Rapid microwave fabrication of new nanocomposites based on Tb-Co-O nanostructures and their application as photocatalysts under UV/Visible light for removal of organic pollutants in water
University of Kashan · University of Al-Qadisiyah · +1 more institution
Abstract
Herein, a novel and stable Tb-Co-O nanocomposite photocatalyst is fabricated through a one-pot microwave route for 2 min (600 W, 20 s On, 60 s Off), which is introduced as UV/Visible light active catalysts in wastewater treatment. Employing various combined parameters of Tb:Co ratio, pH adjustment agents, chemical and natural templates, the resulting nanostructures displayed the intrinsic structure nature, narrow size distribution, good optical properties, and excellent photocatalytic efficiency. The formation of Tb-Co-O nanostructures and their features were verified via X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission…
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7Topics & keywords
- Photocatalysis
- Chemistry
- Nanocomposite
- Visible spectrum
- Diffuse reflectance infrared fourier transform
- Erythrosine
- Crystal violet
- Scanning electron microscope
- Clean water and sanitation