Effect of Fe Incorporation on the Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 by Sol-Gel Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 1087 ◽  
pp. 218-222
Author(s):  
Siti Aida Ibrahim ◽  
Srimala Sreekantan
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Combination Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Visible Irradiation ◽  
Emission Microscopy

Nanostructured Fe-TiO2 and TiO2 with anatase structure were synthesized via combination method of sol-gel and peptization process. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission emission microscopy (TEM) and UV-Vis spectroscopy (UV-Vis). The presence of Fe3+ ion shifted the absorption profile of TiO2 to the longer wavelength side of the spectrum, indicating an obvious photocatalytic activity under visible irradiation. Photocatalytic activity of the samples were evaluated by methyl orange (MO) discolouration under UV-light irradiation. Compared with the pure TiO2 nanoparticles, the Fe-TiO2 nanoparticles exhibited higher photocatalytic activity with 95% discoloration within 2 h.

scholarly journals Preparation and Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2/Fine Char for Removal of Rhodamine B

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingjie Ma ◽  
Weijie Guo ◽  
Zhengpeng Yang ◽  
Shanxiu Huang ◽  
Guanyu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Tetrabutyl Titanate ◽  
Light Illumination ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation

TiO2/fine char (FC) photocatalyst was prepared via sol-gel method with tetrabutyl titanate as the precursor and FC as the carrier. The structural property of TiO2/FC photocatalyst was investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the photocatalytic activity of TiO2/FC was evaluated by photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) aqueous solution under UV light irradiation. The results showed that TiO2was successfully coated on the surface of FC, and the TiO2/FC photocatalyst had better photocatalytic efficiency and stability for degradation of RhB under UV light illumination as compared to that of the pure TiO2and FC. The study provided a novel way for the application of FC to the photocatalytic degradation of organic wastes.

Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Activity of Nb-Doped TiO2 Nanoparticles

2012 ◽  
Vol 455-456 ◽  
pp. 110-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuan Dong Li ◽  
Xi Jiang Han ◽  
Wen Ying Wang ◽  
Xiao Hong Liu ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Doped Tio2 ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

Nb-doped TiO2 powders with different concentrations of Nb have been synthesized by a sol-gel method and characterized by a series of technologies including X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and UV-vis spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of Nb-doped TiO2 is evaluated by degradation efficiency of methyl orange in aqueous solution. The results indicate that the photocatalytic activity of Nb-doped TiO2 synthesized with a Nb/Ti molar ratio of 5% is higher than that of TiO2 under the visible light.

scholarly journals Effects of mechanical activation on structure and photocatalytic properties of ZnO powders

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1780-1785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Gancheva ◽  
Reni Iordanova ◽  
Yanko Dimitriev ◽  
Georgi Avdeev ◽  
Tzvetoslav Iliev
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation ◽  
Band Position ◽  
Zno Powders

AbstractZinc oxide (ZnO) was mechanically activated in air using a planetary ball mill using varying milling speeds and time. The obtained samples were analyzed by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and UV-Vis diffusion reflectance spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of the mechanically treated ZnO powders were investigated in the reaction of Malachite Green (MG) degradation in aqueous solution under UV-light irradiation. A decrease in the crystallite size (from 90 to 10 nm) accompanied by an increase of microstrains and lattice parameters were established applying different milling speeds. The agglomeration of the particles was observed by SEM analysis. The absorption spectra of the initial and mechanically activated ZnO samples show shifting of the band position from 360 to 330 nm, which can be related to decrease in the crystalline size. The ZnO powders activated at lower milling speeds (for shorter time intervals) exhibit highest photocatalytic activity.

Effects of Nd Doping on the Photocatalytic Behavior of Cu11O2 (VO4)6

2011 ◽  
Vol 393-395 ◽  
pp. 1181-1184
Author(s):  
Min Wang ◽  
Qiong Liu ◽  
Qi Xing
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Photodegradation Rate ◽  
Triclinic Phase ◽  
Degradation Of Methyl Orange ◽  
Scanning Electron

Nd-doped Cu11O2 (VO4)6 photocatalyst was synthesized by complexing Sol-gel method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy(EDX). The photocatalytic activity of Nd-doped Cu11O2 (VO4)6 was evaluated by photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange (MO) solution under UV-light. It revealed that the Nd-doped Cu11O2 (VO4)6 prepared with the molar ratio of citric acid to metal inons be 2:1, Nd/Cu molar ratio of 2%, pH=7 and calcinated under 500°C for 4 hours was pure triclinic phase. In this conditions, the sample had highest photocatalytic activity with the photodegradation rate was about 95.73% or so in 60min under 20W ultraviolet lamp.

The Influence of ZnO Components on the Photocatalytic Activity of Fe3O4-CuO-ZnO Nanocomposites

2015 ◽  
Vol 1123 ◽  
pp. 227-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iqriah Kalim Susanto ◽  
Ardiansyah Taufik ◽  
Rosari Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Visible

Nanocomposite Fe3O4-CuO-ZnO with different molar ratio of Fe3O4:CuO:ZnO were synthesized using sol-gel method and characterized by X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscope, UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and vibrating sample magnetometer. The characterization results manifested that the combination of Fe3O4, CuO and ZnO nanoparticles was successful. The photocatalytic activity of nanocomposite with the molar ratio of 1:1:5 was more effective in the degradation of methylene blue under UV light irradiation than pure Fe3O4, CuO, ZnO. The role of photoactive species involved in the photocatalytic reaction was studied and found that holes play the most important role in photodegradation of methylene blue.

Photodegradation of Reactive Red 141 and Reactive Yellow 105 Dyes Using Prepared TiO2 Nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 807 ◽  
pp. 65-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Augustine Amalraj ◽  
P. Anitha Pius
Keyword(s):  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Operational Parameters ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Pseudo First Order Reaction ◽  
Illumination Time ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Dye Solutions

The photodegradation of Reactive Red 141 (RR-141) and Reactive Yellow 105 (RY-105) dyes using TiO2 nanoparticles was investigated under UV light irradiation. TiO2 was prepared by sol-gel process and characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX) and FTIR. The effects of operational parameters such as illumination time, catalyst dose, initial concentration and pH of dye solutions on photodegradation by TiO2 have been analyzed. The degradation of the selected dyes followed pseudo-first order reaction according to the Langmuir-Hinshelwood kinetic model.

scholarly journals Preparation of TiO2/Activated Carbon Composites for Photocatalytic Degradation of RhB under UV Light Irradiation

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baolin Xing ◽  
Changliang Shi ◽  
Chuanxiang Zhang ◽  
Guiyun Yi ◽  
Lunjian Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation ◽  
Loading Amount

Photocatalysts comprising nanosized TiO2particles on activated carbon (AC) were prepared by a sol-gel method. The TiO2/AC composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric (TG) analysis, nitrogen adsorption, scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). Their photocatalytic activities were studied through the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) in photocatalytic reactor at room temperature under ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation and the effect of loading cycles of TiO2on the structural properties and photocatalytic activity of TiO2/AC composites was also investigated. The results indicate that the anatase TiO2particles with a crystal size of 10–20 nm can be deposited homogeneously on the AC surface under calcination at 500°C. The loading cycle plays an important role in controlling the loading amount of TiO2and morphological structure and photocatalytic activity of TiO2/AC composites. The porosity parameters of these composite photocatalysts such as specific surface area and total pore volume decrease whereas the loading amount of TiO2increases. The TiO2/AC composite synthesized at 2 loading cycles exhibits a high photocatalytic activity in terms of the loading amount of TiO2and as high as 93.2% removal rate for RhB from the 400 mL solution at initial concentration of 2 × 10−5 mol/L under UV light irradiation.

The Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Property of K2La2Ti3O10

2011 ◽  
Vol 415-417 ◽  
pp. 1992-1995
Author(s):  
Wen Quan Cui ◽  
Yue Li Qi ◽  
Jin Shan Hu ◽  
Ying Hua Liang
Keyword(s):  
Stearic Acid ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Property ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation ◽  
Acid Method ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Production Activity ◽  
Scanning Electron

The layered K2La2Ti3O10photocatalyst was synthesized via a stearic acid method. The structure of the photocatalyst was determined by means of powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The photocatalytic properties for hydrogen evolution of the photocatalyst were examined under ultraviolet irradiation. The results showed that, the sample which synthesized under 1000°C for 2 h via stearic acid method has the highest crystallinity and the amount of photocatalytic hydrogen production activity was 6.43 mmol/(g cat) under UV light irradiation for three hours.

Preparation and Photocatalytic Activity of N-TiO2/Sepiolite Nanocomposite

2011 ◽  
Vol 694 ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
Dai Mei Chen ◽  
Hai Peng Ji ◽  
Jian Xin Wang ◽  
Jian Chen ◽  
Zheng Ming Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Methylene Blue Degradation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Reactions ◽  
Nitrogen Contents

To utilize visible light and separate of TiO2 nanoparticles more efficiently in photocatalytic reactions, nitrogen doped TiO2/sepiolite composites (N-TiO2/sep) with different nitrogen contents were prepared by a sol-gel method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and UV-vis spectroscopy. XRD showed that anatase-TiO2 nanoparticles were loaded on the surface of sepiolite. XPS revealed that N atoms could incorporate into the lattice of anatase TiO2 substituting the sites of oxygen atoms. UV-vis spectroscopy showed that the visible light absorption of N-TiO2/sep samples decreased with the increase of calciantion temperature and increased with the increase of N content. The photocatalytic activities of obtained N-TiO2/sep samples were evaluated by methylene blue degradation under visible light irradiation. It was found that the N-TiO2/sep samples had the higher photocatalytic activity than that of TiO2/sep.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Peroxide Nanoparticles for the Photodegradation of Nitrobenzene Assisted by UV-Light

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1041
Author(s):  
Jesús Isaías De León Ramírez ◽  
Víctor Alfredo Reyes Villegas ◽  
Sergio Pérez Sicairos ◽  
Esteban Hernández Guevara ◽  
Mirna Del Carmen Brito Perea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Zinc Peroxide ◽  
Uv Lamps

The contamination of both soil and water by nitrobenzene (NB) is a problem that has been studied, where several reactive agents have been developed for the degradation of this compound as well as different methods. Nanoparticles with semiconductive properties have been studied for organic compounds photodegradation due to their assistance in optimizing the degradation processes. Two of the most promising photocatalysts are ZnO and TiO2 because of their optimal results. In the present work the performance of the zinc peroxide (ZnO2) nanoparticles was evaluated. ZnO2 nanoparticles were synthesized from zinc acetate and hydrogen peroxide using the Sol-Gel method under ultrasound assistance. The characterization was carried out by UV–Vis spectroscopy, infrared Fourier transform total reflectance (ATR-FT-IR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Zeta potential, dynamic light scattering (DLS), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The experiments for the degradation of NB were carried out in a photoreactor with UV lamps of 254 nm at 25 °C, using a solution of nitrobenzene with the nanoparticles. The best conditions for NB photodegradation were 30 ppm (ZnO2) and 15 ppm (NB) at pH 2, reaching up to 90% degradation in 2 h. The intermediates formed during the photodegradation of NB were identified by gas chromatography mass spectrometry.

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