Options
Title
Trade-Off between Degradation Efficiency and Recyclability: Zeolite-Enhanced Ni3−xCoxS4 Catalyst for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue
Author(s)
Anne E Lagunay, Rachel
Adalim, Ritche Roi B
Tleubekova, Aruzhan
Suleimenova, Diana
Jose F Fernandez, Marvin
Balanay, Mannix P
Open Access
Yes
Abstract
<p>We herein report successful syntheses of both nickel cobalt sulfide (NCS) and its composite with zeolite (NCS@Z) using a solvothermal method. Techniques such as EDX analysis, SEM, and molar ratio determination were used for product characterization. The incorporation of NCS significantly changed the surface roughness and active sites of the zeolite, improving the efficiency of methylene blue degradation and its reusability, especially under UV irradiation. In comparing the pseudo-first order rates, the highest degradation efficiency of methylene blue was achieved with NCS-2@Z, having a degradation extent of 91.07% under UV irradiation. This environmentally friendly approach offers a promising solution for the remediation of methylene blue contamination in various industries.</p>
Publication Type
Journal Article
Source of Publication
Molecules, v.29, p. 1-15
Publisher
MDPI AG
Place of Publication
Switzerland
ISSN
1420-3049
1431-5165
File(s) open/TradeOffOReilly2024JournalArticle.pdf (13.89 MB)
Published version
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020
Peer Reviewed
Yes
HERDC Category Description
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Permanent link to this record