Incorporation of TiO2 Into Mesoporous SiO2: From Synthesis to Photocatalytic Applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Tasbihi ◽  
U. Lavrenčič Štangar ◽  
F. Fresno ◽  
N. Novak Tušar ◽  
D. Barreca
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Applications

Synthesis of ZnO/ZnFe2O4 nanocomposites in organic-free media and their photocatalytic activity under natural sunlight

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 6801-6810
Author(s):  
Rahmayeni Rahmayeni ◽  
Zulhadjri Zulhadjri ◽  
Yeni Stiadi ◽  
Agusnar Harry ◽  
Syukri Arief
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Hexagonal Wurtzite Structure ◽  
Rice Grain ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Homogeneous Sphere ◽  
Natural Sunlight ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Free Media ◽  
Photocatalytic Applications

Nanocomposite ZnO/ZnFe2O4 photocatalysts with different proportions of ZnFe2O4 were synthesized in organic-free media using metal nitric as precursors. The ZnO phase with hexagonal wurtzite structure and low crystallinity of ZnFe2O4 was confirmed using XRD (X-Ray diffraction). Different morphologies of the nanocomposites were obtained ranging from rice grain-like with a porous surface to homogeneous sphere-like nanoparticles as shown in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and TEM Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) studies. Magnetic properties measured by Visible Sampler Magnetometer (VSM) showed diamagnetic and paramagnetic behavior for the nanocomposites. Analysis with Diffuse Reflectance Spectrophotometer (DRS) UV-vis showed an increase the composition of ferrite in composites increasing its ability to absorb visible light. Photocatalytic activities of ZnO/ZnFe2O4 nanocomposites on the degradation of Rhodamine B dye reached 95.6% after 3 h under natural sunlight suggesting their suitability for sunlight driven photocatalytic applications. 

Ti3C2-MXene/Bismuth Ferrite Nanohybrids for Efficient Degradation of Organic Dye and Colorless Pollutant

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayesha Tariq ◽  
M. Abdullah Iqbal ◽  
S. Irfan Ali ◽  
Muhammad Z. Iqbal ◽  
Deji Akinwande ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Bismuth Ferrite ◽  
Organic Dye ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Photocatalytic Application ◽  
Electron Hole Pair ◽  
Pair Generation ◽  
Photocatalytic Applications

<p>Nanohybrids, made up of Bismuth ferrites/Carbon allotropes, are extensively used in photocatalytic applications nowadays. Our work proposes a nanohybrid system composed of Bismuth ferrite nanoparticles with two-dimensional (2D) MXene sheets namely, the BiFeO<sub>3</sub> (BFO)/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> (MXene) nanohybrid for enhanced photocatalytic activity. We have fabricated the BFO/MXene nanohybrid using simple and low cost double solvent solvothermal method. The SEM and TEM images show that the BFO nanoparticles were attached onto the MXene surface and in the inter-layers of two-dimensional (2D) MXene sheets. The photocatalytic application is tested for the visible light irradiation which showed the highest efficiency among all pure-BFO based photocatalysts, i.e. 100% degradation in 42 min for organic dye (Congo Red) and colorless aqueous pollutant (acetophenone) in 150 min, respectively. The present BFO-based hybrid system exhibited the large surface area of 147 m<sup>2</sup>g<sup>-1</sup>measured via Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) sorption-desorption technique, and is found to be largest among BFO and its derivatives. Also, the photoluminescence (PL) spectra indicate large electron-hole pair generation. Fast and efficient degradation of organic molecules is supported by both factors; larger surface area and lower electron-hole recombination rate. The BFO/MXene nanohybrid presented here is a highly efficient photocatalyst compared to other nanostructures based on pure BiFeO<sub>3</sub> which makes it a promising candidate for many future applications.</p>

HYDROTHERMAL SYNTHESIZED TiO2 BASED NANOPOWDERS FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC APPLICATIONS

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1299-1303
Author(s):  
Adrian Mihail Motoc ◽  
Radu Robert Piticescu ◽  
Radu Adrian Carcel ◽  
Anca Duta ◽  
Oana Raita
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Applications

Hydrothermal In Situ Synthesis ZnO Nanoarrays and Their Photocatalytic Applications

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 667
Author(s):  
Zhenzhen WANG ◽  
Fangfang LI ◽  
Han GUO ◽  
Jiuju FENG ◽  
Aijun WANG
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Synthesis ◽  
Photocatalytic Applications

Recent Advances on TiO2 Thin Film Based Photocatalytic Applications (A Review)

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghshyam Patil ◽  
Sharekh Shaikh ◽  
Ibram Ganesh
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Photocatalytic Applications

Green Synthesis of ZnO/Dy/NiO Heterostructures for Enhanced Photocatalytic Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Shubha Jayachamarajapura Pranesh ◽  
Diwya Lanka
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Combustion Method ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
Synthetic Dyes ◽  
Hybrid Nanostructure ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Visible Light Active ◽  
Textile Industries ◽  
Photocatalytic Applications

Background: Textile industries discharge harmful synthetic dyes to nearby water sources. These colour effluents should be treated before discharge to reduce the toxicity caused by synthetic colours. Objective: To synthesize visible light active superstructures to reduce water pollution caused by textile industries. Methods: We have successfully synthesized ZnO/Dy/NiO hybrid nanocomposites using waste curd as fuel by a simple combustion method. The obtained material was able to reduce recombination and enhanced the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants. The as-synthesized material was characterized by XRD, absorption spectroscopy, FESEM, EDAX, etc. The obtained hybrid nanostructure was used as a photocatalyst for the degradation of methylene blue under sunlight, UV light as well as in dark. Comparative experiments were carried out with a variation of catalytic load, pH, dye concentrations, etc. for a better understanding of the performance of the catalyst at various conditions. Results and Conclusion: The ternary compound shows wide range of absorption by expanding absorption band both in UV and visible regions. ZnO/Dy/NiO hybrid nanocomposites performed well and showed uniqueness in the activity uder visible light.

Cold Spray Construction of Nanostructured Titania Coatings for Photocatalytic Applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Liu ◽  
Yi Liu ◽  
Xinkun Suo ◽  
Leszek Latka ◽  
Aleksandra Małachowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cold Spray ◽  
Titania Coatings ◽  
Photocatalytic Applications ◽  
Nanostructured Titania

scholarly journals Oxide-based catalysis: tailoring surface structures via organic ligands and related interfacial charge carrier for environmental remediation

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (31) ◽  
pp. 19059-19069
Author(s):  
S. Harish ◽  
S. Athithya ◽  
V. Shivani ◽  
S. Ponnusamy ◽  
M. Shimomura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Charge Carrier ◽  
Structure Formation ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Organic Ligands ◽  
Surface Structures ◽  
Hierarchical Nanostructures ◽  
Amine Ligands ◽  
Interfacial Charge ◽  
Photocatalytic Applications

Hierarchical nanostructures of ZnO/CuO and the effects of amine ligands on their structure, formation and photocatalytic applications were investigated.

scholarly journals Experimental and Physico-Chemical Comparison of ZnO Nanoparticles’ Activity for Photocatalytic Applications in Wastewater Treatment

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 678
Author(s):  
Stefano Alberti ◽  
Irene Basciu ◽  
Marco Vocciante ◽  
Maurizio Ferretti
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Commercial Sample ◽  
Synthetic Process ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Photocatalytic Applications ◽  
Reflectance Measurements

In this contribution, the photoactivity upon activation by simulated sunlight of zinc oxide (ZnO) obtained from two different synthetic pathways (Acetate and Nitrate) is investigated for water purification. Different reagents and processes were exploited to obtain ZnO nanoparticles. Products have been characterized by means of X-Ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy along with Energy Dispersive Spectrometer, Dynamic Light Scattering, and Diffuse Reflectance Measurements, to highlight the different outcomes ascribable to each synthesis. A comparison of characteristics and performances was also carried out with respect to commercial ZnO. Nanoparticles of this semiconductor can be obtained as aggregates with different degrees of purity, porosity, and shape, and their physical-chemical properties have been addressed to the specific use in wastewater treatment, testing their effectiveness on the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) as a model pollutant. Excluding the commercial sample, experimental results evidenced a better photocatalytic behavior for the ZnO Nitrate sample annealed at 500 °C, which was found to be pure and stable in water, suggesting that ZnO could be effectively exploited as a heterogeneous photocatalyst for the degradation of emerging pollutants in water, provided that thermal treatment is included in the synthetic process.

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