scholarly journals Combination of rGO/S, N/TiO2 for the Enhancement of Visible Light-Driven Toluene Photocatalytic Degradation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birgitta Narindri Rara Winayu ◽  
Wan-Hua Mao ◽  
Hsin Chu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Shielding Effect ◽  
Electron Transfer Process ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Visible Light Driven ◽  
Chemical Defect

Abstract Toluene is one type of common volatile organic compound (VOC) that is produced by daily products and is harmful to human health. Therefore, the degradation of toluene is critical to improving indoor air quality value. Photocatalytic degradation is considered an efficient and safe method to convert toluene into water and carbon dioxide without the formation of a secondary pollutant. Performance improvement of TiO2, a typically applied photocatalyst, has advantages in light absorption and electron transfer process. In this study, the TiO2 improvement was carried out by the doping of sulfur and nitrogen (S, N) elements along with various reduced graphene oxide (rGO). The composition of 0.1wt%rGO/S0.05N0.1TiO2 performed higher photocatalytic degradation of toluene due to the elevation of specific surface area, formation of oxygen-containing functional group, and chemical defect structure. However, a higher amount of rGO addition creates the shielding effect and inhibits the light penetration. Moreover, the relative humidity and applied temperature influence the photocatalytic activity through the competitive adsorption or increase the collisions frequency, respectively. During the photocatalytic degradation using 0.1wt%rGO/S0.05N0.1TiO2, toluene will be converted into benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde, benzoic acid, water, and carbon dioxide.

scholarly journals Transient Effects of Different Ventilation Methods on Car Indoor Air Quality

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng-Chyi Duh
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Heat Index ◽  
Transient Effects ◽  
Air Conditioning System ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Concentrations ◽  
Volatile Organic

This study investigated transient effects on the air quality of parked cars and moving cars with and without operating air conditioning. Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, and formaldehyde concentrations were measured for comparative analysis. The results showed that simply changing the air conditioning system from internal circulation to external circulation to introduce air from outside reduces carbon dioxide concentrations by more than 50%, volatile organic compound concentrations by more than 77%, and the heat index from 0.1℃/min to less than 0.05 ℃/min. In order to conserve energy and improve car indoor air quality, this study can serve as a reference on healthy car environments.

Enhanced Photocatalytic Properties of N and Fe Co-Doped TiO2 Nanocomposites with Reduced Graphene Oxide for Volatile Organic Compounds

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1263-1270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhanguo Li ◽  
Chao Shi ◽  
Lijuan Wang ◽  
Lijing Sun ◽  
Qiang Sun
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Volatile Organic

Photocatalytic nanocomposites of titanium dioxide (TiO2) were prepared by hydrothermal method. Reduced graphene oxide (RGO) was applied to prepare various TiO2 composites of doped nanoparticles by using NH4Cl and FeCl3 as sources. The structure and morphology of these composites showed that TiO2 was loaded on surface of RGO. Meanwhile, the agglomeration of TiO2 decreased and the dispersion became uniform for doped materials. Under ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation, the photocatalytic degradation of volatile organic compounds (VOC) by RGO/TiO2 composites with codoping of N and Fe reached to 90.5%. The photocatalytic degradation was higher than RGO/TiO2 composites and pure TiO2 by 1.8 and 5.9 times, respectively. The role of co-doping composites may have a possible mechanism for toluene under UV light irradiation. The enhanced photocatalytic properties were attributed to N and Fe doping which generated intermediate energy level, extended absorption and decreased band gap of UV light.

Enhanced Photocatalytic Properties of N and Fe Co-Doped TiO2 Nanocomposites with Reduced Graphene Oxide for Volatile Organic Compounds

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1263-1270
Author(s):  
Zhanguo Li ◽  
Chao Shi ◽  
Lijuan Wang ◽  
Lijing Sun ◽  
Qiang Sun
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Volatile Organic

Photocatalytic nanocomposites of titanium dioxide (TiO2) were prepared by hydrothermal method. Reduced graphene oxide (RGO) was applied to prepare various TiO2 composites of doped nanoparticles by using NH4Cl and FeCl3 as sources. The structure and morphology of these composites showed that TiO2 was loaded on surface of RGO. Meanwhile, the agglomeration of TiO2 decreased and the dispersion became uniform for doped materials. Under ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation, the photocatalytic degradation of volatile organic compounds (VOC) by RGO/TiO2 composites with codoping of N and Fe reached to 90.5%. The photocatalytic degradation was higher than RGO/TiO2 composites and pure TiO2 by 1.8 and 5.9 times, respectively. The role of co-doping composites may have a possible mechanism for toluene under UV light irradiation. The enhanced photocatalytic properties were attributed to N and Fe doping which generated intermediate energy level, extended absorption and decreased band gap of UV light.

Indium-substituted ZnO/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites: Solvothermal synthesis and enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity

2014 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 1450013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Zhu ◽  
Wanhong He ◽  
Lu Zhang ◽  
Xu Xiang ◽  
Zhiwei Li
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Dye Degradation ◽  
Shielding Effect ◽  
Bandgap Engineering ◽  
Composite Photocatalyst ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Visible Light Driven

A new protocol was developed to obtain a composite photocatalyst by incorporating indium to ZnO and subsequently assembling it with reduced graphene oxide (RGO) sheets. The incorporation of indium led to lattice distortion of ZnO and introduction of defect levels. The hybridization with RGO could improve the electron transport and extend the lifetime of photo-generated carriers, leading to enhanced activity for dye degradation driven by visible light. The photocatalytic activity appeared to be dependent on the relative quantity of RGO. The optimized quantity resulted in the highest activity due to the dual role of electron shuttle and "shielding effect" of RGO. In addition, the composite photocatalyst exhibited excellent repeatable use performance, suggestive of its high stability. This study proposed a promising strategy to construct photocatalysts by rational bandgap engineering and tunable composite technology.

scholarly journals Comparison on Reduction of VOCs Emissions from Radiata Pine (Pinus Radiata D. Don) between Sodium Bicarbonate and Ozone Treatments

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 471
Author(s):  
Ye Qin ◽  
Fei Qi ◽  
Zhiping Wang ◽  
Xianbao Cheng ◽  
Botao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Pinus Radiata ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Radiata Pine ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Surface Color ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Ozone Treatments

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in wood furniture are an important factor that affects indoor air quality. In this study, radiata pine (Pinus radiata D. Don) was treated with sodium bicarbonate and ozone aqueous solution to reduce the VOC contents without sacrificing mechanical properties. The VOCs of radiata pine were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and the functional group changes of wood samples were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The results showed that the main VOCs of radiata pine include alkenes, aldehydes, and esters. The sodium bicarbonate and ozone treatments almost eliminated the VOC contents of radiata pine. The two treatments mentioned above had little effect on compressive strength and surface color of radiata pine.

N-Functionality Actuated Largely Improved CO2 Adsorption and Nanomolar Turn-on Detection of Organo-Toxins with Guest-Induced Fluorescence Modulation in Isostructural Diamondoid Frameworks

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manpreet Singh ◽  
Athulya S. Palakkal ◽  
Renjith S. Pillai ◽  
Subhadip Neogi
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Co2 Adsorption ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Turn On ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Fluorescence Modulation

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have surfaced as incipient class of multifaceted materials for selective carbon dioxide (CO2) adsorption and luminescent detection of assorted classes of lethal organo-aromatics, where functional group assisted...

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