Photocatalytic activity of TiO2 synthesized by anodization and anodic spark deposition

MRS Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (61) ◽  
pp. 3141-3152
Author(s):  
Alma C. Chávez-Mejía ◽  
Génesis Villegas-Suárez ◽  
Paloma I. Zaragoza-Sánchez ◽  
Rafael Magaña-López ◽  
Julio C. Morales-Mejía ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Amorphous Solids ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Catalytic Activities ◽  
Anodic Spark Oxidation ◽  
Porous Surfaces ◽  
Scanning Electron

AbstractSeveral photocatalysts, based on titanium dioxide, were synthesized by spark anodization techniques and anodic spark oxidation. Photocatalytic activity was determined by methylene blue oxidation and the catalytic activities of the catalysts were evaluated after 70 hours of reaction. Scanning Electron Microscopy and X Ray Diffraction analysis were used to characterize the catalysts. The photocatalyst prepared with a solution of sulfuric acid and 100 V presented the best performance in terms of oxidation of the dye (62%). The electric potential during the synthesis (10 V, low potential; 100 V, high potential) affected the surface characteristics: under low potential, catalyst presented smooth and homogeneous surfaces with spots (high TiO2 concentration) of amorphous solids; under low potential, catalyst presented porous surfaces with crystalline solids homogeneously distributed.

Electrochemical Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Differently Shaped CuOx Particles

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 330-333
Author(s):  
Anna Ulyankina ◽  
Igor Leontyev ◽  
Nina Smirnova
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Electrochemical Method ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Photocatalytic Efficiency ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Polyhedral Particles ◽  
Copper Electrodes ◽  
Scanning Electron

CuOx powders with diff erently shaped particles were firstly prepared via an electrochemical method by oxidation and dispersion of copper electrodes in an electrolyte solution under pulse alternating current (PAC). By means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) the current density is found to have an influence on the morphology and composition of CuOx particles. Photocatalytic efficiency of CuOx towards methyl orange (MO) degradation under visible light was investigated. The prepared polyhedral particles show the best photocatalytic activity of 81 % towards MO comparing to octahedral and spherical particles with 70 and 61 %, respectively.

scholarly journals Effects of Calcination Temperatures on Photocatalytic Activity of Ordered Titanate Nanoribbon/SnO2Films Fabricated during an EPD Process

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Zhao ◽  
Jingrun Ran ◽  
Zhan Shu ◽  
Guotian Dai ◽  
Pengcheng Zhai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Charge Carriers ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Calcination Temperatures ◽  
Fto Glass ◽  
Scanning Electron

Ordered titanate nanoribbon (TNR)/SnO2films were fabricated by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) process using hydrothermally prepared titanate nanoribbon as a precursor. The formation mechanism of ordered TNR film on the fluorine-doped SnO2coated (FTO) glass was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effects of calcination temperatures on the phase structure and photocatalytic activity of ordered TNR/SnO2films were investigated and discussed. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) results indicate that the phase transformation of titanate to anatase occurs at 400°C and with increasing calcination temperature, the crystallization of anatase increases. At 600°C, the nanoribbon morphology still hold and the TiO2/SnO2film exhibits the highest photocatalytic activity due to the good crystallization, unique morphology, and efficient photogenerated charge carriers separation and transfer at the interface of TiO2and SnO2.

scholarly journals Investigation of ZnTiO3/TiO2 composites and their application in photocatalysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenzhao Pei ◽  
Pei Wang ◽  
Zhiguo Li
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Pure Tio2 ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this work, we report that ZnTiO3/TiO2 composites, which were synthesized by hydrothermal method possessed photocatalytic and potential spraying properties. The obtained ZnTiO3/TiO2 composites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction techniques (XRD). Photocatalytic activities of ZnTiO3/TiO2 composites were evaluated by using Rhodamine B (RhB) as a model pollutant under visible light irradiation. The experimental results showed that the as-prepared ZnTiO3 (2%)/TiO2 composite exhibited better photocatalytic activity than that of pure TiO2.

Fabrication of g-C3N4/Y-TiO2 Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for enhanced photocatalytic activity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
SongSik Pak ◽  
KwangChol Ri ◽  
Chenmin Xu ◽  
Qiuyi Ji ◽  
Dunyu Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Electron

The g-C3N4/Y-TiO2 Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts were successfully synthesized. The powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used for...

Preparation and Photocatalytic Properties of Bi2WO6 with Different Morphologies

2013 ◽  
Vol 779-780 ◽  
pp. 390-393
Author(s):  
Ying Chen ◽  
Xu Wang ◽  
Hua Song ◽  
Hua Lin Song
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Morphology And Structure ◽  
Scanning Electron

Bismuth tungstate (Bi2WO6) microcrystalline with different surfactant were successfully prepared by a facile hydrothermal route.The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and BrunauerEmmettTeller surface area (BTE) in detail. The photocatalytic activity of the samples was also evaluated using the degradation of Rh B at room temperature under visible light irradiation. It was found that the surfactant played important roles in the formation process of controlling the morphology and structure of the catalyst and also had a great influence on the catalytic activity. SDS and CTAB effectively improved the catalytic activity and PVP was good at controlling morphologies.

Synthesis of Eu-Doped Bi2O3/CeO2 Composite with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity by a Facile Sol–Gel–Calcination Route

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (10) ◽  
pp. 1562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengjun Zhang ◽  
Guosheng Xiao ◽  
Wei Lu ◽  
Tianye Wang ◽  
Limin Xuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Scanning Electron

Eu-Doped Bi2O3/CeO2 composites were successfully synthesized by a facile sol–gel–calcination route. The as-prepared composites were prepared with different molar ratios of Bi/Ce/Eu by the sol–gel route, and then calcined at 500°C for 2 h. The photocatalytic efficiencies of all composites were tested by degradation of methyl orange (MO) under visible light irradiation. The result suggested that the best composite is the one that was prepared with a Bi/Ce/Eu mole ratio of 8 : 8 : 1, and achieved a MO degradation rate of nearly 98.5 % within 2 h of irradiation. The as-prepared composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy results suggested that Eu doping may have led to some lattice distortion and particle aggregation that enhanced the photocatalytic activity of the photocatalyst. The UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and photoluminescence spectroscopy results showed that Eu-doped Bi2O3/CeO2 exhibited higher visible light response properties and enhanced separation of the photogenerated electron–hole pairs, which is the main reason for the higher photocatalytic activity. In general, this study could provide a facile route to synthesize Eu-doped Bi2O3/CeO2 composites with enhanced photocatalytic activity by a sol–gel–calcination route for environmental purification.

Synthesis and Activity of Ag-Doped Bi2WO6 Photocatalysts

2013 ◽  
Vol 743-744 ◽  
pp. 560-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ran Chen ◽  
Chao Hao Hu ◽  
Shuai Wei ◽  
Jin Hong Xia ◽  
Jian Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Dopant Concentration ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Composite Photocatalysts ◽  
Scanning Electron

Ag-doped Bi2WO6 photocatalysts were synthesized by hydrothermal method using from Bi (NO)3·5H2O, NH4VO3, and AgNO3 and further characterized by X-ray diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, Energy dispersive X-ray detector (EDS) and UV-Vis diffusion reflectance spectra techniques. The photocatalytic activity of Ag-doped Bi2WO6 photocatalysts was evaluated by degrading RhB (10 mg/L) under visible light irradiation (λ > 420 nm). The results showed that in comparison with pure Bi2WO6 the photocatalytic activity of Ag-doped composite photocatalysts was improved significantly, and the degradation rate of RhB was increased about 26% when the Ag+ dopant concentration was 15%.

Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Ag-Doped BiVO4

2013 ◽  
Vol 734-737 ◽  
pp. 2204-2209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Zhao ◽  
Chao Hao Hu ◽  
Ran Chen ◽  
Feng Zheng Lv ◽  
Yan Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Dopant Concentration ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
One Step ◽  
The One ◽  
Scanning Electron

Ag-doped BiVO4 semiconductor photocatalysts were synthesized via the one-step hydrothermal method. The microstructure and morphology of catalysts were characterized by using X-ray diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, and Energy dispersive X-ray detector (EDS) and photocatalytic activities of BiVO4 catalysts with and without Ag doping were evaluated by degrading methylene blue (MB) under visible-light irradiation. UV-Vis absorption spectra were measured to evaulate the photocatalytic activity of the as-synthesized catalysts. The results suggested that Ag-doped BiVO4 with larger rod-like particle size but better crystallnity has the stronger UV absorption. In comparison with pure BiVO4, degradation rate of MB was increased about 18% in Ag-doped BiVO4 with the Ag+ dopant concentration of 15 mol%.

Preparation of Groundwater Sediment/Titanium Dioxide for Decomposition of Agricultural Residues

2019 ◽  
Vol 886 ◽  
pp. 122-129
Author(s):  
Chaluay Soavakon ◽  
Plaifon Muangphan ◽  
Sunisa Sakprasertsiri ◽  
Weerasak Chomkitichai ◽  
Jiraporn Ketwaraporn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Agricultural Residues ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Calcination Process ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Decomposition Efficiency ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this paper, the groundwater sediment/titanium dioxide (Gs/TiO2) were prepared via a conventional calcination process using groundwater sediment from natural resource at Pasao, Uttaradit province, Thailand and commercial TiO2 as starting materials. The as–prepared were characterized by X–ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The photocatalytic activity toward the decomposition of agricultural residues (diazinon) at 247 nm was demonstrated under visible light irradiation for 120 min. The maximum experimental decomposition efficiency was 73.6% with the rate constant of 0.0102 min–1 for prepared Gs/TiO2 photocatalyst.

Identification of calcium oxalate crystals in dried or fixed tobacco leaf

1984 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 288-289
Author(s):  
Vicki L. Baliga ◽  
Mary Ellen Counts
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Calcium Oxalate ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Calcium Oxalate Crystals ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Electron

Calcium is an important element in the growth and development of plants and one form of calcium is calcium oxalate. Calcium oxalate has been found in leaf seed, stem material plant tissue culture, fungi and lichen using one or more of the following methods—polarized light microscopy (PLM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and x-ray diffraction.Two methods are presented here for qualitatively estimating calcium oxalate in dried or fixed tobacco (Nicotiana) leaf from different stalk positions using PLM. SEM, coupled with energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry (EDS), and powder x-ray diffraction were used to verify that the crystals observed in the dried leaf with PLM were calcium oxalate.

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