Preparation and photocatalytic characterization of Co-doped ZnO micro/nanofibers

Hua Wa Yu, Hui Qing Fan, Jing Wang, Xin Wang, Peng Fei Cheng, Xian Gan Yan

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Abstract

Polyvinylpyrrolidone(PVP) used as a complexant, is reacted with zinc acetate (Zn(CH3COO)2) and cobaltous acetate (Co(CH3COO)2) to prepare precursor solution. Co-doped ZnO micro/nanofibers can be prepared after calcinating the PVP/Zn (CH3COO)2/Co(CH3COO)2 electrospun nanofibers. The obtained fiber is characterized by differential thermal gravimetric analysis(TG) , XRD diffraction analysis (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The photocatalytic activity of nanofibers toward the decomposition of methyl orange was investigated. The results show that Co-doped ZnO micro/nanofibers has an excellent photocatalytic activity of methyl orange, with a degeneration rate of 93% at 80min.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)244-247
Number of pages4
JournalFangzhi Gaoxiao Jichukexue Xuebao
Volume27
Issue number2
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electrospinning
  • Micro/nanofibers
  • Photocatalytic degradation

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