SYNTHESIS OF NANO BIOCL, CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATION IN PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF TOLUIDINE BLUE IN SOLAR LIGHT

Nanoparticle technology is becoming an increasingly popular choice for treatment of hazardous and toxic wastes, and for remediation of contaminated water. The smaller particle size of nanoparticles and their large specific surface area corresponds to enhanced reactivity for wastewater remediation. Recent trends in nanoparticle synthesis and production have resulted in substantial cost reductions and increased availability of nanoscale BiOCl for large scale applications. In this work, a simple hydrolysismethod of nano BiOCl synthesis at room temperature and its characterization is highlighted. The average particle size of as-prepared nano BiOCl was obtained to be 45 nm. Activity of nano BiOCl for treatment oftoluidine blue dye was studied for different reaction conditions.