研究目的
To investigate the photocatalytic oxidation of aqueous arsenite [As(III)] to less toxic arsenate [As(V)] using Ag2O/TiO2 composites under visible light irradiation, focusing on performance and mechanism.
研究成果
The Ag2O/TiO2 composites, particularly the 30% variant, demonstrated high photocatalytic activity for oxidizing As(III) to As(V) under visible light, with 60.7% oxidation and 83.0% removal under optimal conditions. The mechanism involves heterojunction formation, enhanced visible light absorption, and efficient charge separation due to Schottky barriers. The composites showed good stability and reusability, making them promising for environmental remediation of arsenic pollution.
研究不足
The study is limited to laboratory-scale experiments under controlled conditions; scalability to real-world water treatment systems is not addressed. The photocatalytic activity may be affected by factors like water matrix components not tested. The stability under long-term or harsh environmental conditions requires further investigation.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employed a pH-induced precipitation method at room temperature to synthesize Ag2O/TiO2 composites. Photocatalytic oxidation experiments were conducted under visible light irradiation using a photochemical reactor to evaluate the oxidation of As(III). Theoretical models included heterojunction formation and Schottky barrier effects for charge separation.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples included pure Ag2O, TiO2 (Degussa P25), and Ag2O/TiO2 composites with mass ratios of 15%, 30%, and 50%. As(III) solutions were used as model pollutants, with initial concentrations varied from 5 to 20 mg L-1. Data were sourced from laboratory experiments and characterizations.
3:0%. As(III) solutions were used as model pollutants, with initial concentrations varied from 5 to 20 mg L-Data were sourced from laboratory experiments and characterizations. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Equipment: X-ray diffractometer (JapanD/Max 2200PC Rigaku), XPS spectrometer (PHI5000 Versa Probe), TEM (Fei Tecnai G2 F20), UV–vis spectrophotometer (Shimadzu UV-2550), TG analyzer (PTC-10A, Rigaku), photochemical reactor (XPA-VII, Xujiang electromechanical), UV–vis spectrophotometer (Mapada, UV-1800). Materials: TiO2 (Degussa P25), AgNO3, NaOH, deionized water, As(III) solutions, scavengers (Na2C2O4, CH3OH, SOD).
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4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: Preparation of Ag2O/TiO2 composites by dispersing TiO2 in deionized water, adjusting pH to 8.5, adding AgNO3, stirring in dark, adding NaOH, centrifuging, washing, and drying. Photocatalytic experiments involved infusing As(III) and photocatalyst into quartz tubes, dark adsorption for 30 min, visible light irradiation with a 500 W Xe lamp and filters (>420 nm), sampling at intervals, centrifuging, and analyzing supernatants using the molybdenum blue method.
5:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
5. Data Analysis Methods: Data analysis included XRD for crystalline structure, TEM for morphology, XPS for element composition and valence state, TG for thermal stability, UV–vis DRS for optical properties, and spectrophotometry for As concentrations. Statistical analysis involved duplicate experiments and mean data recording.
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X-ray diffractometer
D/Max 2200PC
Rigaku
Recorded XRD patterns of synthetic photocatalysts to analyze crystalline structure.
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TEM
Tecnai G2 F20
Fei
Obtained morphology and particle size of composites.
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UV–vis spectrophotometer
UV-2550
Shimadzu
Recorded UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra for optical properties analysis.
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TG analyzer
PTC-10A
Rigaku
Performed thermogravimetric analysis to assess thermal stability.
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XPS spectrometer
PHI5000 Versa Probe
Performed XPS analysis to determine element composition and valence state.
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Photochemical reactor
XPA-VII
Xujiang electromechanical
Conducted photocatalytic oxidation experiments under visible light irradiation.
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UV–vis spectrophotometer
UV-1800
Mapada
Measured concentrations of aqueous As(V) and total As using molybdenum blue method.
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TiO2
P25
Degussa
Used as base material for synthesizing Ag2O/TiO2 composites.
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