Simple synthesis-controlled fabrication of thallium cadmium iodide nanostructures via a novel route and photocatalytic investigation in degradation of toxic dyes

The present work focused on the synthesis and characterization of TlCdI3 nanostructures through a new mechanical mixture of the reactants method for the first time. The photocatalytic activity of the synthesized products has been compared in the photodegradation activity. [Display omitted] •TlCdI3 n...

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Published in:Inorganica Chimica Acta 2017-01, Vol.455, p.88-97
Main Authors: Ghanbari, Mojgan, Ansari, Fatemeh, Salavati-Niasari, Masoud
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cadmium
Catalytic activity
Dyes
Electron microscopy
Lithium
Methylene blue
Nanostructure
Nanostructured materials
Optical property
Photocatalysis
Photocatalytic
Photodegradation
Reagents
Solid phases
Surfactant
Surfactants
Synthesis
Thallium
TlCdI3
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Summary:The present work focused on the synthesis and characterization of TlCdI3 nanostructures through a new mechanical mixture of the reactants method for the first time. The photocatalytic activity of the synthesized products has been compared in the photodegradation activity. [Display omitted] •TlCdI3 nanoparticles have been synthesized by precipitation method.•Synthesise of TlCdI3 nanostructures in ambient condition.•Optimum condition for preparation TlCdI3 nanostructures investigated.•The nanostructures were characterized by using XRD, SEM, TEM, EDS and FT-IR.•The photocatalytic activity of the TlCdI3 has been compared in the photodegradation activity. The present work focused on the synthesis and characterization of TlCdI3 nanostructures through a new mechanical mixture of the reactants method for the first time. In this work, thallium nitrate, cadmium nitrate and lithium iodide were chosen as starting reagents. The preparation of CdI2 and TlI for synthesis of TlCdI3 were performed at ambient condition. The morphology, phase structure, and phase purity of TlCdI3 can be controlled by the TlI:CdI2 ratio and also adjusting type of surfactant. In our experimental conditions, the ideal ratios between TlI:CdI2 was 1:1, Also the ideal surfactant was SDS. The nanostructures were characterized by using XRD, SEM, TEM, EDS and FT-IR. The photocatalytic activity of the synthesized products has been compared in the photodegradation activity of methyl orange (MO) and methylene blue (MB).
ISSN:0020-1693
1873-3255
DOI:10.1016/j.ica.2016.10.015