Developing efficient CuO nanoplate/ZnO nanoparticle hybrid photocatalysts for methylene blue degradation under visible light.
| Title: | Developing efficient CuO nanoplate/ZnO nanoparticle hybrid photocatalysts for methylene blue degradation under visible light. |
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| Authors: | Dien ND; Faculty of Occupational Safety and Health, Vietnam Trade Union University 169 Tay Son Street, Dong Da district Ha Noi city 100000 Vietnam.; Thu Ha PT; Faculty of Chemistry, TNU-University of Sciences Tan Thinh ward Thai Nguyen city 24000 Vietnam.; Vu XH; Institute of Science and Technology, TNU-University of Sciences Tan Thinh ward Thai Nguyen city 24000 Vietnam hoavx@tnus.edu.vn.; Trang TT; Institute of Science and Technology, TNU-University of Sciences Tan Thinh ward Thai Nguyen city 24000 Vietnam hoavx@tnus.edu.vn.; Thanh Giang TD; Dao Duy Tu High School Chu Van An road, Hoang Van Thu ward Thai Nguyen city 24000 Vietnam.; Dung NT; Institute of Science and Technology, TNU-University of Sciences Tan Thinh ward Thai Nguyen city 24000 Vietnam hoavx@tnus.edu.vn. |
| Source: | RSC advances [RSC Adv] 2023 Aug 16; Vol. 13 (35), pp. 24505-24518. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 16 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101581657 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2046-2069 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 20462069 NLM ISO Abbreviation: RSC Adv Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: Cambridge [England] : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2011]- |
| Abstract: | CuO/ZnO nanocomposites with different components can overcome the drawbacks of previously used photocatalysts owing to their promotion in charge separation and transportation, light absorption, and the photo-oxidation of dyes. In this study, CuO nanoplates were synthesized by the hydrothermal method, while ZnO nanoparticles were fabricated by the precipitation method. A series of CuO/ZnO nanocomposites with different ZnO-to-CuO weight ratios, namely, 2 : 8, 4 : 6, 5 : 5, 6 : 4, and 8 : 2 were obtained via a mixing process. X-ray diffraction patterns confirmed the presence of hexagonal wurtzite ZnO and monoclinic CuO in the synthesized CuO/ZnO nanocomposites. Scanning electron microscopy showed the dispersion of ZnO nanoparticles on the surface of CuO nanoplates. Ultraviolet-visible absorption spectra exhibited a slight red-shift in the absorption edge of binary oxides relative to pure ZnO or CuO. All samples were employed for the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) under visible light irradiation. The composite samples exhibited enhanced photocatalytic performance compared with pristine CuO or ZnO. This study aimed to examine the effect of the ZnO-to-CuO weight ratio on their photocatalytic performance. The results indicated that among all the synthesized nanocomposites and pristine oxides, the nanocomposite with ZnO and CuO in a proportion of 4 : 6 shows the highest photodegradation activity for the removal of MB with 93% MB photodegraded within 60 min at an initial MB concentration of 5 ppm. The photocatalytic kinetic data were described well by the pseudo-first-order model with a high correlation coefficient of 0.95. The photocatalytic mechanism of the mixed metal oxide was proposed and discussed in detail. The photodegradation characteristic of CuO/ZnO nanostructures is valuable for methylene blue degradation from aqueous solutions as well as environmental purification in various fields.; (This journal is © The Royal Society of Chemistry.) |
| Competing Interests: | There are no conflicts of interest to declare. |
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| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20230818 Latest Revision: 20230823 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC10427893 |
| DOI: | 10.1039/d3ra03791f |
| PMID: | 37593668 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
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