Degradation and mineralization of 4-tert-butylphenol in water using Fe-doped TiO₂

Abstract

This study investigates the degradation and mineralization of 4-tert-butylphenol in aqueous solutions using Fe-doped TiO₂ as a photocatalyst under UV irradiation. The Fe-doped catalyst exhibited significantly improved photocatalytic activity compared to pure TiO₂, leading to effective breakdown of the target pollutant and enhanced mineralization efficiency. The results demonstrate that Fe-doped TiO₂ is a promising material for advanced wastewater treatment technologies.