研究目的
The goal of this work is the preparation of floating photocatalysts for the removal of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) from wastewater, specifically using TiO2 deposited in low-density-polyethylene (LDPE) supports to enhance accessibility to UV radiation and process efficiency.
研究成果
Floating photocatalysts made from LDPE-TiO2 meshes prepared via 3D printing showed enhanced catalytic activity for the removal of CECs like ofloxacin from wastewater, with reproducibility errors below 10% over multiple runs. This technology offers a low-cost, efficient, and environmentally compatible method for in-situ treatment using solar radiation.
研究不足
The photon flow from the UV lamp was low (6.7×10?? einstein/s), indicating that results could be improved with higher radiation power. The dispersion of TiO2 in the polymer matrix was not always optimal, and higher TiO2 loads with better dispersion are needed for improved efficiency.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved preparing floating photocatalysts by mixing LDPE and TiO2 using different methods (hot-cylinder mixer, o-xylene, or anionic surfactant as dispersing agents) to improve TiO2 dispersion. Filaments were extruded and 3D printed into meshes to increase surface area. Bench-scale photocatalysis treatments were conducted under batch-operation mode with UV radiation activation.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Synthetic wastewater was used with initial concentrations of methylene blue (MB) at 1-10 mg/dm3 and ofloxacin (OFX) at 1 mg/dm3 as model pollutants.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included a hot cylinder mixer (GUIX), extruder (Filafab PRO 350 EX), 3D printer (Prusa i3 with BQ hephestos v1.3 control system), XRF analyzer (Bruker S2 Puma), SEM-EDS analyzer (JEOL JSM-820), UV spectrophotometer (UVIKON 941 plus), and an ultraviolet lamp (wavelength 300-380 nm). Materials included LDPE, TiO2 anatase nanopowder, o-xylene, anionic surfactant, MB, and OFX.
4:3 control system), XRF analyzer (Bruker S2 Puma), SEM-EDS analyzer (JEOL JSM-820), UV spectrophotometer (UVIKON 941 plus), and an ultraviolet lamp (wavelength 300-380 nm). Materials included LDPE, TiO2 anatase nanopowder, o-xylene, anionic surfactant, MB, and OFX.
Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: LDPE-TiO2 mixtures were prepared, extruded into filaments, and 3D printed into meshes. Photocatalysis experiments involved placing the catalyst in a glass tank with agitated wastewater under UV light, with samples taken over time for concentration measurement.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using UV spectrophotometry for pollutant concentration, XRF for TiO2 loading, SEM-EDS for dispersion degree, and enhancement factor calculations for process efficiency comparison.
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