Characterization of newly prepared TiO2-chitosan/glass for the removal of a monoazo dye via the combination effect of photodegradation-adsorption
The newly prepared TiO2-Chitosan/Glass is a promising alternative/complementary method to conventional means of wastewater treatment. Characterization of TiO2-Chitosan/Glass photocatalyst was studied with SEM-EDX, XRD, and FTIR analysis. The combination effect of photodegradation-adsorption process...
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| Language: | English |
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Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
2005
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38677/1/38677.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38677/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The newly prepared TiO2-Chitosan/Glass is a promising alternative/complementary method to conventional means of wastewater treatment. Characterization of TiO2-Chitosan/Glass photocatalyst was studied with SEM-EDX, XRD, and FTIR analysis. The combination effect of photodegradation-adsorption process for the removal of methyl orange (MO), an acid dye of the monoazo series occur promisingly when 4 layers of TiO2-Chitosan/Glass photocatalyst was used for MO removal. FTIR study had confirmed the reactive –NH2, -OH, and metal oxide contents in the prepared photocatalyst responsible for the photodegradation-adsorption effect. Similarly, MO removal behavior was well supported by SEM-EDX and XRD analysis. A marked dependence of MO removal on the TiO2-Chitosan loading was observed and discussed. The research work done thus far suggests a new method, having both the advantages of photodegradation-adsorption process in the abatement of various wastewater pollutants. |
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