Fe(III)-Citrate-Complex-Induced Photooxidation of 3-Methylphenol in Aqueous Solution

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</svg> nm. ∆ with tertiobutanol, ■ without tertiobutanol. Inset displays photodegradation of Fe(III)-Cit (0.3 mM). <i>◊</i> with tertiobutanol, ■ without tertiobutanol.</table>

International Journal of Photoenergy

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Figure 15: Fe(III)-Citrate-Complex-Induced Photooxidation of 3-Methylphenol in Aqueous Solution 