Photocatalytic degradation of humic acid using a novel photocatalyst: Ce-doped ZnO.
Photochem Photobiol Sci
; 16(1): 24-30, 2017 01 18.
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This study aimed at investigating the photocatalytic degradation of humic acid (HA) as a representative of natural organic matter (NOM) by using Ce-doped ZnO as a novel material. Following photocatalysis, HA degradation was characterized by specified UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopic parameters as well as by the dissolved organic carbon (NPOC) content. Excitation-Emission Matrix (EEM) fluorescence features were also evaluated by using advanced techniques. Comparison of Ce-doped ZnO photocatalysis to TiO2 P-25 photocatalytic treatment of the HA samples was elucidated under similar experimental conditions. Kinetic modeling of the photocatalytic removal of HA expressed promising results indicating that Ce-doped ZnO could serve as an efficient catalyst for the degradation of NOM.
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Asunto principal:
Fotólisis
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Rayos Ultravioleta
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Óxido de Zinc
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Cerio
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Sustancias Húmicas
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En
Revista:
Photochem Photobiol Sci
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
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QUIMICA
Año:
2017
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Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido