Comparison of Photocatalytic Degradation Performance of TiO2-Polymer Based Composites in Wastewater Treatment
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https://doi.org/10.55674/ias.v14i2.260765Keywords:
Photocatalyst, Composite material, Titanium dioxide, Wastewater treatmentAbstract
The composites of titanium dioxide (TiO2) particles loaded on polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) were prepared using an internal mixer process, followed by compression molding to form sheets for photocatalytic applications. These composite sheets were evaluated for their effectiveness in degrading methylene blue and treating wastewater from a natural source. The morphology of the composite sheets was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and their water absorption properties were evaluated according to the ASTM D570 standards. It was found that the TiO2/ABS exhibited the highest photodegradation efficiency, achieving a 31.38% degradation rate within 6 h under UV irradiation. This result highlights the potential of TiO2/ABS for effective and sustainable wastewater treatment applications.
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