scholarly journals Preparation and characterization of TiO2/BiVO4 composite: Can this photocatalyst, under visible light, be able to eliminate rhodamine B from water and why?

Author(s):  
M. J. Madiabu ◽  
J. Gunlazuardi
Keyword(s):  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Hai Pham Viet ◽  
Anh Dao Thi Ngoc ◽  
Viet Nguyen Minh ◽  
Ha Tran Thi Viet ◽  
Dang Do Van ◽  
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In this study, direct Z–scheme heterostructure CoWO4/g-C3N4 was synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method. The structural, morphological properties of the prepared samples were characterised by XRD, SEM, UV–Vis and PL measurements. The as-obtained heterostructure CoWO4/g-C3N4 exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activities toward the degradation of Rhodamine B under visible light irradiation with 92% Rhodamine B removal after 80 minutes irritation, which exceeded pristine g-C3N4 and CoWO4. The enhanced photocatalytic performance ascribed to interfacial contact between g-C3N4 and CoWO4, thus further inhibiting the recombination of photogenerated electron/hole pairs. It is anticipated that the construction of Z–scheme heterostructure CoWO4/g-C3N4 is an effective strategy to develop high-performance photocatalysts for the degradation of organic pollutants in water.


2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 827-827
Author(s):  
Yun Xuan Fu Yun Xuan Fu ◽  
Yan Li Yan Li ◽  
Tian Long Chang Tian Long Chang ◽  
Xu Tao Liu Xu Tao Liu ◽  
Xiang Feng Wu Xiang Feng Wu ◽  
...  

Visible-light-driven WO3and#183;0.33H2O/Ag2MoO4 composites have been prepared by using an in-situ growth of Ag2MoO4 nanoparticles on the surfaces of WO3and#183;0.33H2O. The photocatalytic activities of the samples were studied by degradation of rhodamine B and levofloxacin dilute solution. The synergistic photocatalytic mechanism was also analyzed. Experimental results reveal that the as-developed hybrids have higher photocatalytic activity than pure samples. When the theoretical molar ratio of WO3and#183;0.33H2O to Na2MoO4and#183;2H2O is 1:0.15, the as-developed hybrids have the highest photocatalytic degradation efficiency of 99.0% for rhodamine B in 45 min and 40.9% for levofloxacin in 120 min. Furthermore, there are chemical bonds between WO3and#183;0.33H2O and Ag2MoO4. In addition, the super oxide radicals play the leading role during the photocatalytic degradation process of the samples. This work will provide reference for treatment of organic dyes and antibiotics pollution in water with using solar energy.


RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (108) ◽  
pp. 88832-88840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weibin Li ◽  
Qi Wang ◽  
Liying Huang ◽  
Yeping Li ◽  
Yuanguo Xu ◽  
...  

Bi2WO6 modified with few-layer BN was synthesized by an impregnation method. The as-prepared BN/Bi2WO6 photocatalysts exhibited a higher photocatalytic activity for the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) than the pure Bi2WO6.


RSC Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 5557-5557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Shore

Retraction of ‘Synthesis and characterization of Mn/Co/Ti LDH and its utilization as a photocatalyst in visible light assisted degradation of aqueous Rhodamine B’ by Priyadarshi Roy Chowdhury and Krishna G. Bhattacharyya, RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 112016–112034.


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