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Design of Cu-Ce co-doped TiO for improved photocatalysis.
- Source :
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Journal of Materials Science . Feb2017, Vol. 52 Issue 3, p1265-1271. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- The fast recombination of photo-generated conduction band electrons ( e ) and valance band holes ( h ) of TiO results in an unsatisfactory photocatalytic performance for organic degradation. To increase the efficiency of charge separation, TiO was modified by Cu-Ce co-doping considering the better redox properties of copper-ceria oxide with respect to the single oxide, i.e., an easier electron capturing ability. An optimal Cu-Ce co-doped TiO with the initial molar ratio of Cu/Ce at 3:1 was prepared by a hydrothermal method with the aim to greatly promote the charge separation, and characterized by XRD, BET, DRS, PL, HR-TEM, and XPS techniques. Upon ultraviolet light irradiation, it exhibits significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity, about 5.8 times that of Ti-HF. The presence of Cu and Ce/Ce benefits electrons captured by molecular oxygen, while an increased hydroxyl groups upon Cu-Ce co-doping consume more holes, resulting in prolonged lifetime of photo-generated carriers. Moreover, it is proved that electron transfers preferably from conduction band (CB) of TiO to CB of CuO and then to nearby CeO. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PHOTOCATALYSIS
*CONDUCTION bands
*VALENCE bands
*TITANIUM dioxide
*IRRADIATION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00222461
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Materials Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 119807858
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-016-0421-7