Photocatalytic Degradation Of Crystal Violet Research Articles

Z-scheme driven charge transfer in g-C3N4/α-Fe2O3 nanocomposites enabling photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet and chromium reduction

In this study, we demonstrated the design and fabrication of iron oxide-embedded protonated graphitic carbon nitride (α-Fe2O3/p-g-C3N4) nanocomposites for photocatalytic dye degradation and heavy metal reduction applications under sunlight irradiation. The developed nanocomposites, with varying weight percentages of α-Fe2O3, were characterized for their structural (XRD, FTIR, XPS), optical (absorption and photoluminescence), morphological (FE-SEM, TEM), and electrochemical (EIS) properties to elucidate their structure-property relationships. The synthesis method ensures the uniform dispersion of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles, with a particle size range of 50–60 nm, onto p-g-C3N4. XPS analysis suggests the formation of an electrical layer at the interface of α-Fe2O3/p-g-C3N4, facilitating the formation of a Z-scheme heterojunction. The photoluminescence and EIS spectra of the nanocomposite indicated effective separation and transfer of photo-induced charge carriers, aided by a reduced bandgap energy of ∼2.63 eV. Notably, the optimized 10 wt% α-Fe2O3/p-g-C3N4 nanocomposite exhibited superior photocatalytic activity, degrading nearly 100 % of crystal violate dye and reducing 98 % of Cr(VI) ions, compared to bare p-g-C3N4, which degraded around 43 % of the dye and reduced 39 % of Cr(VI) ions under sunlight irradiation. Scavenger studies indicated that α-Fe2O3/p-g-C3N4 nanocomposites produce adequate superoxide anions and hydroxyl radicals for dye degradation and heavy metal ion reduction. The composite also demonstrated consistent recyclability up to 5 cycles with around 100 % cyclical efficiency. The pH-dependent photoreduction and cyclic dye degradation by the 10 wt% α-Fe2O3/p-g-C3N4 photocatalyst indicated excellent stability, making it suitable for the treatment of multi-pollutant wastewater.

Green synthesis of NiO and NiO@graphene oxide nanomaterials using Elettaria cardamomum leaves: Structural and electrochemical studies

An eco-friendly synthetic route was developed for the formation of nickel oxide (NiOaq and NiOet) nanoparticles (NPs) by treating Ni(NO3)2.6H2O with aqueous/ethanolic extracts of Elettaria cardamomum leaves; the same reaction was performed in the presence of graphene oxide (GO) to produce NiOaq@GO and NiOet@GO nanocomposites (NCs), respectively. The NMs were characterized by XRD, FT-IR, SEM, EDX, UV–visible spectroscopy, and TGA-DSC analysis. They were also subjected to electrochemical investigations and photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet (CV) dye. XRD analysis revealed the average crystallite sizes of 8.84–14.07 nm with a face-centered cubic form of NiO NPs and a hexagonal structure of their nanocomposites with GO. FT-IR spectroscopy confirmed the presence of Ni-O vibrations at 443-436 cm−1. SEM images confirmed the spherical morphology of NiO NPs while NiOaq@GO NCs contained randomly aggregated, thin, and wrinkled graphene sheets. NiOaq and NiOet have shown particle sizes of 27.7–30.63 nm which were decreased to 19.33–26.39 nm in their respective NiOaq@GO and NiOet@GO NCs. EDX spectra verified the homogeneous distribution of elements (Ni, O, C) on the surface of the particles. The synthesized NCs have shown smaller band gaps (NiOaq@GO = 3.74 eV; NiOet@GO = 3.34 eV) as compared to their respective NPs (NiOaq = 5.0 eV; NiOet = 3.89 eV). TGA/DSC data was used to find the thermal stabilities, glass transition temperatures, and enthalpies. Cyclic voltammetry measurements exhibited distinct oxidation and reduction peaks. NCs exhibited better potential as electrode materials for supercapacitor applications as compared to their respective NPs. NiOet@GO exhibited the best electrochemical performance and photocatalytic degradation efficiency of CV dye. After 120 min exposure to sunlight, the degradation coefficient of CV was observed to be 82.93, 86.34, 89.99, 90.27 and 81.65 % in the presence of NiOaq, NiOet, NiOaq@GO, NiOet@GO and GO, respectively.

Green synthesis of Zn-doped TiO2 nanomaterials for photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet and methylene blue dyes under sunlight

Green synthesis of Zn-doped TiO2 nanomaterials for photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet and methylene blue dyes under sunlight

An insight into synergistic effects of Cu and Ag co-doping in nanocrystalline MgFe2O4 for enhancing the photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet and benzimidazole

Herein, the optical bandgap of magnetically separable, reusable and visible light active photocatalyst i.e. soft and n- type spinel ferrite MgFe2O4 is tailored to enhance its catalytic efficacy. The un-doped spinel ferrite MgFe2O4, and doped spinel MgFe2O4 i.e. Cu@MgFe2O4 (Cu0.05Mg0.95Fe2O4), Ag@MgFe2O4 (Ag0.1MgFe1.9O4), and Cu/Ag@MgFe2O4 (Cu0.05Ag0.1Mg0.95Fe1.9O4) were prepared by facile co-precipitation technique. Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were performed to confirm the successful synthesis of all prepared materials. The fabricated samples were used as photocatalysts for the degradation of Crystal violet (azo dye) and Benzimidazole (colorless pollutant). The results of photocatalytic experiment obtained from UV-Visible analysis showed about 71 %, 82 %, 85 %, and 93 % degradation of crystal violet by MgFe2O4, Cu@MgFe2O4, Ag@MgFe2O4, and Cu/Ag@MgFe2O4 respectively. Hence, the transition metal (Cu) and noble metal (Ag) co-doped MgFe2O4 exhibited about 22 % increase in its catalytic activity against crystal violet as compared to pure MgFe2O4. The highest catalytic performance of Cu/Ag@MgFe2O4 could be assigned to its decreased crystallite size (18 nm) and moderate band gap (2.17 eV) as compared to its counter parts i.e. MgFe2O4 (26 nm, 2.0 eV), Cu@MgFe2O4 (22.5 nm, 2.03 eV), and Ag@MgFe2O4 (21 nm, 2.05 eV). Furthermore, ∼84 % degradation of benzimidazole was observed using Cu/Ag@MgFe2O4 as catalyst. The enhanced degradation activity of Cu/Ag@MgFe2O4 (Cu0.05Ag0.1Mg0.95Fe1.9O4) photocatalyst for both dye and colorless compound could be accredited to the synergistic effects of structural engineering and optical bandgap tuning by the co-doping of Cu and Ag in MgFe2O4. Hence, Cu0.05Ag0.1Mg0.95Fe1.9O4 could be a remarkable photocatalyst in future for the removal of harmful industrial pollutants.

Photocatalytically active layered double hydroxide-PVDF composite membranes for effective remediation of dyes contaminated water

In this work, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) intercalated CuFe layered double hydroxides (LDH) membranes were fabricated and investigated for UV-LED/persulfate degradation of methylene blue (MB), crystal violet (CV), methyl orange (MO), and Eriochrome black T (EBT) dyes from water. The PVDF-CuFe membrane exhibited improved heterogeneity, surface functionality (CuO, Fe–O, Cu–O–Fe), surface roughness, and hydrophilicity. The process parameters were optimized by response surface methodology, and maximum MB removal (100%) was achieved within 45.22–178.5 min at MB concentration (29.45–101.93 mg/L), PP concentration (0.5–2.41 g/L) and catalyst dosage (1.84–1.95 g/L). The degradation kinetics was well described by a pseudo-first-order model (R2 = 0.982) and fast reaction rate (0.029–0.089/min). The MB dye degradation mechanism is associated with HO·/SO4•− reactive species generated by Fe3+/Fe2+ or Cu2+/Cu+ in PVDF-CuFe membrane and PP dissociation. The PVDF-CuFe membrane demonstrated excellent recyclability performance with a 12% reduction after five consecutive cycles. The catalytic membrane showed excellent photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet (100%), methyl orange (79%), and Eriochrome black T (60%). The results showed that UV-LED/persulfate-assisted PVDF-CuFe membranes can be used as a recyclable catalyst for the effective degradation of dye-contaminated water streams.

Unveiling the synergistic potential of g-C3N4-MWCNT/In2O3 nanocomposite for enhanced organic pollutant degradation and cancer cell inhibition under visible light irradiation

The surge in industrial activities and a substantial increase in antibiotic usage, has led to the further deterioration of global water pollution problems. Focusing on this current scenario, we synthesize the g-C3N4-MWCNT/In2O3 (GMI) ternary composite to utilize for the photocatalytic degradation of levofloxacin (LF) antibiotic and crystal violet (CV) dye under visible light. The photocatalytic degradation of CV (15 mgL⁻1) and LF (40 mgL⁻1) was 99.7 % and 87.4 % respectively, in just 15 and 100 min of irradiation with GMI-0.2 nanocomposite. The removal rates of CV and LF with GMI-0.2 nanocomposite were 14.61 and 4.85 times more rapid than those observed with In2O3. Similarly, compared to g-C3N4, the removal rates for CV and LF were 7.34 and 3.98 times higher when using GMI-0.2 nanocomposite. The trapping experiments and ESR measurements indicated that O2•⁻ was the predominant active species responsible for the photocatalytic degradation processes. In order to explain the degradation processes, a feasible photocatalytic mechanism for GMI ternary composite was proposed. The mechanism was based on the calculations of the band gaps and edge potentials of the synthesised materials as well as the findings of the quenching experiments. The GMI-0.2 nanocomposite was also used to treat human lung cancer cells, and it was discovered that cell viability with 100 µg/mL of the photocatalyst was lowest in both dark (36 %) and in visible light (20 %).

Correction to: Photocatalytic Degradation of Crystal Violet Using SnO2/ZnO Nanocomposite Synthesized by Facile Sol-Gel Method

Correction to: Photocatalytic Degradation of Crystal Violet Using SnO2/ZnO Nanocomposite Synthesized by Facile Sol-Gel Method

Photocatalytic Degradation of Crystal Violet (CV) Dye over Metal Oxide (MOx) Catalysts

Photocatalytic Degradation of Crystal Violet (CV) Dye over Metal Oxide (MOx) Catalysts

Recycled gold-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite for efficient adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet

In this study, gold-reduced graphene oxide (Au@rGO) nanocomposite has been synthesized by repurposing electronic waste and dry batteries. This innovative approach involved utilizing the graphite rod from dry batteries to produce reduced graphene oxide (rGO), which was subsequently modified through the incorporation of gold nanoparticles obtained from recycled electronic waste. This methodology marks a significant breakthrough in electronic waste recycling, presenting a cost-effective and sustainable means of creating novel nanocomposites for applications in photocatalysis and adsorption, particularly in the removal of crystal violet (CV) from aqueous media. The synthesized Au@rGO nanocomposite was characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersed X-ray, and N2 adsorption/desorption. Parameters that affect the adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of CV dye have been studied in detail. The optimal conditions for CV adsorption and photocatalytic degradation were pH of 10, equilibrium time of 30 min, CV concentration of 10 mg/L and adsorbent dosage of 40 mg. Furthermore, the isotherm and kinetics of CV removal were also studied. The removal of CV dye using adsorption and photocatalytic degradation techniques reached 95% and 99%, respectively. Consequently, the results showed that photocatalytic degradation of CV dye onto the mesoporous Au@rGO nanocomposite is more proper way than the adsorption technique for removing the CV dye from aqueous media. The designed photocatalyst has high efficiency and it can be reused and activated several times so it can be used in real water treatment applications.

New Y0.045Ni0.045Fe2.91O4 nanowires decorated over mesoporous silica for crystal violet removal: Response surface methodology optimization, kinetics, and isothermal studies

Recently, there has been considerable interest in developing an efficient, easily separable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly catalyst for treating toxic environmental pollutants. In this study, we successfully designed yttrium–nickel-doped magnetite nanowires (Y0.045Ni0.045Fe2.91O4) and their mesoporous silica (MS)-coated composite (Y0.045Ni0.045Fe2.91O4/MS) using a simple coprecipitation method. The resulting composite demonstrated effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet (CV) dye under sunlight. Various instrumental characterization techniques were employed to assess the nanowires' morphological, chemical, and surface functional properties and their composite. The existence of metal–oxygen bonds in Y0.045Ni0.045Fe2.91O4 within the 500–800 cm−1 range was verified through FTIR analysis. According to the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis, the composite exhibited a surface area of 285 m2/g, a pore volume of 0.436 cm³/g, and an average pore width of 5 nm. The composite's high surface area and mesoporous nature underscored its porous structure, confirming its enhanced adsorption capacity for contaminants. High resolution XPS spectrum justified the presence of surface silanol groups (Si–OH) which are responsible for adsorption phenomena. Photocatalytic experiments revealed that Y0.045Ni0.045Fe2.91O4 nanowires and their composites achieved 89% and 90% degradation rates for CV dye within 60 and 10 min, respectively. The removal efficiency was assessed under optimized conditions of pH (8), dose (15 mg), time (60 and 10 min), and concentration (10 mg/L). Statistical analysis revealed that pH significantly impacted CV dye removal because functional group activation varied at different pH values. To elucidate the adsorption mechanism and kinetics, the Temkin isotherm model and pseudo-second-order kinetics model (R2 = 1.996 mg min−1) were the best fit for the composite. Furthermore, approximately 99% of the nanowires were magnetically separated from the reaction mixture in an external magnetic field. The demonstrated synergy of efficient adsorption–photocatalysis, coupled with easy recovery, suggests that innovatively designed nanomaterials are optimal for the water remediation of organic pollutants in wastewater.

Effect of Nonthermal Plasma on Cation Distribution and Photocatalytic Activity of MgFe2O4 Nanoparticles for Dye Degradation Application

Nanophotocatalysts are becoming increasingly popular for removing heavy metals from wastewater, degrading organic pollutants, and producing hydrogen. In this work, MgFe2O4 nanoparticles were prepared by a sol‐gel process to study the photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet (CV), rhodamine blue (RhB), and methylene blue (MB) dyes under sunlight irradiation. The prepared MgFe2O4 nanoparticles were calcined at 500°C and then treated with nonthermal microwave plasma for 60 min. The X‐ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the crystallinity of plasma‐treated MgFe2O4 nanoparticles increased by showing a different cation distribution compared with plasma‐treated nanoparticles based on the intensity ratios of (220), (400), and (420) diffraction peaks. The intensity ratios of XRD peaks decreased, and the lattice parameter increased after plasma treatment. Crystallite size also increases after plasma treatment. The optical band gap energy of the treated ferrites decreased from 2.21 eV to 2.17, showing increased light absorption in the visible region compared with pristine ferrites. The saturation magnetization of magnetic photocatalysts increased from 40.9 emu/g to 62.16 emu/g after plasma modification. The photocatalytic activity for CV, RhB, and MB degradation increased from 60%, 65%, and 53% to 90%, 91%, and 87% after plasma modification. Plasma treatment enhances dye degradation by promoting the formation of reactive species that can effectively break down the dye molecules.

Photocatalytic Degradation of Crystal Violet Using SnO2/ZnO Nanocomposite Synthesized by Facile Sol-Gel Method

Photocatalytic Degradation of Crystal Violet Using SnO2/ZnO Nanocomposite Synthesized by Facile Sol-Gel Method

Fabrication of Ru loaded MgB2 with guar gum hybrid for photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet

Today, dyes/pigment-based materials are confronting a serious issue in harming marine ecology. Annihilate these serious water pollutants using photoactive 2D nanohybrid catalysts showed promising comparativeness over available photocatalysts. In the present work, a facile route to decorate Ruthenium (Ru) on 2D MgB2 flower-like nanostructures was developed via ecofriendly guar gum biopolymer substantial template (MgB2/GG@Ru NFS) and its photocatalytic performance was reported. Synthesis of MgB2@Ru, MgB2/GG@Ru NFS and commercial MgB2, was studied by FTIR, XRD, FE-SEM, EDX, AFM, TEM, UV–vis spectra, and XPS analysis. From the results, the MgB2/GG@Ru NFS exhibited a superior photocatalytic performance (99.7 %) than its precursors MgB2@Ru (79.7 %), and MgB2 (53.7 %), with the degradation efficiency of the crystal violet (CV) within 100 min under visible light irradiation. The proposed photo-catalyst MgB2/GG@Ru NFS showed negligible loss of photocatalytic activity even after five successive cycles, revealing its reusability and enhanced stability due to the network structure. The photocatalytic mechanism for MgB2/GG@Ru NFS was evaluated by trapping experiment of active species, verifying that superoxide (O2−) and electron (e−) contributed significant role in the dye degradation.

Comparative Study of the Photocatalytic Degradation of Crystal Violet Using Ferromagnetic Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles and MgO-Bentonite Nanocomposite

In this work, the exploitation of the synthesized magnesium oxide nanoparticles and MgO-bentonite nanocomposite as an effective photocatalyst has been reported. They were utilized to study their applicability for the photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet in wastewater. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and transmission electron microscope (TEM) were used for characterization. The photocatalytic efficiency of the synthesized photocatalysts for CV decomposition has been optimized in terms of several factors such as pH, contact time, the dose of the catalyst, and the dye concentration. The maximum degradation efficiency of CV was found to be 99.19% at the optimum state of pH value of 7, using 0.2 g of MgO NPs, while in the case of MgO-bentonite nanocomposite, the maximum degradation efficiency was decreased to 83.38%. The photocatalytic reaction mechanism was investigated using the scavenging reaction process, revealing that holes were majorly responsible for the degradation of CV. The kinetic data were suitable and best fitted by the pseudo-first-order kinetic model.

The highly efficient green synthesis of nanostructured ZnFe2O4 photocatalysts by using Ziziphus mauritiana and Salvadora persica extracts for the photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet in sunlight

The current study is aimed to investigate the photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet dyes solution in the presence of modified ZnFe2O4 photocatalysts by Ziziphus mauritiana and Salvadora persica extracts in sunlight. Regardless of the extracts used, the modified ZnFe2O4 catalysts demonstrated excellent photocatalytic degradation. However, the catalysts modified using Salvadora persica extract achieved superior photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet dye. ZnFe2O4 with Salvadora persica yielded smaller particles with a larger surface area, smaller band gap energy and a better distribution of differently sized particles than by using Ziziphus mauritiana. This photocatalyst also demonstrated stability, being able to be reused at least five times with minimal loss of catalytic ability, falling from 91% at the first iteration to 85% by the fifth reuse. These materials were prepared easily using an environmentally friendly method.

Photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet and benzimidazole using Ag-CoFe2O4 and its composite with graphitic carbon nitride

Photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet and benzimidazole using Ag-CoFe2O4 and its composite with graphitic carbon nitride

A feasibility study on the green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using Chlorella vulgaris extract for photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet

Iron oxide nanoparticles have recently been proposed as an efficient and environmentally friendly material for wastewater treatment. In comparison to chemical and physical approaches, green nanoparticles synthesis method that employs microalgae or plant extract is regarded as more cost-effective and environmentally friendly. In this study, iron oxide nanoparticles were synthesised using Chlorella vulgaris extract, and their feasibility in removing crystal violet dye from wastewater via photocatalytic degradation was investigated. Iron oxide nanoparticles was synthesized by adding C. vulgaris extract to 0.1 M iron (III) chloride solution. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) peaks revealed that the iron oxide nanoparticles were crystalline in nature. The nanoparticles were also analysed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), revealing a sphere with cylindrical shape of about 109 nm in size, with the Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis showing the highest proportion of O followed by Fe. The ability of iron oxide nanoparticles to remove crystal violet dye in the dark and in the presence of ultraviolet (UV) light was investigated. The percentage removal was consistently higher under the presence of UV lamp at all durations tested (30 – 90 minutes), indicating the feasibility of iron oxide nanoparticles to photodegrade crystal violet dye.

Synthesis of Pr3+-doped WO3 particles: correlation between photoluminescent and photocatalytic properties.

The WO3 and WO3:Pr3+ particles were successfully synthesized by the co-precipitation method. The XRD analysis with Rietveld refinement revealed the formation of a monoclinic phase for WO3 and for doped samples, this result was later confirmed by Raman spectroscopy studies. The presence of Pr3+ in the WO3 crystalline lattice induced structural and optical changes in the particles, increasing the crystallite size, distorting the clusters (shortening of the W-O bonds), favoring the crystallinity and changing the optical gap. The predominant morphology of the particles of WO3 and WO3:Pr3+ obtained was nanocubes constituted by the superposition of plates of nanometric thicknesses. The photoluminescence of WO3 and WO3:Pr3+ was produced by the existence of surface defects in the particles. The increase in the concentration of Pr3+ promoted an increase in the intensity of PL, due to the increase in the rate of recombination of electron/hole charges. The WO3 sample exhibited emission in the white region due to the adjustment of simultaneous electronic transitions in the blue, green and red regions, characteristic of the broadband spectrum. The interval of the 2.65 eV gap band and the high efficiency in the separation of the photogenerated charges (e-/h+) with the low recombination rate contributed to the photocatalytic degradation of Crystal Violet (CV) by the catalyst. The WO3:4% Pr3+ sample showed the best photocatalytic efficiency, degrading 73% of the CV dye in 80 minutes. This result was associated with a reduction in particle size and density of oxygen vacancies on the material surface.

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Photocatalytic Performance of Barium Carbonate/Tin Dioxide Nanoparticles

Background: Crystal violet dye is stable and difficult to be biodegraded owing to the existence of the multiple aromatic rings of the crystal violet molecules. Removing crystal violet dye from the wastewater is a major challenge. Objective: The aim of the research is to synthesize barium carbonate/tin dioxide nanoparticles and investigate the photocatalytic performance for the degradation of crystal violet. Methods: Barium carbonate/tin dioxide nanoparticles were synthesized via a facile hydrothermal route without any surfactants. The crystal structure, micro-morphology, size and optical performance of the barium carbonate/tin dioxide nanoparticles were investigated by powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and solid ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectrum. Results : The size of the barium carbonate/tin dioxide nanoparticles is 20 nm to 200 nm with the band gap of 3.71 eV. The photocatalytic activity of the barium carbonate/tin dioxide nanoparticles was measured by the photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet. The crystal violet degradation efficiency reaches 92.1% with the ultraviolet-visible irradiation time of 8 h using 10 mg barium carbonate/tin dioxide nanoparticles. The crystal violet degradation ratio increases to 96.1% when the dosage of the barium carbonate/tin dioxide nanoparticles increases to 20 mg/10 mL crystal violet dye solution. Active species capture photocatalytic experiments showed that the holes, hydroxyl radicals and superoxide ion radicals are the main active species. Reusability experiments displayed that the barium carbonate/tin dioxide nanoparticles are stable for the crystal violet dye degradation. Conclusion: The barium carbonate/tin dioxide nanoparticles show good photocatalytic performance toward crystal violet under ultraviolet light irradiation.

Photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet on titanium dioxide/graphene aerogel doped sulfur

In this study, titanium dioxide/graphene aerogel doped sulfur (S-TiO2/GA) was successfully synthesized by the coprecipitation method with the precursors including titanium isopropoxide, graphene oxide, and thiourea. The S-TiO2/GA material was characterized by different advanced analysis methods. The doping between titanium dioxide (TiO2) and S increased the degree of anatase, reduced the bandgap energy, and enhanced the absorption and photoactivity of the S-TiO2/GA material. The degradation efficiency was evaluated via crystal violet (CV) under UV light illumination. The effects of five parameters such as (1) photocatalyst dosage, (2) pH, (3) CV concentration, (4) Adsorption time, and (5) irradiation time, were investigated by the Plackett-Burman and Box-Behnken models to select the optimal conditions for the CV degradation process of the S-TiO2/GA material. Besides, the mineralization of the S-TiO2/GA was evaluated via the total organic carbon parameter. The dominant free radical for the photodegradation of CV was also found. The aforementioned results also confirmed the promising applications of the material in environmental treatments.