Preparation and spectroscopic characterization of visible light sensitized N doped TiO2 (rutile)

Nitrogen doped TiO₂ represents one of the most promising material for photocatalitic degradation of environmental pollutants with visible light. However, at present, a great deal of activity is devoted to the anatase polymorph while few data about rutile are available. In the present paper we report an experimental characterization of N doped polycrystalline rutile TiO₂ prepared via sol-gel synthesis. Nitrogen doping does not affect the valence band to conduction band separation but, generates intra band gap localized states which are responsible of the on set of visible light absorption. The intra band gap states correspond to a nitrogen containing defect similar but not coincident with that recently reported for N doped anatase.     

CTAB-assisted synthesis of mesoporous F-N-codoped TiO2 powders with high visible-light-driven catalytic activity and adsorption capacity

This article describes the preparation of mesoporous rod-like F-N-codoped TiO₂ powder photocatalysts with anatase phase via a sol-gel route at the temperature of 373 K, using cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) as surfactant. The as-prepared photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-vis DRS). The results showed that the photocatalysts possessed a homogeneous pore diameter and a high surface area of 106.3-160.7 m³ g⁻¹. The increasing CTAB reactive concentration extended the visible-light absorption up to 600 nm. The F-N-codoped TiO₂ powders exhibited significant higher adsorption capacity for methyl orange (MO) than that of Degussa P25 and showed more than 6 times higher visible-light-induced catalytic degradation for MO than that of P25.     

Synthesis and visible light photocatalysis of Fe-doped TiO2 mesoporous layers deposited on hollow glass microbeads

Nano-composite of Fe-doped anatase TiO₂ nanocrystals loaded on the hollow glass microbeads was prepared by co-thermal hydrolysis deposition and calcining treatment. The adherence of TiO₂ mesoporous layers to the surfaces of hollow glass microbeads prevented the aggregation of TiO₂ nanoparticles and benefited to their catalytic activity. The doping of Fe ions makes the absorption edge of the TiO₂ based nano-composite red-shifted into the visible region. An effective photodegradation of the methyl orange aqueous solution was achieved under visible light (λ>420 nm) irradiation, revealing the potential applicability of such nano-composite in some industry fields, such as air and water purifications.     

Porosity, structural and fractal study of sol-gel TiO2-CeO2 mixed oxides

Sol-gel TiO₂-CeO₂ materials were synthesized at pH=3 employing HNO₃ as hydrolysis agent. Gels were thermally treated at 473, 673, 873, and 1073 K, respectively. Morphologies of the final substrates were studied via N₂ sorption, XRD and TEM. N₂ isotherms indicated a steady porosity in TiO₂-CeO₂ samples treated up to 873 K. Adsorption-desorption isotherms and TEM micrographs were used to perform fractal analyses of annealed samples. A dominant anatase phase was detected by XRD between 473 and 873 K while a rutile phase was evident at 1073 K. The presence of cerium conferred an increased thermal stability to the TiO₂ materials against particle sintering and pore collapse. The structure of cerium-doped anatase lattice was visualized through crystal simulation to investigate the possible substitution of Ti⁴⁺ by Ce⁺⁴ ions. This effect and the progressive segregation of CeO₂ crystals with temperature on the surface of TiO₂ grains lead to substrates of assorted morphologies.     

Preparation of ZrO2-TiO2-CeO2 and Its Application in the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO with NH3

TiO₂,ZrO₂-TiO₂,andZrO₂-TiO₂-CeO₂ were prepared by co-precipitation method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), specific surface area measurements (BET), temperature programmed desorption (NH₃-TPD), oxygen storage capacity (OSC), and temperature programmed reduction (H₂-TPR). The results showed that ZrO₂-TiO₂-CeO₂ exhibited large number of surface strong acid, possessed some oxygen storage capacity, and strong redox property. The three materials were used as supports and the monolith catalysts were prepared with 1% (w) V₂O₅ and 9% (w)WO₃ for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with ammonia in the presence of excessive O₂, and the results of catalytic activity showed that the catalyst used ZrO₂-TiO₂-CeO₂ as support yielded nearly 100% NO conversion at 275 °C at a gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) of 10000 h⁻¹, and it had the best catalytic activity and showed great potential for practical application.     

Characterization of mesoporous nanocrystalline TiO2 photocatalysts synthesized via a sol-solvothermal process at a low temperature

Nanocrystalline TiO₂ samples with mesoporous structure were prepared via a solvothermal treatment of surfactant-stabilized TiO₂ sols. The samples were obtained from media of different acidities including nitric acid, deionized water, and ammonia (denoted as HT-1, HT-2 and HT-3, respectively). These samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), N₂-sorption (BET surface area), micro-Raman spectroscopy, infrared absorption spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The photocatalytic activities of the samples were tested by the self-photosensitized degradation of an azo dye, Mordant Yellow 10 (MY), in aqueous solution under visible light irradiation. The results reveal that all three samples have high surface area and are pure anatase phase. The sample prepared in nitric acid medium possesses the most ideal mesoporous structure and also exhibits a blue shift in the Raman spectrum. All three samples show much higher photocatalytic activity than the commercial P-25. The activity order of the three samples is HT-1>HT-2>HT-3.     

SiO2-CeO2复合氧化物的制备及抛光性能

采用正硅酸乙酯溶胶-凝胶法制备纳米SiO₂，并与氯化铈溶液混合，用氨水沉淀法制备了SiO₂-CeO₂复合氧化物。利用XRD、SEM等手段对其物相类型、外观形貌、颗粒大小、表面电位等物理性能进行了表征，测定了它们对3种光学玻璃的抛光速率。结果表明：合成复合氧化物具有立方萤石型结构，由Sherrer方程计算的晶粒D_XRD(200)小于100 nm甚至10 nm。随着SiO₂复配量的增加和煅烧温度的降低，晶粒度减小，比表面增大；激光粒度分析仪测定的中位粒径D₅₀在2～3 μm之间，且随SiO₂复配量的增加呈增大趋势，但随煅烧温度的变化在800 ℃时出现极小值，而此时的ζ电位的负值最大，对3种玻璃的抛光速率也最大。证明抛光速率与表面电位及相应的悬浮性、颗粒大小有直接关系。随着SiO₂复配量的增加，复合氧化物的ζ电位负值及对3种玻璃的抛光速率均增大。因此，在CeO₂中复配SiO₂是提高抛光速率的有效方法，此时，最佳的煅烧温度为800 ℃。     

Preparation and characterization of SiO2/TiO2 composite microspheres with microporous SiO2 core/mesoporous TiO2 shell

SiO₂/TiO₂ composite microspheres with microporous SiO₂ core/mesoporous TiO₂ shell structures were prepared by hydrolysis of titanium tetrabutylorthotitanate (TTBT) in the presence of microporous silica microspheres using hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) as a surface esterification agent and porous template, and then dried and calcined at different temperatures. The as-prepared products were characterized with differential thermal analysis and thermogravimetric (DTA/TG), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen adsorption. The results showed that composite particles were about 1.8 μm in diameter, and had a spherical morphology and a narrow size distribution. Uniform mesoporous titania coatings on the surfaces of microporous silica microspheres could be obtained by adjusting the HPC concentration to an optimal concentration of about 3.2 mmol L⁻¹. The anatase and rutile phase in the SiO₂/TiO₂ composite microspheres began to form at 700 and 900 °C, respectively. At 700 °C, the specific surface area and pore volume of the SiO₂/TiO₂ composite microspheres were 552 and 0.652 mL g⁻¹, respectively. However, at 900 °C, the specific surface area and pore volume significantly decreased due to the phase transformation from anatase to rutile.     

TiO2纳米线的制备及其光电性能研究

利用在钛箔表面沉积一层TiO₂纳米粒子作为晶种，与NaOH反应，制备了一维物质TiO₂纳米线。并用XRD、SEM、TEM、HRTEM及EDS等分析手段对TiO₂纳米线的成分、形貌、结构进行表征。结果表明，采用该方法制得的TiO₂纳米线直径在20～50 nm左右、长度可达几微米。反应温度能显著影响所得纳米线的形貌。研究了TiO₂纳米线的光电化学性能。随反应温度的升高TiO₂纳米线光电转换效率增大。     

Preparation and characterization of mesoporous N-doped and sulfuric acid treated anatase TiO2 catalysts and their photocatalytic activity under UV and Vis illumination

Nitrogen-doped TiO₂ catalysts were prepared by a precipitation method. The samples were calcined at 400 °C for 4 h in air. X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), low temperature N₂-adsorption was used for structural characterization and UV-diffuse reflectance (UV-DR) was applied to investigate the optical properties of the as-prepared samples. It was found that microporous N-doped catalysts have solely anatase crystalline structure. Acidic treatment of the calcined samples was performed using sulfuric acid agitation. The crystalline structure remained unchanged due to surface treatment, while the porosity and the surface areas were decreased dramatically. Optical characterization of the doped catalysts showed that they could be excited by visible light photons in the 400–500 nm wavelength range (λ_g,1=390 nm, λ_g,2=510 nm). It was also established that surface treatment enhances the Vis-light absorption of the N-TiO₂ powders. Finally the catalysts were tested in the photocatalytic degradation of phenol in aqueous suspensions. Two different light sources were used; one of them was a UV-rich high pressure Hg-lamp, while the other was a tubular visible light source. We found that using visible light illumination N-doped, acid treated TiO₂ samples were more catalytically active than non-doped TiO₂ catalysts.     

Visible-light responsive dye-modified TiO2 photocatalyst

A series of dye-modified TiO₂ photocatalysts were synthesized using dye Chrysoidine G (CG), tolylene-2,4-diisocyanate (TDI), and commercial TiO₂ (Degussa P25) as starting materials. TDI was used as a bridging molecule whose two -NCO groups reacted with Ti-OH of TiO₂ and -NH₂ groups of CG, respectively. As a result, special organic complexes were formed on the TiO₂ surface via stable π-conjugated chemical bonds between TiO₂ and dye molecules, confirmed by FT-IR, XPS, and UV-vis spectra. Due to the existence of π-conjugated surface organic complexes, the as-synthesized photocatalysts showed a great improvement in visible absorption (400-550 nm). Methylene blue, as a photodegradation target, was used to evaluate the photocatalytic performance, and the dye-modified TiO₂ exhibited much better activity under the visible light irradiation than bare TiO₂.     

三维有序大孔CdS/TiO2薄膜的制备及其可见光催化性能

采用胶体晶体模板辅助溶胶-凝胶法以及S2-离子交换法合成了三维有序大孔CdS/TiO₂膜.结果表明,该薄膜材料在可见光催化降解污染水中罗丹明B和对氯苯酚的反应中表现出高活性.这可归因于修饰剂CdS的光敏化作用实现可见光催化,CdS-TiO₂之间形成了异质结,促进了电子和空穴的分离; 另一方面,有序大孔结构有利于光的利用以及反应物的扩散和吸附.     

双介孔结构的纳米TiO2/I2复合材料的制备及其可见光催化性能

以钛酸丁酯为前驱体, 碘溶胶为碘源, 在室温下采用水解沉淀法制备了单质碘和纳米TiO₂复合的双介孔结构光催化剂(M-I₂-TiO₂). 采用X射线衍射(XRD)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、比表面分析(BET)、紫外-可见(UV-Vis)漫反射光谱和傅里叶变换-红外光谱(FT-IR)对M-I₂-TiO₂进行了表征. 以次甲基蓝(MB)溶液为模拟废水, 对M-I₂-TiO₂的光催化性能进行了评价, 研究了不同热处理温度对光催化活性的影响. 结果表明, M-I₂-TiO₂在可见光区有显著的吸收, 300 ℃热处理得到的样品比表面积高达227.6 m²/g, 600 ℃热处理所得样品的比表面积仍高达111.8 m²/g, 而400 ℃热处理所得样品具有最好的光催化降解性能. 双介孔结构纳米TiO₂/I₂复合材料的光催化降解性能显著高于相同方法制备的纯TiO₂和Degussa P-25商业产品. 催化剂经6次重复使用其光催化活性基本保持不变.     

Preparation, characterization, and infrared emissivity property of optically active polyurethane/TiO2/SiO2 multilayered microspheres

Optically active polyurethane/titania/silica (LPU/TiO₂/SiO₂) multilayered core–shell composite microspheres were prepared by the combination of titania deposition on the surface of silica spheres and subsequent polymer grafting. LPU/TiO₂/SiO₂ was characterized by FT-IR, UV–vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), SEM and TEM, and the infrared emissivity value (8–14 μm) was investigated in addition. The results indicated that titania and polyurethane had been successfully coated onto the surfaces of silica microspheres. LPU/TiO₂/SiO₂ exhibited clearly multilayered core–shell construction. The infrared emissivity values reduced along with the increase of covering layers thus proved that the interfacial interactions had direct influence on the infrared emissivity. Besides, LPU/TiO₂/SiO₂ multilayered microspheres based on the optically active polyurethane took advantages of the orderly secondary structure and strengthened interfacial synergistic actions. Consequently, it possessed the lowest infrared emissivity value.     

静电自组装制备纳米TiO2/SiO2光催化材料

采用静电自组装方法制备了纳米TiO2/SiO2光催化材料。采用巯丙基三甲氧基硅烷偶联剂对SiO2进行干法改性,采用双氧水/冰醋酸将偶联剂巯基基团氧化为磺酸基基团。在正负电荷的吸引下,带负电荷的SiO2与带正电荷的钛聚合阳离子自发地组装在一起,经一定温度热处理得到纳米TiO2/SiO2光催化材料。采用XRD、FTIR、PL、UV-Vis DRS、SEM和ICP等对材料进行了分析和表征。采用甲基橙溶液评价材料的光催化性能。结果表明:SiO2促使锐钛矿的形成,抑制锐钛矿向金红石的转变,减小TiO2的晶粒尺寸,使得TiO2光吸收波长发生蓝移。TiO2与SiO2通过Si-O-Ti键发生结合。采用静电自组装方法制备的材料中TiO2的含量高于传统方法,导致材料的光催化性能有所提高。     

Preparation and characterization of CoFe2O4/TiO2 magnetic composite films

CoFe₂O₄/TiO₂ magnetic composite films were prepared using the sol-gel method with tetrabutyltitanate and metallic chlorates as starting materials. The effects of heat treatment temperatures on microstructures and on magnetic properties were studied. The microstructure and properties of the samples at different heat treatment temperatures were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectrum, scanning electron microscopy, polarized microscopy and vibrating sample magnetometry. The results show that crystals of different substances grow up independently. Cobalt ferrite is evenly embedded into the titanium dioxide matrix in the prepared composite films. The magnetism of the composite films is enhanced with an increase of the heat temperature. Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 50632030 and 10474077), and the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province (Grant No. 2006E135)     

Preparation of porous TiO2/silica composites without any surfactants

TiO₂-SiO₂ composites, with high specific surface area (up to 308 m²/g), large pore volume, and narrow distribution with average pore sizes of 3.2 nm, have been synthesized from wollastonite and titanium sulfate in the absence of any surfactants. Calcium sulfate, a microsolubility salt, plays an important role in the formation of pores in this porous TiO₂/silica composite. The microstructure and chemical composition of composite were characterized by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) equipped with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS) and N₂ adsorption and desorption analysis. The as-prepared porous titanium dioxide-silicon dioxide composites with high specific surface area and well-crystallized anatase contents were used as an efficient photocatalyst.     

蛭石负载TiO2光催化剂的制备与性能

以新疆尉犁工业蛭石为载体,采用溶胶-凝胶法制备负载型二氧化钛光催化剂,利用XRD、TG、SEM、IR和低温N₂吸附－脱附对负载型二氧化钛进行表征,并以亚甲基蓝为目标降解物对其光催化性能进行研究。讨论了不同TiO₂负载量、反应温度和煅烧温度等因素对负载型二氧化钛光催化性能的影响,结果表明：TiO₂负载量为4.0wt%,反应温度为40 ℃,煅烧温度为400 ℃时,复合材料光催化效果最好,经60 W紫外灯照射20 min后,TiO₂/VMT复合材料对亚甲基蓝溶液的降解率为92.08%。     

Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution over mesoporous TiO2/metal nanocomposites

Na⁺ complex with the dibenzo-18-crown-6 ester was used as a template to synthesize mesoporous titanium dioxide with the specific surface area 130–140 m²/g, pore diameter 5–9 nm and anatase content 70–90%. The mesoporous TiO₂ samples prepared were found to have photocatalytic activity in Cu^II, Ni^II and Ag^I reduction by aliphatic alcohols. The resulting metal–semiconductor nanostructures have remarkable photocatalytic activity in hydrogen evolution from water–alcohol mixtures, their efficiency being 50–60% greater than that of the metal-containing nano-composites based on TiO₂ Degussa P25.The effects of the thermal treatment of mesoporous TiO₂ upon its photocatalytic activity in hydrogen production were studied. The anatase content and pore size were found to be the basic parameters determining the photoreaction rate. The growth of the quantum yield of hydrogen evolution from TiO₂/Ag⁰ to TiO₂/Ni⁰ to TiO₂/Cu⁰ was interpreted in terms of differences in the electronic interaction between metal nanoparticles and the semiconductor surface. It was found that there is an optimal metal concentration range where the quantum yield of hydrogen production is maximal. A decrease in the photoreaction rate at further increment in the metal content was supposed to be connected with the enlargement of metal nanoparticles and deterioration of the intimate electron interaction between the components of the metal–semiconductor nanocomposites.     

低温下溶胶凝胶法制备TiO2纳米晶

从含过量水的溶胶出发,在室温下得到了TiO₂纳米晶。通过红外光谱,透射电子显微镜法和X射线粉末衍射法对含有过量水的溶胶体系中TiO₂纳米晶的室温形成机理进行了研究。与传统的溶胶凝胶法相比,在改良的溶胶凝胶体系中,在缩聚反应之前由于水过量使得钛的先驱体快速且充分的水解,从而生成[TiO₆]基团,随之形成TiO₂纳米晶。晶粒的尺寸为约3.5 nm,该法得到的TiO₂纳米晶比传统溶胶凝胶法得到的TiO₂纳米晶和商用光催化剂德固赛P25具有更好的光催化活性。