研究目的
To fabricate and evaluate a reduced graphene oxide/SnO2/TiO2 composite as a photoanode for photocathodic protection of 304 stainless steel, aiming to enhance corrosion resistance under light and dark conditions.
研究成果
The RGO/SnO2/TiO2 composite, especially RST-C with 80 mg GO, provides effective photocathodic protection for 304SS under both light and dark conditions due to enhanced charge separation and electron storage. The heterojunction and graphene incorporation improve visible light response and corrosion resistance, making it a promising material for metal anticorrosion applications.
研究不足
The study is limited to laboratory-scale synthesis and testing; scalability and long-term durability in real-world environments are not addressed. The use of a Xe lamp may not fully represent natural sunlight conditions.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used a hydrothermal method to synthesize RGO/SnO2/TiO2 composites with varying graphene content, comparing them to pure TiO2. Theoretical models include heterojunction structures for improved charge separation.
2:Theoretical models include heterojunction structures for improved charge separation. Sample Selection and Data Sources:
2. Sample Selection and Data Sources: Samples were prepared using GO from natural graphite via Hummers method, with SnCl4·5H2O and TiCl4 as precursors. Different composites (RST-A to RST-D) were made based on GO content.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes autoclaves, centrifuges, drying ovens, tube furnace, TEM (JEOL JEM-2100), FTIR (Nicolet 460), XRD (SHIMADZU XRD-6000), UV–vis spectrophotometer (SHIMADZU UV-3600), electrochemical workstation (CHI660D), Xe lamp, Pt foil, SCE, and NaCl solution. Materials include GO, SnCl4·5H2O, NaOH, TiCl4, distilled water, Nafion solution.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
GO was dispersed and sonicated; SnO2 was deposited on GO hydrothermally; TiO2 was added hydrothermally; composites were calcined. Electrodes were prepared by dipping dispersion on 304SS. Electrochemical measurements involved photocurrent, OCP, Tafel, and EIS in 3.5% NaCl with light on/off cycles.
5:5% NaCl with light on/off cycles. Data Analysis Methods:
5. Data Analysis Methods: Data were analyzed using equivalent circuit models for EIS, Tafel extrapolation for corrosion parameters, and UV–vis for band gap calculations.
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Transmission Electron Microscope
JEM-2100
JEOL Corporation
Characterization of microstructure and morphology of materials
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X-ray Diffractometer
XRD-6000
SHIMADZU
Identification of crystal structure and phases
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UV–vis Diffuse Reflectance Spectrophotometer
UV-3600
SHIMADZU
Measurement of light absorption properties
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Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer
Nicolet 460
Nicolet
Characterization of chemical bonds and functional groups
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Electrochemical Workstation
CHI660D
Chenhua Instrument Co. Ltd
Electrochemical measurements including photocurrent, OCP, Tafel, and EIS
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Xenon Lamp
300 W
White light source for illumination in experiments
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Saturated Calomel Electrode
SCE
Reference electrode in electrochemical measurements
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Platinum Foil
Counter electrode in electrochemical measurements
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Autoclave
100 mL Teflon-lined stainless steel
Hydrothermal synthesis of materials
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Tube Furnace
Calcination of composites under N2 atmosphere
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