Photocatalytic activity of titania nanotube (tint)-carbon nanotube (CNT) composite for degradation of phenol

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Abstract

In this study, a composite of titania nanotube (TiNT)-carbon nanotube (CNT) was synthesized using a method of mixing. The titania nanotube -carbon nanotube composite is applied to increase the photocatalytic activity for phenol degradation. The titania nanotube-carbon nanotube composites were characterized by x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and spectrophotometer. The presence of carbon nanotube on composite have a beneficial effect on photocatalytic performance titania nanotube (TiNT) a marked increase in the photocatalytic degradation of phenol. The results show that the highest activity nanocomposite sample is observed for CNT load 2 wt.%. For this purpose, a morphology of the nanocomposites and crystalline phases investigated. The photocatalytic activity composite of TiNT - CNT for phenol degradation was afterward evaluated and discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Seminar on Fundamental and Application of Chemical Engineering 2016, ISFAChE 2016
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd International Seminar on Fundamental and Application of Chemical Engineering 2016
Editors Widiyastuti, Fadlilatul Taufany, Siti Nurkhamidah
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735415102
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 May 2017
Event3rd International Seminar on Fundamental and Application of Chemical Engineering 2016, ISFAChE 2016 - East Java, Indonesia
Duration: 1 Nov 20162 Nov 2016

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1840
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference3rd International Seminar on Fundamental and Application of Chemical Engineering 2016, ISFAChE 2016
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityEast Java
Period1/11/162/11/16

Keywords

  • Composite
  • Phenol
  • Photocatalytic
  • Titania nanotube (TiNT)
  • carbon nanotube (CNT)

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