Abstract
It was investigated the feasibility of decolorization of an azo dye (DG 26) using a large scale nanotubular TiO 2 structured electrode in a laboratory photoelectrochemical reactor (0.8L). Catalyst was grown by anodic oxidation directly on Ti surface and its microstructure and crystalline structure were characterized with SEM and XRD. TiO 2/Ti photoactivity under different anodic polarization values was evaluated via photoelectrochemical tests. The nanostructured TiO 2 was used in a reactor as photo-anode under UV monochromatic irradiation (254nm) and it was subjected to bias (+1.5V vs. SCE). A comparison with photolysis and photocatalysis processes was carried out under the same operating conditions to evaluate the synergistic action of photocatalysis and TiO 2/Ti electrochemical polarization. Electrophotocatalysis was proven to be more effective than photocatalysis in DG 26 decolorization. Catalyst polarization resulted in synergistic effect on process yields. The complete decolorization of a 40. mg/L solution of DG 26 was achieved in 24. h, without adding chemical reagents, and catalyst durability was demonstrated over 360. h tests. Therefore, the work done is challenging to prove that the process (irradiation. +. catalyst. +. polarization) is feasible and effectively up-grading to pilot and demonstrative scale applications after a fluid dynamics optimization of the photoreactor.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 377-382 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Desalination |
Volume | 285 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 31 Jan 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Advanced oxidation processes
- Anodic oxidation
- Bias
- Photocatalysis
- Titanium dioxide
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Materials Science(all)
- Water Science and Technology
- Mechanical Engineering