scholarly journals Rapid Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutant from Water under UV and Sunlight via Cellulose Nanofiber Aerogel Wrapped by TiO2

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Li ◽  
Xiaofeng Hao ◽  
Xiangdong Dai ◽  
Tao Tao
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Ultraviolet Light ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Cellulose Nanofiber ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
Composite Aerogel ◽  
Sunlight Irradiation ◽  
Portable Photocatalyst

Semiconductor photocatalysis can be used to decompose various organic compounds in open air under aqueous conditions with solar energy. A cellulose nanofiber/TiO2 aerogel (CNFT) for rapid photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) solution was successfully fabricated through a facile hydrothermal method. TiO2 nanoparticles adhered to the surface of cellulose nanofibers as scaffold through a hydrogen bond and were well-distributed. The particle size distribution data showed that the mean diameter of TiO2 nanoparticles was around 6.8 nm. In the system of the as-prepared CNFT, CNF played important roles in adsorption of pollutant and in stopping the electron hole derived from TiO2 from recombining. The composite aerogel exhibited efficient photocatalytic activity in the degradation of pollutant (MB) under ultraviolet light (UV) and sunlight irradiation. The composite aerogel could be regarded as a green and portable photocatalyst, because it was promising for wastewater treatment application as a result of its good high photocatalytic activity and stability under ultraviolet light and sunlight irradiation.

The Study on the Influential Factors of Photocatalytic Performance of Eosin-Sensitized TiO2 Nanoparticles

2013 ◽  
Vol 827 ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Shun Jiang He ◽  
Xue Yan Du ◽  
Qiao Wang ◽  
Jing Xu
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Sunlight Irradiation ◽  
Sensitization Time

The photocatalytic activity of eosin-sensitized TiO2 nanoparticles on photocatalytic degradation rate (PDR) of methyl orange under sunlight irradiation was studied. The influential factors on the degradation, such as eosin concentration, TiO2 dosage, sensitization time and sensitization temperature were also investigated. The results show that: The performance of TiO2 nanoparticles for PDR of methyl orange has been improved obviously for eosin sensitizing. The PDR of methyl orange reached 45.28% under the conditions of eosin concentration of 20mg/L, TiO2 dosage of 0.5000g/L, sensitization time of 24h and sensitization temperature of 20°C.

Preparation and High Degradation Activity of Supported Nano-Bi2WO6–TiO2/Nickel Foam Photocatalyst

NANO ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (06) ◽  
pp. 1550077 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qin Tong ◽  
Ya-Mei Dong ◽  
Xiao-Jia Wang ◽  
Peng Yan ◽  
Dan-Nong He
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Nickel Foam ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Silica Sol ◽  
Sunlight Irradiation ◽  
Highly Dispersed ◽  
Degradation Activity ◽  
Spraying Method

The supported nano- Bi 2 WO 6– TiO 2/nickel foam photocatalyst was synthesized via spraying method with silica sol as a binder. The as-prepared photocatalyst with large surface and thermal stability exhibited enhanced photocatalytic performance for degradation of Rhodamine B ( RhB ) solution in sunlight irradiation. The results showed that the RhB solution could be degraded to 71.6% within 60min, exhibiting that improved photocatalytic activity increased by 77.6%, compared with that of pure Bi 2 WO 6– TiO 2 nanoparticles. Its high photocatalytic activity was due to the presence of nickel foam in the catalytic process, making the Bi 2 WO 6– TiO 2 highly dispersed and increasing the contact area of the photocatalysts with the organic pollutants. At the same time, a possible photocatalytic mechanism for the enhanced photocatalytic performance was investigated.

Preparation of Bi/Bi2MoO6 Plasmonic Photocatalyst with High Photocatalytic Activity Under Visible Light Irradiation

NANO ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1850127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chentao Zou ◽  
Zhiyuan Yang ◽  
Mengjun Liang ◽  
Yunpeng He ◽  
Yun Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Rate Constant ◽  
Active Species ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Composite Photocatalysts ◽  
Degradation Rate Constant ◽  
Degradation Activity ◽  
Spr Effect

Bi metal deposited on Bi2MoO6 composite photocatalysts have been successfully synthesized via a simple reduction method at room temperature with using NaBH4 as the reducing agent. The photocatalytic activity of the composite was evaluated by degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) and bisphenol A (BPA) solution under visible light. The rate constant of Bi/Bi2MoO6 composite to RhB is 10.8 times that of Bi2MoO6, and the degradation rate constant of BPA is 6.9 times of that of Bi2MoO6. Nitrogen absorption–desorption isotherm proved that the increase of specific surface area is one of the reasons for the improvement of photocatalytic degradation activity of Bi/Bi2MoO6 composites. The higher charge transfer efficiency of Bi/Bi2MoO6 is found through the characterization of the photocurrent and impedance, which are attributed to the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect produced by the introduction of the metal Bi monomer in the composite. Free radical capture experiments proved that cavitation is the main active species. Based on the above conclusions, a possible mechanism of photocatalytic degradation is proposed.

Self-Generated Macrochannel-Structure TiO2/g-C3N4 with High Photocatalytic Activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaopeng Dai ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Suqin Liu ◽  
Ying Liang ◽  
Wen Xu
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Tetrabutyl Titanate ◽  
Mixed Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
Sunlight Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Oxidative Species

TiO2/g-C3N4 composites with macrochannel structure were successfully synthesised without using templates by the simple dropwise addition of tetrabutyl titanate containing graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) to a water-ethanol mixed solution, which was then calcined at 400°C. The as-prepared samples were characterised by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and UV-visible absorption spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activities of the samples were evaluated by the photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange in an aqueous medium under visible-light and simulated sunlight irradiation. The results show that the g-C3N4 content in TiO2/g-C3N4 composites plays an important role in the formation of macrochannels. Only samples containing less than 10 wt-% of g-C3N4 exhibit macrochannel structure. TiO2/g-C3N4 composites with macrochannel structure displayed enhanced photocatalytic activity. G-C3N4 content exhibited an obvious influence on photocatalytic performance, and the optimal loading of g-C3N4 was 10 wt-%. The enhanced photocatalytic activity could be attributed to the synergetic effects of the macrochannel structure, the large specific surface area, and the heterojunction between TiO2 and g-C3N4. The main oxidative species responsible for the photodegradation of pollutants were further confirmed by the trapping experiments.

Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic degradation properties of ZnO/ZnFe2O4 magnetic heterostructures

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (24) ◽  
pp. 15433-15438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Xu ◽  
Shumin Wu ◽  
Xianliang Li ◽  
Yehang Huang ◽  
Zhuopeng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Mixed Metal ◽  
Magnetic Heterostructures ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
One Step ◽  
The One ◽  
Degradation Properties

A nanosheet-constructed ZnO/ZnFe2O4 composite with high photocatalytic activity is obtained via the one-step pyrolysis of a Zn–Fe mixed-metal–organic framework precursor.

scholarly journals MODIFICATION OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE NANOMATERIALS BY SULFUR FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF METHYLENE BLUE EVEN UNDER VISIBLE LIGHT

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (2A) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Nguyen Tan Lam
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Sodium Sulfate ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Doped Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Modification Of Titanium ◽  
Very High

This paper presents a study on preparation of sulfur doped titanium dioxide using potassium fluorotitanate and sodium sulfate as precursors. The obtained results indicated that the doped TiO2 exhibited very high photocatalytic activity for degradation of methylene blue even under visible light. The increasing in the added sulfur amounts led to significantly increase in the degradation of methylene blue. When the S/TiO2 mole ratios increased from 10 to 25%, the degradation of methylene blue under compact light increased from 30.87% to 67.06%, respectively.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Degradation of Humic Acid by Fe-TiO2Supported on Spherical Activated Carbon with Enhanced Activity

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mi-Hwa Baek ◽  
Ji-Sook Hong ◽  
Ji-Won Yoon ◽  
Jeong-Kwon Suh
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Humic Acid ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Wavelength Range ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Exchange Method ◽  
Process Step ◽  
Fe Content ◽  
Spherical Activated Carbon

Fe-TiO2supported on spherical activated carbon (Fe-TiO2/SAC) with different Fe contents was prepared by heat treatment process after ion exchange method. The prepared Fe-TiO2/SAC was characterized by SEM, EDS, and BET. Batch experiments for photocatalytic degradation of humic acid by Fe-TiO2/SAC were carried out in the fluidized bed photoreactor. It was found that 0 wt% Fe-TiO2/SAC had high photocatalytic activity in the wavelength range of 100~280 nm. However, Fe-TiO2/SAC with Fe contents of 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 wt% exhibited higher photocatalytic activity than 0 wt% Fe-TiO2/SAC in the wavelength range of 315~400 nm compared to that of 100~280 nm. The optimum Fe content was 0.6 wt% for maximum photocatalytic degradation of humic acid. Moreover, Fe-TiO2/SAC does not require an additional process step for separation of photocatalyst from treated water after photocatalysis.

THE PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES WITH CORE-SHELL STRUCTURE

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (06n07) ◽  
pp. 1523-1528 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZHEN PENG ◽  
KE-FU YAO ◽  
ZHENHUA LIAO ◽  
WENPENG FU
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Magnetic Nanoparticles ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Economic Consideration ◽  
Wastewater Purification ◽  
The Cost

It is well-known that TiO 2 nanoparticles are highly efficient photocatalysts in decomposing organic substance in wastewater, especially when they are used in suspension state. However, if TiO 2 nanoparticles cannot be withdrawn and reused, it is difficult to apply them in purification of wastewater due to the economic consideration. In present work, TiO 2/ SiO 2/ Fe 3 O 4 core-shell magnetic nanoparticles, constituted by Fe 3 O 4 core, SiO 2 intermediary layer and the TiO 2 out-shell, have been prepared and applied in photocatalytic degradation of a modulated methylene blue containing water. The results indicate that the as-prepared TiO 2/ SiO 2/ Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles possess high photocatalytic activity and the methylene blue in wastewater can be degraded quickly. Through comparing with the photocatalytic performance of the famous commercial P 25 TiO 2 nanoparticles in the same reaction condition, it has been found that as-prepared TiO 2/ SiO 2/ Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles exhibit similar photocatalytic activity to commercial P 25 TiO 2 nanoparticles in the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue containing water. But the TiO 2/ SiO 2/ Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles used in suspension state can be simply recovered from the liquid by using a magnet or a magnetic field. So the cost of wastewater purification by photocatalytic degradation with TiO 2/ SiO 2/ Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles can be significantly reduced through reuse of the photocatalyst. It implies that TiO 2/ SiO 2/ Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles possess the potential for industrial application.

scholarly journals Nanorod bundle-like silver cyanamide nanocrystals for the high-efficiency photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 10235-10242
Author(s):  
Yulin Li ◽  
Chencong Cao ◽  
Qing Zhang ◽  
Ying Lu ◽  
Yanxi Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Nanorod Bundle

Ag2NCN nanoparticles with nanorod bundle-like assemblies and a narrower bandgap were synthesized and demonstrated a high photocatalytic activity towards TC degradation.

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