Preparation of Bi2O3/TiO2 fixed photocatalysts and degradation of aqueous Bisphenol A under simulated sunlight

Authors

  • Chao- Yin Kuo Department of Safety Health and Environmental Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Rd., Sec. 3, Douliou, Yunlin 640, Taiwan
  • Tzu- Hsuan Li Department of Safety Health and Environmental Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Rd., Sec. 3, Douliou, Yunlin 640, Taiwan
  • Siang- En Syu Department of Safety Health and Environmental Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Rd., Sec. 3, Douliou, Yunlin 640, Taiwan

Keywords:

Photocatalysis, Bismuth oxide, Titanium dioxide, Simulated sunlight, Bisphenol A

Abstract

A series of Bi2O3/TiO2 composite photocatalysts (T, 0.5BT, 1.0BT, 2.0BT, 4.0BT, 6.0BT and 8.0BT) were synthesized and used to degrade aqueous bisphenol A (BPA) under simulated sunlight irradiation. The structures of the photocatalysts were extensively characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS). UV-visible spectral analysis indicated that all of the Bi2O3/TiO2 photocatalysts shifted their absorption band toward visible light, and reduced energy gap. The experimental results indicated that aqueous BPA with a Bi-Ti atomic ratio of 4:96 was the most effective in degrading BPA under simulated sunlight irradiation.

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Published

2016-09-18

How to Cite

Yin Kuo, C.-., Hsuan Li, T.-., & En Syu, S.-. (2016). Preparation of Bi2O3/TiO2 fixed photocatalysts and degradation of aqueous Bisphenol A under simulated sunlight. Scientific Journal of Environmental Sciences, 5(9), 263-268. Retrieved from https://sjournals.com/index.php/sjes/article/view/371

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 9 (2016): September

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Original Article

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