A photocatalytically inactive microporous titanate nanofiber as an excellent and versatile additive to enhance the TiO2 photocatalytic activity

The photocatalytic activity of TiO 2 under simulated solar light, evaluated by the oxidative decomposition of organic compounds in water, was substantially enhanced when a new and photocatalytically inactive TiO 2 -based nanostructured material (a microporous titanate nanofiber) was just mixed with...

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Main Authors: Ide, Y, Komaguchi, K
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Language:English
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Summary:The photocatalytic activity of TiO 2 under simulated solar light, evaluated by the oxidative decomposition of organic compounds in water, was substantially enhanced when a new and photocatalytically inactive TiO 2 -based nanostructured material (a microporous titanate nanofiber) was just mixed with the starting suspension, as a result of the unique electron capture ability of the titanate to retard charge recombination. When just mixed with a new and photocatalytically inactive material (microporous titanate nanofiber), TiO 2 showed largely enhanced photocatalytic activities.
ISSN:2050-7488
2050-7496
DOI:10.1039/c4ta06027j