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Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Vol.26, 251-258, June, 2015
DOI10.1016/j.jiec.2014.11.036  Export Citation
Cu0- doped TiO2 nanofibers as potential photocatalyst and antimicrobial agent
Ayman Yousef1, 2, †, M.M. El-Halwany2, 3, Nasser A.M. Barakat4, †, Mohammednoor N. Al-Maghrabi5, and Hak Yong Kim4, †
  • 1Mathematics and Physics Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering in Matteria, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
  • 2Chemical Engineering Department, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
  • 3Engineering Mathematics and Physics Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, El-Mansoura, Egypt
  • 4Organic Materials and Fiber Engineering Department, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 561-756, South Korea
  • 5Mining Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jedddah, Saudi Arabia
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Cu0 nanoparticles (NPs)-doped TiO2 nanofibers (NFs) were prepared as an effective photodegradation of three azo dyes as well as an antimicrobial agent under visible light. Fabrication of one dimensional zero-valent Cu nanoparticles-doped TiO2 nanofibers with high aspect ratio have been successfully synthesized by simple and low cost; electrospinning technique followed by hydrothermal process. The photocatalytic activity of introduced nanofibers was evaluated by performing of three azo dyes. Catalytic NFs show a superior photodegaradation activity under visible light as well as good antimicrobial activity. Moreover, photocatalyst nanofibers appeared good stability, which was used for three cycles without regeneration.
Keywords:Azo dye;E. coli;Metallic copper-titania nanofibers;Electrospinning;Hydrothermal
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