scholarly journals Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by a cocatalytic PDA/TiO2 electrode produced by photoelectric polymerization

RSC Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (44) ◽  
pp. 26133-26141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zehui Guo ◽  
Guoqing Wang ◽  
Haiqing Fu ◽  
Peiqing Wang ◽  
Jianhe Liao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Organic Semiconductors ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
New Method ◽  
Tio2 Electrode

This study reports a new method for photocatalysts to degrade organic dyes on organic semiconductors.

scholarly journals Synthesis and characterisation of novel Cu(ii)-anchored biopolymer complexes as reusable materials for the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

RSC Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (31) ◽  
pp. 18259-18279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murugaiyan Manimohan ◽  
Sivashanmugam Pugalmani ◽  
K. Ravichandran ◽  
Mohamed Aboobucker Sithique
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Uv Visible

Biopolymer-incorporated Cu(ii) complexes are proven to be excellent photocatalysts for the degradation of organic dyes (methylene blue) under UV-visible light.

Highly efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes by Cu doped ZnO nanostructures

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (38) ◽  
pp. 25172-25181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sini Kuriakose ◽  
Biswarup Satpati ◽  
Satyabrata Mohapatra
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Zno Nanostructures ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Doped Zno

Cu doped ZnO nanostructures exhibit highly efficient sunlight driven photocatalytic activity for degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange dyes.

Anionic uranyl oxyfluorides as a bifunctional platform for highly selective ion-exchange and photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (42) ◽  
pp. 14908-14916 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zenghui Yue ◽  
Jian Lin ◽  
Mark A. Silver ◽  
Ling Han ◽  
Xiaoyun Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Photocatalytic Properties

Anionic uranium oxyfluorides with tunable open-volumes were synthesized and they exhibit selective ion-exchange and photocatalytic properties toward methylene blue.

Structural, Morphological and Optical Bandgap Analysis of Multifunction Applications of Y2O3 -ZnO Nanocomposites : Varistors and Visible Photocatalytic Degradations of Wastewater

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.H AlAbdulaal ◽  
Manal AlShadidi ◽  
Mai Hussien ◽  
Ganesh Vanga ◽  
Abdel-Fatah Bouzidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Combustion Method ◽  
Ac Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Nanoparticle Structure ◽  
Yttrium Doping

Abstract In this study, a combustion method as an efficient, easy, low-cost, and eco-friendly technique was used to synthesize nano-ZnO as a matrix with different yttrium doping ratios with different doping concentrations. Not only X-ray diffraction (XRD), but also scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transformation Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) technique employed to characterize the structural and surface morphology of the Y2O3-ZnO nanocomposites. The obtained results supported ZnO's growth from crystalline to satisfactory nanoparticle structure by changing the yttrium doping concentrations inside ZnO nanoparticles. Moreover, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, AC electrical conductivity, and current-voltage characteristics were considered to characterize the effects of yttrium doping on the energy bandgaps and electrical/dielectric properties and discussed the parameters of the ceramic varistors of the studied Y2O3-ZnO nano-complex oxides. The photocatalytic degradation efficiency of phenol, Methylene Blue, and Rhodamine B was investigated using all prepared Y2O3-ZnO nanostructured samples. As the yttrium doping ratios increased, the photocatalytic efficiency increased. After the addition of moderate Y3+ ions-doping, Further generation of hydroxyl radicals over ZnO. For Y2O3-ZnO (S5), the optimal photocatalyst is a degradation of 100 % of phenol, Methylene Blue, and Rhodamine B solutions compared to 80% of photocatalysis for ZnO stand alone. The prepared Y2O3-ZnO nanostructured materials are considered novel potential candidates in broad nano-applications ranging from biomedical and photocatalytic degradation for organic dyes and phenol to environmental and varistor applications.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Remediation of Methylene Blue and Antibacterial Activity Study Using Schiff Base - Cu Complexes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fathima Fasna P H ◽  
Sreesha Sasi ◽  
Bindu Sharmila T K ◽  
Julie Chandra C S ◽  
Jolly V Antony ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Dye Degradation ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Organic Dye ◽  
Effluent Treatment ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Antibacterial Screening ◽  
Organic Dye Degradation

Abstract Photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes under visible light and ultraviolet radiation is an efficient strategy for effluent treatment. This work describes the design of novel Cu(II) complexes using the ligand N'-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzylidene)nicotinohydrazide and their application in the photocatalytic degradation of the organic dye, methylene blue (MB). The photocatalytic degradation of MB follows pseudo first-order kinetics with high correlation coefficient values (R2> 0.95), making them useful as simple and low-cost organic dye degradation agents. The antibacterial screening studies of the ligand and the Cu(II) complexes by disc diffusion method show the systems to exhibit activity against Escherichia coli (gram negative) and Bacillus circulans (gram positive).

Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue from aqueous solutions using nanopillars-TiO2 thin films: Batch reactor studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 81-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Lalhriatpuia
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Tio2 Thin Films ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Bet Specific Surface Area ◽  
Interfering Ions

Nanopillars-TiO2 thin films was obtained on a borosilicate glass substrate with (S1) and without (S2) polyethylene glycol as template. The photocatalytic behaviour of S1 and S2 thin films was assessed inthe degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye from aqueous solution under batch reactor operations. The thin films were characterized by the SEM, XRD, FTIR and AFM analytical methods. BET specific surface area and pore sizes were also obtained. The XRD data confirmed that the TiO2 particles are in its anatase mineral phase. The SEM and AFM images indicated the catalyst is composed with nanosized pillars of TiO2, evenly distributed on the surface of the substrate. The BET specific surface area and pore sizes of S1 and S2 catalyst were found to be 5.217 and 1.420 m2/g and 7.77 and 4.16 nm respectively. The photocatalytic degradation of MB was well studied at wide range of physico-chemical parameters. The effect of solution pH (pH 4.0 to 10.0) and MB initial concentration (1.0 to 10.0 mg/L) was extensively studied and the effect of several interfering ions, i.e., cadmium nitrate, copper sulfate, zinc chloride, sodium chloride, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, glycine, oxalic acid and EDTA in the photocatalytic degradation of MB was demonstrated. The maximum percent removal of MB was observed at pH 8.0 beyond which it started decreasing and a low initial concentration of the pollutant highly favoured the photocatalytic degradation using thin films and the presence of several interfering ions diminished the photocatalytic activity of thin films to some extent. The overall photocatalytic activity was in the order: S2 > S1 > UV. The photocatalytic degradation of MB was followed the pseudo-first-order rate kinetics. The mineralization of MB was studied with total organic carbon measurement using the TOC (total organic carbon) analysis.

Exhibition of novel photocatalytic activity and photoluminescence properties with high inhibition towards bacterial growth by hydrothermally grown ZnO nanorods

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nihar Ranjan Panda ◽  
Dojalisa Sahu
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Crystallographic Structure ◽  
Inhibition Activity ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Skin Bacteria ◽  
High Inhibition

Background: Metal oxide nanomaterial such as; ZnO shows novel structural, optical, electrical and antibacterial properties due to wide band gap (3.37 eV) and high excitonic binding energy (60 meV). Probing these inherent properties of nanosized ZnO with different morphology has generated new interest among researchers Objective: To investigate the size dependent functional attributes, ZnO nanorods were prepared by hydrothermal method and the photocatalytic (PC) efficiency was studied. The photoluminescence (PL) property of ZnO nanorods was also studied by recording the emission spectrum under photo-excitation. These nanorods (NRs) were coated on cotton fabric to study the effectiveness of these NRs in defending and inhibiting the growth of different bacteria Methods: The crystallographic structure and morphology of the ZnO samples were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopic (FESEM) measurements. PL measurement at room temperature was undertaken by exciting the sample with light of wavelength 350 nm. The PC property of ZnO NRs was studied in degrading organic dyes like methylene blue. Bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis were cultured and the inhibition of growth of these bacteria was studied by the application of ZnO. To enhance the microbe defence mechanism of fabric, we coated these NRs on fabric test samples and investigated the bacterial growth on it. Results: XRD and FESEM studies reveal the dimension of the synthesized products in nano range. These nanorods are of high density and surface roughness as per the FESEM study. PL measurement shows the presence of strong UV emission at 382 nm with defect emissions in the blue-green region opening up the path for ZnO to be used in fabrication of optoelectronic devices. PC study reveals that 89% degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye is achievable in 180 min using these ZnO catalysts. The anti-bacterial study shows that the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ZnO nanorods coated on the fabric against S. aureus is found to be 3.5 mg/ml which is the minimum as compared to E. coli (7.5 mg/ml) and B. subtilis (5.5 mg/ml). The study further enunciates that fabric coated with ZnO samples exhibited considerably high inhibition activity toward S. aureus. Conclusion: The study shows that ZnO NRs can be effectively used for fabrication of UV-LASER/LED. Photocatalytic efficiency of ZnO will be useful for degradation of organic dyes controlling environment pollution. It further enunciates that fabric coated with ZnO samples exhibited considerably high inhibition activity toward S. aureus (skin bacteria) which will be helpful in defending microbes if used in surgical cotton bandages

Visible Light Active Ce-doped TiO2 Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rani P. Barkul ◽  
Farah-Naaz A. Shaikh ◽  
Sagar D. Delekar ◽  
Meghshyam K. Patil
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Tio2 Nanoparticles ◽  
Doped Tio2 ◽  
Visible Light Active

scholarly journals Polyelectrolyte Functionalisation of Track Etched Membranes: Towards Charge-Tuneable Adsorber Materials

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 509
Author(s):  
Lisa Wiedenhöft ◽  
Mohamed M. A. Elleithy ◽  
Mathias Ulbricht ◽  
Felix H. Schacher
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Heavy Metal Ions ◽  
Glycolic Acid ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Langmuir Model ◽  
Surface Grafting ◽  
Hydraulic Permeability ◽  
Cylindrical Pores ◽  
Model Substances ◽  
External Stimuli

Porous adsorber membranes are promising materials for the removal of charged pollutants, such as heavy metal ions or organic dyes as model substances for pharmaceuticals from water. Here, we present the surface grafting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) track-etched membranes having well defined cylindrical pores of 0.2 or 1 µm diameter with two polyelectrolytes, poly(2-acrylamido glycolic acid) (PAGA) and poly(N-acetyl dehydroalanine) (PNADha). The polyelectrolyte functionalised membranes were characterised by changes in wettability and hydraulic permeability in response to the external stimuli pH and the presence of Cu2+ ions. The response of the membranes proved to be consistent with functionalisation inside the pores, and the change of grafted polyelectrolyte macro-conformation was due to the reversible protonation or binding of Cu2+ ions. Moreover, the adsorption of the model dye methylene blue was studied and quantified. PAGA-grafted membranes showed an adsorption behavior following the Langmuir model for methylene blue.

scholarly journals Fabrication of AgCl/Ag3PO4/graphitic carbon nitride heterojunctions for enhanced visible light photocatalytic decomposition of methylene blue, methylparaben and E. coli

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 6383-6394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haishuai Li ◽  
Linlin Cai ◽  
Xin Wang ◽  
Huixian Shi
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Carbon Nitride ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Graphitic Carbon Nitride ◽  
Photocatalytic Decomposition ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic

A noval ternary nanocomposite AgCl/Ag3PO4/g-C3N4 was successfully synthesized for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue, methylparaben and inactivation of E. coli under visible light irradiation, showing excellent photocatalytic degradation performance and stability.

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