scholarly journals Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Iron(II) Doped Copper Ferrites (CuII(x)FeII(1-x)FeIII2O4) as Novel Heterogeneous Photo-Fenton Catalysts

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asfandyar Khan ◽  
Zsolt Valicsek ◽  
Ottó Horváth
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Type System ◽  
Copper Ferrite ◽  
Degradation Of Dyes ◽  
Wide Ph Range ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Co Precipitation

The heterogeneous photo-Fenton type system has huge fame in the field of wastewater treatment due to its reusability and appreciable photoactivity within a wide pH range. This research investigates the synthesis and characterization of iron(II) doped copper ferrite (CuII(x)FeII(1-x)FeIII2O4 nanoparticles (NPs) and their photocatalytic applications for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) as a model dye. The NPs were prepared via simple co-precipitation technique and calcination. The NPs were characterized by using Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). SEM reveals the structural change from the spherical-like particles into needle-like fine particles as the consequence of the increasing ratio of copper(II) in the ferrites, accompanied by the decrease of the optical band-gap energies from 2.02 to 1.25 eV. The three major determinants of heterogeneous photo-Fenton system, namely NPs concentration, hydrogen peroxide concentration and pH, on the photocatalytic degradation of MB were studied. The reusability of NPs was found to be continuously increasing during 4 cycles. It was concluded that iron(II) doped copper ferrites, due to their favorable band-gap energies and peculiar structures, exhibit a strong potential for photocatalytic-degradation of dyes, for example, MB.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B in Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
Asfandyar Khan ◽  
Zsolt Valicsek ◽  
Ottó Horváth
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Vibrio Fischeri ◽  
Antibacterial Property ◽  
Copper Ferrite ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Wide Ph Range ◽  
Bioluminescence Assay ◽  
Ph Range

This study focuses on the photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) in heterogeneous and homogeneous photo-Fenton reactions. In the heterogeneous system, iron(II) doped copper ferrite CuII(x)FeII(1-x)FeIII2O4 nanoparticles (NPs) prepared in our previous work were employed as potential catalysts. The photodegradation of RhB was carried out in a quartz cuvette located in a diode array spectrometer. The experimental conditions such as pH, NPs dosage and H2O2 dosage with regard to the photocatalytic degradation of RhB were optimized to be 7.5, 500 mg/L and 8.9x10-2 mol/L, respectively. In addition, visible light-induced photodegradation of RhB was also carried out by using \ch{H2O2} over a wide pH range in the absence of heterogeneous photocatalysts. It was observed that the reaction rate significantly increased above pH 10, resulting in a faster rate of degradation of RhB, which may be attributed to the deprotonation of hydrogen peroxide. Furthermore, the potential antibacterial property of such catalysts against the Gram-negative bacterium Vibrio fischeri in a bioluminescence assay yielded inhibition activities of more than 60% in all cases.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic degradation of chlortetracycline hydrochloride in marine aquaculture wastewater under visible light irradiation with CuO/ZnO

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (7) ◽  
pp. 1249-1256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinghua Liu ◽  
Xiaocai Yu ◽  
Liping Wang ◽  
Meicen Guo ◽  
Wanting Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Marine Aquaculture ◽  
Aquaculture Wastewater ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
The Cost

Abstract A CuO/ZnO photocatalyst nanocomposite was successfully prepared by co-precipitation and characterized by investigating its chemical and physical properties by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The average particle size of CuO/ZnO composite was found to be around 80 nm. The degradation of chlortetracycline hydrochloride pollutants in marine aquaculture wastewater using ZnO and CuO/ZnO was compared and it was found that CuO/ZnO nanocomposite is more efficient than ZnO. The effects of external factors on the photocatalytic effectiveness of nanocomposite were investigated under visible light. Also, the photocatalytic conditions for the degradation of chlortetracycline hydrochloride by the nanocomposite were optimized. Based on both ability and efficiency of degradation, and on the cost and availability, 10:2 molar ratio of Zn2+/Cu2+ and 0.7 g/L nanocomposite, was found to be optimal, in which case the average photocatalytic degradation rate of chlortetracycline hydrochloride reached 91.10%.

scholarly journals Arsenic removal from water by Zr-γ- FeOOH nanoparticles

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-120
Author(s):  
Nguyen Dinh Trung ◽  
Le Thi Ha Lan
Keyword(s):  
Ammonium Chloride ◽  
Arsenic Removal ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Freundlich Isotherms ◽  
Langmuir And Freundlich Isotherms ◽  
Adsorption Data ◽  
Wide Ph Range ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Competitive Ions

Zr-γ-FeOOH nanoparticle adsorbent for As(V) and As(III) removal was prepared by a chemical co-precipitation method. Compared with γ-FeOOH, the addition of Zr enhanced the adsorptive capacities of As(V) and As(III). The maximum adsorptive capacities for As(V) and As(III) were 69.81 and 94.25 mg/g, respectively (rate Fe:Zr =1:0.5) at pH= 7.0. The adsorption data accorded with Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The adsorption of As(III) by Zr- γ-FeOOH was found to be effective in wide pH range of 6–8. Competitive ions hindered the adsorption according to the decreasing sequence phosphate, sulfate, ammonium, chloride, magnesium and calcium. The high adsorptive capability and good performance on other aspects make the Zr-γ- FeOOH nanorods a promissing adsorbent for the removal of As(V) and As(III) from groundwater.

Preparation and Analysis of Magnetic Nanoparticles Used as Highly Active Catalysts over a Wide pH Range

2012 ◽  
Vol 424-425 ◽  
pp. 1057-1061
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Tie Long Li ◽  
Ying Liu
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Nanoparticles ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Fe3o4 Magnetic Nanoparticles ◽  
Ph Adjustment ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Iron Leaching ◽  
Wide Ph Range ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Co Precipitation

In this work, Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles with high peroxidase-like catalytic activity and spontaneous pH adjustment ability were successfully prepared by co-precipitation method followed by appropriate thermal treatment. Key synthesis factors were identified and adjusted to tailor the crystallinity, chemical composition and then catalytic property. The crystal structure and Fe (II) content of the catalyst strongly affected its degradation efficiency. Phenol was completely removed by the optimal magnetic nanoparticles under a wide range of pH from 3.0 to 8.0. Additionally, this catalyst exhibited low iron leaching, good reusability and excellent potential to eliminate various organic pollutants from waste water. The reaction mechanism was discussed in terms of the formation of HO• and O2•−/HO2• radicals.

scholarly journals Enhanced removal of selenate from mining effluent by H2O2/HCl-pretreated zero-valent iron

2018 ◽  
Vol 78 (11) ◽  
pp. 2404-2413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Wu ◽  
Huichao Jia ◽  
Zhe Yang ◽  
Chao Shan ◽  
Jingxia Weng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Passive Layer ◽  
Zero Valent Iron ◽  
Mining Effluent ◽  
Acid Washing ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Wide Ph Range ◽  
Adsorption Reduction ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Direct Use

Abstract Direct use of zero-valent iron (ZVI) in reductive removal of selenate (Se(VI)) is inefficient due to the intrinsic passive layer of ZVI. Here we observed that ZVI pretreated with H2O2 (P-ZVI-O) performs much better in Se(VI) removal from a mining effluent than other three modes of ZVI alone, acid washing ZVI (P-ZVI-A), and simultaneous addition of H2O2 and ZVI (ZVI-O) as well. The P-ZVI-O exhibits exceptionally high Se(VI) removal at a low dosage, wide pH range, with Se dropping down from 93.5 mg/L to <0.4 μg/L after 7-h reaction. Interestingly, the initial pH (2–6) of the mining effluent exerted little influence on the final Se(VI) removal. H2O2/HCl pretreatment results in the formation of various reducing corrosion products (e.g. Fe3O4, FeO and Fe2+), which greatly favors the efficient Se(VI) removal. In addition, surface-bound Fe2+ ions participated in the reduction of Se(VI). Combined with the influence of Se valence as well as pH and Fe2+ (whether dissolved or surface bound), it is deduced that the P-ZVI-O mode induced efficient Se(VI) removal via the adsorption-reduction and/or co-precipitation. This study demonstrates that H2O2/HCl pretreatment of ZVI is a very promising option to enhance the efficiency of reductive removal of Se(VI) from real effluents.

scholarly journals Novel nanostructured Fe–Cu–Al trimetal oxide for enhanced antimony(V) removal: synthesis, characterization and performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (10) ◽  
pp. 1995-2004
Author(s):  
Jianyan Wang ◽  
Jing Chen ◽  
Qiumei Li ◽  
Gaosheng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Toxic Metal ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Adverse Health Effects ◽  
Ion Exchange Reaction ◽  
Wide Ph Range ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Co Precipitation

Abstract Given the adverse health effects of antimony (Sb), there is an increased focus on developing methods to remove this toxic metal from contaminated water bodies. To effectively remove Sb(V), a new nanostructured Fe–Cu–Al trimetal oxide was fabricated using co-precipitation method at ambient temperature. The Fe–Cu–Al trimetal oxide was very effective at removing Sb(V) from water; it had a maximal adsorption capacity of 169.1 mg/g at pH 7.0, a capacity that was competitive with most other reported adsorbents. The obtained amorphous oxide had a high pH point of zero charge (pHpzc = 8.8) and good adsorption Sb(V) efficiency over a wide pH range (4.0–8.0). Sb(V) uptake was achieved mainly through an ion-exchange reaction between Sb(V) ions and hydroxyl groups on the surface of the oxide. Given its good removal performance, high selectivity, and simple synthesis, this novel Fe–Cu–Al trimetal oxide offers a promising alternate for removing antimony contamination from aquatic environments.

Gold nanoparticles-sensitized wide and narrow band gap TiO2 for visible light applications: a comparative study

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 4708-4715 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajid Ali Ansari ◽  
Mohammad Mansoob Khan ◽  
Mohd Omaish Ansari ◽  
Moo Hwan Cho
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Narrow Band ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Degradation Of Dyes

Photocatalytic degradation of dyes and organic compounds by Au/P-TiO2 and Au/M-TiO2 nanocomposites under visible light irradiation.

scholarly journals Comparing the Degradation Potential of Copper(II), Iron(II), Iron(III) Oxides, and Their Composite Nanoparticles in a Heterogeneous Photo-Fenton System

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 225
Author(s):  
Asfandyar Khan ◽  
Zsolt Valicsek ◽  
Ottó Horváth
Keyword(s):  
Structural Characterization ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Vibrio Fischeri ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Efficient Solutions ◽  
Copper Ferrite ◽  
Crystallite Sizes ◽  
Hazardous Pollutants ◽  
Co Precipitation

Heterogeneous photo-Fenton systems offer efficient solutions for the treatment of wastewaters in the textile industry. This study investigated the fabrication and structural characterization of novel peculiar-shaped CuIIO, FeIII2O3, and FeIIO nanoparticles (NPs) compared to the properties of the iron(II)-doped copper ferrite CuII0.4FeII0.6FeIII2O4. The photocatalytic efficiencies of these NPs and the composite of the simple oxides (CuIIO/FeIIO/FeIII2O3) regarding the degradation of methylene blue (MB) and rhodamine B (RhB) as model dyes were also determined. The catalysts were synthesized via simple co-precipitation and calcination technique. X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) were utilized for structural characterization. The structure of CuIIO was bead-like connected into threads, FeIII2O3 was rod-like, while FeIIO pallet-like, with average crystallite sizes of 18.9, 36.9, and 37.1 nm, respectively. The highest degradation efficiency was achieved by CuIIO for RhB and by CuII0.4FeII0.6FeIII2O4 for MB. The CuIIO/FeIIO/FeIII2O3 composite proved to be the second-best catalyst in both cases, with excellent reusability. Hence, these NPs can be successfully applied as heterogeneous photo-Fenton catalysts for the removal of hazardous pollutants. Moreover, the simple metal oxides and the iron(II)-doped copper ferrite displayed a sufficient antibacterial activity against Gram-negative Vibrio fischeri.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic degradation of dyes in water by analytical reagent grades ZnO, TiO<sub>2</sub> and SnO<sub>2</sub>: a comparative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dnyaneshwar R. Shinde ◽  
Popat S. Tambade ◽  
Manohar G. Chaskar ◽  
Kisan M. Gadave
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Metal Oxides ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Dye Degradation ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Degradation Of Dyes ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Analytical Reagent

Abstract. In this study, we evaluated the photocatalytic activities of analytical reagent (AR) grade ZnO, TiO2, and SnO2 to identify a low-cost photocatalyst for dye degradation. The obtained samples of ZnO, TiO2, and SnO2 were characterised by X-ray diffractogram (XRD), scanning electron microscope imaging, and UV-VIS diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The decolourisation of three structurally diverse dyes, namely crystal violet, basic blue, and methyl red under solar irradiation, was used to evaluate the photocatalytic activities of three metal oxides. The photocatalytic activities of the received three metal oxides were tested with the photocatalytic degradation of dyes and compared with Degussa P-25. Dye solutions with each metal oxide at initial pH 9 were subjected to irradiation under sunlight and monitored for up to the stage of complete decolourisation. The results indicate that ZnO exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity as compared to TiO2 and SnO2 as well as that of Degussa P-25 (TiO2). The photocatalytic dye decolourisation rates with ZnO were 1.14–1.35, 1.70–3.1, and 4–8.5 times higher than those of the Degussa P-25, TiO2, and SnO2, respectively. The percentage COD removal was studied for ZnO and partial removal was observed at the decolourisation stage. To enhance photocatalytic activity of AR grade ZnO, it was loaded with Ag metal and about 20 % enhancement in the activity was observed.

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