Removal of Organic Compounds in Water by a Porous Carbon with Magnetic and Photocatalytic Potential

Abstract

A composite of a porous carbon with magnetic and photocatalytic potential was prepared by mixing polyvinyl alcohol, titanium oxide and magnetite and heating at 500°C, 600°C and 900°C. Crystalline TiO2, metallic Fe, martensite and ilmenite were found in the composite. Removal of 4-Chlorophenol in the aqueous solution was conducted by a batch test with irradiation of black light. As a result the composite had potential for adsorption and decomposition of organic compounds in water.