Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of α-Fe2O3 Prepared with the Assistance of Ionic Liquid

2014 ◽  
Vol 685 ◽  
pp. 123-126
Author(s):  
Yan Lu
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Separation Rate ◽  
Surface Photovoltage Spectroscopy ◽  
Induced Charge ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

In this paper, α-Fe2O3 photocatalyst with high photocatalytic activity (IL-α-Fe2O3) was fabricated via hydrothermal routine using 1-ethyl-3- methylimidazolium dihydrophosphate ([EMIm]H2PO4). The specific surface area, structure, the photo-induced charge separation rate were characterized by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) measurements, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and surface photovoltage spectroscopy (SPS), respectively. The results show that adding ([EMIm]H2PO4 into the synthetic system alters the specific surface parameters and photo-induced charge separation rate. The photocatalytic activity for decolorization of methyl orange (MO) solution was investigated. The results show that the photocatalytic activity of IL-α-Fe2O3 is more than 2.5 times that of the reference α-Fe2O3 and the underlying mechanisms are discussed.

scholarly journals Preparation and photocatalytic activity of the layered titanates

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marija Milanovic ◽  
Ivan Stijepovic ◽  
Ljubica Nikolic
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Bet Method ◽  
Ft Ir

Titanate structures were synthesized in highly alkaline solution using hydrothermal procedure. As-prepared powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). A specific surface area of the powders was measured by BET method. Results confirmed formation of layered trititanates, already after one hour of hydrothermal synthesis. To examine the photocatalytic activity of the as-prepared layered titanates, methylene blue (MB) was employed as a target compound in response to visible light at ambient temperature. It was observed that the specific surface area, size distribution and crystallinity are important factors to get high photocatalytic activity for the decomposition of MB. .

Facile Preparation of P-25 Films Dip-Coated Nickel Foam and High Photocatalytic Activity for the Degradation of Quinoline and Industrial Wastewater

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suiyi Zhu ◽  
Xia Yang ◽  
Gu-Ning Wang ◽  
Lei-Lei Zhang ◽  
He-Feng Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Continuous Flow ◽  
Industrial Wastewater ◽  
Nickel Foam ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Reactor ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Three Phase

A kind of P-25 TiO2 films coated nickel foam was synthesized by a facile dip-coating/calcination route, and used to fabricate a continuous-flow three-phase photocatalytic reactor. The morphology, crystal phase structure, surface composition and specific surface area of P-25 films coated nickel foam were investigated by field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and nitrogen adsorption-desorption measurements, respectively. The results indicated that the coated/ calcined P-25 films had the porous surface structure fabricated by nano-sized titanium dioxide consisted of two crystal phases and incorporated with a NiO interlayer. The increase of P-25 contents enhanced the specific surface area; however, 20 percent of initial P-25 sol would result in visible large cracks because of too high P-25 content and consequently cause the peeling of films. The photocatalytic activities of nickel foam with different coating amounts of P-25 for the degradation of quinoline aqueous solutions were investigated with a continuous-flow three-phase photocatalytic reactor based on the P-25 films coated nickel foam. The results suggested that nickel foam coated with 10 percent of P-25 sol had an optimal photocatalytic activity for the degradation of quinoline aqueous solutions. The continuous-flow three-phase photocatalytic reactor fabricated with P-25 films coated nickel foam with an optimal P-25 coating amount shows high photocatalytic activity and stability for the degradation of quinoline aqueous solutions and industrial wastewater. The treated industrial wastewater meets the international discharge standard.

K2TiO(C2O4)2-mediated synthesis of rutile TiO2 mesocrystals and their ability to assist photodegradation of sulfosalicylic acid in water

RSC Advances ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (90) ◽  
pp. 49280-49286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu-Lu Lai ◽  
Li-Liang Huang ◽  
Jin-Ming Wu
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Large Specific Surface Area ◽  
Sulfosalicylic Acid ◽  
Temperature Solution ◽  
Solution Route

Flower-like rutile TiO2 mesocrystals were synthesized by a K2TiO(C2O4)2-mediated low temperature solution route under the atmospheric pressure, which exhibited high photocatalytic activity because of the large specific surface area as well as the high charge separation rate inherent from the single crystal nature.

scholarly journals The High Photocatalytic Activity of SnO2Nanoparticles Synthesized by Hydrothermal Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pham Van Viet ◽  
Cao Minh Thi ◽  
Le Van Hieu
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Visible Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Illumination ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Tin Oxide Nanoparticles

Tin oxide nanoparticles (SnO2NPs) were prepared at low temperature by hydrothermal method. Synthesized SnO2NPs were confirmedviacharacterization techniques such as UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). The synthesized nanoparticles were in the size of 3 nm and they have high photocatalytic activity. The result showed that SnO2NPs degraded 88.88% MB solution after 30 minutes of UV illumination and reached 90.0% for 120 minutes (2 hours) of UV illumination. Moreover, they degraded 79.26% MB solution after 90 minutes (1.5 hours) under assisted sunlight illumination.

Synthesis of ZnO Crystals with High Photocatalytic Activity by a Facile Solution Route

2011 ◽  
Vol 374-377 ◽  
pp. 919-922
Author(s):  
Juan Xie ◽  
Li Bian ◽  
Yan Xie ◽  
Zhi Yong Liu ◽  
Wei Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Particle Morphology ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Solution Route ◽  
Temperature Scanning ◽  
Degradation Of Methyl Orange

ZnO crystals with different morphologies were successfully prepared via a simple solution route at low temperature. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-Vis DRS) were used to characterize the products. Photocatalysis of the as-prepared ZnO crystals was evaluated by degradation of methyl orange in an aqueous solution exposed to ultraviolet light. Results suggested a close relationship between the photocatalytic activity and the particle morphology and size.

scholarly journals Tuning the Morphology of Ag3PO4 Photocatalysts with an Elevated Concentration of KH2PO4

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khusnul Afifah ◽  
Roy Andreas ◽  
Dadan Hermawan ◽  
Uyi Sulaeman
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Elevated Concentration ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Defect Sites ◽  
Excellent Photocatalytic Activity

Tuning the morphology of Ag3PO4 photocatalysts with an elevated concentration of KH2PO4 have been successfully conducted. This photocatalyst was prepared by starting material of AgNO3 and KH2PO4.  The KH2PO4 aqueous solution with five concentrations of 0.10 M, 0.15 M, 0.30 M, 0.45 M, and 0.60 M was reacted with AgNO3 aqueous solution. The products were characterized using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The concentration of KH2PO4 significantly affected the morphology, size, and crystallinity of catalyst. The morphology of Ag3PO4 may be tuned with the synthesis using an elevated concentration of KH2PO4. The sample with the synthesis using 0.15 M of KH2PO4 exhibited the excellent photocatalytic activity. The high photocatalytic activity was caused by the small size of mixed morphology of sphere and tetrahedron, high crystallinity and defect sites. Copyright © 2019 BCREC Group. All rights reserved 

scholarly journals Synthesis of copper oxide nano-rice structures for enhancement of photocatalytic activity under natural sunlight

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 253-262
Author(s):  
Roonak Abdul Salam A.Alkareem
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Methylene Blue Degradation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this work, copper oxide (CuO) nano-rice structure was prepared by hydrothermal method. The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), and UV-visible spectrophotometer. CuO nano-rice structure showed high photocatalytic activity towards degradation of methylene blue (MB). Hydrothermally growth of CuO provided uniformly distributed nano-rice structures with high degradation efficiency (90.41%) and rate constant (kt) 16.6 × 10-2 min-1 for methylene blue degradation.

Photoluminescence and photocatalytic activity of a 3D framework based on 4,4′-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl as a ligand for cadmium

2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 553-558
Author(s):  
Chen Zhang ◽  
Ning-Ning Chen ◽  
Jian-Qing Tao
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Phthalic Acid ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Coordination Framework ◽  
3D Framework

AbstractA novel three-dimensional Cd(II) coordination framework, [Cd(PTA)(BTBP)0.5 · H2O]n (1) (BTBP =  4,4′-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl; H2PTA = p-phthalic acid), has been prepared and characterized through IR spectroscopy, elemental and thermal analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex is a 5-connected network with the {45 · 66} topology based on Cd-μ2-H2O-Cd chains. It exhibits strong fluorescent emission in the solid state at room temperature. Moreover, complex 1 shows high photocatalytic activity in the degradation of methylene blue under UV irradiation.

Fabrication and Photocatalytic Activity of Ag/Bi2O3

2012 ◽  
Vol 178-181 ◽  
pp. 645-648
Author(s):  
Yan Lu ◽  
Jun Bo Zhong ◽  
Jian Zhang Li ◽  
Wei Hu
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Methyl Orange Solution ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Surface Photovoltage ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surface Photovoltage Spectroscopy ◽  
Orange Solution

It has been found that the photocatalytic activity of Bi2O3toward the decolorization of Methyl Orange solution can be greatly improved by loading Ag on the surface of Bi2O3using a photodeposition method. The photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and surface photovoltage spectroscopy (SPS), respectively. 0.5%Ag/Bi2O3possesses the best photocatalytic activity.

scholarly journals MECHANOCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS OF CALCIUM TITANATE AND RESEARCH OF ITS PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantin V. Ivanov ◽  
Alexandr V. Agafonov ◽  
Olyga V. Alexeeva
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Biological Tissues ◽  
Calcium Titanate ◽  
Ceramic Technology ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Recently much attention is paid to the synthesis and study of the properties of inorganic materials, based on alkaline earth titanates with a perovskite structure that have various polymorphic forms depending on the temperature. Calcium titatanat (CaTiO3) can be selected from the variety of perovskites because of its relatively high dielectric constant, unique photochemical properties, chemical stability, and compatibility with biological tissues, which leads to its application in microelectronics, photocatalysis and biomedicine as bone implants. In this paper, a solid-phase synthesis of calcium titanate was carried out by ceramic technology using mechanochemistry methods. This method allows to obtain calcium titanate directly by mechanochemical activation from the initial mixture of Ca (OH)2 and TiO2, which significantly reduces the energy consumption for its production. Structural changes in the synthesized material during calcination at 120 °C, 200 °C, 400 °C, 600 °C, and 800 °C were studied. The particle size and specific surface area of powders synthesized and calcined at 800 °C was measured by laser diffraction ("Analysette 22") and the low temperature (77K) nitrogen adsorption-desorption vapor, respectively. The phase composition of the obtained materials was studied by X-ray diffraction. It was found on the basis of studies of the particle size distribution that synthesized and calcined powders contain nanoparticles with sizes of 377 and 422 nm. The samples of CaTiO3 calcined at 120 °C and 800 °C have a mesoporous structure, the specific surface area was 46 and 7 m2/g, respectively, and average pore size in powders was 4 nm. It was found by the X-ray diffraction technique that the uncalcined sample contains admixtures of CaCO3 and TiO2 that can be removed completely at 600 °C.The photocatalytic activity of the synthesized material has been studied by the example of Rhodamine B dye decoloration on the calcium titanate calcined at 800°C. It was found that the decomposition degree of dye in solution was 77% for 80 min at a 6.7% shadow adsorption.

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