Solid-phase photocatalytic degradation of polyethylene–goethite composite film under UV-light irradiation

Synthesis of rod-like α-FeOOH nanoparticles and its photocatalytic activity in degradation of an azo dye: Empirical kinetic model development

“…Moreover, Xu et al indicated that the dye degradation on iron oxides/hydroxides is mainly occurred through a semiconductor photocatalysis. Similar conclusion is reported by other authors in photocatalytic degradation of the pyrene [20], polyethylene [21] polystyrene [22] and aniline [23]. Accordingly, the photocatalytic degradation of AO7 in the presence of ␣-FeOOH could be explained by formation of photoinduced charge carriers (electron-hole pairs).…”

Microwave–ultrasound assisted synthesis of β-FeOOH and its catalytic property in a photo-Fenton-like process

“…Recently, the use of goethite (a-FeOOH) with hydrogen peroxide was found to effectively degrade organic compounds [10][11][12][13][14][15]. Moreover, the degradation capability of goethite/H 2 O 2 can be greatly improved by the combination of UV irradiation [16][17][18]. To enhance the photocatalytical activity of a-FeOOH, structure modifications by doping with cations have also been studied by many authors [19][20][21][22].…”

MnSt2-kaolin-polyethylene film: An eco-friendly polyethylene composite film and its thermo- and biodegradable research

“…Furthermore, it would bring more severe pollution owing to recycle difficulties . Many plastic films embedding of photocatalyst have also been reported currently that can be photocatalytic degradation in open‐air under UV or solar irradiation . But the photodegradation of the composite plastics only happens in open‐air at the initial stage of waste and the degradation efficiency is strongly influenced by light intensity and exposed area.…”