Photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B dye with MWCNT/TiO2/C^sub 60^ composites by a hydrothermal method

Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)/TiO2/C^sub 60^ composite catalysts were prepared by hydrothermal method. TiO2 was deposited on the MWCNT surface. Their photocatalytic activities for degradation of Rhodamine B dye were studied. X-ray diffraction, field emission transmission electron microscopy,...

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Published in:Journal of Wuhan University of Technology. Materials science edition 2011-02, Vol.26 (1), p.65
Main Authors: Shi, Xiaoliang, Yang, Xingyong, Wang, Shuwei, Wang, Sheng, Zhang, Qiaoxin, Wang, Yufu
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Language:English
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Summary:Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)/TiO2/C^sub 60^ composite catalysts were prepared by hydrothermal method. TiO2 was deposited on the MWCNT surface. Their photocatalytic activities for degradation of Rhodamine B dye were studied. X-ray diffraction, field emission transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible light absorption spectrum and photoluminescence spectrum were carried out to characterize the composite catalysts. The results indicated that MWCNTs and C^sub 60^ could greatly enhance the photocatalytic activity of TiO2.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1000-2413
1993-0437
DOI:10.1007/s11595-011-0169-5