Solar driven highly efficient photocatalyst based on Dy2O3 nanorods deposited on reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite for methylene blue dye degradation

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作者：
Suresh, Muninathan [1 ]
Radhakrishan, Pravina [1 ]
Sivasamy, Arumugam [1 ]
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[1] Catalysis Science Laboratory, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai
来源：
Environmental Science and Pollution Research | 2024年 / 31卷 / 50期
关键词：
Dysprosium oxide; Photocatalyst; Rare earth element; Reduced graphene oxide; Solar light irradiation;
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10.1007/s11356-024-35226-1
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In recent years, the demand for rare earth elements has surged due to their unique characteristics and diverse applications. This investigation focuses on utilizing the rare earth element dysprosium oxide (Dy2O3) for the photocatalytic oxidation of model pollutants under solar light irradiation. A novel RGO-Dy2O3 nanocomposite photocatalyst was developed using a solvothermal approach, Dy2O3 nanorods uniformly deposited onto reduced graphene oxide (RGO) nanosheets. Comprehensive characterization techniques, including Brunner-Emmett-Teller (BET), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, high resolution – transmittance electron microscopy (HR-TEM), field emission–electron scanning microscopy (FE-SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR), photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy EIS techniques. The UV–visible diffusive reflectance spectroscopy (UV–Vis-DRS) studies revealed a band gap energy of 3.18 eV and a specific surface area of 114 m2/g for the fabricated RGO-Dy2O3 nanocomposite. The RGO-Dy2O3 nanocomposite demonstrated a high photocatalytic degradation efficiency of 98.1% at neutral pH for methylene blue (MB) dye for the dye concentration of 10 ppm. The remarkable photocatalytic performance was achieved within 60 min under solar light irradiation. Reusability tests demonstrated stability, maintaining over 90% photocatalytic efficiency after three cycles. The EPR spectra and quenching experiments confirmed that photogenerated hydroxyl radicals significantly influence the photodegradation processes. The RGO-Dy2O3 nanocomposite photocatalyst, with its green, easy preparation process and recycling capabilities, presents an ideal choice for various applications. It offers a viable alternative for the photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes in real wastewater, contributing to sustainable environmental remediation. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2024.
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