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J Health Saf Work 2022, 12(3): 499-513 |
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Hadi A, Niaei A, Seifi A, Rasoulzadeh Y. Synthesis, Characterization, and Efficiency Testing of Ag3PO4/TiO2 Heterogeneous Nano-Photocatalyst in Removing Gaseous Formaldehyde as an Occupational Carcinogen. J Health Saf Work 2022; 12 (3) :499-513
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1- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
3- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran | Department of Chemistry, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Turkey
4- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Sciences, Tabriz, Iran | Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,rasoulzadehy@tbzmed.ac.ir
2- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
3- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran | Department of Chemistry, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Turkey
4- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Sciences, Tabriz, Iran | Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,
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Introduction: Rapid population growth and industrialization have increased chemical pollutants. Some studies show that employee exposure to formaldehyde in industrial places, hospitals, and laboratory settings is more than the allowed limits. Therefore, it is necessary to implement a proper control system to reduce this exposure. This study aimed to synthesize Ag3PO4/TiO2 nanocomposite, determine its morphological and structural characteristics, and test the degradation efficiency of this photocatalyst on formaldehyde.
Material and Methods: Ag3PO4/TiO2 composites were synthesized via an in-situ precipitation method. The physicochemical, morphological, and optical properties of the synthesized sample were investigated by employing the BET method, X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV–visible absorption spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The photocatalyst degradation efficiency test was performed on gaseous formaldehyde in a 3.2-liter photoreactor under visible light radiation.
Results: The UV–Vis absorption spectrum of the Ag3PO4/TiO2 sample noticeably shifted to the visible light region compared to that of the TiO2. The bandgap energy of the nanocomposite was 2.3 eV. The SEM image demonstrated that the average particle size of the nanocomposite was about 102 nm. The result of the degradation efficiency tests revealed that 63% of the formaldehyde was removed under visible light irradiation after 90 minutes by the Ag3PO4/TiO2 photocatalyst.
Conclusion: The adopted synthesis method adopted was highly efficient and appropriate for the synthesis of Ag3PO4/TiO2 nanocomposite according to the analyses. The Ag3PO4/TiO2 photocatalyst performed well under visible light radiation and could be used in pollution control systems.
Material and Methods: Ag3PO4/TiO2 composites were synthesized via an in-situ precipitation method. The physicochemical, morphological, and optical properties of the synthesized sample were investigated by employing the BET method, X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV–visible absorption spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The photocatalyst degradation efficiency test was performed on gaseous formaldehyde in a 3.2-liter photoreactor under visible light radiation.
Results: The UV–Vis absorption spectrum of the Ag3PO4/TiO2 sample noticeably shifted to the visible light region compared to that of the TiO2. The bandgap energy of the nanocomposite was 2.3 eV. The SEM image demonstrated that the average particle size of the nanocomposite was about 102 nm. The result of the degradation efficiency tests revealed that 63% of the formaldehyde was removed under visible light irradiation after 90 minutes by the Ag3PO4/TiO2 photocatalyst.
Conclusion: The adopted synthesis method adopted was highly efficient and appropriate for the synthesis of Ag3PO4/TiO2 nanocomposite according to the analyses. The Ag3PO4/TiO2 photocatalyst performed well under visible light radiation and could be used in pollution control systems.
Type of Study: Research |
Received: 2022/09/24 | Accepted: 2022/09/1 | Published: 2022/09/1
Received: 2022/09/24 | Accepted: 2022/09/1 | Published: 2022/09/1
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