Photocatalytic reduction of uranium(VI) by magnetic ZnFe2O4 under visible light

• Published in: Applied catalysis. B, Environmental Vol. 267; p. 118688
• Main Authors: Liang, Peng-liang, Yuan, Li-yong, Deng, Hao, Wang, Xu-cong, Wang, Lin, Li, Zi-jie, Luo, Shi-zhong, Shi, Wei-qun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 15.06.2020; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Catalysts; Dosage; Environmental cleanup; Light; Magnetic separation; Microspheres; Morphology; Nanoparticles; Photocatalysis; Photochemical reactions; Photoreduction; Recyclability; Reduction; Rods; Uranium; Uranium(VI) photoreduction; Visible light; Wastewater; Zinc ferrites; ZnFe2O4; Visible light; ZnFe2O4; Magnetic separation; Uranium(VI) photoreduction; Morphology

[Display omitted] •Visible-light-driven photoreduction of U(VI) is achieved using ZnFe2O4 as catalyst.•50 ppm of uranium(VI) was almost completely removed in 60 min.•The photocatalytic activity of ZnFe2O4 is dependent on its morphology.•ZnFe2O4 rods own good stability, recyclability and magnetic sep...