Facile synthesis of $ ZnBi_{2} %$ O_{4} $-graphite composites as highly active visible-light photocatalyst for the mineralization of rhodamine B

Abstract Novel highly active visible-light photocatalysts in the form of zinc bismuth oxide ($ ZnBi_{2} %$ O_{4} $) and graphite hybrid composites were prepared by coupling via a co-precipitation method followed by calcination at 450 °C. The as-prepared $ ZnBi_{2} %$ O_{4} $-graphite hybrid composites were tested for the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) solutions under visible-light irradiation. The existence of strong electronic coupling between the two components within the $ ZnBi_{2} %$ O_{4} $-graphite heterostructure suppressed the photogenerated recombination of electrons and holes to a remarkable extent. The prepared composite exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity, leading to more than 93% of RhB degradation at an initial concentration of 50mg·$ L^{-1} $ with 1.0 g catalyst per liter in 150min. The excellent visible-light photocatalytic mineralization of $ ZnBi_{2} %$ O_{4} $-1.0graphite in comparison with pristine $ ZnBi_{2} %$ O_{4} $ could be attributed to synergetic effects, charge transfer between $ ZnBi_{2} %$ O_{4} $ and graphite, and the separation efficiency of the photogenerated electrons and holes. The photo-induced h+ and the superoxide anion were the major active species responsible for the photodegradation process. The results demonstrate the feasibility of $ ZnBi_{2} %$ O_{4} $-1.0graphite as a potential heterogeneous photocatalyst for environmental remediation..

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2018

Erschienen:

2018

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:35

Enthalten in:

The Korean journal of chemical engineering - 35(2018), 12 vom: 19. Nov., Seite 2442-2451

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Tho, Nguyen Thi Mai [VerfasserIn]
Huy, Bui The [VerfasserIn]
Khanh, Dang Nguyen Nha [VerfasserIn]
Ha, Ho Nguyen Nhat [VerfasserIn]
Huy, Vu Quang [VerfasserIn]
Vy, Ngo Thi Tuong [VerfasserIn]
Huy, Do Manh [VerfasserIn]
Dat, Duong Phuoc [VerfasserIn]
Phuong, Nguyen Thi Kim [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Degradation
Graphite
Mineralization
O
Photocatalyst
ZnBi

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© Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers, Seoul, Korea 2018

doi:

10.1007/s11814-018-0156-z

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SPR02252245X