Abstract
AbstractThe visible-light-induced photocatalytic performance of a three-dimensional (3D) hybrid composite based on carbon nano-onion (CNO)-functionalized zinc-oxide tetrapods (T-ZnO) was investigated to study the photocatalytic degradation of 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP). The hybrid CNO-functionalized T-ZnO 3D composite was successfully developed via a facile one-step process. The CNOs, synthesized via a green route from flaxseed oil, were decorated on the surface of T-ZnO via chemical mixing. Such a hybrid composite allows for the complete optimization of the T-ZnO/CNO interface to enhance visible-light harvesting, contributing to effective visible-light-induced photocatalysis. The enhanced photocatalytic performance of the T-ZnO-CNO 3D composite is attributed to the strong synergistic effects obtained by the unique cumulative intrinsic properties of CNOs and the 3D architecture of T-ZnO, which lead to exceptional charge transfer and separation. A reaction mechanism for the degradation of DNP is proposed based on a bandgap analysis and trapping experiments. Furthermore, the photocatalyst maintains a favorable reusability during consecutive cycling experiments. The ecological assessment of the photocatalytic process was performed via the germination of common gram seeds (Cicer arietinum) and reveals the low toxicity and environmental safety of the synthesized hybrid 3D composite. The observations confirm that the synthesized hybrid 3D composite facilitates wastewater decontamination using photocatalytic technology and highlights the broad implications of designing multifunctional materials for various advanced applications.
Funder
Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning
National Research Foundation of Korea
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Condensed Matter Physics,General Materials Science,Modeling and Simulation,Condensed Matter Physics,General Materials Science,Modeling and Simulation
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