Fluoride free synthesis of anatase TiO sub(2) nanocrystals with exposed active {001} facets

A novel fluoride free protocol for highly truncated anatase TiO sub(2) nanocrystals with exposed {001} facets by preferential adsorption of CO sub(3) super(2-) ions is developed. Experimental observations were corroborated by first principle quantum chemical DFT calculations. The synthesized anatase...

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2014-09, Vol.50 (78), p.11529-11532
Main Authors: Sutradhar, Narottam, Biswas, Abul Kalam, Pahari, Sandip K, Ganguly, Bishwajit, Panda, Asit Baran
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anatase
Catalytic activity
Exposure
Fluorides
Mathematical analysis
Nanocrystals
Synthesis
Titanium dioxide
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Summary:A novel fluoride free protocol for highly truncated anatase TiO sub(2) nanocrystals with exposed {001} facets by preferential adsorption of CO sub(3) super(2-) ions is developed. Experimental observations were corroborated by first principle quantum chemical DFT calculations. The synthesized anatase TiO sub(2) showed improved photocatalytic activity.
ISSN:1359-7345
1364-548X
DOI:10.1039/c4cc05456c