Photocatalytic activity of single and mixed nanosheet-like Bi2WO6 and TiO2 for Rhodamine B degradation under sunlike and visible illumination

The photocatalytic activity, under sunlike illumination, for Rhodamine B (RhB) degradation using Bi2WO6-TiO2 samples, is reported. Two different kinds of Bi2WO6-TiO2 samples were studied, obtained by distinct methods: first, a mechanical mixing, by adding to synthesized nanosheet-like Bi2WO6 powder the corresponding amount of TiO2 nanoparticles (P25) in order to obtain physical mixtures of both catalysts…

Effect of hydrothermal treatment on structural and photocatalytic properties of TiO2 synthesized by sol-gel method

TiO 2 nanoparticles have been prepared by sol-gel precipitation and further hydrothermal treatment. In this way, the effect of the hydrothermal treatment on the structural properties and photocatalytic activity of sol-gel synthesized catalysts has been investigated. These catalysts have been produced by hydrolysis of a mixture of isopropanol-titanium tetraisopropoxide (iPrOH-TiiP). The prepared photocatalysts were characterized…

Mechanism of complete n-hexane oxidation on silica supported cobalt and manganese catalysts

Mono- and bi-component cobalt and manganese samples were prepared by impregnation of silica with aqueous solutions of Co(NO3)2·6H2O and/or Mn(NO3)2·6H2O. The bi-component samples were obtained by a common solution of Co- and Mn nitrates (CoMn-MS) or by deposition of cobalt on calcined Mn sample (Co + Mn). The catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron…

Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic activity of Bi-doped TiO2 photocatalysts under simulated solar irradiation

A series of Bi3+-doped TiO2 catalysts with a doping concentration up to 2 wt% were prepared by a sol-gel hydrothermal method. The prepared photocatalysts were characterized by different techniques to determine their structure, morphology and light absorption properties. The activities were evaluated in the photocatalytic oxidation of phenol in aqueous solution under UV-vis illumination. The…

Hydrogen production by methanol steam reforming on NiSn/MgO-Al2O3 catalysts: The role of MgO addition

The effect of the magnesia loading on the surface structure and catalytic properties of NiSn/MgO-Al2O3 catalysts for hydrogen production by methanol steam reforming has been investigated. The catalysts have been obtained by impregnation of γ-Al2O3 by the incipient wetness method, with variation of the MgO content. X-ray diffraction (XRD), BET surface area and H2-temperature programmed…

Hydrogen production by methanol steam reforming on NiSn/MgO-Al2O3 catalysts: The role of MgO addition

The effect of the magnesia loading on the surface structure and catalytic properties of NiSn/MgO-Al2O3 catalysts for hydrogen production by methanol steam reforming has been investigated. The catalysts have been obtained by impregnation of γ-Al2O3 by the incipient wetness method, with variation of the MgO content. X-ray diffraction (XRD), BET surface area and H2-temperature programmed…