Sonochemical Synthesis of Pd Nanoparticle/ZnO Flower Photocatalyst Used for Methylene Blue and Methyl Orange Degradation under UV Radiation

Background: The study focuses on the synthesis of chitosan/ Fe2O3 nanocomposite, its characterization and application in methyl orange dye degradation. Methods: The synthesized chitosan/ Fe2O3 nanocomposite was characterized with Powder X-Ray Diffraction, Fourier Transformation Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and UV-Vis Spectroscopy. Results: The characterization showed that the Fe2O3nanoparticles were embedded in the polymer matrix of chitosan. The size of the Fe2O3nanoparticles were less than 10nm and the crystallite size was 1.22 nm.The synthesized chitosan/ Fe2O3nanocomposite was tested for methyl orange degradation using different parameters such as effect of contact time, effect of dose, effect of concentration and effect of pH for the degradation of methyl orange dye in aqueous solution.The Fruendlich, Langmuir and Temkin isotherm studies were also conducted for adsoption of methyl orange on Chitosan/ Fe2O3nanocomposite. Conclusion: The study indicated that the synthesized chitosan/Fe2O3 nanocomposite had the potential of degrading methyl orange dye up to 75.04% under the set condition in this experiment which indicate that Chitosan/ Fe2O3 nanocomposite is a viable option that can be used for the degradation of methyl orange dye.

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Sulfobetaine Cryogels for Preferential Adsorption of Methyl Orange from Mixed Dye Solutions

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym13020208 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 208

Author(s):

Ramona B. J. Ihlenburg ◽

Anne-Catherine Lehnen ◽

Joachim Koetz ◽

Andreas Taubert

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Solution ◽

Methylene Blue ◽

Methyl Orange ◽

Dye Removal ◽

Selective Adsorption ◽

Water Soluble ◽

Organic Substances ◽

Preferential Adsorption ◽

Dimethyl Ammonium ◽

Dye Solutions

New cryogels for selective dye removal from aqueous solution were prepared by free radical polymerization from the highly water-soluble crosslinker N,N,N’,N’-tetramethyl-N,N’-bis(2-ethylmethacrylate)-propyl-1,3-diammonium dibromide and the sulfobetaine monomer 2-(N-3-sulfopropyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium)ethyl methacrylate. The resulting white and opaque cryogels have micrometer sized pores with a smaller substructure. They adsorb methyl orange (MO) but not methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution. Mixtures of MO and MB can be separated through selective adsorption of the MO to the cryogels while the MB remains in solution. The resulting cryogels are thus candidates for the removal of hazardous organic substances, as exemplified by MO and MB, from water. Clearly, it is possible that the cryogels are also potentially interesting for removal of other compounds such as pharmaceuticals or pesticides, but this must be investigated further.

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Straightforward Synthesis of Mn3O4/ZnO/Eu2O3-Based Ternary Heterostructure Nano-Photocatalyst and Its Application for the Photodegradation of Methyl Orange and Methylene Blue Dyes

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26154661 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (15) ◽

pp. 4661

Author(s):

Jayachamarajapura Pranesh Shubha ◽

Haralahalli Shivappa Savitha ◽

Syed Farooq Adil ◽

Mujeeb Khan ◽

Mohammad Rafe Hatshan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Methylene Blue ◽

Methyl Orange ◽

Irradiation Time ◽

Solar Irradiation ◽

Anionic Dyes ◽

One Pot ◽

Sunlight Irradiation ◽

Ft Ir ◽

Degradation Activity ◽

Ecological Applications

Zinc oxide-ternary heterostructure Mn3O4/ZnO/Eu2O3 nanocomposites were successfully prepared via waste curd as fuel by a facile one-pot combustion procedure. The fabricated heterostructures were characterized utilizing XRD, UV–Visible, FT-IR, FE-SEM, HRTEM and EDX analysis. The photocatalytic degradation efficacy of the synthesized ternary nanocomposite was evaluated utilizing model organic pollutants of methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) in water as examples of cationic dyes and anionic dyes, respectively, under natural solar irradiation. The effect of various experimental factors, viz. the effect of a light source, catalyst dosage, irradiation time, pH of dye solution and dye concentration on the photodegradation activity, was systematically studied. The ternary Mn3O4/ZnO/Eu2O3 photocatalyst exhibited excellent MB and MO degradation activity of 98% and 96%, respectively, at 150 min under natural sunlight irradiation. Experiments further conclude that the fabricated nanocomposite exhibits pH-dependent photocatalytic efficacy, and for best results, concentrations of dye and catalysts have to be maintained in a specific range. The prepared photocatalysts are exemplary and could be employed for wastewater handling and several ecological applications.

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Zirconium-Doped Chromium IV Oxide Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalysis towards the Degradation of Organic Dyes

Catalysts ◽

10.3390/catal11010117 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 117

Author(s):

Zahir Muhammad ◽

Farman Ali ◽

Muhammad Sajjad ◽

Nisar Ali ◽

Muhammad Bilal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Methylene Blue ◽

Photocatalytic Activity ◽

Methyl Orange ◽

Solid State ◽

Room Temperature ◽

Organic Dyes ◽

Uv Light ◽

Heterogeneous Photocatalysis ◽

Ft Ir ◽

Complete Mineralization

Degradation of organic dyes and their byproducts by heterogeneous photocatalysts is an essential process, as these dyes can be potentially discharged in wastewater and threaten aquatic and xerophyte life. Therefore, their complete mineralization into nontoxic components (water and salt) is necessary through the process of heterogeneous photocatalysis. In this study, Zr/CrO2 (Zirconium-doped chromium IV oxide) nanocomposite-based photocatalysts with different compositions (1, 3, 5, 7 & 9 wt.%) were prepared by an environmentally friendly, solid-state reaction at room temperature. The as-prepared samples were calcined under air at 450 °C in a furnace for a specific period of time. The synthesis of Zr/CrO2 photocatalysts was confirmed by various techniques, including XRD, SEM, EDX, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and BET. The photocatalytic properties of all samples were tested towards the degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange organic dyes under UV light. The results revealed a concentration-dependent photocatalytic activity of photocatalysts, which increased the amount of dopant (up to 5 wt.%). However, the degradation efficiency of the catalysts decreased upon further increasing the amount of dopant due to the recombination of holes and photoexcited electrons.

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The Role of H2C2O4 and Na2CO3 as Precipitating Agents on The Physichochemical Properties and Photocatalytic Activity of Bismuth Oxide

Open Chemistry ◽

10.1515/chem-2020-0013 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 129-137

Author(s):

Yayuk Astuti ◽

Rizka Andianingrum ◽

Abdul Haris ◽

Adi Darmawan ◽

Keyword(s):

Photocatalytic Activity ◽

Methyl Orange ◽

Physicochemical Properties ◽

Bismuth Oxide ◽

Rate Constants ◽

Degradation Rate ◽

Precipitation Method ◽

Methyl Orange Degradation ◽

Methyl Orange Dye

AbstractSynthesis of bismuth oxide synthesis through the precipitation method using H2C2O4 and Na2CO3 precipitating agents, identification of physicochemical properties and its photocatalysis activity for methyl orange degradation were conducted. The bismuth oxide synthesis was undertaken by dissolving Bi(NO3)3.5H2O in HNO3, then added precipitating agents to form precipitate. The results showed that bismuth oxide produced by H2C2O4 precipitating agent was a yellow powder containing a mixture of α-Bi2O3 (monoclinic) and β-Bi2O3 (tetragonal), porous with size of 28-85 μm. Meanwhile, the use of Na2CO3 as precipitating agent resulted in bismuth oxide consisting of α-Bi2O3 and β-Bi2O3 and Bi2O4, irregular shape without pore being 40-115 μm in size. Bismuth oxide synthesized with H2C2O4 precipitating agent showed higher photocatalytic activity compared to bismuth oxide synthesized using Na2CO3 on degrading methyl orange dye with degradation rate constants of 2.35x10-5 s-1 for H2C2O4 and 1.81x10-5 s-1 for Na2CO3.

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Decolorization of Methylene Blue by Ag/SrSnO3 Composites under Ultraviolet Radiation

Journal of Nanomaterials ◽

10.1155/2014/261395 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Patcharanan Junploy ◽

Titipun Thongtem ◽

Somchai Thongtem ◽

Anukorn Phuruangrat

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Methylene Blue ◽

Uv Radiation ◽

Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽

Separation Process ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Electron Hole ◽

X Ray ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Uv Visible

SrSn(OH)6 precursors synthesized by a cyclic microwave radiation (CMR) process were calcined at 900°C for 3 h to form rod-like SrSnO3. Further, the rod-like SrSnO3 and AgNO3 in ethylene glycol (EG) were ultrasonically vibrated to form rod-like Ag/SrSnO3 composites, characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), electron microscopy (EM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and UV-visible analysis. The photocatalyses of rod-like SrSnO3, 1 wt%, 5 wt%, and 10 wt% Ag/SrSnO3 composites were studied for degradation of methylene blue (MB, C16H18N3SCl) dye under ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In this research, the 5 wt% Ag/SrSnO3 composites showed the highest activity, enhanced by the electron-hole separation process. The photoactivity became lower by the excessive Ag nanoparticles due to the negative effect caused by reduction in the absorption of UV radiation.

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