Efficient oxidative degradation of fluconazole by a heterogeneous Fenton process with Cu-V bimetallic catalysts

In this study, a novel Cu-V bimetallic catalyst (CuVOx) with abundant surface defects was successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method. Degradation experiment of emerging pollutant fluconazole confirmed that CuVOx exhibited higher catalytic activity, wider pH applicability and more satisfactory reusability than monometallic copper compounds. Electron paramagnetic resonance and radical quenching tests indicated that surface hydroxyl groups...