scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Europium-Doped Zinc Oxide Photocatalyst

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anukorn Phuruangrat ◽  
Oranuch Yayapao ◽  
Titipun Thongtem ◽  
Somchai Thongtem
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Waste Water Treatment ◽  
Sonochemical Method ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Doped Zno

Single crystalline flower-like ZnO and Eu-doped ZnO structures were successfully synthesized via a sonochemical method. Structures, morphologies, and photocatalytic activities of the as-synthesized samples were determined using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activities of the as-synthesized samples were evaluated by the degradation of methylene blue in aqueous solutions under UV light. The photocatalytic results indicate that the as-synthesized Eu-doped ZnO shows good photocatalytic activity and could be considered as a promising photocatalyst for dye waste water treatment.

ZnS NANOFLOWERS ON GRAPHENE FOR USE AS A HIGH-PERFORMANCE PHOTOCATALYST

NANO ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 09 (08) ◽  
pp. 1450097 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZENG BIN ◽  
LONG HUI
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Dye Degradation ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Xps Spectra ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Potential Applications

The nanocomposites of graphene loaded– ZnS nanoflowers (GR– ZnS ) had been successfully prepared. Materials were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR), photoluminescence (PL) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) spectra. A possible formation mechanism of this architecture was proposed. The experimental results revealed that these nanoflowers exhibited excellent UV-light photocatalytic activities for pollutant methyl orange (MO) dye degradation. These new nanostructures were expected to show considerable potential applications in the water treatment.

Sonochemical Synthesis of Nitrogen Doped TiO2 at a Low Temperature

2011 ◽  
Vol 356-360 ◽  
pp. 403-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Kui Wang ◽  
Chen Wang ◽  
Wei Lin Guo
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Methyl Violet ◽  
Sonochemical Method ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Crystallite Sizes

A visible-light activated photocatalyst N-doped TiO2 nanocrystalline was synthesized via sonochemical method at low temperature. The N-doped anatase TiO2 nanoparticles were prapared by sonication of the solution of tetrabutyl titanium and ammonium in water and ethanol at 70 °C for 150 min. The crystalline forms and crystallite sizes of the as-prepared sample is characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and UV-Visible absorption spectrum.The product structure was dependent upon the reaction temperature and reaction time. The photocatalytic activity of the as-prepared photocatalyst was evaluated via the photodegradation of a basic dye methyl violet. The results show that the N-doped TiO2 nanocrystalline prepared by sonication has an excellent photocatalytic activity under UV light and simulated sunlight.

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of Flower-Like CdS Nanostructures

2011 ◽  
Vol 335-336 ◽  
pp. 460-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Mei Wang ◽  
Da Peng Zhou ◽  
Yuan Lian ◽  
Ming Pang ◽  
Dan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Sulfur Source ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Facile Hydrothermal Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Cds Nanostructures

Hexagonal flower-like CdS nanostructures were successfully synthesized through a facile hydrothermal method with thiourea as sulfur source. By combining the results of X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the structural and morphological characterizations of the products were performed. The photocatalytic activity of CdS nanostructures had been tested by degradation of Rhodamine B (RB) under UV light compared to commercial CdS powders, which indicated that the as-syntherized CdS nanostructures exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity for degradation of RB. The possible growth mechanism of CdS nanostructures was proposed in the end.

Study on photocatalytic activity based on different pH values of AgBr/Ag2CO3 heterojunction

2020 ◽  
Vol 111 (10) ◽  
pp. 842-848
Author(s):  
Fengfeng Li ◽  
Mingxi Zhang ◽  
Jin Wang ◽  
Yongfeng Cai ◽  
Dushao Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Degradation Degree

Abstract In this work, we fabricate a highly efficient photocatalytic AgBr/Ag2CO3 heterojunction through the co-precipitation method. The obtained samples were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectra and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activities of obtained samples can be assessed by visible light (λ ≥ 400 nm) degradation of rhodamine B solution. X-ray diffraction revealed that the crystallinity of the AgBr/Ag2CO3heterojunction was significantly higher than pure AgBr and Ag2CO3. Moreover, the AgBr/ Ag2CO3 heterojunction prepared at pH = 6 has the best photocatalytic performance, it can raise the degradation degree of rhodamine B over 95% at 20 min. Finally, a possible photocatalytic mechanism is discussed.

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Properties of Zn/Sn-Composite Oxides

2010 ◽  
Vol 148-149 ◽  
pp. 1204-1207
Author(s):  
Jing Hu ◽  
Ming Guo Ma ◽  
Jian Zhang Li
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hydrothermal Temperature ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation ◽  
Composite Oxides ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Degradation Of Methyl Orange

The Zn/Sn-composite oxide nanogranules were synthesized via a simple hydrothermal method, and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that the hydrothermal temperature significantly influences the morphology, microstructure, and composition of the as-prepared samples. And the nano-sized ZnO/Zn2SnO4 exhibited high photocatalytic activities on the degradation of methyl orange (MO) under ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation.

Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Activity of BiOCI Nanomaterials

2014 ◽  
Vol 1058 ◽  
pp. 69-73
Author(s):  
Meng Lin Sun ◽  
Qi Hang Zhao ◽  
Chun Fang Du ◽  
Zhi Liang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Decomposition ◽  
Hierarchical Nanostructures ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities

BiOCl with 3D flower-like morphology was synthesized via a facile glycerol-mediated solvothermal method. The obtained products were well crystallized and subsequently characterized by a range of methods, such as X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED). The photocatalytic properties of the prepared samples were further investigated by photocatalytic decomposition of Methyl Orange (MO) dye. It is found that BiOCl hierarchical nanostructures exhibit efficient photocatalytic activities under UV light irradiation, which can decompose MO in a few minutes.

scholarly journals Synthesis of ZnO-CuO/MCM-48 photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
pp. 172-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongzheng Duan ◽  
Yulian Shen
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Copper Acetate ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Mixed Aqueous Solution ◽  
Degradation Properties

The photocatalytic properties of ZnO-CuO catalysts supported on siliceous MCM-48 (Mobil Composition of Matter No. 48) for the degradation of organic pollutions such as methylene blue and salicylic acid under UV light irradiation were investigated. These catalysts were prepared by impregnation of MCM-48 with a mixed aqueous solution of copper acetate and zinc acetate. X-ray diffraction, N2-physisorption, high resolution transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and photoluminescence were used to characterize these samples. Results from characterizations showed that the addition of ZnO to CuO/MCM-48 could markedly improve the photocatalytic degradation properties. The enhanced photocatalytic behaviors of ZnO-CuO/MCM-48 may be due to the formation of p-n heterojunctions between ZnO and CuO, resulting in the effective separation of photogenerated electron–hole pairs. Moreover, the photocatalysts were easily recovered and reused for five cycles without considerable loss of activity.

scholarly journals Ultrasonic-Assisted Synthesis, Characterization, and Optical Properties of Sb Doped ZnO and Their Photocatalytic Activities

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anukorn Phuruangrat ◽  
Waipawan Kongpet ◽  
Oranuch Yayapao ◽  
Budsabong Kuntalue ◽  
Somchai Thongtem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Blue Shift ◽  
Zno Nanostructures ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Doped Zno

Sb doped ZnO nanostructures were synthesized by an ultrasonic-assisted method. Effect of Sb dopant on the structure, morphology, and composition of as-synthesized Sb doped ZnO nanostructures was investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). All samples were identified to wurtzite hexagonal ZnO structure. UV-visible spectra of the as-synthesized 3% Sb doped ZnO sample exhibit broad absorption bands at around 343 nm which is blue shift of 373 nm of pure ZnO. The photocatalytic activity was tested by decolorization of methylene blue (MB) solution under UV light. After 300 min irradiation, the degradation efficiencies were 56, 90, and 95% for ZnO, 1% Sb doped ZnO, and 3% Sb doped ZnO, respectively. The 3% Sb doped ZnO shows the highest photocatalytic activity than any other samples.

scholarly journals Hydrothermal Synthesis, Characterization and Exploration of Photocatalytic Activities of Polyoxometalate: Ni-CoWO4 Nanoparticles

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 456
Author(s):  
Fahad A. Alharthi ◽  
Hamdah S. Alanazi ◽  
Amjad Abdullah Alsyahi ◽  
Naushad Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Hydrothermal Synthesis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Structure Morphology ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Photocatalytic Reactions ◽  
Cobalt Tungstate

This study demonstrated the hydrothermal synthesis of bimetallic nickel-cobalt tungstate nanostructures, Ni-CoWO4 (NCW-NPs), and their phase structure, morphology, porosity, and optical properties were examined using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning electron microscopy- energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), high resolution Transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and Raman instruments. It was found that as-calcined NCW-NPs have a monoclinic phase with crystal size ~50–60 nm and is mesoporous. It possessed smooth, spherical, and cubic shape microstructures with defined fringe distance (~0.342 nm). The photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) and rose bengal (RB) dye in the presence of NCW-NPs was evaluated, and about 49.85% of MB in 150 min and 92.28% of RB in 90 min degraded under visible light. In addition, based on the scavenger’s study, the mechanism for photocatalytic reactions is proposed.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Ce1−xPdxO2−δ Solid Solution in Molten Nitrate

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 640
Author(s):  
Hideaki Sasaki ◽  
Keisuke Sakamoto ◽  
Masami Mori ◽  
Tatsuaki Sakamoto
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Solid Solutions ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Ionic States

CeO2-based solid solutions in which Pd partially substitutes for Ce attract considerable attention, owing to their high catalytic performances. In this study, the solid solution (Ce1−xPdxO2−δ) with a high Pd content (x ~ 0.2) was synthesized through co-precipitation under oxidative conditions using molten nitrate, and its structure and thermal decomposition were examined. The characteristics of the solid solution, such as the change in a lattice constant, inhibition of sintering, and ionic states, were examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy–energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM−EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM)−EDS, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The synthesis method proposed in this study appears suitable for the easy preparation of CeO2 solid solutions with a high Pd content.

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