Preparation, Characterization and Photo Activity of Copper Oxide Doped Titania Nano Catalyst

Abstract:

Copper oxide doped titania nanocatalysts preparation was carried out by combustion synthesis method. The precursor compounds for the preparation of these nanocatalysts were titanium iso propoxide, glycine, copper nitrate and strontium nitrate. The prepared catalysts were characterized by Energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), BET Surface area measurement and Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Total acidity of the prepared catalysts were determined by temperature programmed desorption of ammonia (TPD-NH₃). There was no characteristic peak of copper oxide in the XRD pattern. The photo activity of these prepared catalysts was examined for the degradation of methylene blue dye, which is a common environmental pollutant. These catalysts can be used to degrade the dye from water and thus helps the aquatic life.

• Periodical: Nano Hybrids and Composites (Volume 17)
• Pages: 217-223
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/NHC.17.217
• Online since: August 2017
• Authors: Radhika R. Nair*, K.R. Sunaja Devi
• Keywords: Combustion Synthesis Method, Copper Oxide Doped Titania Nano Catalyst, Methylene Blue (MB), Photo Catalytic Activity

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