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Photocatalytic degradation of malachite green based on PW12/MWCNTs/Bi2O3 composite photocatalyst

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In this study, Bi2O3 nanoparticles are prepared via an impregnation method and modified using multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and PW12. XRD reveals that the prepared Bi2O3 corresponded to the monoclinic α-phase. SEM results reveal that the composite consists of a series of nanosheets with flower-like structures. In this study, malachite green (MG) is used as a simulated contaminant to test the degradation capability of the compound under sunlight, and the effect of PW12 do** on the photocatalytic properties of the sample is investigated. The results show that the degradation kinetic constant of 0.3 PW12/MWCNTs/Bi2O3 (0.8125 h−1) is about 3 times that of Bi2O3 (0.2767 h−1). The ternary complex containing 30% PW12 has a degradation rate of 95% in 2.5 h. h+ and \(^\cdot {\text{O}}_2^-\) were the major active species in the photocatalytic degradation of MG.

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This study was supported by the Doctoral Research Initiation Fund Project of Jilin Provincial Department of Science and Technology (20210203023SF), Fund Project of Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission (2021C036-4), Fund Project of Jilin Engineering Normal University (BSKJ201914, BSKJ202107).

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    Gang Liu, Lihui Liu, Yuyi Zhou, Ya Wang, Guoqi Sui & Peng Zhang

  2. School-Enterprise Joint Technology Innovation Laboratory of Novel Molecular Functional Materials of Jilin Province, Changchun, 130052, Jilin, People’s Republic of China

    Gang Liu, Lihui Liu, Ya Wang & Peng Zhang

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Liu, G., Liu, L., Zhou, Y. et al. Photocatalytic degradation of malachite green based on PW12/MWCNTs/Bi2O3 composite photocatalyst. J IRAN CHEM SOC 21, 877–885 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-024-02968-1

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