Reusable Fe₂O₃/TiO₂/PVC Photocatalysts for the Removal of Methylene Blue in the Presence of Simulated Solar Radiation.

ABSTRACT: Currently, environmental pollution by various organic pollutants (e.g., organic dyes) is a serious, emerging global issue. The aqueous environment is highly exposed to the harmful effects of these organic compounds. Furthermore, the commonly applied conventional purification techniques are not sufficient enough. Heterogeneous photocatalysis and the photo-Fenton process are effective, low-cost and green alternatives for the removal of organic pollutants. In this study, different iron(III) oxide/titanium(IV) oxide/polyvinyl chloride (Fe₂O₃/TiO₂/PVC) nanocomposites in tablet form were investigated in the photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) under simulated sunlight, and their possible antibacterial effects were examined. The newly synthesized nanocomposites

SUBMITTER: Jagodic I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9919515 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature