Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalysis
has
a
significant
role
in
water
remediation.
During
the
process
of
photocatalysis,
catalysts
face
different
problems,
such
as
instability
and
inefficiency.
Here,
we
are
introducing
new
method,
‘nonlinearity
kinetics’,
which
will
help
to
identify
this
kind
problem
during
photocatalytic
activity.
We
considering
Ag
3
PO
4
@TiO
2
study
nonlinear
disorder
kinetics.
is
highly
photoactive
compound
with
an
inherent
photocorrossive
nature.
it
addresses
challenge
pure
by
transforming
composite
materials
studying
its
kinetics
photocatalysis.
The
underwent
preliminary
characterisation.
Increment
crystalline
nature
studied
through
XRD.
FESEM
TEM
analysed
morphological
alignment
diffraction
patterns.
functional
behaviour
oxygen,
Ag,
Ti
P–O–P
were
identified
FT-IR
spectra.
reduced
optical
band
gap
was
2.9
eV
Obtained
from
UV–visible
activity
performed,
newly
introduced
observed.
fit
shows
shift
over
time
(intercept
value
linear
−0.27)
that
indicates
corrosive
characteristics.
For
efficient
catalyst,
must
be
equivalent
zero.
demonstrates
nonlinearity
catalyst
catalytic
medium
when
does
not
fit.
To
disorder,
important
look
at
analysis.
Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
238(10), P. 1863 - 1885
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Abstract
We
investigated
the
role
of
dynamic
shock
waves
in
perovskite
SrTiO
3
(STO)
material.
XRD,
FE-SEM,
EDAX,
FTIR,
UV-DRS,
XPS,
and
Raman
spectroscopy
were
all
used
to
examine
title
When
sample
was
loaded
with
shocks,
its
diffraction
pattern
did
not
show
any
crystal
structure
changes.
The
FE-SEM
results
suggest
that
grain
size
increased
linearly
number
shocks.
energy-dispersive
X-ray
perform
elemental
analysis;
confirmed
NPs
indeed
present.
Although
impulse
wave
changed
optical
characteristics,
it
affect
molecular
structure.
To
find
band
gap
energies
untreated
shocked
NPs,
Tauc
plot
relationships
used.
band-gap
got
smaller
as
pulse
became
more
substantial.
impact
caused
oxygen
vacancies
surface
defects,
lowering
energy.
test
for
photocatalytic
testing
showed
are
worked
much
better
when
they
exposed
visible
light.
including
stress,
strain,
bond
length,
found
significantly
influence
applications.
In
addition,
attempts
made
provide
a
viewpoint
future
study.
Overall,
objective
this
research
valuable
insights
experts
engaged
field
.
Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Abstract
In
this
study,
a
novel
SnO
2
–Zr–F
nanostructured
composite
was
successfully
synthesized
through
mild
chemical
reaction.
The
crystalline
nature
of
the
characterized
using
XRD,
revealing
an
average
size
28.31
nm.
FE-SEM
images
illustrated
agglomerated
spherical
morphology
with
appropriate
elemental
ratios.
optical
properties
nanocomposite
are
identified
by
UV–vis
spectroscopy
Tauc
plot,
and
calculated
bandgap
is
eV.
Photocatalytic
activity
assessed
against
cationic
(Rhodamine
B)
anionic
(Eosin
yellow)
dyes
under
sunlight
for
150
min,
resulting
in
maximum
degradation
efficiency
92
%
98
%,
respectively.
Furthermore,
antibacterial
performance
evaluated
S.
aureus
E.
coli
bacteria.
findings
suggest
that
prepared
exhibits
promising
potential
environmental
applications,
showcasing
its
efficacy
both
photocatalytic
domains.
Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 5, 2024
Abstract
In
this
study,
lithium
cobalt
co-doped
titanium
oxide
(Li:Co-TiO
2
)
was
reported
via
the
sol–gel
method
in
a
one-pot
synthesis
approach
and
their
potential
applications
were
evaluated
for
photodegradation
of
organic
dye
as
photocatalysts.
The
structural
optical
properties
photocatalysts
respectively
elucidated
using
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
diffuse
reflectance
(DRS).
morphological
elemental
composition
Li:Co-TiO
established
by
high-resolution
field-emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
(FESEM)
coupled
with
EDX,
which
confirmed
successful
preparation
modification
TiO
Li:Co
changes
pristine
reduction
bandgap
(3.26–2.8
eV)
resultant
photocatalytic
activity
composites
examined
efficacy
through
degradation
Methylene
Blue
(MB)
dye.
revealed
an
improved
performance
MB
compared
to
.
total
amount
degraded
within
time
interval
irradiation
recorded
be
72
%
87
respectively.
enhanced
results
obtained
from
degrade
MB,
suggest
that
composite
is
candidate
environmental
remediation
photocatalysis
applications.
Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2024
Abstract
The
use
of
light
and
a
particular
material
known
as
photocatalyst
to
degrade
hazardous
dyes
in
wastewater
is
an
exciting
new
development
the
field
photocatalytic
dye
degradation.
In
this
study
we
investigated
characteristic
properties
degradation
manganese
doped
lanthanum
cobalt
(LaCoO
3
(LCO))
nanoparticles
(NPs).
NPs
were
synthesised
using
hydrothermal
synthesis
techniques
analysed
its
by
utilising
diverse
technologies
such
XRD,
FeSEM
with
EDAX,
Raman
Spectroscopy,
Photoluminescence
spectroscopy
UV-DRS.
From
XRD
analysis
found
that
Mn
LCO
have
single
phase
rhombohedral
crystal
structures
R
3‾
$\bar{3}$
c
space
group
doping
cause
expansion
lattice.
Surface
morphology
was
be
altered
from
spherical
spine/rod
like
microstructure
when
incorporated
PL
spectroscopies
show
broad
photoemission
at
360–490
nm
after
absorbing
310
light.
UV–Vis
optical
bandgap
materials
around
4.5
eV,
indicating
they
can
absorb
visible
effectively.
both
UV
light,
expanding
potential
for
outdoor
applications
under
natural
sunlight.
Doping
other
elements
modify
improve
activity
towards
specific
dyes.
exhibits
good
chemical
thermal
stability,
making
it
reusable
multiple
cycles.
While
shows
promise
degradation,
efficiency
vary
significantly
depending
on
conditions.
We
tested
Congo
Red
(CR)
prepared
how
well
breakdown
Studies
reported
rates
different
ranging
50
90
%
within
hour
optimized
LCMO
exhibited
noteworthy
activity,
evidenced
77
30
min
timeframe.
Our
findings
indicate
possess
significant
environmental
clean-up.
Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 28, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalysis
is
considered
a
highly
promising
method
to
treat
water
samples
contaminated
with
organic
pollutants.
Zirconium-doped
lanthanum
titanate
(LaTi
1−
x
Zr
O
3
,
where
=
0
(LTO)
and
0.05
(LZTO))
NPs
were
synthesized
by
the
auto-combustion
characterized
X-ray
diffraction
analysis
(XRD),
UV–visible
diffuse
reflectance
spectroscopy
(UV–vis
DRS),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR),
field
emission
scanning
electron
microscope
(FE-SEM),
Raman
spectroscopy.
LTO
LZTO
have
tetragonal
structure
an
average
crystalline
size
of
16
nm
13
respectively.
The
band
gap
from
UV–vis
DRS
was
estimated
be
3.52
3.36
eV,
surface
morphology
indicates
that
addition
disrupted
crystal
transformed
its
spherical
into
rod-like
structure.
spectra
revealed
presence
A
g
B
2g
symmetry
phonons.
magnetic
properties
analysed
vibrating
sample
magnetometer
(VSM)
which
confirmed
ferromagnetic
behaviour.
nanoparticles
been
shown
efficiency
92
%
after
80
min
degradation.
exhibited
enhanced
behaviour
improved
photoactivity
for
degradation
methylene
blue
dye
as
compared
those
pure
LTO,
make
good
choice
magnetically
separable
photocatalysts
effectively
purify
water.
Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 19, 2024
Abstract
Zirconium
oxide
(ZrO
2
)
nanoparticles
doped
with
silver
(Ag)
were
synthesized
utilizing
Vitis
vinifera
leaf
extract,
offering
a
non-toxic
and
cost-effective
production
method.
These
evaluated
for
their
photocatalytic
activity
against
both
cationic
(CR,
EY,
MO)
anionic
(CV,
MG,
MB)
dyes,
alongside
electrochemical
impedance
spectroscopy
studies.
The
incorporation
of
into
ZrO
aimed
to
enhance
the
efficiency,
particularly
under
visible
light
activation,
significant
removal
toxic
contaminants.
Analysis
employing
UV-vis
pseudo-first-order
kinetics
model
revealed
that
sunlight
exposure
notably
improved
dye
degradation.
Various
techniques
employed
assess
physicochemical
characteristics,
indicating
reduction
process
in
chemical
reaction
confirming
nanoparticle
formation
through
bonding,
as
evidenced
by
peaks
IR
spectrum
ranging
from
450
660
cm
−1
.
Furthermore,
analysis
UV–vis
bandgaps
5.1
eV
4.56
eV,
tetragonal
cubic
crystal
structures
crystalline
sizes
approximately
15.7
nm
17
Ag–ZrO
nanoparticles,
respectively.
Electrochemical
spectra
demonstrated
addition
Ag
Zr
charge
transfer
electron
separation
processes.