Multifunctional Chitosan-Copper Oxide Hybrid Material : Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activities
Joint Authors
Haldorai, Yuvaraj
Shim, Jae Jin
Source
International Journal of Photoenergy
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chitosan (CS) anchored copper oxide (CuO) hybrid material was prepared by chemical precipitation method.
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the formation of CS-CuO hybrid.
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis showed the immobilization of CuO nanoparticles on the surface of CS.
The hybrid was also characterized by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and zeta potential.
The hybrid exhibited high photocatalytic activity as evident from the degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye.
The result revealed substantial degradation of the MB dye (84%) under UV-light illumination.
The antibacterial activity of hybrid against Escherichia coli was examined by colony forming units.
It was proved that the CS encapsulated CuO hybrid exhibited excellent antibacterial activity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Haldorai, Yuvaraj& Shim, Jae Jin. 2013. Multifunctional Chitosan-Copper Oxide Hybrid Material : Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activities. International Journal of Photoenergy،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456919
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Haldorai, Yuvaraj& Shim, Jae Jin. Multifunctional Chitosan-Copper Oxide Hybrid Material : Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activities. International Journal of Photoenergy No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456919
American Medical Association (AMA)
Haldorai, Yuvaraj& Shim, Jae Jin. Multifunctional Chitosan-Copper Oxide Hybrid Material : Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activities. International Journal of Photoenergy. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456919
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456919