Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue with synthesized rGO/ZnO/Cu
Abstract
In order to observe photocatalysts reactions, rGO/ZnO/Cu nano-structure was synthesized through total reflux combined hydrothermal method. The effects of adding rGO and Cu doping on ZnO lattice were assessed. FE-SEM, TEM, EDX analysis, and XRD tests were used to study the morphology and particle size of the catalyst. The XRD-SAXS verified the crystallinity of the catalysts. FTIR and Raman spectroscopy characterized the mineral oxide-GO bonds also DRS was applied to study the band gap. Photocatalytic degradation efficiency was investigated by methylene blue solution and 25 mg photocatalyst is the best dosage for degradation.
- Publication:
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Chemical Physics Letters
- Pub Date:
- March 2019
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.cplett.2019.01.037
- Bibcode:
- 2019CPL...719....1A
- Keywords:
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- Photocatalyst;
- Zinc oxide;
- Graphene oxide;
- XRD;
- DRS