scholarly journals Synthesis and Photoactivity of Fe3O4/TiO2-Co as a Magnetically Separable Visible Light Responsive Photocatalyst

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eko Sri Kunarti ◽  
Indriana Kartini ◽  
Akhmad Syoufian ◽  
Karolina Martha Widyandari
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Dopant Concentration ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Methylene Blue Solution ◽  
Magnetic Photocatalyst ◽  
Blue Solution ◽  
Degradation Reaction ◽  
Visible Irradiation ◽  
Uv Visible

Synthesis of magnetic photocatalyst, Fe3O4/TiO2-Co, with characterization and photoactivity examination have been conducted. The synthesis was initiated by preparation of Fe3O4 particles using coprecipitation method. The Fe3O4 particles were then coated with TiO2-Co at a various ratio of Fe3O4:TiO2 and concentration of Co(II) dopant. The Fe3O4/TiO2-Co was characterized by FTIR, XRD, TEM, SEM-EDX, VSM, and SR UV-visible methods. Photoactivity of the Fe3O4/TiO2-Co was carried out using methylene blue as a target molecule in degradation reaction within a batch system. By using optimum conditions, the degradation of methylene blue solution was performed under exposure to UV, visible light and dark condition. Results showed that the Fe3O4/TiO2-Co formation was confirmed by the presence of Fe3O4 and anatase diffraction peaks in the X-ray diffractogram. SR UV-Vis spectra indicated that the Fe3O4/TiO2-Co was responsive to visible light. Band gap energy of the Fe3O4/TiO2-Co with dopant concentration of 1; 5; 10 and 15% were 3.22; 3.12; 3.09 and 2.81 eV, respectively. The methylene blue solution can be well photodegraded at a pH of 10 for 210 min. The Fe3O4/TiO2-Co has the highest ability to methylene blue photodegradation with dopant concentration of 10% gave degradation yield of 80.51 and 95.38% under UV and visible irradiation, respectively.

Visible-Light Driven FeS2 Nanosized Photocatalysts Prepared by Solvothermal Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 486 ◽  
pp. 55-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
He Sun ◽  
Pei Song Tang
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Solvothermal Method ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Methylene Blue Solution ◽  
Gap Energy ◽  
Visible Light Driven ◽  
Blue Solution ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic

The FeS2 was synthesized using S powder, FeCl24H2O and PVP as main raw materials by solvothermal method. The FeS2 product was characterized by XRD, SEM, DRS and TG-DTA. The results show that FeS2 is the cube structure, particle size about 90 nm, band gap energy Eg=1.9 eV. Consequently, FeS2 nanoparticles show high visible-light photocatalytic activity for decomposition of methylene blue, which degradation rate of 10mg/L methylene blue solution can reach to 95% for 90 min under visible-light irradiation.

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.

Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue on MoS2/TiO2 Nanocomposite

2011 ◽  
Vol 197-198 ◽  
pp. 996-999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Hong Hu ◽  
Yong Kui Cai ◽  
Sai Li
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Visible Light Region ◽  
Methylene Blue Solution ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Degradation Temperature ◽  
Light Region ◽  
Blue Solution ◽  
Degradation Reaction ◽  
Decoloration Rate

A MoS2/TiO2 composite was synthesized and its photocatalytic activity for the degradation of methylene blue was evaluated. The results showed that the nano-MoS2/TiO2 composite presented excellent photocatalytic properties in the degradation reaction of methylene blue, which was ascribed to the good absorption of nano-MoS2/TiO2 in the visible light region. The decoloration rate of methylene blue solution was influenced by the dosage of nano-MoS2/TiO2 and the initial concentration of methylene blue. However, both the pH value and the degradation temperature had negligible effects on the decoloration rate of methylene blue. Moreover, the nano-MoS2/TiO2 composite as the degradation catalyst of methylene blue was of good regeneration properties.

Preparation and Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Nanotubes from a Hydrothermal Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 197-198 ◽  
pp. 786-789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Liu ◽  
Wein Duo Yang ◽  
Hui Ju Chueng
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Methylene Blue Solution ◽  
Hydrothermal Temperature ◽  
Blue Solution ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic

TiO2 nanotubes were synthesized using TiO2 powder as raw material from a hydrothermal method. It was observed that the sample prepared at 130°C and calcined at 450°C only anatase formed, but the sample calcined at 800°C, both anatase and rutile formed. The obtained TiO2 nanotubes prepared at a hydrothermal temperature of 130°C and calcined at 450°C have a greater surface area of 356.8m2/g. Moreover, the TiO2 nanotubes demonstrate the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue solution effectively by exposing the nanotubes in aqueous solution under visible light.

Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Solution by Fe-Doped Tio2 under Visible Light

2013 ◽  
Vol 807-809 ◽  
pp. 526-529
Author(s):  
Wei Xing Li ◽  
Jing Huan Ma ◽  
Ying Liu ◽  
Qing Tong Ren ◽  
Zhan Sheng Ma
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Impregnation Method ◽  
Methylene Blue Solution ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Blue Solution

In this paper, Fe (NO3) 3 9H2O and TiO2 were selected as raw materials. Fe2O3/TiO2 photocatalyst was prepared by the impregnation method. The degradation performance of the photocatalyst for methylene blue solution was studied in detail under the tungsten light source environment. The results showed that Fe2O3/TiO2 had the good photocatalytic properties, and that methylene blue had a higher degradation rate at about 60min. In a certain range of loading, degradation gradually increased with the amount of doped iron. The catalytic performance was high at the basic condition. The degradation rate decreased with the higher initial concentration of methylene blue. The photocatalyst with good performance has been prepared.

Preparation of Bionic TiO2 Structure Using Aquatic Plants as Template

2013 ◽  
Vol 743-744 ◽  
pp. 660-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Gang Chen ◽  
Cheng Bao Liu ◽  
Jun Chao Qian ◽  
Feng Chen ◽  
Cheng Gu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Aquatic Plants ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Methylene Blue Solution ◽  
Adsorption Method ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Blue Solution ◽  
Bionic Structure

The bionic structure nanoporous TiO2 materials were prepared using aquatic plants as biological templates. The X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), nitrogen adsorption method and ultraviolet-visible light spectrometer were employed to characterize the structure of samples and the degradation performance of methylene blue solution under the visible light. The results showed that TiO2 sample inherited the porous structure of original template. Such bionic material was composed of ultra-thin piece layers which were full of TiO2 nanoparticles with size of about 10 nm. The product was studded with piled pores which had a few to dozens of nanoaperture. The material was doped with a small number of bionic legacy elements which can enhance the absorption of 400-800 nm range of the visible light, thus the bionic nanoporous TiO2 materials had better photocatalytic degradation effects of methylene blue solution in the sun.

Preparation and Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2/Opal Composite

2013 ◽  
Vol 668 ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
Qing Shan Li ◽  
Biao Zhan ◽  
Wei Hong ◽  
Guang Zhong Xing
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Tetrabutyl Titanate ◽  
Methylene Blue Solution ◽  
Photocatalytic Decolorization ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Blue Solution ◽  
Gel Technique

Opal as a carrier, tetrabutyl titanate as a titanium source, TiO2 loaded on opal was prepared by sol-gel technique. The photocatalysts were characterized by XRD, TEM and UV-VIS absorption spectrum. Their photocatalytic activities were examined by the photocatalytic decolorization of methylene blue solution under UV light irradiation. The effects of calcination temperature, the amount of TiO2 loading and pH on photocatalytic activities were discussed. The results show that TiO2 supported on opal induced enhancement of photocatalytic decolorization rant and TiO2 doping is about 30 wt. % with 92.15% of decolorization rate at 700°C.

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