The preparation of PbO2 coatings on reticulated vitreous carbon for the electro-oxidation of organic pollutants

► PbO2-based coatings and novel composites on reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC). ► No previous studies reporting the use of RVC/PbO2 to degrade organic pollutants. ► The resulting 3D, nanostructured β-PbO2 anodes exhibit thick, adherent coatings. ► Co-deposition of PbO2 with hydrothermally synthesized TiNT yields the best results. ► RVC/PbO2/TiNT composite coatings are chemically and mechanically stable.