Photocatalytic Application of Graphene-Based TiO2 Nanocomposite

Vorrada Loryuenyong; Khajornsak Intong; Vannapa Pongpraphan; Watcharothai Suksakkhee; Achanai Buasri

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.266.79

Paper Titles

Dynamic Simulations of the Cake Growth and the Uniformity for the Slip Casting Process
p.51

The Synthesis and Surface Properties of Newly Eco-Resin Based Coconut Oil for Superhydrophobic Coating
p.59

Electrostatic Solid Lubricant Coatings: Optimization of Process Parameters and Performance in Tribological Tests
p.64

Tool Wear of Multi-Layer AlCrWN/AlCrWSiN-Coated Cemented Carbide in Cutting Hardened Sintered Steel
p.69

Photocatalytic Application of Graphene-Based TiO₂ Nanocomposite
p.79

Nanostructured TiO₂ Materials: Preparation, Properties and Potential Applications (3P’s)
p.84

Shape and Size Dependent Light Absorption Enhancement of Silver Nanostructures in Organic Solar Cells
p.90

Morphology and Degradation Kinetics of N-Doped TiO₂ Nano Particle Synthesized Using Sonochemical Method
p.95

Growth of Hematite Nanostructures in Iron Foil for Environmental Cleaning
p.101

HomeSolid State PhenomenaSolid State Phenomena Vol. 266Photocatalytic Application of Graphene-Based TiO2...

Photocatalytic Application of Graphene-Based TiO₂ Nanocomposite

Abstract:

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is one of the most well known photocatalytic materials. However, TiO₂ is only photoactive to ultraviolet (UV) light, and the lifetime of the electron-hole pair recombination is too short. In this work, TiO₂ anatase nanotubes with an energy band gap of 3.01 eV and specific surface area of 112.46 m²/g were synthesized via hydrothermal method. The results showed that, by incorporating graphene oxide (XGO) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO), the photodegradation efficiency could be enhanced by increasing electron lifetime and charge carrier separation, as well as narrowing the energy band gap. The examination of photodegradation activity under UVC irradiation indicated that a maximum photodegradation efficiency was achieved with TiO₂-XGO nanocomposite due to its high specific surface area and strong hydrophilic property.

You might also be interested in these eBooks

Material and Manufacturing Technology VIII

View Preview

Info:

Periodical:

Solid State Phenomena (Volume 266)

Pages:

79-83

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.266.79

Citation:

Cite this paper

Online since:

October 2017

Authors:

Vorrada Loryuenyong*, Khajornsak Intong, Vannapa Pongpraphan, Watcharothai Suksakkhee, Achanai Buasri

Keywords:

Graphene Oxide, Nanocomposite, Photocatalyst, Reduced Graphene Oxide, Titania

Export:

RIS, BibTeX

Price:

Permissions CCC:

Request Permissions

Permissions PLS:

Request Permissions

Сopyright:

Citation:

* - Corresponding Author

References

[1] M.N. Chong, B. Jin, C.W.K. Chow and C. Saint: Water Res. Vol. 44 (2010), p.2997.

Google Scholar

[2] K. Nakata and A. Fujishima: J. Photochem. Photobiol. C: Photochem. Rev. Vol. 13 (2012), p.169.

Google Scholar

[3] S. Liu, H. Sun, S. Liu and S. Wang: Chem. Eng. J. Vol. 214(214) (2013), p.298.

Google Scholar

[4] Y. Zhang, Z. Zhou, T. Chen, H. Wang and W. Lu: J. Environ. Sci. 26(10) (2014), p.2114.

Google Scholar

[5] R. M. Abhang, D. Kumar and S. V. Taralkar: Int. J. Chem. Eng. Appl. Vol. 2(5) (2011), p.337.

Google Scholar

[6] Y. Wang, J. Lu, L. Tang, H. Chang and J. Li: Anal. Chem. Vol. 81 (2009), p.9710.

Google Scholar

[7] Y. Wang, Y. Li, L. Tang, J. Lu and J. Li: Electrochem. Commun. Vol. 11 (2009), p.889.

Google Scholar

[8] L, Tang, Y. Wang, Y. Li, H. Feng, J. Lu and J. Li: Adv. Funct. Mater. Vol. 19 (2009), p.2782.

Google Scholar

[9] X. Kang, J. Wang, H. Wu, I.A. Aksay, J. Liu and Y. Lin: Biosens. Bioelectron. Vol. 25 (2009), p.901.

Google Scholar

[10] Y. Wang, Y. Shao, D.W. Matson, J. Li and Y. Lin: ACS Nano Vol. 4 (2010), p.1790.

Google Scholar

[11] N.P. Huang, M.H. Xu, C.W. Yuan and R.R. Yu: J. Photochem. Photobiol. A: Chem. Vol. 108 (1997), p.229.

Google Scholar

[12] Z. Jina, W. Duana, B. Liua, X. Chena, F. Yangb and J. Guo: Appl. Surf. Sci. Vol. 356 (2015), p.707.

Google Scholar

[13] T. Ramanathan, A.A. Abdala, S. Stankovich, D.A. Dikin, M. Herrera-Alonso M, R.D. Piner RD, et al.: Nat. Nanotechnol. Vol. 3 (2008), p.327.

Google Scholar

[14] G. Peng, L. Anran, D. Darren and J.N. Wun: J. Hazard. Mater. Vol. 279 (2014), p.96.

Google Scholar

[15] M.H. Razali, A. -F.M. Noor, A.R. Mohamed and S. Sreekantan: J. Nanomater. 2012 (2012), Article ID 962073.

Google Scholar

[16] D. Zhao, G. Sheng and C. Chen: Appl. Catal. B-Environ. Vol. 370 (2012), p.303.

Google Scholar