scholarly journals Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Using TiO2Impregnated Diatomite

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranfang Zuo ◽  
Gaoxiang Du ◽  
Weiwei Zhang ◽  
Lianhua Liu ◽  
Yanming Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrum ◽  
Complete Loss ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Potential Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Good Catalytic Activity ◽  
Scanning Electron

Nano-TiO2showed a good catalytic activity, but it is easy to agglomerate, resulting in the reduction or even complete loss of photocatalytic activity. The dispersion of TiO2particles on porous materials was a potential solution to this problem. Diatomite has high specific surface and absorbability because of its particular shell structure. Thus, TiO2/diatomite composite, prepared by loading TiO2on the surface of diatomite, was a good photocatalyst, through absorbing organic compounds with diatomite and degrading them with TiO2. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectrum (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), chemical analysis, and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) indicated that TiO2was impregnated well on the surface of diatomite. Furthermore, TiO2/diatomite was more active than nano-TiO2for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) in solution. MB at concentrations of 15 and 35 ppm can be completely degraded in 20 and 40 min, respectively.

The Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Using Bismuth Vanadate (Bi2VO5.5) Powder

2017 ◽  
Vol 751 ◽  
pp. 707-712
Author(s):  
Jitreephan Phanmalee ◽  
Prakasit Intaphong ◽  
Wiyong Kangwansupamonkon ◽  
Sukon Phanichphant ◽  
Pusit Pookmanee
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Bismuth Vanadate ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Microwave Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ammonium Vanadate ◽  
Scanning Electron

Bismuth vanadate (Bi2VO5.5) powder has been successfully prepared by microwave method. Bismuth nitrate and ammonium vanadate were used as the starting precursors with the mole ratio of 2:1 in 2-propanol. The microwave power was 500 Watt for 2-6 min. The yellow powder was obtained and calcined at 500°C for 2h. The structure was identified by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The morphology was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The chemical composition was determined by energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDXS). The functional groups were investigated by fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) The photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) using Bi2VO5.5 powder was studied by ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry (UV-Vis).

Analysis of Materials Contained in Mid-4th to Early 7th Century A. D. Palestinian Kohl Tubes

1992 ◽  
Vol 267 ◽  
Author(s):  
William D. Blanchard ◽  
E. Marianne Stern ◽  
Leon P. Stodulski
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

ABSTRACTThe powdered contents of 17 Late Roman and Byzantine glass vessels used to hold cosmetic eye-paints (kohl) were analyzed. The principal analytical techniques employed were X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence, and scanning electron microscopy. The materials detected are described, indicating those which may have been used as kohl. Also reported are analytical results from a solid chunk of material surrounding a fragment of a metal rod, also obtained from a kohl vessel.

Synthesis of Visible-Light Responsive CdS/ZnO Nanocomposite Photocatalysts via Simple Precipitation Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 608 ◽  
pp. 224-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Potjanaporn Chaengchawi ◽  
Karn Serivalsatit ◽  
Pornapa Sujaridworakun
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Cds Nanoparticles ◽  
Methylene Blue Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Blue Solution ◽  
Scanning Electron

A visible-light responsive CdS/ZnO nanocomposite photocatalyst was successfully synthesized by precipitation of CdS nanoparticles, using Cd (NO3)2 and Na2S as starting materials, on ZnO nanoparticles and then calcined at 400°C for 2 hours. The effects of the mole ratio of CdS and ZnO in the composites on their phase, morphology, and surface area were investigated by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Brunauer Emmett Teller method (BET), respectively. The photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue solution in the presence of composite products under visible-light irradiation was investigated. The results showed that the mole ratio of CdS and ZnO played a significant role on photocatalytic performance. The highest photocatalytic activity was obtained from the CdS/ZnO nanocomposite with mole ratio of 1:4, which is higher than that of pure CdS and pure ZnO.

scholarly journals Aggregation structure characterization of silk fibroin–crosslinking oxidized bamboo pulp fibers

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 155892501989011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunxia Wang ◽  
Zhaofang Du ◽  
Liling Zhang ◽  
Yunhui Xu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Pulp Fiber ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Oxidation Treatment ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bamboo Pulp ◽  
Scanning Electron

Bamboo pulp fiber as one of new promising green fiber was widely used in clothing, medical, automotive, construction, transportation, and many other areas. However, bamboo pulp fiber also has many defects such as larger shrinkage, lower wet strength, fabric wrinkle, and the poor ability to keep type. In this study, a green modification method for bamboo fiber was applied to overcome above-mentioned drawback and verified by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, and solid-state CP/MAS 13C nuclear magnetic resonance respectively. The scanning electron microscopy results showed that oxidation treatment can cause fibers edge damage and denudation after modification, but can introduce the carboxyl groups to C6 position of pure bamboo cellulose macromolecular. The X-ray diffraction results revealed that the fibers’ crystalline structure was not changed throughout the modification process. The oxidation treatment processes can be interpreted as following: amino groups of silk fibroin first react with the carboxyl group and are connected to the fibers though C–N covalent bond, and then a smooth silk fibroin film was formed on the surface of fibers by crosslinking reaction of itself.

scholarly journals Borax-Cross-Linked Guar Gum-Manganese Dioxide Composites for Oxidative Decolorization of Methylene Blue

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohan S. Dassanayake ◽  
Erandathi Rajakaruna ◽  
Noureddine Abidi
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Manganese Dioxide ◽  
Guar Gum ◽  
Spectrophotometric Study ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Decolorization Efficiency ◽  
Desorption Mechanism ◽  
Scanning Electron

Borax-cross-linked guar gum-manganese dioxide (GGB-MnO2) composite was synthesized using an environmentally friendly synthesis route and investigated for its efficiency of decolorizing methylene blue (MB) dye solution by an ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometric study. The GGB-MnO2 composite was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The composite (1.2 g/L) exhibited excellent oxidative decolorization of MB (30 mg/L, 50 mL) solution to over 99% in 6, 13, and 40 min at pH 4, 7, and 10, respectively. The complete decolorization of MB occurred via a catalytic adsorption-oxidation-desorption mechanism. The GGB-MnO2 composite showed very good reusability and was stable after ten successive cycles with negligible losses of the decolorization efficiency.

Synthesis and Properties of Polypropylene Carbonate Polyol-Based Waterborne Polyurethane

2014 ◽  
Vol 936 ◽  
pp. 58-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Shu Xu ◽  
Cheng Cheng Tian ◽  
Wei Dong Zhang ◽  
Jian Wei Xing ◽  
Zai Sheng Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Resistance ◽  
Soft Segment ◽  
Waterborne Polyurethane ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Structure And Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Polyhydric Alcohols ◽  
Ft Ir

Different kinds of anionic polyhydric alcohols water-borne polyurethane (WPU) emulsion and films were prepared by separately taking polypropylene carbonate polyol (PPC), polyethylene-1,4-buthylene adipate glycol (PBA) and polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMG) with the same molecular weight as soft segment. Their structure and properties were characterized with Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), rigidity, adhesive power, contact angle and water absorption. Comparing their properties, it was found that the rigidity, adhesive power and water resistance of PPC WPU were similar to those of PBA WPU.

scholarly journals Synthesis of copper oxide nano-rice structures for enhancement of photocatalytic activity under natural sunlight

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 253-262
Author(s):  
Roonak Abdul Salam A.Alkareem
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Methylene Blue Degradation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this work, copper oxide (CuO) nano-rice structure was prepared by hydrothermal method. The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), and UV-visible spectrophotometer. CuO nano-rice structure showed high photocatalytic activity towards degradation of methylene blue (MB). Hydrothermally growth of CuO provided uniformly distributed nano-rice structures with high degradation efficiency (90.41%) and rate constant (kt) 16.6 × 10-2 min-1 for methylene blue degradation.

scholarly journals Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye in the Presence of Visible Light Using SiO2@α-Fe2O3 Nanocomposites Deposited on SnS2 Flowers

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sridharan Balu ◽  
Kasimayan Uma ◽  
Guan-Ting Pan ◽  
Thomas C.-K. Yang ◽  
Sayee Kannan Ramaraj
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Semiconductor Materials ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Methylene Blue Dye ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Facile Hydrothermal Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

Semiconductor materials have been shown to have better photocatalytic behavior and can be utilized for the photodegradation of organic pollutants. In this work, three-dimensional flower-like SnS2 were synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method. Core-shell structured SiO2@α-Fe2O3 nanocomposites were then deposited on the top of the SnS2 flowers. The as-synthesized nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). The photocatalytic behavior of the SnS2-SiO2@α-Fe2O3 nanocomposites was observed by observing the degradation of methylene blue (MB). The results show an effective enhancement of photocatalytic activity for the degradation of MB especially for the 15 wt. % SiO2@α-Fe2O3 nanocomposites on SnS2 flowers.

Phosphoric Acid Rate Addition Effect in the Hydroxyapatite Synthesis by Neutralization Method

2006 ◽  
Vol 530-531 ◽  
pp. 593-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.S. Gouveia ◽  
Ana Helena A. Bressiani ◽  
José Carlos Bressiani
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Vacuum Filtration ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

Calcium phosphates with different Ca/P molar ratio can be obtained depending the precipitation conditions such as pH and temperature. In this work the effect of the pH’s variation during the H3PO4 addition in the synthesis of hydroxyapatite-HA, (Ca/P molar ratio 1.67) by neutralization method, was studied. The H3PO4 addition’s rate was 1.0, 1.5, 8.0 mL.min-1 and in other experiment the H3PO4 was added at a time. After the addition was completed the pH ranged from 7-12. The suspensions were kept during 24 hours for ripening. The precipitate was separated from the suspension by vacuum filtration, washed with distilled water and dried at 70°C/24h. Afterwards the materials were analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) with heating rate of 10°C/min in air. The calcination of the powders was accomplished at 800°C/3h with heating rate of 10°C.min-1. The powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectrometry (FTIR), specific surface area (BET), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicated that the ratio of addition of the acid can influence both the morphology and the formation of the phases (HA and TCP) in the obtained powders.

The Study of Existential State of Protein in Protein/Montmorillonite Complexes

2011 ◽  
Vol 194-196 ◽  
pp. 1647-1651
Author(s):  
Ying Hai Lv ◽  
Gui Jiang Li ◽  
Li Qiang Cui ◽  
Hua Xiao Yan ◽  
Shi Xue Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Interlayer Space ◽  
Random Coil ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Loading Amount ◽  
Α Helix ◽  
Structure Of Proteins

The existential state of protein in complexes directly affects the performance and applications of the composite materials. The interlayer space changes of montmorillonite in the protein / montmorillonite (MMT) composite were identified by X-ray diffraction (XRD). And the interaction between protein and MMT were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR) and UV/vis spectrophotometry. The loading amount of bovine serum albumin (BSA) onto MMT was calculated from the TG data. The types of adsorption isotherm of BSA onto montmorillonite were analyzed. From the above analysis, it can be concluded that the structure of proteins in the montmorillonite interlayers has been changed, and the hydrogen bond and Van der Waals force between the BSA molecules and montmorillonite crystal layers are intensified. The α-helix content of BSA molecules reduces while random coil increases. The protein shows a state of being squashed.

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