Abstract
In this study, we introduced a novel nanocomposite consisting of Au nanoparticles decorated TiO2 and Preyssler acid as a multifunctional photocatalyst linker molecule, in which gold ions reduced locally on the TiO2 surface. The obtained nanocomposite has been characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Electron Dispersive X-ray (EDX) Spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Also, their photocatalytic activity has been studied for the degradation of model organic azo dye Malachite Green under UV light irradiation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 415-420 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Separation and Purification Technology |
Volume | 133 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Sept 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Azo dye
- Nanoparticle
- Photocatalyst
- Polyoxometalate
- Preyssler
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Analytical Chemistry
- Filtration and Separation