Multifunctional Fe{sub 3}O{sub 4}@C@Ag hybrid nanoparticles: Aqueous solution preparation, characterization and photocatalytic activity
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230039 (China)
Highlights: ► Ag-loaded Fe{sub 3}O{sub 4}@C magnetic-optical bifunctional materials have been investigated. ► The magnetism was studied at the room temperature. ► The photocatalytic activity was evaluated under visible light irradiation. ► Ag-loaded Fe{sub 3}O{sub 4}@C nanocomposites show superior magnetism and photocatalytic activity. ► A simple synthetic process was discussed. - Abstract: The paper describes a kind of multifunctional Fe{sub 3}O{sub 4}@C@Ag hybrid nanoparticles, which can be successfully synthesized using a simple route based on directly adsorption and spontaneous reduction of silver ions onto the surface shell of carbon-coated magnetic nanoparticles. The as-prepared samples have been characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrum, vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and UV–vis spectrum (UV–vis). The Ag nanocrystals loaded on the surface shell of carbon-coated magnetic nanoparticles are nearly spherical with an average diameter of 10 nm. And the carbonaceous polysaccharides shell obtained using an glucose hydrothermal reaction act as a role of a bridge between magnetic Fe{sub 3}O{sub 4} core and noble metallic Ag nanocrystals. The as-prepared samples can be used as an effective catalyst for the photodegradation of organic dyes (neutral red) under the exposure of visible light. Results show that the as-prepared samples have a degradation rate of 93.7% for dyes within 30 min, which indicates their high-efficiency and rapid photocatalytic activity.
- OSTI ID:
- 22290450
- Journal Information:
- Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 48, Issue 7; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2013 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0025-5408
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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