Heterogeneous activation of peroxymonosulphate by supported ruthenium catalysts for phenol degradation in water

► RuO2/ZSM5 and RuO2/AC exhibited higher activity in Oxone activation with stable performance. ► RuO2/AC presented higher activity than RuO2/ZSM5. ► Phenol degradation on RuO2/AC and RuO2/ZSM5 followed first order kinetics.