Catalyst Composition Including a Biochar, and Related Methods

Abstract

Compositions for treating a waste source, and related methods are described herein. The composition includes a biochar impregnated with iron. The composition is produced by impregnating a biomass with a pretreatment solution comprising an iron containing compound to form a pretreated biomass, dehydrating the pretreated biomass, and pyrolyzing the pretreated biomass under conditions sufficient to form a biochar. A related method includes contacting a waste source including a pollutant with the composition and hydrogen peroxide to form a reaction mixture, oxidizing at least a portion of the pollutant under conditions sufficient to form an oxidized pollutant or intermediate compound, and separating the oxidized pollutant or intermediate compound from the reaction mixture.

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