Degradation and mineralization mechanism of phenol by BiPO4 photocatalysis assisted with H2O2

- Degradation and mineralization efficiency and mechanism of phenol by BiPO4 photocatalysis assisted with H2O2 was investigated.
- Phenol could be converted to aromatic intermediates quickly by H2O2 photolysis, but it could not be mineralized completely.
- Phenol could be mineralized completely by BiPO4 photocatalysis via hole direct oxidation mechanism.
- Synergy of BiPO4 and adequate H2O2 can raise the removal efficiency of phenol greatly.