Photocatalytic degradation of methyl red dye

Authors

  • M.A. Mahmoud
  • A. Poncheri
  • Y. Badr
  • M.G. Abd El Wahed

Abstract

Silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) are active in the photocatalytic degradation of methyl red dye (MR). Si2 NPs and Si2 NPs that have been doped with either silver (Ag NPs) and/or gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) were prepared. The particle size and morphology of the catalysts were assessed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging. The rate of photocatalytic degradation of MR was found to increase from SiO2 NPs, SiO2 NPs coated with both Au NPs and Ag NPs, SiO2 NPs coated with Ag NPs, SiO2 NPs coated with Au NPs, Ag+-doped SiO2 NPs to Au3+-doped SiO2 NPs.

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Published

2010-01-19

How to Cite

Mahmoud, M., Poncheri, A., Badr, Y., & Abd El Wahed, M. (2010). Photocatalytic degradation of methyl red dye. South African Journal of Science, 105(7/8). Retrieved from https://sajs.co.za/article/view/10291

Issue

Vol. 105 No. 7/8 (2009)

Section

Research Letters

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