Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of ZnWO4 Nanocrystals via a Fast Microwave-Assisted Method

High crystallinity of ZnWO4 nanoparticles has been successfully synthesized via a highly effective and environmentally friendly microwave route by controlling the reaction time and temperature. The products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM),...

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Main Authors: Jing Yan, Yanhua Shen, Feng Li, Taohai Li
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/458106
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description High crystallinity of ZnWO4 nanoparticles has been successfully synthesized via a highly effective and environmentally friendly microwave route by controlling the reaction time and temperature. The products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier infrared spectrum (FT-IR). The crystallinity was enhanced with the increase of the reaction temperature and time. The photocatalytic activities of ZnWO4 nanocrystals were evaluated by testing the photodegradation of rhodamine B (RhB) dye under ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation. The results indicated that as-prepared ZnWO4 was highly effective for the degradation of RhB. The degradation rate of RhB reached 98.01% after 6 h of UV illumination.
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spelling doaj-art-4e39f263a10f442ca810db24dc1483592025-08-20T02:38:46ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2013-01-01201310.1155/2013/458106458106Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of ZnWO4 Nanocrystals via a Fast Microwave-Assisted MethodJing Yan0Yanhua Shen1Feng Li2Taohai Li3Key Lab of Environment Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, ChinaKey Lab of Environment Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, ChinaKey Lab of Environment Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, ChinaKey Lab of Environment Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, ChinaHigh crystallinity of ZnWO4 nanoparticles has been successfully synthesized via a highly effective and environmentally friendly microwave route by controlling the reaction time and temperature. The products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier infrared spectrum (FT-IR). The crystallinity was enhanced with the increase of the reaction temperature and time. The photocatalytic activities of ZnWO4 nanocrystals were evaluated by testing the photodegradation of rhodamine B (RhB) dye under ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation. The results indicated that as-prepared ZnWO4 was highly effective for the degradation of RhB. The degradation rate of RhB reached 98.01% after 6 h of UV illumination.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/458106
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Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of ZnWO4 Nanocrystals via a Fast Microwave-Assisted Method
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title Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of ZnWO4 Nanocrystals via a Fast Microwave-Assisted Method
title_full Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of ZnWO4 Nanocrystals via a Fast Microwave-Assisted Method
title_fullStr Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of ZnWO4 Nanocrystals via a Fast Microwave-Assisted Method
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of ZnWO4 Nanocrystals via a Fast Microwave-Assisted Method
title_short Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of ZnWO4 Nanocrystals via a Fast Microwave-Assisted Method
title_sort synthesis and photocatalytic properties of znwo4 nanocrystals via a fast microwave assisted method
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/458106
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