scholarly journals Preparation of TiO2-Fullerene Composites and Their Photocatalytic Activity under Visible Light

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken-ichi Katsumata ◽  
Nobuhiro Matsushita ◽  
Kiyoshi Okada
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Solution Process ◽  
The Other ◽  
Photogenerated Electrons ◽  
Ft Ir

The development of visible light-sensitive photocatalytic materials is being investigated. In this study, the anatase and rutile-C60composites were prepared by solution process. The characterization of the samples was conducted by using XRD, UV-vis, FT-IR, Raman, and TEM. The photocatalytic activity of the samples was evaluated by the decolorization of the methylene blue. From the results of the Raman, FT-IR, and XRD, the existence of the C60was confirmed in the samples. The C60was modified on the anatase or rutile particle as a cluster. The C60didn't have the photocatalytic activity under UV and visible light. The anatase and rutile-C60composites exhibited lower photocatalytic activity than the anatase and rutile under UV light. The anatase-C60exhibited also lower activity than the anatase under visible light. On the other hand, the rutile-C60exhibited higher activity than the rutile under visible light. It is considered that the photogenerated electrons can transfer from the C60to the rutile under visible light irradiation.

Formation of Co3O4 Nanoparticles Using Moringa oleifera Leaves Extract through Two Phases System of Hexane-Water and their Photocatalytic Activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 982 ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoki Yulizar ◽  
Dewangga Oky Bagus Apriandanu ◽  
Yessi Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Bandgap Energy ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Two Phases

Co3O4 nanoparticles (NP) have been successfully formed using Moringa oleifera leaves extract (MLE) through two phases’s system of hexane–water. Co3O4 NP was further characterized using UV-Vis DRS, FT-IR, TEM, SEM-EDX, XRD and UV-Vis spectrophotometer. FTIR spectra of Co3O4 NP had strong absorption bands at wavenumbers of 538 and 670 cm-1. The bandgap energy value of Co3O4 NP was 1.43 eV. In addition, the characterization of SEM and TEM showed that the morphology of Co3O4 NP was in the spheres form with particle sizes around 73 nm. The photocatalytic activity of Co3O4 NP was carried out for methylene blue (MB) photodegradation. Co3O4 NP had photodegradation activity against MB under visible light irradiation of 91% for 120 min.

scholarly journals Comparison of photocatalytic activity of ZnO, Ag-ZnO, Cu-ZnO, Ag, Cu-ZnO and TPPS/ZnO for the degradation of methylene blue under UV and visible light irradiation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboubeh Rabbani ◽  
Javad Shokrayian ◽  
Rahmatollah Rahimi ◽  
Rezvaneh Amrollahi
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanorods ◽  
Ft Ir

Abstract In this study, Zinc Oxide and Silver and Copper-doped Zinc Oxide nanorods were synthesized by a simple template-free precipitation technique. In addition, meso-tetrakis (4-sulfonatophenyl) porphyrin (TPPS4) was prepared and immobilized on ZnO nanorods (TPPS/ZnO). The synthesized photocatalysts were characterized by various techniques such as X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), UV-visible Spectroscopy, Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). The potential of the obtained photocatalysts in the degradation of methylene blue was investigated under UV and visible light irradiation. The results revealed that the photocatalytic activity of TPPS/ZnO was higher than those of the pure ZnO and doped ZnO under visible light irradiation.

scholarly journals TiO2-rGO Composite for Photocatalytic Decolorization of Methylene Blue Under the Visible Light Illumination

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Ulfa Farizka Hidayati ◽  
Anthoni B. Aritonang ◽  
Lia Destiarti
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Bandgap Energy ◽  
Light Illumination ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Visible Light Illumination ◽  
Blue Solution ◽  
Ft Ir

Titanium dioxide-reduced graphene oxide (TiO2-rGO) was synthesized by hydrothermal method using TiO2 powder and rGO precursor from graphite rod by modified Marcano Method. The obtained TiO2-rGO photocatalyst was characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Diffuse reflectance UV (DRUV). Based on XRD diffractogram, it is known that TiO2 has an anatase crystal phase. In the FTIR spectrum, it was observed that there was an absorption peak at the wavenumber of 1630 cm-1 from the vibration (C=C) as an indication that the C atom was incorporated into the TiO2 structure. The incorporation of C atoms into the TiO2 structure to form TiO2-rGO causes the bandgap energy to decrease from 3.29 eV to 3.20 eV. The photocatalytic activity was tested against decolorization of methylene blue solution for 180 minutes under visible light illumination from a 50 watt LED lamp. Every 10 minutes, absorbance was measured using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 664 nm. TiO2-rGO photocatalyst has better photocatalytic activity with %D of 96.39% under UV light and 84.32% under visible light illumination, while TiO2 is only able to degrade 93.87% and 36.55%, respectively.

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

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Zahir Muhammad ◽  
Farman Ali ◽  
Muhammad Sajjad ◽  
Nisar Ali ◽  
Muhammad Bilal ◽  
...  
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.

Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue over Co-Ag3VO4 under Visible Light Irradiation

2011 ◽  
Vol 335-336 ◽  
pp. 1385-1390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuo Wiei Zhao ◽  
Hui Xu ◽  
Hua Ming Li ◽  
Yuan Guo Xu
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Absorption Edge ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Dye Degradation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
X Ray

In order to improve the photocatalytic activity, Co was successfully loaded into Ag3VO4 by using impregnation process. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). The XRD and SEM–EDS analyses revealed that Co ion was dispersed on Ag3VO4. The DRS results indicated that the absorption edge of the Co–Ag3VO4 catalyst shifted to longer wavelength. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of Co–Ag3VO4 for Methylene Blue(MB) dye degradation under visible light irradiation was due to its wider absorption edge and higher separation rate of photo-generated electron and holes. In the experimental conditions, it is demonstrated that the MB was effectively degraded by more than 95% within 40 min when the Co–Ag3VO4 catalyst was calcined at 300°C with 1 wt.% Co content.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Methyl Orange by Y-PTC Metal-Organic Framework

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-141
Author(s):  
Adawiah Adawiah ◽  
Muhammad Derry Luthfi Yudhi ◽  
Agustino Zulys
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Bandgap Energy ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Organic Framework

The yttrium based metal-organic framework (MOF) Y-PTC was synthesized by the solvothermal method using perylene as the linker and yttrium as metal ion. This study aims to assess the photocatalytic activity of yttrium-perylenetetracarboxylate (Y-PTC) metal-organic framework (MOF) toward methylene blue and methyl orange under visible light irradiation. The results of the FTIR analysis showed that Y-PTC MOF had a different structure and composition from its precursor (Na4PTC). The Y-PTC MOF has a bandgap energy value of 2.20 eV with a surface area of 47.7487 m2/g. The SEM-EDS analysis showed an elemental composition of yttrium, carbon, and oxygen, were 6.9%, 72.1% and 20.7%, respectively. Furthermore, Y-PTC MOF was able to adsorb dyes at the optimum by 78.10% and 35.57% toward methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) at the dispersion period of 60 mins. Y-PTC MOF exhibited photocatalytic activity towards the degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange under visible light irradiation. The addition of H2O2 inhibited Y-PTC photocatalytic activity towards MO degradation from 50.89% to 26.38%. In contrast to MO, the addition of H2O2 had a positive effect on MB, which increased the degradation from 87.56% to 91.65%. Therefore, Y-PTC MOF possessed the potential of a photocatalyst material in dyes degradation under visible light irradiation.

scholarly journals Visible-enhanced photocatalytic performance of CuWO4/WO3 hetero-structures: incorporation of plasmonic Ag nanostructures

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (13) ◽  
pp. 11109-11116 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Salimi ◽  
A. A. Sabbagh Alvani ◽  
N. Naseri ◽  
S. F. Du ◽  
D. Poelman
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photo Degradation ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
Sol Gel Method

A new plasmonic Ag hybridized CuWO4/WO3 heterostructured nanocomposite was successfully synthesized via a ligand-assisted sol gel method and the photocatalytic activity was evaluated by photo-degradation of methylene blue (MB) under visible light irradiation.

The photocatalytic activity and degradation mechanism of methylene blue over copper(ii) tetra(4-carboxyphenyl) porphyrin sensitized TiO2under visible light irradiation

RSC Advances ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (55) ◽  
pp. 28978-28986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huigang Wang ◽  
Dongmei Zhou ◽  
Shaosong Shen ◽  
Junmin Wan ◽  
Xuming Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Catalytic Mechanism ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Electronic Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Dynamics

Copper(ii)tetra(4-carboxyphenyl) porphyrin were chemically sensitized on TiO2, its electronic relaxation dynamics and the visible-light induced catalytic mechanism are discussed.

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