The regeneration of Fe2+ can have a marked effect on·OH production in Fenton system. Hydroxylamine hydrochloride
hydroquinone
p-benzoquinone and sodium sulfite were used as typical additives. Different regeneration mechanisms of Fe2+ were revealed by analysis of Fe2+ concentration
H2O2 concentration and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) as well. Furthermore
reactions between additives and H2O2 and·OH were also explored. Results demonstrated that Fe2+ was regenerated by hydroxylamine quickly
but concentration of Fe2+ gradually decreased with the consumption of hydroxylamine. Hydroquinone and p-benzoquinone exerted similar effect on Fenton system
resulting in enhanced regeneration of Fe2+. Quinone cycle could be built once they were added to Fenton system. Therefore
the concentration of Fe2+ could maintain a relatively high level in a long period. Quinone cycle can be established by one of the two substances or their mixture. Sodium sulfite reacted with·OH and H2O2
which contributed to a poor performance on Fe3+ reduction.