Photocatalytic performance of Fe3O4/TiO2/Ag nanocomposites for photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation

M. Fauzian, A. Taufik, Rosari Saleh

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Abstract

In this work, Fe3O4/TiO2 nanocomposites with additional silver metal were used as a catalyst for methylene blue removal in aqueous solution. Fe3O4/TiO2/Ag Nanocomposites with various weight percentages of Ag (5 wt.%, 15 wt.% and 25 wt.%) were successfully synthesized using the sol-gel method. All samples were characterized using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and UV-vis spectrometry was used to determine the crystalline phase and optic properties of the sample nanocomposites. The catalytic activity of the samples was carried out using photocatalytic experiment. The result showed that addition of silver could enhance the catalytic performance significantly. The photocatalyst Fe3O4/TiO2/Ag 25 wt.% showed highest photocatalytic activity. The holes are the main active species in the photocatalytic activity mechanism is indicated in experiment. Lastly, nanocomposites have a good stability after being reused for four times of cycling process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Symposium on Current Progress in Mathematics and Sciences 2016, ISCPMS 2016
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Current Progress in Mathematics and Sciences 2016
EditorsKiki Ariyanti Sugeng, Djoko Triyono, Terry Mart
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735415362
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jul 2017
Event2nd International Symposium on Current Progress in Mathematics and Sciences 2016, ISCPMS 2016 - Depok, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Duration: 1 Nov 20162 Nov 2016

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1862
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference2nd International Symposium on Current Progress in Mathematics and Sciences 2016, ISCPMS 2016
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityDepok, Jawa Barat
Period1/11/162/11/16

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