TiO2 Immobilized in Cellulose Matrix for Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol under Weak UV Light Irradiation
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TiO 2 /cellulose composite films have been prepared via a sol−gel method from the hydrolysis of a precursor TiO 2 sol solution in the regenerated cellulose films prepared on the basis of cellulose dissolution at low temperature. The structure and properties of the composite films were characterized by using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, FT-IR, UV−visible spectroscopy, and photocatalytic degradation tests. The micronanoporous structure and hydroxyl groups in the regenerated cellulose films at the wet state provided cavities and affinity for the creation and the immobilization of TiO 2 nanoparticles in the cellulose matrix through electrostatic and hydrogen bonding interactions. The TiO 2 /cellulose composite films exhibited a good photocatalytic activity for photodegradation of phenol under weak UV light irradiation, leading to an important application in photodegradation of organic pollutant. This was a portable photocatalyst, which can be removed out easily from pollutant solution after used, leading to a “green” process.
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The TiO2/cellulose composite films exhibited good photocatalytic activity for photodegradation of high concentration phenol (67.2 mg L-1) under weak UV light irradiation (0.56 mW cm-2).
“The prepared materials exhibited a good photocatalytic activity for the photodegradation of high concentration of phenol (67.2 mg L -1 ) under weak UV light irradiation (0.56 mW cm -2 ).”
From Sustainable hybrid photocatalysts: titania immobilized on carbon materials derived from renewable and biodegradable resources (2016) · cites this paper as [51]
Zeng et al. prepared TiO2/cellulose composite films that provided a cavity for the creation of TiO2 nanoparticles and hydroxyl groups for their immobilization.
“On similar lines, Zeng et al. 51 prepared TiO 2 /cellulose composite films, which provided a cavity for the creation of TiO 2 nanoparticles, and hydroxyl groups for their immobilization.”
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- Authors
- Zeng, J., Liu, S., Cai, J., & Zhang, L.
- Affiliations
- Wuhan University (CN)
- Corresponding author
- Zhang, Lina
- Venue
- The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Published
- 2010-04-01
- Volume
- 114
- Issue
- 17
- Pages
- 7806-7811
- ISSN
- 1932-7447 (ISSN-L)
- 1932-7455
- OpenAlex
- W2079918308
- Cited by
- 253
- References
- 32
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- FWCI
- 5.82
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- The Journal of Physical Chemistry C (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
- Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Biomaterials › Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
- Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Keywords
- TiO2 immobilization, cellulose matrix, photocatalytic degradation, phenol degradation, regenerated cellulose films, sol-gel synthesis, titanium dioxide nanoparticles, hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interactions, organic pollutant removal
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