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ZnO/Zn/Amorphous Carbon Matrix Nanostructured Composite Powder: a New Photocatalyst for Dye

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Author(s):
Lanfredi, Silvana [1] ; Silveira, Gisete S. [1] ; Potensa, Bruno S. [1] ; Nobre, Marcos A. L. [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista UNESP, FCT, Lab Composites & Ceram Funct LaCCeF, CP 467, BR-19060900 Presidente Prudente, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: MRS ADVANCES; v. 1, n. 19, p. 1327-1332, 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Both synthesis and photocatalytic potential of an innovative catalyst-powder type composite material based on the Zn or/and ZnO dispersed in a matrix of amorphous-carbon have been investigated. Zn/ZnO/amorphous-carbon nanostructured-matrix composite was prepared by partial pyrolysis method based on the Pechini method. The amorphous character of composite was characterized X-ray diffraction, while chemical bond investigated by infrared spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity directed to the degradation of the phenol red dye of small fraction of commercial ZnO, Zn/C and Zn/ZnO/C composites were evaluated as a function of the degradation reaction of the phenol red dye, in the alkaline medium pH = 9. A mass concentration of 1: 10,000 was selected being considered 30 and 150 min of reaction A comparison between photocatalytic activity showed that the degradation rate of phenol red dye is more efficient at both ZnO/Zn/C and Zn/C amorphous composites when compared to the pristine ZnO. The efficiency obeys the following order C/Zn >= C/ZnO/Zn > commercial ZnO with conversion equal to 70% for C/Zn and C/ZnO/Zn, while for the ZnO is around 55%. The kinetic of degradation is discussed. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 07/03510-9 - Structural characterization of nanopowders of semiconductor ferroelectric oxides
Grantee:Silvania Lanfredi
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 14/11189-0 - Catalytic performance as a function of nanostructuring of new oxides catalysts from the spray pyrolysis method
Grantee:Silvania Lanfredi
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants