| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228562 | Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry | 2015 | 8 Pages |
•Formation of metallic copper nanoparticles-doped titania nanofibers.•Nanofibers appeared a high photodegradation activity for different azo dyes.•Nanofibers revealed a good antimicrobial activity toward waterborne microorganism.•Nanofibers depict a high photodegradation activity for three cycles.
Cu0 nanoparticles (NPs)-doped TiO2 nanofibers (NFs) were prepared as an effective photodegradation of three azo dyes as well as an antimicrobial agent under visible light. Fabrication of one dimensional zero-valent Cu nanoparticles-doped TiO2 nanofibers with high aspect ratio have been successfully synthesized by simple and low cost; electrospinning technique followed by hydrothermal process. The photocatalytic activity of introduced nanofibers was evaluated by performing of three azo dyes. Catalytic NFs show a superior photodegaradation activity under visible light as well as good antimicrobial activity. Moreover, photocatalyst nanofibers appeared good stability, which was used for three cycles without regeneration.
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