Synthesis of hierarchically structured ZnO spheres by facile methods and their photocatalytic deNOx properties

Yuelin Wei, Yunfang Huang, Jihuai Wu, Min Wang, Chongshen Guo, Dong Qiang, Shu Yin, Tsugio Sato

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Abstract

This paper presents novel and facile methods for the fabrication of a series ZnO spheres by template-free, carbon template and hydrated-salt assisted solvothermal process, respectively. Phase purity and crystalline structure of the products were studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. SEM was employed to investigate the morphology and the fabrication of the monodisperse. BET analysis revealed that the as-prepared samples possessed huge specific surface area. UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy showed that these ZnO hollow spheres have a higher absorption. The as-prepared samples showed excellent photocatalytic activity for the decomposition of NOx gas under both visible-light and UV light irradiation (λ>510, 400, 290nm), being superior to that of commercial TiO2 powders.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)202-210
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Hazardous Materials
Volume248-249
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Mar 5

Keywords

  • Hierarchical structure
  • Photocatalytic activity
  • ZnO

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