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Abstract
The development of efficient processes for the removal of organic compounds in wastewater is highly necessary for the sustainable development of the society. In this study, we report on the photo, sono and photosono-activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) using A3B phthalocyanines (Pcs) functionalized titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanofibers as catalysts for the degradation of Rhodamine 6 G. The catalysts were characterized using various spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. The functionalized fibers displayed enhanced degradation efficiency compared to individual Pc analogous and pristine TiO2 fibers. The addition of PMS resulted in the complete degradation of Rhodamine 6G. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy and reactive oxygen species scavenging studies revealed that photocatalytic process is instigated by 1O2, •O2 and SO4•, whereas sono and photosono-catalytic processes are instigated by 1O2, •OH, •O2 and SO4•. The results reveal that the developed process has the potential of being used as a future technology for the degradation of organic pollutants.
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This journal is an international medium for the rapid publication of original research papers, short communications and subject reviews dealing with research on and applications of electronic polymers and electronic molecular materials including novel carbon architectures. These functional materials have the properties of metals, semiconductors or magnets and are distinguishable from elemental and alloy/binary metals, semiconductors and magnets.