A Gallium Oxide-Graphene Oxide Hybrid Composite for Enhanced Photocatalytic Reaction

A Gallium Oxide-Graphene Oxide Hybrid Composite for Enhanced Photocatalytic Reaction

Hybrid composites (HCs) made up of gallium oxide (GaO) and graphene oxide (GO) were investigated with the intent of enhancing a photocatalytic reaction under ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The material properties of both GaO and GO were preserved, even after the formation of the HCs. The incorporation...

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Main Authors: Seungdu Kim, Kook In Han, In Gyu Lee, Won Kyu Park, Yeojoon Yoon, Chan Sei Yoo, Woo Seok Yang, Wan Sik Hwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Nanomaterials
Subjects:
gallium oxide
graphene oxide
photocatalytic reaction
methylene blue
ultraviolet radiation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/6/7/127
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Summary:Hybrid composites (HCs) made up of gallium oxide (GaO) and graphene oxide (GO) were investigated with the intent of enhancing a photocatalytic reaction under ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The material properties of both GaO and GO were preserved, even after the formation of the HCs. The incorporation of the GO into the GaO significantly enhanced the photocatalytic reaction, as indicated by the amount of methylene blue (MB) degradation. The improvements in the reaction were discussed in terms of increased surface area and the retarded recombination of generated charged carriers.
ISSN:2079-4991

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