scholarly journals Fabrication of Fe-doped ZnO/Nanocellulose Nanocomposite as an Efficient Photocatalyst for Degradation of Methylene Blue Under Visible Light

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Saeed Vasheghani Farahani ◽  
Maryam Nikzad ◽  
Mohsen Ghorbani
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Degradation Efficiency ◽  
Hydroxyl Group ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Doped Zno

Abstract In this work, a photocatalytic nanocomposite, Fe-doped ZnO/nanocellulose, was synthesized using an in-situ method and examined for methylene blue (MB) degradation. For this purpose, pure ZnO (PZ) was synthesized by the chemical precipitation method and then subjected to Fe+3 doping with different concentrations of Fe3+ (1, 3, and 5 mol%). The PZ and Fe-doped ZnO (FZ) samples were characterized using several standard analyses. UV-vis DRS analysis was also used to investigate the effect of Fe3+ doping on the bandgap of PZ. The doping of Fe3+ enhanced the photocatalytic activity of ZnO under visible light. The degradation efficiency of FZ samples (> 50%) was enhanced compared to the pristine ZnO (36.91%) during the same period. The catalyst with the highest degradation efficiency (94.21%) was then conjugated with broom corn stalk-derived nanocellulose (NC) at varying NC/ Zn2+ molar ratios (0.1, 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4) and characterized by various analyses. The NC enhanced the hydroxyl group at the surface of the nanocomposite, consequently improved the photocatalytic performance of the synthesized samples. The ability of the optimized photocatalyst for MB degradation was assessed. The effect of operating parameters such as pH, catalyst dosage, and initial MB concentration was investigated and degradation efficiency of 98.84% was achieved at the optimum condition. Besides, photocatalyst regeneration study indicated the great photocatalytic performance of this nanocomposite with no loss in its degradation efficiency. The facile synthesis and fast degradation rate of this nanocomposite make it a promising candidate for real-world wastewater treatment.

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.

Synthesis of CoO-ZnO photocatalyst for enhanced visible-light assisted photodegradation of methylene blue

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Saeed ◽  
Iltaf Khan ◽  
Muhammad Adeel ◽  
Nadia Akram ◽  
Majid Muneer
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Aqueous Phase ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Doped

The synthesis of efficient photocatalysts for visible light-assisted photodegradation of aqueous phase organic pollutants has received significant consideration recently. In this research, Co-doped ZnO is synthesized by precipitation method for...

Synthesis of an Ag3PO4/AlPO4 composites for enhanced visible light-driven photocatalytic activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1284-1291
Author(s):  
Yanlin Zhang ◽  
Fuzhong Gong ◽  
Yanlin Li ◽  
Sunqi Liao
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Homogeneous Precipitation Method ◽  
Degradation Of Dyes ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Bet Method ◽  
Visible Light Driven

Novel non-porous Ag3PO4/AlPO4 composites with a stick shape were synthesized using the homogeneous precipitation method and characterized by XRD, FESEM, XPS, UV-vis spectroscopy and BET method. The photocatalytic performance was evaluated by degradation of MB and MO upon irradiation with visible light. Results indicate that when the molar ratios of Ag3PO4 to AlPO4 are 6:4 or higher, remarkable increases in photocatalytic activity were observed compared with the pure Ag3PO4 powder. The possible mechanism of photocatalytic degradation of dyes by Ag3PO4/AlPO4 composites was proposed.

scholarly journals Synthesis of an Ag3PO4/Nb2O5 Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Dye

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 458
Author(s):  
Nur Syazwani Osman ◽  
Siti Norhasimah Sulaiman ◽  
Ernee Noryana Muhamad ◽  
Hayati Mukhair ◽  
Sin Tee Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Methyl Orange Dye

In this work, the photocatalytic performance of Ag3PO4, Nb2O5 and Ag3PO4/Nb2O5 hybrid photocatalysts to degrade methyl orange dye, MO, in an aqueous solution under visible light irradiation was evaluated. The Ag3PO4 and Ag3PO4/Nb2O5 photocatalysts, with various Ag to Nb molar ratios, were prepared using a facile precipitation method. The photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction, UV–Visible, X-ray Photoelectron, and Photoluminescence spectroscopies. Upon the addition of Ag3PO4, the band gap energy of Nb2O5 decreased from 3.0 eV to 2.7 eV, indicating the possible use of the Ag3PO4/Nb2O5 hybrid photocatalysts under visible light irradiation. All of the prepared Ag3PO4/Nb2O5 catalysts exhibited higher photocatalytic performance than Ag3PO4 in degrading methyl orange dye under 23-watt visible light irradiation. The Ag3PO4/Nb2O5 catalyst, with a mole ratio of 2:1, exhibited the fastest MO degradation rate of 7.3 × 10−2 min−1, which is twice faster than that of Ag3PO4. The catalyst also shows better stability, as it is reusable for up to six experimental cycles while maintaining its photocatalytic activity above 60%.

Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity of Fe and/or Ni Doped Ilmenite Derived-Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 3343-3355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ge Li ◽  
Bao-Dong Wang ◽  
Qi Sun ◽  
Wayne-Qiang Xu ◽  
Yi-Fan Han
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Photocatalytic Decomposition ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Single Type

Pure TiO2 nanoparticles and ones doped with Fe and/or Ni were successfully prepared by a co-precipitation method from ilmenite. The samples were structurally characterized by XRD, XPS, FT-IR, UV-vis, SEM, EDX, AAS and BET measurement. The XRD results showed that all samples were anatase TiO2, and no characteristic peaks of dopants were observed. The crystallite sizes of all doped TiO2 nanoparticles were less than 20 nm and doping TiO2 with metal ions can suppress the crystal growth of the particles. The XRD and XPS results indicated that TiO2 was uniformly doped and its crystalline phase was not changed by doping. The specific surface area of Fe–Ni/TiO2 is bigger than that of the un-doped TiO2. The pore size and pore volume of Fe–Ni/TiO2 is smaller than that of the un-doped. UV-vis spectra of the samples showed that the absorption edge red shifted with increasing doped metal content. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated in oxidative degradation of methylene blue (MB) with H2O2 under visible light irradiation. When doped with a single type of transition metal, the photocatalytic performance of Ni-doped samples was lower than that of Fe-doped ones. For the co-doped catalysts, the catalytic efficiency of 0.5%Fe4%Ni/TiO2 was the highest, reaching 93.34% after 250 min. Metal doping enhanced the photocatalytic decomposition of methylene blue compared with that of pure TiO2 by up to 1.5 times. The synergistic effects of the two metal ions improved the photocatalytic performance. The particles exhibited pronounced activity in degradation of MB as well as efficient recyclability. The photocatalytic degradation mechanism of methylene blue was analyzed.

Novel p–n heterojunction BiOI/CeO2 photocatalyst for wider spectrum visible-light photocatalytic degradation of refractory pollutants

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (15) ◽  
pp. 4982-4993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Ju Wen ◽  
Cheng-Gang Niu ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Guang-Ming Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Carrier Separation ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic

A novel BiOI/CeO2 photocatalyst with high photocatalytic performance was successfully synthesized via a facile in situ precipitation method. The enhanced photocatalytic performance is ascribed to the formation of a p–n junction, which promotes carrier separation.

scholarly journals Ionic Liquid-Assisted Synthesis of Ag3PO4 Spheres for Boosting Photodegradation Activity under Visible Light

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 788
Author(s):  
Beibei Zhang ◽  
Lu Zhang ◽  
Yulong Zhang ◽  
Chao Liu ◽  
Jiexiang Xia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Xrd Pattern ◽  
Simple Chemical ◽  
Visible Light Driven

In this work, a simple chemical precipitation method was employed to prepare spherical-like Ag3PO4 material (IL-Ag3PO4) with exposed {111} facet in the presence of reactive ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazole dihydrogen phosphate ([Omim]H2PO4). The crystal structure, microstructure, optical properties, and visible-light photocatalytic performance of as-prepared materials were studied in detail. The addition of ionic liquids played a crucial role in forming spherical-like morphology of IL-Ag3PO4 sample. Compared with traditional Ag3PO4 material, the intensity ratio of {222}/{200} facets in XRD pattern of IL-Ag3PO4 was significantly enhanced, indicating the main {111} facets exposed on the surface of IL-Ag3PO4 sample. The presence of exposed {111} facet was advantageous for facilitating the charge carrier transfer and separation. The light-harvesting capacity of IL-Ag3PO4 was larger than that of Ag3PO4. The photocatalytic activity of samples was evaluated by degrading rhodamine B (RhB) and p-chlorophenol (4-CP) under visible light. The photodegradation efficiencies of IL-Ag3PO4 were 1.94 and 2.45 times higher than that of Ag3PO4 for RhB and 4-CP removal, respectively, attributing to a synergy from the exposed {111} facet and enhanced photoabsorption. Based on active species capturing experiments, holes (h+), and superoxide radical (•O2−) were the main active species for visible-light-driven RhB photodegradation. This study will provide a promising prospect for designing and synthesizing ionic liquid-assisted photocatalysts with a high efficiency.

In situ construction of WO3/g-C3N4 composite photocatalyst with 2D–2D heterostructure for enhanced visible light photocatalytic performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (44) ◽  
pp. 17416-17422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huaqiang Zhuang ◽  
Zhenping Cai ◽  
Wentao Xu ◽  
Mianli Huang ◽  
Xiaobin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Composite Photocatalyst ◽  
Preparation Strategy ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic

A WO3/g-C3N4 composite photocatalyst with 2D–2D heterostructure was designed and constructed by an in situ preparation strategy.

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