Fe2.25W0.75O4/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for novel bifunctional photocatalyst: One-pot synthesis, magnetically recyclable and enhanced photocatalytic property

●Fe2.25W0.75O4 growth, deposition and GO reduction occurred simultaneously.●Composite possessed ferromagnetic and enhanced photocatalytic properties.●Composite is utilized as a magnetically separable and high-efficient photocatalyst.●Photocatalyst showed good photocatalytic and thermal stability during cyclic use.

Fe2.25W0.75O4/reduced graphene oxide (RGO) composites were prepared for application of novel bifunctional photocatalyst via simple one-pot hydrothermal method, employing graphene oxide (GO), Na2WO4, FeSO4 and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) as the precursors. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) results indicate that the well-dispersed Fe2.25W0.75O4 nanoparticles were deposited on the surface of RGO sheets homogeneously. Magnetic characterization reveals that Fe2.25W0.75O4 and Fe2.25W0.75O4/RGO show ferromagnetic behaviors. So this novel bifunctional photocatalyst could achieve magnetic separation and collection with the aid of external magnet. The composites exhibit enhanced photocatalytic performance on degradation of methyl orange (MO) compared with pure Fe2.25W0.75O4 under low-power ultraviolet light irradiation due to the introduction of RGO. Moreover, this hybrid catalyst possesses long-term excellent photocatalytic performance due to its good thermal stability. This bifunctional photocatalyst, which combines magnetic property and excellent photocatalytic activity, would be a perfect candidate in applications of catalytic elimination of environmental pollutants and other areas.

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