In-Situ Synthesis of TiO2@GO Nanosheets for Polymers Degradation in a Natural Environment.

ABSTRACT: Plastic photodegradation naturally takes 300-500 years, and their chemical degradation typically needs additional energy or causes secondary pollution. The main components of global plastic are polymers. Hence, new technologies are urgently required for the effective decomposition of the polymers in natural environments, which lays the foundation for this study on future plastic degradation. This study synthesizes the in-situ growth of TiO2 at graphene oxide (GO) matrix to form the TiO2@GO photocatalyst, and studies its application in conjugated polymers' photodegradation. The photodegradation process could be probed by UV-vis absorption originating from the conjugated backbone of polymers. We have found that the complete decomposition of various polymers in a natural environment by employ

SUBMITTER: Shi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8272197 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature