Graduation Semester and Year
2017
Language
English
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Physics
Department
Physics
First Advisor
Wei Chen
Abstract
The effectiveness of Sodium Bismuth Oxide nanoparticles as a photocatalyst was tested by applying it to the degradation of methylene blue. The nanoparticles had increased effectiveness with increased concentration and reaction time. However, when the particles were microwaved, there was not a significant change in the effectiveness of the nanoparticles. Therefore, these nanoparticles are not a good candidate for microwave induced photodynamic therapy, but they could be used on their own for other applications.
Keywords
methylene blue degradation, sodium bismuth oxide nanoparticles
Disciplines
Physical Sciences and Mathematics | Physics
License
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Recommended Citation
Shuda, Suzanne, "Methylene Blue Degradation with Sodium Bismuth Oxide Nanoparticles" (2017). Physics Theses. 74.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/physics_theses/74
Comments
Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington