Abstract
In this work, CoFe2O4/TiO2 nanostructure was prepared through a facile and effective solvothermal route for efficient use in the degradation of the Erionyl Red A-3G model pollutant under ultraviolet irradiation. Characterization analysis indicated the successful heterojunction among the precursors. The composite presented band gap value of 2.75eV, being smaller than that of the pristine TiO2, as well as mesoporous structure. The catalytic activity of nanostructure was investigated by employing a 22 factorial experimental design with 3 central points. The optimized reaction conditions were set as pH = 2 and catalyst dosage = 1.0gL-1 for an initial pollutant concentration of 20mgL-1. The prepared nanohybrid presented remarkable catalytic activity, reaching color removal efficiency of 95.39% after 15min, as well as total organic carbon (TOC) removal of 69.4% after 120min. The kinetic studies of TOC removal followed the pseudo-first order model, with a rate constant of 0.10min-1. Moreover, the nanostructure presented magnetic behavior, being easily separated from the aqueous medium through the use of a simple external magnetic field.
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