Simple preparation and catalytic properties of ZnO for ozonation degradation of phenol in water

ZnO particles about 200 nm were prepared through a facile hydrothermal method. Compared with single ozonation, the degradation efficiency of phenol increased about 23.7% and the degradation efficiency of intermediates improved about four times in the presence of ZnO at 298 K. In addition, the catalyst had good stability in the ozonation process. The influence of temperature was investigated and it was found that the better catalysis efficiency could be obtained at lower temperature.