Denitrification of water using ZnO/Cu as the photocatalyst

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehasn Rahmani ◽  
Mohammad Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Diffuse Reflection ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Diffuse Reflection Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflection Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Spectroscopy Analysis ◽  
Wet Impregnation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Nanoparticle Morphology

Abstract The ZnO:xCu photocatalyst was prepared with reacting media, namely, water method followed by wet impregnation to deposit Cu on the ZnO nano particles. X-ray diffraction was used to perform crystallography and the determination of the ZnO:xCu particle size. Fourier transform infrared was employed for the detection of chemical bonds in the synthesized photocatalyst. The nanoparticle morphology was studied by field emission scanning electron microscope. The elemental composition of the synthesized catalysts was evaluated with X-ray fluorescence technique. Diffuse reflection spectroscopy analysis was performed to investigate the light absorption of the ZnO:xCu catalysts. The photocatalytic activity of the prepared ZnO:xCu nanoparticles was studied for the removal of nitrate from the aqueous solution of ammonium nitrate (50 mg·l−1) under UV irradiation. Results indicated that the ZnO:xCu photocatalyst has high photocalytic activity to remove nitrate from water. Moreover, complete degradation was achieved after 2.5 h.

scholarly journals Synthesis and properties of photocatalysts for the high degradation of sulfadiazine

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-123
Author(s):  
Zhenzhao Pei ◽  
Feng Li
Keyword(s):  
Diffuse Reflection ◽  
Diffuse Reflection Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflection Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Simulated Solar Light ◽  
Solar Light Irradiation ◽  
Excellent Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
First Time

In this study, it was discovered for the first time that the BiOBr/Bi3.84W0.16O6.24 catalyst can efficiently degrade sulfadiazine (SDZ). Multiple techniques, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and UV-Vis diffuse reflection spectroscopy (DRS) were applied to research the structures, morphology and photocatalytic properties of as-prepared samples. In addition, the effect of different synthesis pH environment and initial SDZ solution pH on the catalyst degradation efficiency were discussed. The BiOBr/Bi3.84W0.16O6.24 catalyst synthesized under the condition of pH = 7 exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity for photodegradation of SDZ of 91% within 120 min under simulated solar light irradiation. Also, the roles of the radical species have been studied, and the ·O2- and h+ were proved to dominate the photocatalytic process. Based on the experimental results, the photocatalytic mechanism was proposed.

scholarly journals Visible light Bi2S3/BiFeO3 photocatalyst for effective removal of Rhodamine B

2018 ◽  
Vol 238 ◽  
pp. 03007
Author(s):  
Xiquan Wang ◽  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Gao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Diffuse Reflection Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflection Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Exchange Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Effective Removal

Bi2S3-sensitized BiFO3 (BFO) photocatalyst (Bi2S3/BFO) was successfully synthesized through a facile and environmental ion exchange method between BFO and Thiosurea (H2NCSNH2, TU). The photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and UV-vis diffuse reflection spectroscopy (DRS). The obtained Bi2S3/BFO composites showed excellent photocatalytic performance for decomposing Rhodamine B (RhB) compared with pure BFO under visible light irradiation (λ>400nm). 5% Bi2S3/BFO exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity and excessive amount of Bi2S3 would result in the decrease of photocatalytic activity of BFO. The mechanism of enhanced photocatalytic activity was proposed on the basis of the calculated energy band positions.

scholarly journals Effect of 6 MeV electron Irradiation on Nano-Cu 2 ZnSnS 4

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sneha Pravin Kandare ◽  
V. N. Bhoraskar ◽  
A. B . Phatangare ◽  
Rekha Rao ◽  
Mala Rao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Electron Irradiation ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Spectroscopy Analysis ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pristine Sample ◽  
Peak Broadening

Abstract Microwave synthesized nano sized Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) powder was irradiated with 6 MeV electrons, to investigate stability under radiation. The structural, optical, vibrational and morphological properties were explored using X-ray diffraction, UV-Visible spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).The irradiated sample shows significant change in properties when compared to the pristine sample. X ray peak broadening analysis has been used to estimate the crystallite size and lattice strain. Raman spectroscopy analysis confirms the transition of ordered kesterite to disordered kesterite phase after electron irradiation at electron fluence of 4 x1015 e-/cm2. CZTS nano-particles having hierarchical flower like morphology starts agglomerating after electron irradiation as observed from SEM images. The sample did not amorphize upto the highest fluence 4 x 1015 e-/cm2 employed in this study.

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