Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Al2O3-Coated MoS2 Spheres for Photocatalysis Applications
Joint Authors
Vattikuti, S. V. Prabhakar
Byon, Chan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper reports the synthesis of novel monodisperse Al2O3-coated molybdenum disulfide nanospheres (i.e., core-shell structures) using a one-step facile hydrothermal method.
XPS analysis confirmed the purity and stable structure of the Al2O3-coated MoS2 nanospheres.
A possible growth mechanism of the core-shell structure is also reported, along with their influence on the photodegradation process of rhodamine B (RhB).
The Al2O3-coated MoS2 nanospheres demonstrate good photocatalytic activity and chemical stability compared to MoS2 spheres.
TG-DTA analysis provided insight into the decomposition process of the precursor solution and the stability of the nanoparticles.
The enhanced photocatalytic activity makes the Al2O3-coated MoS2 nanospheres a promising candidate as a photocatalyst that could be used in place of traditional Al2O3/MoS2 photocatalyst for the removal of pollutants from waste water.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vattikuti, S. V. Prabhakar& Byon, Chan. 2015. Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Al2O3-Coated MoS2 Spheres for Photocatalysis Applications. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069492
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vattikuti, S. V. Prabhakar& Byon, Chan. Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Al2O3-Coated MoS2 Spheres for Photocatalysis Applications. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069492
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vattikuti, S. V. Prabhakar& Byon, Chan. Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Al2O3-Coated MoS2 Spheres for Photocatalysis Applications. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069492
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069492