Graphene oxide-FePO4 nanocomposite: Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic properties as a Fenton-like catalyst. Issue 6 (15th April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhou, Hu; Yue, Xiaoyang; Lv, Hongwei; Kong, Lirong; Ji, Zhenyuan; Shen, Xiaoping
• Is Part Of: Ceramics international. Volume 44:Issue 6(2018)
• Page Start: 7240
• Page End: 7244
• Publication Date: 2018-04-15
• Subjects: Graphene oxide -- Ferric phosphate -- Nanocomposites -- Preparation -- Photocatalysis; Ceramics -- Periodicals; Céramique industrielle -- Périodiques; Ceramics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 666
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.01.176
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0272-8842

Abstract

Abstract: Graphene has received much attention to develop efficient photocatalysts on account of its unique two-dimensional network structure, excellent chemical stability as well as interesting functionalities. Herein, a two-phase self-assembly strategy was applied to prepare graphene oxide (GO)-FePO4 nanocomposites. The resulting products were characterized by XRD, TEM, EDS, IR and UV–vis spectroscopy. The GO-FePO4 materials can act as Fenton-like catalysts and display improved photocatalytic activities compared to pure FePO4 in the degradation of methylene blue under simulated sunlight irradiation. The proposed strategy can be extended to produce graphene-based nanocomposites with various functionalities for the environment protection and energy development.