scholarly journals Synthesis and photocatalytic activity of ZnO/CuO composite for the degradation of methyl blue under vilsible light iradiation

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-100
Author(s):  
Kim Nguyen Van ◽  
Nga Nguyen Thi Viet ◽  
Tuyen Vo Thi Thanh ◽  
Vien Vo
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microwave System ◽  
Direct Formation

Composite ZnO/CuO was prepared by direct formation of ZnO from Zn(OOCCH3)2 precursor in the presence of CuO with the assistant of the microwave system. The obtained composite was characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Ultraviolet–Visible Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS), which shows that the composite with a bandgap of 3.27 eV contains two components, ZnO and CuO. The photocatalytic activity of ZnO/CuO was assessed by the degradation of methylene blue (MB) in water under visible light, shows that the photocatalytic activity for the ZnO/CuO composite was remarkably improved compared to single ZnO and CuO. This result is attributed to the reduced recombination rate of photogenerated electron-hole pairs by the presence of CuO in the composite, therefore photocatalysis activity increases.

Visible-Light-Induced Photocatalytic Activity of Boron-Doped BiVO4

2014 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 890-894
Author(s):  
Dan Li ◽  
Lian Wei Shan ◽  
Gui Lin Wang ◽  
Li Min Dong ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Scheelite Structure ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Boron Doped

Boron-BiVO4 samples were synthesized by sol-gel method. They were characterized by UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction. Photocatalytic activity of the obtained BiVO4 samples was investigated through degrading methylene blue (MB). The results reveal that boron-BiVO4 catalysts have monoclinic scheelite structure. The BiVO4 and Co-BiVO4 photocatalysts were responsive to visible light. Co-BiVO4 photocatalyst showed higher photocatalytic activity than pure BiVO4, resulting in the significantly improved efficiency of degradation of MB.

Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of Flower-Like ZnIn2S4 Microspheres by a Solvothermal Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 881-883 ◽  
pp. 1101-1104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Jie Zhou ◽  
Peng Cui
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Solvothermal Method ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this work, flower-like ZnIn2S4 microspheres were synthesized using a solvothermal method. The as-synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) techniques. The photocatalytic activity of the ZnIn2S4 microspheres was investigated. The ZnIn2S4 microspheres exhibit much higher photocatalytic activity than pure P25 TiO2.

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 Cu-doped TiO2 brookite photocatalyst with enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunling Zou ◽  
Xianshou Huang ◽  
Tao Yu ◽  
Xiaoqiang Tong ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic

Abstract Cu-doped TiO2 having a brookite phase and showing enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity was synthesized using a mild solvothermal method. The as-prepared samples were characterized by various techniques, such as X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Photocatalytic activity of Cu-doped brookite TiO2 nanoparticles was evaluated by photodegradation of methylene blue under visible light irradiation. The X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the crystallite size of Cu-doped brookite TiO2 samples decreased with the increase of Cu concentration in the samples. The UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy analysis of the Cu-doped TiO2 samples showed a shift to lower energy levels in the band gap compared with that of bare phase brookite TiO2. Cu doped brookite TiO2 can obviously improve its visible light photocatalytic activity because of Cu ions acting as electron acceptors and inhibiting electron-hole recombination. The brookite TiO2 sample with 7.0 wt.% Cu showed the highest photocatalytic activity and the corresponding degradation rate of MB (10 mg/L) reached to 87 % after visible light illumination for 120 min, much higher than that of bare brookite TiO2 prepared under the same conditions (78 %).

Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Photocatalytic Activity of Spiel Zn2SnO4

2012 ◽  
Vol 476-478 ◽  
pp. 1882-1888
Author(s):  
Ke Lei Zhang ◽  
Rui Jie Zhao ◽  
Qian Kun Lei ◽  
Yan Chun Hu
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Calcination Temperature ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Activity Measurement ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Fine Adjustment ◽  
Scanning Electron

Spinel Zn2SnO4 photocatalysts have been prepared by the solid state reaction. as-prepared samples were characterized by power X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and photocatalytic activity measurement. The results show that the reaction temperature have significant effects on the Zn2SnO4 photocatalytic activity . It has also been found that the distribution of the cations in Zn2SnO4 crystal lattice changes with the increase of calcination temperature, causing the local structural fine adjustment that associated with the photocatalytic properties.

Synthesis of Eu-Doped Bi2O3/CeO2 Composite with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity by a Facile Sol–Gel–Calcination Route

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (10) ◽  
pp. 1562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengjun Zhang ◽  
Guosheng Xiao ◽  
Wei Lu ◽  
Tianye Wang ◽  
Limin Xuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Scanning Electron

Eu-Doped Bi2O3/CeO2 composites were successfully synthesized by a facile sol–gel–calcination route. The as-prepared composites were prepared with different molar ratios of Bi/Ce/Eu by the sol–gel route, and then calcined at 500°C for 2 h. The photocatalytic efficiencies of all composites were tested by degradation of methyl orange (MO) under visible light irradiation. The result suggested that the best composite is the one that was prepared with a Bi/Ce/Eu mole ratio of 8 : 8 : 1, and achieved a MO degradation rate of nearly 98.5 % within 2 h of irradiation. The as-prepared composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy results suggested that Eu doping may have led to some lattice distortion and particle aggregation that enhanced the photocatalytic activity of the photocatalyst. The UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and photoluminescence spectroscopy results showed that Eu-doped Bi2O3/CeO2 exhibited higher visible light response properties and enhanced separation of the photogenerated electron–hole pairs, which is the main reason for the higher photocatalytic activity. In general, this study could provide a facile route to synthesize Eu-doped Bi2O3/CeO2 composites with enhanced photocatalytic activity by a sol–gel–calcination route for environmental purification.

scholarly journals Synthesis of g-C3N4/InVO4 materials as novel photocatalysts for degradation of antibiotics under visible light

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Tung Mai Hung Thanh ◽  
Dong Thanh Dong ◽  
Quoc Nguyen Tri ◽  
The Do Minh ◽  
Phuong Tran Thi Thu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Excellent Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Irradiation

Novel g-C3N4/InVO4 materials were synthesized by a fabricated via hydrothermal and heating methods. The physicochemical properties of the photocatalysts were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (IR),  Photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis-DRS) and Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The photocatalytic performances were evaluated by degradation of tetracycline (TC). The g-C3N4/InVO4 composite at a weight ratio of 10 % exhibited the most excellent photocatalytic activity for TC degradation under visible irradiation which was more active than that of pure components.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Z-scheme g-C3N4/V2O5photocatalyst with high activity under visible light

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (11) ◽  
pp. 42-46
Author(s):  
Hung Thanh Tung Mai ◽  
◽  
Thi Hong Ngoc Doan ◽  
Ngoc Kim Tuyen Nguyen ◽  
Minh The Do ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Calcination Method ◽  
The Individual

Direct Z-scheme g-C3N4/V2O5 photocatalysts were prepared through a sonication-assisted calcination method. The obtained samples were characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD),Ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis-DRS), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), andPhotoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). Oxidations of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) were employed to evaluate the photocatalytic activities of the obtained g-C3N4/V2O5materials. Different weight ratios (5, 10, 15, and 20%) of g-C3N4/V2O5 loaded composites were prepared, in which a 15% (CV-15) loaded composite was found to show optimal catalytic performance for the reaction. The degradation conversation of TC has achieved approximately 79.67% in CV-15 after a 2-hour reaction. g-C3N4/V2O5 photocatalystwas more active than the individual g-C3N4 and V2O5 materials, which could be attributed to the efficient separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs shown in the photocatalytic mechanism of TC degradation.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity of Microspheres Functionalized with Porphyrin

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Hua Cai ◽  
Jin-Wang Huang ◽  
Han-Cheng Yu ◽  
Liang-Nian Ji
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Model Reaction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ft Ir

In order to utilize visible light more efficiently in the photocatalytic reaction, microspheres sensitized by 5-(4-allyloxy)phenyl-10,15,20-tri(4-methylphenyl)porphyrin (APTMPP) were prepared and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), nitrogen physisorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and so forth, The characterization results indicated that APTMPP-MPS- was composed of the anatase crystal phase. The morphology of the composite materials was spheriform with size of 0.3–0.7 μm and the porphyrin was chemisorbed on the surface of through a Si–O–Ti bond. The photooxidation ofα-terpinene was employed as the model reaction to evaluate the photocatalytic activity of APTMPP-MPS- microspheres under visible light. The results indicated that the photodegradation ofα-terpinene was significantly enhanced in the presence of the APTMPP-MPS- compared with the nonmodified under visible light.

scholarly journals Fabricating Nano-Sized BiVO4/InVO4/g-C3N4 Photocatalysts for Efficient Degradation of Acid Blue 92 Azo Dye

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboubeh Tasviri ◽  
Samin Bargozideh
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Life Time ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Acid Blue ◽  
Hydrothermal Methods

BiVO4/InVO4 and BiVO4/InVO4/g-C3N4 were prepared by hydrothermal and ultrasonic-assisted hydrothermal methods respectively. All prepared samples were characterised by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of the prepared catalysts was determined by degradation of Acid Blue 92 (AB92) under visible light. The rate constant and efficiency of AB92 degradation over BiVO4/InVO4/g-C3N4 was higher than that over BiVO4/InVO4 which indicates better photocatalytic activity of BiVO4/InVO4/g-C3N4. This enhancement can be attributed to the suitable dispersion of BiVO4 and InVO4 particles on the g-C3N4 surface. Furthermore, the conduction band and valence band edge potentials of InVO4, BiVO4 and g-C3N4 extend the life-time of electron–hole pairs which is beneficial for the improvement of photocatalytic efficiency.

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