Synthesis of CuSZnO Nanocomposite and Its Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity
Joint Authors
Juan, Lu
Zhu, Lianping
Zheng, Min
Xu, Mengfei
Seo, Hyo Jin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The CuS/ZnO nanocomposite was successfully synthesized by a simple mechanical method, without adding any surfactants.
TEM images showed that CuS existed in the nanocomposite and the size of CuS/ZnO nanocomposite particle was around 35 nm.
CuS worked as an electron absorber in the nanocomposite, which was beneficial for the improvement of photocatalysis of ZnO.
It was also proved by the experiments performed under the visible light irradiation that CuS could help ZnO degrade methylene blue (MB).
The catalytic efficiency of the nanocomposites reached the highest value when 0.5 wt% CuS was added.
In addition, compared with pure ZnO, the CuS/ZnO nanocomposite exhibited a better photochemical stability up to 5 catalytic cycles.
More importantly, CuS did not reduce the antibacterial property of ZnO.
All these results indicated that as-prepared samples had some potential values in practical applications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhu, Lianping& Zheng, Min& Juan, Lu& Xu, Mengfei& Seo, Hyo Jin. 2014. Synthesis of CuSZnO Nanocomposite and Its Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1041215
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhu, Lianping…[et al.]. Synthesis of CuSZnO Nanocomposite and Its Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1041215
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhu, Lianping& Zheng, Min& Juan, Lu& Xu, Mengfei& Seo, Hyo Jin. Synthesis of CuSZnO Nanocomposite and Its Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1041215
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1041215