Photocatalytic activity of visible light active Sr-hexaferrite prepared by solid-state reaction and the pechini methods


Por: Ayala, M. F. Ramirez, Herrera-Gonzalez, A. M., Perez-Juache, T. J., Salazar-Munoz, V. E., Espericueta, D., Cabal-Velarde, J. G., Garcia-Gallegos, J. H., Lobo-Guerrero, A.

Publicada: 1 ago 2023
Resumen:
In this work, strontium hexaferrite (SrFe12O19) was prepared using two different methods, the solid-state reaction and the sol-gel pechini methods. In each case, the structural properties and microstructural features were analyzed in order to evaluate their influence on the photocatalytic activity of the strontium hexaferrite. In addition, the magnetic properties of each sample were also investigated. The analysis of the photocatalytic activity was done using methylene blue as a test dye. The results show that the fabrication method significantly impacts how the photocatalytic activity occurs. Firstly, the bandgap energy of the sample obtained by the solid-state reaction method turned out to be smaller than that obtained by the sol-gel pechini method. This behavior was attributed to the structural differences shown between the two samples. On the other hand, particle size also has a significant effect on photochemical reactions. However, smaller particle sizes make it difficult for photons to transport in the system, resulting in reduced photocatalytic activity. In this case, better results were obtained from the sample obtained from the solid-state reaction method.

Filiaciones:
Ayala, M. F. Ramirez:
 Univ Autonoma Estado Hidalgo, Area Acad Ciencias Tierra & Mat, Carr Pachuca Tulancingo Km 4-5, Hidalgo 42184, Mexico

Herrera-Gonzalez, A. M.:
 Univ Autonoma Estado Hidalgo, Area Acad Ciencias Tierra & Mat, Carr Pachuca Tulancingo Km 4-5, Hidalgo 42184, Mexico

Perez-Juache, T. J.:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Escuela Nacl Estudios Super, Antigua Carr Patzcuaro 8701, Morelia 58190, Mexico

Salazar-Munoz, V. E.:
 Univ Autonoma San Luis Potosi, Fac Ingn, Ave Manuel Nava 8, San Luis Potosi 78290, Mexico

Espericueta, D.:
 (Corresponding Author), Tecnol Nacl Mexico, Inst Tecnol Super San Luis Potosi, Capital Carr Mexico Piedras Negras km 189, San Luis Potosi 78421, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

 Tecnol Nacl Mexico, Inst Tecnol Super San Luis Potosi, Capital Carr Mexico Piedras Negras km 189, San Luis Potosi 78421, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Cabal-Velarde, J. G.:
 Tecnol Nacl Mexico, Inst Tecnol Super Irapuato, Carretera Irapuato Silao Km 12-5, Irapuato 36821, Gto, Mexico

Garcia-Gallegos, J. H.:
 Univ Tecnol San Juan del Rio, Div Quim & Energias Renovables, San Juan Del Rio 76800, Qro, Mexico

Lobo-Guerrero, A.:
 (Corresponding Author), Univ Autonoma Estado Hidalgo, Area Acad Ciencias Tierra & Mat, Carr Pachuca Tulancingo Km 4-5, Hidalgo 42184, Mexico

 Univ Autonoma Estado Hidalgo, Area Acad Ciencias Tierra & Mat, Carr Pachuca Tulancingo Km 4-5, Hidalgo 42184, Mexico
ISSN: 20531591
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Institute of Physics Publishing, TEMPLE CIRCUS, TEMPLE WAY, BRISTOL BS1 6BE, ENGLAND, Reino Unido
Tipo de documento: Article
Volumen: 10 Número: 8
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WOS Id: 001058580900001
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