Synthesis and characterization of visible light driven mesoporous nano-photocatalyst MoO3/TiO2

A novel mesoporous-structured photocatalyst MoO3/TiO2 was synthesized through a modified sol-gel method by using P123 as the template, and the resulting nano-photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 adsorption measurements, transmission electron microscope (TEM), UV-vis spectroscopy, XPS and Raman techniques. Low-angle XRD and TEM images show the lack of long-range order in the as-prepared MoO3/TiO2, but the Mo species are homogenously dispersed on the anatase matrix. According to the results of N2 ads-desorption, the calcined products possess the high surface area and the pore size distribution centered between 4-7 nm. The calcined meso-MoO3/TiO2 materials exhibit the high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of MB (methylene blue) under visible light radiation.     

不同方法制备的TiO2薄膜电极光电性能比较

用Doctor-Blade和Dip-Coating方法制备了粒子膜和溶胶-粒子膜两类TiO2纳米晶薄膜电极,利用BAS—100B电化学工作站和IM-6e交流阻抗仪研究了两种电极的光电化学性能．由光电流和交流阻抗谱（EIS）的测试结果发现,由于引入溶胶,增加了TiO2纳米粒子与基底的附着力,改善了TiO2纳米粒子与基底以及TiO2纳米粒子之间的电性接触,使得溶胶-粒子膜电极的电荷转移电阻远远小于粒子膜电极,提高了溶胶-粒子膜电极的光电流．     

均匀水解低温晶化法氮掺杂TiO_2可见光催化剂的制备与表征

以硫尿为氮源,采用均匀水解低温晶化法制备了具有可见光活性氮掺杂的纳米TiO2。采用XRD、SEM、BET和UV-vis漫反射光谱等技术对其进行了表征。结果表明,所制备氮掺杂TiO2均为锐钛矿相,并且在可见光区域有明显的光吸收。以甲基橙溶液为模拟废水,研究氮掺杂TiO2在可见光下的光催化活性。实验表明,所制备的氮掺杂TiO2样品在可见光下具有高的光催化活性,可见光催化活性明显高于商业P25 TiO2光催化剂。     

Synergic effect of Sn-doped TiO2 nanostructures for enhanced visible light photocatalysis

Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics - In the recent years, metal oxides have attracted more interest for researchers because of their applications in energy and...     

掺氮TiO2的制备及可见光催化研究

实现TiO2 的可见光催化一直是研究的热点 ,通常的方法 ,如过渡金属离子掺杂、染料敏化等有一定的缺陷。而掺氮TiO2 可以克服这些缺陷 ,有希望实现可见光活性TiO2 催化剂的工业化 ,本文详细介绍了氮掺杂TiO2 的制备方法、研究现状和可见光催化的应用情况 ,并对未来的发展趋势作了预测     

非金属元素掺杂TiO2可见光催化原理的探讨

本文从几篇文献的误解入手,介绍了掺氮二氧化钛(TiO2)具有可见光活性的几种不同观点,在分析后,得出掺氮TiO2具有可见光活性是由于两方面的因素造成的:一是氮的掺杂使TiO2的价带产生变化,这种变化使价带附近的空穴活动性降低、带隙变小;二是掺氮TiO2存在氧空位,并且氧空位在导带边缘,使能带变窄.同时还介绍了掺硫TiO2、掺碳TiO2吸收可见光的原理.     

A CdS-modified TiO(2) nanocrystalline photoanode for efficient hydrogen generation by visible light

Cadmium sulfide (CdS) was in situ synthesized onto mesoporous TiO(2) films and used as a sensitizer to fabricate a photoelectrode for hydrogen generation in visible light. The incorporation of CdS extends the optical absorption threshold of a TiO(2) electrode to visible light, enhancing the visible-light-induced photocurrent. A maximum photoconversion efficiency of 3.67% was achieved for this CdS-sensitized TiO(2) electrode under visible light illumination of 100?mW?cm(-2). The hydrogen generation rate obtained at conditions of maximum efficiency is 95.5?μmol?cm(-2)?h(-1). To the best of our knowledge, the hydrogen generation rate is the highest among those reported for a photoelectrochemical cell under the illumination of visible light.     

Poly(3-hexylthiophene)/hexamine modified ZnO hybrid nanocomposite: structural,optical, thermal and electrical transport studies

This paper reports the synthesis of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT)/HA@ZnO nanocomposite by in situ polymerization and demonstrates their thermal, morphological and optoelectronic properties. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were prepared by the simple approach of co- precipitation method using zinc acetate dihydrate as precursor modified by hexamine (HA) acting as a capping agent. Structural and photo physical studies shows that conjugated polymer chains intimately contact with the inorganic semiconductor. ZnO has wurtzite structure with average crystallite size of 40 nm. The emission spectra indicate that modified ZnO nanoparticles results in more efficient photo induced charge transfer than that of the simple nanocomposite of P3HT/ZnO. The morphological studies revealed that the transformation of granular morphology of P3HT to the clusters in P3HT/HA@ZnO hybrid nanocomposites. Cyclic voltammeter elucidates the electrochemical behavior and the HOMO–LUMO energy levels of the nanocomposites. The results indicate that the P3HT/HA@ZnO nanocomposite has energy gap of 0.72 eV, indicating this composite has potential for the fabricating hybrid organic–inorganic solid state solar cells. A solar to electric energy conversion efficiency of 0.1238 % was attained with the system.     

Effect of TiCl4 treatment on the photoelectrochemical properties of LaTiO2N electrodes for water splitting under visible light

A lanthanum titanium oxynitride (LaTiO₂N) electrode was studied as a visible-light driven photoelectrode for water splitting. The electrode was prepared by casting a LaTiO₂N powder on a fluorine-doped tin oxide glass substrate, followed by calcination under dinitrogen. The as-prepared electrode exhibited an anodic photocurrent based on water oxidation under visible-light irradiation (λ > 420 nm) in an electrolyte (Na₂SO₄) solution. This current was increased by post-treatment with titanium(IV) chloride (TiCl₄) solution. Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the titanium species introduced by the post-treatment were titanium oxide, and that they were embedded within LaTiO₂N particles. Resistance measurements of LaTiO₂N electrodes suggested that the increase in the electrode photocurrent after TiCl₄ treatment was due to the improvement of inter-particle electron transfer in the LaTiO₂N thin film.     

Synthesis and characterization of N-doped TiO2/ZrO2 visible light photocatalysts

Zirconia and nitrogen-doped TiO₂ powder was synthesized using a polymer complex solution method for the preparation of an enhanced visible light photocatalyst. The produced catalysts were characterized via the Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller method (BET), X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectra, and UV–Vis spectrophotometry analyses. The N-doped TiO₂/ZrO₂ photocatalyst showed a high specific surface area and small crystal sizes. The XPS spectra of the N-doped TiO₂/ZrO₂ sample indicated that nitrogen was doped into the TiO₂ lattice and enhanced the photocatalytic activity. The UV–Vis absorption spectra of the N-doped TiO₂/ZrO₂ sample noticeably shifted to the visible light region compared to that of the TiO₂. The photocatalytic activities of the prepared catalysts were evaluated for the decomposition of gaseous NO_x under UV and visible light irradiations. The photocatalytic activities of N-doped TiO₂/ZrO₂ were much greater than those of commercial Degussa P25 in both the UV and visible light regions. The high photocatalytic activity can be attributed to stronger absorption in the visible light region, a greater specific surface area, smaller crystal sizes, more surface OH groups, and to the effect of N-doping, which resulted in a lower band gap energy.     

Nanostructured nanorod arrays presenting TiO2 nanorods/poly(3-hexylthiophene) for solar cells application

We have fabricated inverted heterojunction solar cell devices incorporating titanium dioxide nanorod/poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) rod arrays using melt-assisted anodic alumina oxide template. Using transmission electron microscopy and conductance atomic force microscopy, we revealed that phase-separated TiO2 rich (n-type) and P3HT rich (p-type) regions presents in these rod arrays. The optimized composite rod array structure had a higher hole mobility than that of the blend film consisting of TiO2 nanorod and P3HT as determined by fitting the dark J-V curves into the space charge-limited current model. The more efficient carrier transport of the device incorporating the nanorod arrays provided it with both a higher short-circuit current density and power conversion efficiency.     

Enhanced photoelectrochemical cathodic protection performance of MoS_2/TiO_2 nanocomposites for 304 stainless steel under visible light

In this work,TiO₂nanotube arrays(NTAs)sensitized with MoS₂microspheres(MoS₂/TiO₂nanocomposites)were prepared on a flat Ti substrate via two-step anodization and hydrothermal method sequentially.TiO₂NTAs were composed of many orderly nanotubes,whose large specific surface area was favorable for light absorption and MoS₂microsphere adhesion.The MoS₂microsphere as a narrow band gap semiconductor extended the TiO₂NTAs’absorption band edge to the visible region.The 2D structure of MoS₂microspheres and the construction of heterojunction electronic field at the interface of MoS₂microspheres and TiO₂NTAs promoted the separation of photoinduced carriers.The MoS₂/TiO₂nanocomposites could provide higher photoelectrochemical cathodic protection for 304 stainless steel(304 SS)under visible light than pristine TiO₂NTAs.     

C and N doped nano-sized TiO2 for visible light photocatalytic degradation of aqueous pollutants

A facile large scale synthesis of high surface area anatase TiO₂ nano material has been carried out by using the solution combustion synthesis with very widely available urea as fuel. The as-obtained puffy powder of anatase TiO₂ was characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller surface area analysis, ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis) spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) techniques in order to analyse the structural, optical and surface properties of the synthesised material. Diffuse UV–vis spectroscopic data show a red shift in absorption spectra which may be attributed to the possible energy levels added in between the band edges of TiO₂ due to the C and N doping as confirmed by XPS. Photocatalytic activity of the catalyst was assessed by the photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange under visible light irradiation. The effect of an electron acceptor in order to maximise the electron trapping for further inhibiting exciton recombination and thereby enhancing the oxidation of dyes has also been studied by using peroxomono sulphate(PMS) as the electron acceptor.     

N掺杂TiO2光催化剂的制备及其可见光降解甲醛

采用水解沉淀法制备了纯的和N掺杂的TiO2纳米光催化剂,并用二次离子质谱、X射线衍射、紫外-可见漫反射光谱、比表面积、透射电镜等技术进行了表征。以GaN基兰色发光二极管为光源,研究了催化剂光催化降解甲醛的活性。实验表明,在最佳反应条件下,N掺杂的TiO2纳米光催化剂在可见光下对甲醛有良好的光催化活性。     

可见光响应N掺杂TiO2的制备及光催化性能研究

以NH4Cl为氮源,采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了具有可见光活性的N掺杂TiO2,并用X-射线衍射、傅立叶转换红外光谱进行了表征.研究表明,在pH=3、灼烧温度为500℃时,N掺杂TiO2活性最佳.在此条件下制备的N掺杂TiO2在可见光(λ＞400nm)下对4-氯酚具有良好的降解作用,而未掺杂的TiO2几乎没有,这表明掺杂进入TiO2晶格的N原子是N掺杂TiO2具有可见光活性的主要原因.     

具有可见光活性的纳米掺氮TiO2制备和表征

用硫酸钛与氨水反应得到TiO2前体,煅烧后制得掺氮TiO2粉体,研究不同反应条件和不同温度下掺氮TiO2的吸光特性和形态结构,结果表明掺氮TiO2在400℃：下加热1h,所得粉体是锐钛矿相结构,粒径约15nm,与未掺杂TiO2相比,吸收边红移22nm,对400-510nm的可见光有一定的吸收率,可见光下对甲基橙的降解表明具有可见光活性。     

Construction of novel TiO_2/Bi_4Ti_3O_(12)/MoS_2 core/shell nanofibers for enhanced visible light photocatalysis

TiO2/Bi4 Ti3 O12 hybrids have been widely prepared as promising photocatalysts for decomposing organic contaminations.However,the insufficient visible light absorption and low charge separation efficiency lead to their poor photocatalytic activity.Herein,a robust methodology to construct novel TiO2/Bi4 Ti3 O12/MoS2 core/shell structures as visible light photocatalysts is presented.Homogeneous bismuth oxyiodide(BiOI) nanoplates were immobilized on electrospun TiO2 nanofiber surface by successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction(SILAR) method.TiO2/Bi4 Ti3 O12 core/shell nanofibers were conveniently prepared by partial conversion of TiO2 to high crystallized Bi4 Ti3 O12 shells through a solid-state reaction with BiOI nanoplates,which is accompanied with certain transition of TiO2 from anatase to rutile phase.Afterwards,MoS2 nanosheets with several layers thick were uniform decorated on the TiO2/Bi4 TiO3 O12 fiber surface resulting in TiO2/Bi4 Ti3 O12/MoS2 structures.Significant enhancement of visible light absorption and photo-generated charge separation of TiO2/Bi4 Ti3 O12 were achieved by introduction of MoS2.As a result,the optimized TiO2/Bi4 Ti3 O12/MoS2-2 presents 60% improvement for photodegrading RhB after 120 min irradiation under visible light and 3 times higher of apparent reaction rate constant in compared with the TiO2/Bi4 Ti3 O12.This synthetic method can also be used to establish other photocatalysts simply at low cost,therefore,is suitable for practical applications.     

阴离子掺杂型TiO2可见光活性研究进展

阴离子掺杂改性TiO2光催化材料是目前光催化材料界的一个研究热点.综述了阴离子掺杂改性TiO2可见光活性的研究进展,重点探讨了N、C和S等元素掺杂TiO2材料的原理,实验工艺,效果以及优缺点.并对TiO2光催化材料可见光活性未来发展趋势进行了展望.     

WO3+掺杂对纳米TiO2薄膜可见光致亲水性的影响

用溶胶-凝胶法和浸渍-提拉工艺在载波片上制备了均匀、透明的WO^3＋掺杂的纳米TiO2薄膜.用XRD、紫外-可见分光光度计分析了样品的晶相和光吸收性能,研究了WO^3＋的掺杂、掺杂量及热处理温度对薄膜可见光致亲水性的影响,并考察了薄膜在停止光照后,其亲水性能的变化.结果表明,与纯TiO2薄膜相比,掺WO^3＋的TiO2薄膜对可见光的吸收有所增强,并有一定的红移现象,且在可见光照射下,亲水性能都有提高,WO^3＋的最佳掺杂量为3%（物质的量比）;薄膜的最佳煅烧温度为773K;停止光照后,掺WO3＋的TiO2薄膜亲水性能持续的更久.     

H(2)O(2)-sensitized TiO(2)/SiO(2) composites with high photocatalytic activity under visible irradiation

TiO(2)/SiO(2) composite photocatalysts were prepared by depositing of TiO(2) onto nano-SiO(2) particles. X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron micrograph (TEM), Raman spectrometer, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) were employed to characterize the properties of the synthesized TiO(2)/SiO(2) composites. These results indicated that the products without calcination were amorphous, and calcination could enhance the crystallinity of TiO(2). Increases in the amount of TiO(2) would decrease the dispersion in the composites. H(2)O(2)-sensitized TiO(2)/SiO(2) composite photocatalysts could absorb visible light at wavelength below 550 nm. The photocatalytic activity of as-prepared catalysts was characterized by methyl-orange degradation. The results showed the uncalcined composite photocatalysts with amorphous TiO(2) exhibited higher photocatalytic activity under visible light, and the activity of catalysts with TiO(2) content over 30% decreased with increasing of TiO(2) content. Increases in the calcination temperature and TiO(2) content promote the formation of bulk TiO(2) and result in a decrease in activity.