Superparamagnetic Fe3O4/In(OH)3 nanocomposite as a functional photocatalyst for the treatment of dyes and microbes under UVC

• Main Authors: Chong, Chi Yan, Ng, Hien Fuh, Juan, Joon Ching, Johan, Mohd Rafie, Loke, Chui Fung, Ng, Kim Hooi, Ngeow, Yun Fong, Lim, Teck Hock
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2024
• Subjects: QC Physics; QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/45785/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111969

We report herein an improved method to produce a superparamagnetic Fe3O4/In(OH)(3) nanocomposite (SPIDIN) at 25 degrees C in water by directly reducing FeCl3 with NaBH4 in the presence of In(OH)(3) as heterogeneous seeds and non-toxic polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as surfactant. The incorporation of Fe...