Silver-infused TiO 2 nanowires and unveiling their potential for superior wastewater dye remediations.

Autor: Akram B; Department of Chemistry, Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Bagh, Pakistan., Ahmad K; Functional Nanomaterials Lab, Department of Chemistry, Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur, Pakistan., Khan AA; Department of Chemistry, Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Bagh, Pakistan., Khan BA; Department of Chemistry, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan., Akhtar J; Functional Nanomaterials Lab, Department of Chemistry, Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur, Pakistan.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Microscopy research and technique [Microsc Res Tech] 2024 Jul; Vol. 87 (7), pp. 1654-1662. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 12.
DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24546
Abstrakt: Silver infused ultrathin TiO 2 nanowires (NWs) were synthesized via a single step solvothermal approach. The crystallinity, structure, and morphology were determined to understand the physicochemical nature of the nanocomposites. The catalytic efficiency of the newly synthesized nanocatalysts was tested for the textile waste treatment taking methylene blue (MB) as model pollutant under solar light irradiations. Nearly 96% photodegradation efficiency for MB was achieved within 20 min. Furthermore, the recyclability of the photocatalyst was also studied, and the material remained stable and effective up to four consecutive runs. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Precise size-controlled synthesis of Ag-incorporated titania nanowires (ATNWs) Controlled aspect ratios, with tunable lengths and diameters (100-3 nm) via precursor and surfactant optimization Demonstrated ATNWs' efficiency in degrading toxic dye, methylene blue (MB) 96% photodegradation efficiency for MB achieved within 20 min using 3 nm thick annealed TiO 2 NWs Recyclability efficiency of photocatalyst, which remained stable and effective for up to four consecutive runs.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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