Chemistry and Materials
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025)

The effect of Phase Composition on the Photocatalytic Activity of Cu₂O/CuO/Cu Composites for Methylene Blue Photodegradation

Rizqi Maulana, Mokhamad Ali (Unknown)
Aisyaturridha (Unknown)
Bimo TriGoutomo (Unknown)
Amir Mahmud (Unknown)

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Publish Date
28 Feb 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of phase composition on Cu₂O/CuO/Cu composites for the degradation methylene blue (MB) under visible light irradiation. Two types of composites, Cu₂O-rich and Cu₂O-poor, were successfully synthesized through electrodeposition method. The results showed that the Cu₂O-rich composite exhibited photocatalytic activity, as indicated by a maximum photocurrent of 13 mA/cm² and the highest optimized MB photodegradation efficiency. This enhanced performance is due to the high Cu₂O phase content, which generates a higher photocurrent density, thereby accelerating the redox reaction in the MB degradation.

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Abbrev

cma

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The Center for Science Innovation

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Materials Science & Nanotechnology

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Chemistry and Materials is a peer-reviewed journal published by The Center for Science Innovation (Pusat Inovasi Sains). The journal covers all aspects of Chemistry and Materials including synthesis, characterization, and applications. Theoretical and computational studies are also ...