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Real time single TiO2 nanoparticle monitoring of the photodegradation of methylene blue

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Author(s):
Oliveira, Guilherme H. [1] ; Galante, Miguel T. [1] ; Martins, Thalyta T. [2] ; dos Santos, Leonardo F. L. S. [2] ; Ely, Fernando [3] ; Longo, Claudia [1] ; Goncalves, Renato V. [2] ; Muniz, Sergio R. [2] ; Nome, Rene A. [1]
Total Authors: 9
Affiliation:
[1] State Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Inst Chem, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos Inst Phys, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[3] CTI Renato Archer, Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Solar Energy; v. 190, p. 239-245, SEP 15 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

We report a proof-of-concept micro-spectroscopy, stochastic dynamics, and optical trapping study of a well-known reaction for methylene blue photodegradation catalyzed by titanium dioxide aggregates and nanotubes. Photocatalysis is performed under a high concentration of reactants and catalyst loading to characterize the fundamental chemical kinetics and dynamics aspects of this reaction under in operando conditions. We also report the effect of substrate concentration, light intensity, and substrate/catalyst ratio on the kinetic profiles. Optical imaging is used to quantify how spatial and concentration variations affect the reaction kinetics. To study the dynamics of individual nanoparticle catalysts under in operando conditions, we use optical trapping to characterize the stochastic dynamics of single TiO2 nanotubes. Overall, the results presented here indicate that the setup can be used to monitor photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue with simultaneous measurements of images and spectra while also monitoring the catalyst Brownian motion at the single-particle level. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/23430-9 - Exploring stochastic dynamics of nanomaterials
Grantee:René Alfonso Nome Silva
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 13/07276-1 - CEPOF - Optics and Photonic Research Center
Grantee:Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC
FAPESP's process: 17/11986-5 - Generation and storage of New Energy: bringing technological development for the country
Grantee:Ana Flávia Nogueira
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research Centers in Engineering Program