Electrically enhanced photodegradation of an azodye (Acid Orange II) using a Pt/TiO2film electrode irradiating with an UV lamp

Jing Su, Xie Quan, Shuo Chen, Ya Zhi Zhao, Guohua Chen

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Abstract

A photoelectrochemical process in the degradation of an azodye (Acid Orange II) on a Pt/TiO2film electrode was investigated. By using the glass device and the voltage stabilized source of direct current, decolorization ratios higher than 78% were observed during a period of 5h. Comparing this value with the sum of the decolorization ratios obtained by a sole application of electrochemical (lower than 3%) and photochemical (about 23%) procedures, a significant synergic effect between both processes was observed. The effects of adscititious voltage and pH value on the decolorization ratios were obvious while the effect of the amount of aeration was minor.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)60-64
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Environmental Sciences
Volume15
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Photoelectrochemical process
  • Pt/TiO film electrode 2
  • Synergic effect

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • General Environmental Science

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