Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(7), P. 1612 - 1612
Published: April 3, 2024
In
this
study,
two
distinct
photocatalysts,
namely
tin(IV)porphyrin-sensitized
titanium
dioxide
nanotubes
(SnP-TNTs)
and
nanofibers
(TNFs),
were
synthesized
characterized
using
various
spectroscopic
techniques.
SnP-TNTs
formed
through
the
hydrothermal
reaction
of
NaOH
with
TiO2
(P-25)
nanospheres
in
presence
Sn(IV)porphyrin
(SnP),
resulting
a
transformation
into
Sn(IV)porphyrin-imbedded
nanotubes.
contrast,
under
similar
conditions
but
absence
SnP,
evolved
(TNFs).
Comparative
analysis
revealed
that
exhibited
remarkable
enhancement
visible
light
photodegradation
model
pollutants
compared
to
(P-25),
or
TNFs.
The
superior
activity
was
primarily
attributed
synergistic
effects
between
leading
altered
conformational
frameworks,
increased
surface
area,
enhanced
thermo-chemical
stability,
unique
morphology,
outstanding
cationic
methylene
blue
dye
(MB
dye).
With
rapid
removal
rate
95%
within
100
min
(rate
constant
=
0.0277
min−1),
demonstrated
excellent
degradation
capacity,
high
reusability,
low
catalyst
loading,
positioning
them
as
more
efficient
than
conventional
catalysts.
This
report
introduces
novel
direction
for
porphyrin-incorporated
catalytic
systems,
holding
significance
future
applications
environmental
remediation.
