The treatment of mixed wastewater remains a formidable challenge due to the presence of complex organic micropollutants. Singlet oxygen (1O2)-based Fenton-like reactions have demonstrated superior degradation activity and stability compared to the conventional treatment methods, primarily owing to their high oxidant utilization efficiency and enhanced resistance to complex water matrices. Herein, the manganese oxides (MnOx) composite catalysts were synthesized through electrospinning followed by calcination, aiming to facilitate efficient 1O2 generation for the treatment of simulated mixed wastewaters (Rhodamine B and 4-chlorophenol). The results from batch experiments indicated that optimizing the composition of MnOx catalysts significantly enhances their activation capabilities for different oxidants, thereby broadening their applicability in diverse wastewater treatment scenarios. Notably, Mn3O4-based catalyst exhibited superior performance in periodate (PI) activation, while Mn2O3-based catalyst demonstrated enhanced efficiency in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. Continuous flow reaction tests confirmed that the catalyst composite membrane sustained its stability, minimized metal ion leaching, and maintained its functional integrity over time. Analytical assessments identified 1O2 as the predominant reactive oxygen species (ROS) during the activation of both PMS and PI. Moreover, the synergistic effects of surface oxygen vacancies (OVs) and Mn3+ ions were found to significantly promote oxidant activation and 1O2 production. Density functional theory calculations further revealed that surface OVs facilitate catalyst chemisorption and enhance interfacial electronic transfer. This work presents an innovative approach for the design of MnOx-based catalysts that operate predominantly via a non-radical pathway, highlighting their potential for effective large-scale degradation of micropollutants.
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