Structural, optical, and UV-light-driven-photocatalytic properties of Ag2MoO4-coated TiO2 nano/heterostructures

IF 2.1 4区 材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS
Mohsen Shahini, Mehdi Boroujerdnia, Azadeh Haghighatzadeh
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In this work, Ag2MoO4-coated TiO2 nano/heterostructures were prepared via a two-step co-precipitation method as efficient UV-light-driven photocatalysts. The structural and optical properties of the as-prepared photocatalysts were studied by XRD, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, FESEM-EDS analysis and UV-Vis DRS. The formation of Ag2MoO4-coated TiO2 nano/heterostructures was confirmed by observing weakened TiO2 diffraction peaks, broadened FTIR hydroxyl absorption bands, shifted Raman scatterings and enhanced optical absorptions compared to the pure sample. The FESEM-EDS studies allowed the detection of the composition and distribution of Ag2MoO4 on the surface of TiO2 structures. The photodegradation performance of the as-prepared Ag2MoO4-coated TiO2 nano/heterostructures was evaluated by UV illumination over the degradation of methylene blue (MB). The photocatalytic results exhibited an improved photocatalytic performance for nano/heterostructured materials compared to sole TiO2 photocatalyst relevant to the formed junction. The highest photocatalytic efficiency was found to be about 96.17% belonging to TiO2/Ag2MoO4-3 sample with an increase about 1.19 times higher than that of Pure-TiO2 (80.47%). A photocatalytic mechanism and a charge transfer route was discussed based on a Type II alignment scheme to justify the enhanced photocatlytic activity of nano/heterostructured Ag2MoO4-coated TiO2 materials. Our findings provides a platform to design water treatment systems for potential applications to reach fresh and safe water sources.

ag2moo4包覆TiO2纳米/异质结构的结构、光学和紫外驱动-光催化性能
本文采用两步共沉淀法制备了ag2moo4包覆的TiO2纳米/异质结构,作为高效的紫外光驱动光催化剂。采用XRD、FT-IR、拉曼光谱、FESEM-EDS分析和UV-Vis DRS对所制备的光催化剂的结构和光学性能进行了研究。与纯样品相比,通过观察TiO2衍射峰减弱、FTIR羟基吸收带变宽、拉曼散射偏移和光学吸收增强,证实了ag2moo4涂层TiO2纳米/异质结构的形成。FESEM-EDS研究可以检测到Ag2MoO4在TiO2结构表面的组成和分布。通过紫外光照对制备的ag2moo4包覆TiO2纳米异质结构对亚甲基蓝(MB)的降解性能进行评价。光催化结果表明,与形成结相关的单一TiO2光催化剂相比,纳米/异质结构材料的光催化性能有所提高。TiO2/Ag2MoO4-3样品的光催化效率最高,约为96.17%,比Pure-TiO2的光催化效率(80.47%)提高约1.19倍。研究了基于ⅱ型取向方案的光催化机理和电荷转移途径,以证明纳米/异质结构ag2moo4包覆TiO2材料具有增强的光催化活性。我们的研究结果为设计水处理系统提供了一个平台,用于潜在的应用,以获得新鲜和安全的水源。
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Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society
Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society Materials Science-Materials Chemistry
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3.70
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123
期刊介绍: Publishes high quality research and technical papers in all areas of ceramic and related materials Spans the broad and growing fields of ceramic technology, material science and bioceramics Chronicles new advances in ceramic materials, manufacturing processes and applications Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society since 1965 Professional language editing service is available through our affiliates Nature Research Editing Service and American Journal Experts at the author''s cost and does not guarantee that the manuscript will be reviewed or accepted
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