scholarly journals Enhanced photocatalytic performance of novel electrospun BN/TiO2 composite nanofibers

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryline Nasr ◽  
Roman Viter ◽  
Cynthia Eid ◽  
Roland Habchi ◽  
Philippe Miele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Uv Irradiation ◽  
Composite Nanofibers ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance

We report the elaboration of novel BN/TiO2 composite nanofibers with different amounts of BN sheets and their photocatalytic activity under UV irradiation.

scholarly journals Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance of NiO-Decorated ZnO Nanowhiskers for Methylene Blue Degradation

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Abdul Rahman ◽  
M. T. M. Ayob ◽  
S. Radiman
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Uv Irradiation ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Nio Nanoparticles ◽  
Methylene Blue Degradation ◽  
Maximal Peak ◽  
P Type

ZnO nanowhiskers were used for photodecomposition of methylene blue in aqueous solution under UV irradiation. The rate of methylene blue degradation increased linearly with time of UV irradiation. 54% of degradation rate was observed when the ZnO nanowhiskers were used as photocatalysts for methylene blue degradation for 80 min under UV irradiation. The decoration of p-type NiO nanoparticles on n-type ZnO nanowhiskers significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity and reached 72% degradation rate of methylene blue by using the same method. NiO-decorated ZnO was recycled for second test and shows 66% degradation from maximal peak of methylene blue within the same period. The increment of photocatalytic activity of NiO-decorated ZnO nanowhiskers was explained by the extension of the electron depletion layer due to the formation of nanoscale p-n junctions between p-type NiO and n-type ZnO. Hence, these products provide new alternative proficient photocatalysts for wastewater treatment.

Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance of Oriented ZnWO4 Nanorods via Graphene Hybridization

2014 ◽  
Vol 602-603 ◽  
pp. 970-974
Author(s):  
Feng Zhou ◽  
Su Zhan
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Uv Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Enhancement Mechanism

The hybridization of graphene with oriented ZnWO4photocatalysts effectively enhanced the photocatalytic activity. The enhancement in photocatalytic performance was relied on the amount of graphene and the optimal hybridized amount of graphene was about 2 wt%. The photocatalytic activity was increased by about 3 times after ZnWO4was hybridized with graphene under UV irradiation. The enhancement mechanism of the photocatalytic activity is attributed to the higher separation efficiency and the inhibition of recombination of photoinduced electron-hole pairs.

scholarly journals New photocatalytic nano additives based on titanium dioxide and silica for self-cleaning concrete.

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3-2020) ◽  
pp. 145-151
Author(s):  
K. A. Pozhivina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Uv Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Developed Surface ◽  
Nano Additives ◽  
Self Cleaning ◽  
Photocatalytic Concrete

In this article powdered composites of titanium dioxide and silica with high-developed surface(183–534 m2 / g), synthesized from industrial wastes, are considered as photocatalytic concrete additives. Their composition was studied, and the photocatalytic performance was evaluated by decomposition of the dye “Methylene blue” under UV-irradiation. The surfactant’s concentration at which the photocatalytic activity reaches its highest values was determined.

Uniform SnO2 Hexagonal Prisms with Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 624-629
Author(s):  
Yingxin Zhang ◽  
Xiaoxiong Song ◽  
Li Cui
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
Uv Irradiation ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Tin Dioxide ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
One Step

In this work, SnO2 hexagonal prisms are successfully prepared by a simple one-step hydrothermal route. The photocatalytic activity of the synthesized product is studied through the degradation of several organic dyes. It shows that eosin red solution is almost degraded after 25 min with UV irradiation. The photodegradation of SnO2 samples with different morphologies and commercial tin dioxide powders are also compared. The as-prepared products exhibit excellent photocatalytic stability, revealing its potential application in the removal of organic pollutants from wastewater.

The Preparation of BiOCl Microspheres and its Photocatalytic Performance

2012 ◽  
Vol 487 ◽  
pp. 841-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Chao Du ◽  
Wen Wen Zhao ◽  
Ya Wei Liu ◽  
Xiang Ping Huang ◽  
Feng Mao
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Uv Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Absolute Ethanol ◽  
Heating Method ◽  
Excellent Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
One Step ◽  
Better Than

The BiOCl microspheres photocatalyst was obtained by a one-step alcohol-heating method. The reactants were Bi(NO3)3•5H2O、TiCl3 and absolute ethanol, and the sample was synthesized at 100°C and calcined at 600°C. It then characterized by XRD, SEM, UV-vis DRS. The results showed that the sample was microspheres, having excellent photocatalytic activity that the sample could degradate more than 94% of RhB in 65 minites which is better than P25 under UV irradiation.

Tuning the Photocatalytic Performance of Plasmonic Nanocomposites (ZnO/Aux) Driven in Visible Light

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Aneeya K. Samantara ◽  
Debasrita Dash ◽  
Dipti L. Bhuyan ◽  
Namita Dalai ◽  
Bijayalaxmi Jena
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Light Exposure ◽  
Au Nanoparticle ◽  
Electron Transfer Rate ◽  
Au Nps ◽  
Zno Nanostructure

: In this article, we explored the possibility of controlling the reactivity of ZnO nanostructures by modifying its surface with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). By varying the concentration of Au with different wt% (x = 0.01, 0.05, 0.08, 1 and 2), we have synthesized a series of (ZnO/Aux) nanocomposites (NCs). A thorough investigation of the photocatalytic performance of different wt% of Au NPs on ZnO nanosurface has been carried out. It was observed that ZnO/Au0.08 nanocomposite showed the highest photocatalytic activity among all concentrations of Au on the ZnO surface, which degrades the dye concentration within 2 minutes of visible light exposure. It was further revealed that with an increase in the size of plasmonic nanoparticles beyond 0.08%, the accessible surface area of the Au nanoparticle decreases. The photon absorption capacity of Au nanoparticle decreases beyond 0.08% resulting in a decrease in electron transfer rate from Au to ZnO and a decrease of photocatalytic activity. Background: Due to the industrialization process, most of the toxic materials go into the water bodies, affecting the water and our ecological system. The conventional techniques to remove dyes are expensive and inefficient. Recently, heterogeneous semiconductor materials like TiO2 and ZnO have been regarded as potential candidates for the removal of dye from the water system. Objective: To investigate the photocatalytic performance of different wt% of Au NPs on ZnO nanosurface and the effect of the size of Au NPs for photocatalytic performance in the degradation process. Methods: A facile microwave method has been adopted for the synthesis of ZnO nanostructure followed by a reduction of gold salt in the presence of ZnO nanostructure to form the composite. Results: ZnO/Au0.08 nanocomposite showed the highest photocatalytic activity which degrades the dye concentration within 2 minutes of visible light exposure. The schematic mechanism of electron transfer rate was discussed. Conclusion: Raspberry shaped ZnO nanoparticles modified with different percentages of Au NPs showed good photocatalytic behavior in the degradation of dye molecules. The synergetic effect of unique morphology of ZnO and well anchored Au nanostructures plays a crucial role.

scholarly journals Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Performance of SAPO-5-Based g-C3N4 Composite for Rhodamine B (RhB) Degradation

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 3948
Author(s):  
Lingfang Qiu ◽  
Zhiwei Zhou ◽  
Mengfan Ma ◽  
Ping Li ◽  
Jinyong Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Redox Reactions ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Dye Degradation ◽  
Thermal Polymerization ◽  
Light Illumination ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Visible Light Illumination ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic

Novel visible-light responded aluminosilicophosphate-5 (SAPO-5)/g-C3N4 composite has been easily constructed by thermal polymerization for the mixture of SAPO-5, NH4Cl, and dicyandiamide. The photocatalytic activity of SAPO-5/g-C3N4 is evaluated by degrading RhB (30 mg/L) under visible light illumination (λ > 420 nm). The effects of SAPO-5 incorporation proportion and initial RhB concentration on the photocatalytic performance have been discussed in detail. The optimized SAPO-5/g-C3N4 composite shows promising degradation efficiency which is 40.6% higher than that of pure g-C3N4. The degradation rate improves from 0.007 min−1 to 0.022 min−1, which is a comparable photocatalytic performance compared with other g-C3N4-based heterojunctions for dye degradation. The migration of photo-induced electrons from g-C3N4 to the Al site of SAPO-5 should promote the photo-induced electron-hole pairs separation rate of g-C3N4 efficiently. Furthermore, the redox reactions for RhB degradation occur on the photo-induced holes in the g-C3N4 and Al sites in SAPO-5, respectively. This achievement not only improves the photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4 efficiently, but also broadens the application of SAPOs in the photocatalytic field.

CdS/Ag2S/g-C3N4 ternary composites with superior photocatalytic performance for hydrogen evolution under visible light irradiation

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (9) ◽  
pp. 3253-3260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan Zhao ◽  
Junbiao Wu ◽  
Yan Xu ◽  
Xia Zhang ◽  
Yide Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Synergic Effect

CdS/Ag2S/g-C3N4 ternary composites showed excellent photocatalytic performance toward H2 evolution. Their improved photocatalytic activity could be attributed not only to the synergic effect, but also to the introduction of Ag2S.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Decolorization of Methyl Red on Nanoporous Anodic ZrO2 of Different Crystal Structures

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 215
Author(s):  
Ewa Wierzbicka ◽  
Karolina Syrek ◽  
Klaudia Mączka ◽  
Grzegorz D. Sulka
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Aqueous Electrolyte ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Methyl Red ◽  
Self Organized ◽  
Photocatalytic Decolorization ◽  
Perfect Adhesion

High surface area, self-organized nanoporous ZrO2 arrays with perfect adhesion to the Zr substrate were synthesized by anodization in an aqueous electrolyte containing (NH4)2SO4 and NH4F. The obtained semiconductor materials were tested as photocatalysts for decolorization of the methyl red (MR) as a model azo dye pollutant. It was demonstrated that as-synthesized anodic ZrO2 anodic layers are already crystalline and, therefore, do not require further thermal treatment to provide a high photocatalytic performance. However, photocatalytic efficiency could be improved by annealing at a relatively low-temperature of 350 °C. Higher annealing temperatures caused a gradual drop of photocatalytic activity. The photocatalytic behavior was correlated with the crystal phase transformation in anodic ZrO2. It was found that higher photocatalytic activity was observed for the tetragonal phase over the monoclinic phase (predominant at elevated temperatures). It results from the optimal and complex electronic structure of annealed ZrO2 with three different energy states having absorption edges at 2.0, 4.01 and 5.28 eV.

Bifunctional 4MBA mediated recyclable SERS-based immunoassay induced by photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanotube arrays

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (34) ◽  
pp. 23795-23802 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaolong Wang ◽  
Lu Zhou ◽  
Wei Lai ◽  
Tao Jiang ◽  
Jun Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Detection Limit ◽  
Uv Irradiation ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Tio2 Nanotube Arrays ◽  
Tio2 Nanotube ◽  
Nanotube Arrays ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Low Detection Limit

We present a recyclable SERS-based immunoassay for CA19-9 with a low detection limit of 5 U mL−1. The linking between TiO2-NTs and 4MBA was destroyed by catalyzing 4MBA into 4-sulfobenzoate upon UV irradiation, which was clarified by UPLC/ESI-tqMS and density functional theory.

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