Immobilization of MnO2 nanoflowers on coils using direct heating method for organic pollutant remediation

The immobilization of catalysts on supporting substrates for the removal of organic pollutants is a crucial strategy for mitigating catalyst loss during wastewater treatment. This study presented a rapid and cost-effective direct heating method for synthesizing MnO₂ nanoflowers on coil substrates for the removal of organic pollutants. Traditional methods often require high power, expensive equipment, and long synthesis times. In contrast, the direct heating approach successfully synthesized MnO₂ nanoflowers in just 10 min with a heating power of approximately 40 W·h after the heating power and duration were optimized. These nanoflowers effectively degraded 99% Rhodamine B in 60 min with consistent repeatability. The catalytic mechanisms are attributed to crystal defects in MnO₂, which generate electrons to produce H₂O₂. Mn²⁺ ions in the acidic solution further dissociate H₂O₂ molecules into hydroxyl radicals (·OH). The high efficiency of this synthesis method and the excellent reusability of MnO₂ nanoflowers highlight their potential as a promising solution for the development of supporting MnO₂ catalysts for organic dye removal applications.