Abstract
Co3O4/graphene composites were synthesized and their high catalytic activity for the activation of peroxymonosulfate to remove the azo dye (Orange II) in aqueous solutions was found. As for the poor quality of rGO by the chemical process of graphene oxide, here, pristine graphite was exfoliated into graphene flakes through direct sonication with assistance of cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide, which serves as a dispersant in the solvothermal procedure. The physical and chemical performance of Co3O4/graphene was characterised by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. The obtained Co3O4 nanocrystals were 15–25 nm in size and connected with each other to form the shape of sticks dispersing on graphene sheets. The Co3O4/graphene composites completely degraded Orange II solutions within 10 min, the catalyst can be reutilized, and the catalytic activity of the Co3O4/graphene dropped slightly after four successive runs. In addition, the mechanism for the formation of Co3O4/graphene nanostructures is also illustrated.
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