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.

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.

scholarly journals Electrical behavior and enhanced photocatalytic activity of (Ag, Ni) co-doped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized from co-precipitation technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (6) ◽  
pp. 1296-1307
Author(s):  
R. Jeyachitra ◽  
S. Kalpana ◽  
T. S. Senthil ◽  
Misook Kang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Light Exposure ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Precipitation

Abstract Methylene blue (MB) dye is the most common harmful, toxic, and non-biodegradable effluent produced by the textile industries. The present study investigates the effect of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) and Ag–Ni doped ZnO NPs on the performance of photocatalytic degradation of MB dye. Pure ZnO and Ag–Ni doped ZnO NPs are synthesized using the co-precipitation method. The crystalline nature and surface morphology of the synthesized pure ZnO and Ag–Ni doped ZnO NPs was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) analysis. The presence of spherical-like morphologies was confirmed from SEM and HRTEM analysis. The presence of Ni–O and Zn–O bands in the synthesized materials was found by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis. The MB dye was degraded under UV-light exposure in various pH conditions. The Ag (0.02%)–Ni doped ZnO NPs exhibits highest photocatalytic activity of 77% under pH 4.

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.

Synthesis of HTCMgFe for the degradation of indigo carmine through heterogeneous photo-Fenton treatment

MRS Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (62) ◽  
pp. 3273-3282
Author(s):  
I. Cosme-Torres ◽  
M.G. Macedo-Miranda ◽  
S.M. Martinez-Gallegos ◽  
J.C. González-Juárez ◽  
G. Roa-Morales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Indigo Carmine ◽  
Oh Radicals ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
Chromophore Group ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Catalytic Sites ◽  
Scanning Electron

AbstractThe heterogeneous catalyst HTCMgFe was used in the degradation of the IC, through the heterogeneous photo-fenton treatment, this material in combination with H2O2 and UV light degraded the dye in 30 min at pH 3. As the amount of HTCMgFe increases the degradation it was accelerated because there are more active catalytic sites of Fe2+ on the surface of the material, which generates a greater amount of •OH radicals. The HTCMgFe was characterized by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray energy dispersive elemental analysis (EDS). The UV-vis spectrum shows that the absorption bands belonging to the chromophore group of the IC disappear as the treatment time passes, indicating the degradation of the dye.

scholarly journals Controlled Synthesis of CuS and Cu9S5 and Their Application in the Photocatalytic Mineralization of Tetracycline

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 899
Author(s):  
Murendeni P. Ravele ◽  
Opeyemi A. Oyewo ◽  
Damian C. Onwudiwe
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Blue Shift ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Copper Sulfides ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Single Source Precursor ◽  
Pure Phase ◽  
Pure Phases

Pure-phase Cu2−xS (x = 1, 0.2) nanoparticles have been synthesized by the thermal decomposition of copper(II) dithiocarbamate as a single-source precursor in oleylamine as a capping agent. The compositions of the Cu2−xS nanocrystals varied from CuS (covellite) through the mixture of phases (CuS and Cu7.2S4) to Cu9S5 (digenite) by simply varying the temperature of synthesis. The crystallinity and morphology of the copper sulfides were studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), which showed pure phases at low (120 °C) and high (220 °C) temperatures and a mixture of phases at intermediate temperatures (150 and 180 °C). Covellite was of a spherical morphology, while digenite was rod shaped. The optical properties of these nanocrystals were characterized by UV−vis–NIR and photoluminescence spectroscopies. Both samples had very similar absorption spectra but distinguishable fluorescence properties and exhibited a blue shift in their band gap energies compared to bulk Cu2−xS. The pure phases were used as catalysts for the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline (TC) under visible-light irradiation. The results demonstrated that the photocatalytic activity of the digenite phase exhibited higher catalytic degradation of 98.5% compared to the covellite phase, which showed 88% degradation within the 120 min reaction time using 80 mg of the catalysts. The higher degradation efficiency achieved with the digenite phase was attributed to its higher absorption of the visible light compared to covellite.

Photocatalytic Activity of Fe-Doped ZnO/Montmorillonite Nanocomposite for Degradation of Malachite Green

2015 ◽  
Vol 827 ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Afifah ◽  
Nadia Febiana Djaja ◽  
Rosari Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Malachite Green ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Spin Resonance ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Precipitation

In this study, the photocatalytic activity of pure Fe- doped ZnO and Fe- doped ZnO/Montmorillonite nanocomposite has been investigated for the degradation of malachite green under UV light irradiation. Both photocatalysts were synthesized using co-precipitation method and characterized by X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared absorption, and electron spin resonance. The results showed that the photocatalytic efficiency is better in the presence of montmorillonite compared to pure Fe- doped ZnO. To detect the possible reactive species involved in degradation of organic dyes control experiments with introducing scavengers into the solution of organic dyes were carried out. It is found that electron plays an important role in the degradation of malachite green.

Few-Layered MoS2 Nanostructures for Highly Efficient Visible Light Photocatalysis

NANO ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1650114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Li ◽  
Jianwei Li ◽  
Caiqin Han ◽  
Xinsheng Zhao ◽  
Haipeng Chu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance Spectra ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Electron Hole Pair

Few-layered MoS2 nanostructures were successfully synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method without the addition of any catalysts or surfactants. Their morphology, structure and photocatalytic activity were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, electrochemical impedance spectra and UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, respectively. These results show that the MoS2 nanostructures synthesized at 180[Formula: see text]C exhibit an optimal visible light photocatalytic activity (99%) in the degradation of Rhodamine B owing to the relatively easier adsorption of pollutants, higher visible light absorption and lower electron–hole pair recombination.

scholarly journals Influence of Cu(NO3)2 content used in thermal shock method on the photocatalytic activity of Cu-Modified ZnO nanoparticles

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. first
Author(s):  
Thế Luân Nguyễn ◽  
Tiến Khoa Lê ◽  
Châu Ngọc Hoàng ◽  
Hữu Khánh Hưng Nguyễn ◽  
Thị Kiều Xuân Huỳnh
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Thermal Shock ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Copper Content ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Copper Nitrate ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Doped Zno

The Cu doped ZnO photocatalysts were prepared on ZnO substrate modified with copper nitrate by thermal shock method with different ratio % molar Cu : Zn = 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 5.0 in order to study the impacts of copper content on the photocatalytic activity of ZnO under both UV and Vis light irradiation. The crystal structure, morphology bulk and surface were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Their photocatalytic activities were studied via time-dependent degradation of methylene blue in aqueous solution. The results exhibit that crystal structure and morphology of Cu doped ZnO photocatalysts is not modified significally than ZnO original but surface charateristicschanged greatly. The photocatalyst was doped with copper content under 2% showed formation of Cu species. These samples perform photocatalytic activity higher than ZnO. The CuNZO-0.05-500 had the highest rate constants for methylene blue degradation (kUV = 6,901 h-1, kVIS = 0,224 h-1), which are about 2.2 times and 1.3 times higher than unmodified ZnO under UV light and Vis light, respectively. However, the CuNZO-5.0-500 which had the formation of CuO phase and unchangeable ZnO's surface has photocatalytic activity similar to pure ZnO.

scholarly journals Oxide-Clay Mineral as Photoactive Material for Dye Discoloration

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Maicon O. Miranda ◽  
Bartolomeu Cruz Viana ◽  
Luzia Maria Honório ◽  
Pollyana Trigueiro ◽  
Maria Gardênnia Fonseca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Clay Mineral ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Zirconium Oxides ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Palygorskite Clay

Titanium and zirconium oxides (TiO2 and ZrO2, respectively) were obtained from alkoxides hydrolyses, and then deposited into palygorskite clay mineral (Pal) to obtain new materials for photocatalytic applications. The obtained materials were characterized by structural, morphological, and textural techniques. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results confirmed the characteristic peaks of oxides and clay transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of the modified palygorskite with both oxides showed that the clay was successfully modified by the proposed method. The increase in the specific surface area of the clay occurred when TiO2 and ZrO2 were deposited on the surface. The photocatalytic activity of these materials was investigated using the Remazol Blue anion dye under UV light. The evaluated systems presented high photocatalytic activity, reaching approximately 98% of dye discoloration under light. Thus, TiO2–Pal and ZrO2–TiO2–Pal are promising clay mineral-based photocatalysts.

Synthesis of ZnO with Different Morphology and its Photocatalytic Property

2011 ◽  
Vol 110-116 ◽  
pp. 547-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Xin Wang ◽  
Jing Xu ◽  
Xing Guo Cheng ◽  
Hong Fang Xu ◽  
Li Jun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Property ◽  
Zno Nanostructures ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Zno Nanomaterials ◽  
Scanning Electron

ZnO nanostructures with different morphology have been successfully fabricated by a simple relative low temperature approach at 90 °C for 5 h without surfactant assistance. These structures can be easily tailed using varied concentrations of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and different amounts of the hydrazine hydrate (N2H4·H2O). X-ray diffraction (XRD) result proves the formation of ZnO with wurtzite structure. Microstructure as revealed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicates that the rod-like and chrysanthemum-like ZnO nanostructures contain many radial nanorods, which grow along the [0001] direction. Furthermore, the as-prepared ZnO nanomaterials exhibit high activity on the photo-catalytic degradation of typical persistent organic pollutants (POPs), indicating that they are promising as semiconductor photo-catalysts.

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