scholarly journals Synthesis of CdIn2S4Microsphere and Its Photocatalytic Activity for Azo Dye Degradation

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhui Huang ◽  
Wei Lin ◽  
Jianqin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Dye Degradation ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
Mesoporous Structure ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray ◽  
Transmission Electron

CdIn2S4was prepared by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis. The prepared CdIn2S4was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FSEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and N2-sorption techniques. Aqueous photocatalytic activity was evaluated by the decomposition of methyl orange under visible light irradiation. The results indicate that the prepared CdIn2S4has spherical morphology with mesoporous structure which can efficiently degrade methyl orange in water. The sample prepared at 500°C exhibits the optimized photocatalytic activity.

Dried plum-like ZnO assemblies consisted of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (01n03) ◽  
pp. 2040005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Congzhi Zhang ◽  
Tao Han ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Jin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
Field Emission ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
Precursor Solution ◽  
Spray Pyrolysis Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray ◽  
Transmission Electron

Dried plum-like ZnO assemblies consisting ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized by an ultrasonic spray pyrolysis method (USP). ZnO assemblies were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and field-emission transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show the size of ZnO assemblies is in the range of 300–870 nm, and that of ZnO nanoparticles is from 33 nm to 39 nm. The microstructure and size of ZnO assemblies were successfully controlled by the concentration of the precursor solution.

scholarly journals Facile Synthesis of ZnxCd1-xS Solid Solution Microspheres through Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis for Improved Photocatalytic Activity

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhui Huang ◽  
Wenting Lin ◽  
Liyan Xie ◽  
Wingkei Ho
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
Solid Solutions ◽  
Molar Fraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
Mesoporous Structure ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray ◽  
Transmission Electron

Nanocrystal ZnxCd1-xS solid solutions were successfully prepared using a facile and reproducible method of ultrasonic spray pyrolysis with Cd(Ac)2·2H2O, ZnCl2, and thiourea as precursors. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy images show that the prepared particles possess microspherical morphology. The band gaps of the solid solutions can be tuned by changing the constituent stoichiometries of Cd and Zn. The X-ray diffraction peaks gradually shift to small angle, and the absorption edge shifts to long wavelength with increasing Cd molar fraction in the solid solution. The sample prepared at the Cd/Zn ratio of 1 : 1 displays the optimal activity by using the photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange in the aqueous solution as model reactions under visible light irradiation. This study provides an effective route to prepare spherical ternary photocatalysts with mesoporous structure for further investigations and practical applications.

scholarly journals Fabrication of Bi-DopedTiO2Spheres with Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis and Investigation of Their Visible-Light Photocatalytic Properties

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhui Huang ◽  
Wahkit Cheuk ◽  
Yifan Wu ◽  
Frank S. C. Lee ◽  
Wingkei Ho
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray ◽  
Doped Titania

Bismuth-doped TiO2submicrospheres were synthesized by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis. The prepared bismuth-doped titania was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Aqueous photocatalytic activity was evaluated by the decomposition of methyl orange under visible-light irradiation. The results indicate that doping of bismuth remarkably affects the phase composition, crystal structure, and the photocatalytic activity. The sample with 2% Bi exhibits the optimum photocatalytic activity.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Activity of Nickel Doped CoO Nanocomposite for the Degradation of Azure A Dye

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 240-244
Author(s):  
Nirmal Singh ◽  
Avinash Kumar Rai ◽  
Ritu Vyas ◽  
Rameshwar Ameta
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Dye Degradation ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Azure A ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Working Parameters

Nanocrystalline cobalt(II) oxide doped with nickel was prepared using the sol-gel method and employed as a photocatalyst for azure A dye degradation under visible light. The prepared photocatalyst was analyzed using energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) techniques. The photocatalytic activity of Ni-doped CoO under different working parameters, like concentration, pH, dosage (Ni-doped and undoped CoO), light intensity for the degradation of azure A dye was also optimzed. It was observed that the dye degradation rate improved after doping. Approximately 76% and 85% of azure A dye was degraded within 90 min through undoped and Ni-doped CoO, respectively.

Photocatalytic Performance of BiOCl Nanosheets Composite with Graphene

2014 ◽  
Vol 496-500 ◽  
pp. 297-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bi Tao Liu ◽  
Liang Liang Tian ◽  
Ling Ling Peng
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
High Migration

A series of composites of the high photoactivity of {001} facets exposed BiOCl and grapheme sheets (GS) were synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal reaction. The obtained BiOCl/GS photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The as-prepared BiOCl/GS photocatalyst showed enhanced photocatalytic activity for the degradation of methyl orange (MO) under UV and visible light (λ > 400 nm). The enhanced photocatalytic activity could be attributed to oxygen vacancies of the {001} facets of BiOCl/GS and the high migration efficiency of photo-induced electrons, which could suppress the charge recombination effectively.

Preparation and Photocatalytic Activity Research of Hollow Cubic TiO2 Particles

2011 ◽  
Vol 356-360 ◽  
pp. 558-564
Author(s):  
Xiao Wei Yuan ◽  
Xue Guo ◽  
Dan Dan Yang ◽  
Li Juan Wang ◽  
Mei Ling Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Photocatalytic Property ◽  
Methyl Orange Solution ◽  
Tetrabutyl Titanate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Orange Solution

Hollow cubic TiO2particles were synthesized using cubic Cu2O particles as hard templates, and the hydrolysis of tetrabutyl titanate (TBOT). The products were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and UV-Vis spectrometer, respectively. The results show that the prepared TiO2is composed of anatase TiO2, and has a stronger absorption in the range of 300-400nm wavelengths in its UV-Vis spectroscopy. Experiments were carried out using a methyl orange solution as a model to evaluate the photocatalytic activity of hollow cubic TiO2particles. The effects of catalyst dosage, initial concentration and pH of methyl orange solution on the degree of photodegradation have been investigated. It’s found that the hollow cubic TiO2particles have a good photocatalytic property. And the degradation rate of the methyl orange, after methyl orange solution (5mg/L) containing hollow cubic TiO2particles (0.5g/L) is irradiated by 125W ultraviolet light for 120 minutes, is 95%.

In situ Synthesis of p–n LaFeO3/ZnIn2S4 Heterojunctions for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity

NANO ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (08) ◽  
pp. 1950096 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Gao ◽  
Chengjia Zhang ◽  
Sainan Cui ◽  
Qian Liang ◽  
Song Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
In Situ Synthesis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Composition Structure

In this study, LaFeO3/ZnIn2S4 composites were synthesized via in situ synthesis. The composition, structure and optical absorption properties of LaFeO3/ZnIn2S4 were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy (PL), Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The photocatalytic activity of the LaFeO3/ZnIn2S4 photocatalyst was determined based on the degradation of methyl orange (MO). LaFeO3/ZnIn2S4 composites showed much better photocatalytic performance compared with pure LaFeO3 and ZnIn2S4. The enhanced photocatalytic performance was attributed to intimately contacted interfaces and charge transfer channels which can effectively transfer and separate the photogenerated charge carriers.

Synthesis and Characterization of Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes for Photocatalytic Degradation of Aqueous Nitrobenzene in the Presence of Sunlight

2010 ◽  
Vol 657 ◽  
pp. 62-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh J. Tayade ◽  
D.L. Key
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Tio2 Nanotubes ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tio2 Anatase ◽  
Transmission Electron

TiO2 derived nanotubes were prepared by hydrothermal treatment of TiO2 (anatase) powder in 10 M NaOH aqueous solution. The crystalline structure, band gap, and morphology of the TiO2 nanotubes were determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron microscopy (TEM) and N2 adsorption (BET) at 77 K, respectively. It was observed that the surface area of the nanotubes was increased twelve times compared with TiO2 (anatase) powder. The results demonstrated that the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanotubes was higher than that of TiO2 (anatase) powder. The photocatalytic activity of the nanotubes was evaluated in presence of sunlight by degradation of aqueous nitrobenzene. Complete degradation of nitrobenzene was obtained in 4 hours using TiO2 nanotubes whereas 85% degradation was observed in case of TiO2 (anatase).

Enhanced photodegradation activity of electrospun porous TiO2 fibers

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (06) ◽  
pp. 1941002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Zhao ◽  
Peipei Huo ◽  
Xinxu Han ◽  
Bo Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Anatase Phase ◽  
Mesoporous Structure ◽  
High Specific Surface Area ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hollow Nanofibers ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Calcination Method

Mesoporous titanium dioxide (TiO2) hollow nanofibers (HNFs) were successfully prepared by a facile electrospinning and calcination method. Techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were utilized to characterize TiO2 fibers. It was revealed that TiO2 crystals with an appropriate anatase fraction (71.58%) were grown and a tubular mesoporous structure was formed with a high specific surface area. Photodecomposition of methyl orange (MO) solution showed that TiO2 HNFs exhibited much higher photocatalytic activity than corresponding TiO2 nanofibers (NFs) and loose-structured nanofibers (LNFs). The significant enhancement of photocatalytic activity was attributed to both the sufficient growth of active anatase phase primarily and a tubular mesoporous nature of TiO2 HNFs.

scholarly journals Photodegradation of Methyl Orange Using Magnetically Recoverable AgBr@Ag3PO4/Fe3O4Photocatalyst under Visible Light

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Wang ◽  
Lu Yin ◽  
Ziwen Chen ◽  
Guowang Zhou ◽  
Huixiang Shi
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Activity Enhancement ◽  
Matching Band

A novel magnetically recoverable AgBr@Ag3PO4/Fe3O4hybrid was prepared by a simple deposition-precipitation approach and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). The results revealed that the photocatalytic activity and stability of AgBr@Ag3PO4/Fe3O4composite toward decomposition of methyl orange (MO) dye were superior to those of pure Ag3PO4under visible light irradiation. The photocatalytic activity enhancement of AgBr@Ag3PO4/Fe3O4is closely related to the efficient separation of electron-hole pairs derived from the matching band potentials between Ag3PO4and AgBr, as well as the good conductivity of Fe3O4. Moreover, the photocatalyst could be easily separated by applying an external magnetic field due to its magnetic property. The quenching effects of different scavengers proved that active h+and played the major role for the MO degradation. This work would provide new insight for the construction of visible light responsible photocatalysts with high performance, good stability, and recoverability.

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