zeng ^1,2

1.
Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, Hubei Province, China;
2.
School of Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi Province, China

Corresponding author: Chao Zeng, chaozeng@hbnu.edu.cn
Received Date: 13 June 2025
Revised Date: 1 August 2025

This study presents a wastewater treatment approach utilizing heterogeneous photocatalysis-Fenton coupling technology. The experimental design employs photo-Fenton degradation of Rhodamine B as a teaching module for undergraduates. The sulfur-modified FeOCl (FeS/FeOCl) heterojunction catalyst is synthesized through an in-situ ion exchange reaction. Subsequent characterization focused on the catalyst’s structure, morphology and optical property, followed by evaluation of its photo-Fenton degradation efficiency for Rhodamine B. This experiment demonstrates straightforward operation with obvious phenomena. It is helpful to improve the experimental operation skills of undergraduates, cultivate their scientific research ability and enhance their environmental protection awareness.
- Photocatalysis,
- Fenton reaction,
- Comprehensive chemical experiment,
- Iron oxychloride
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