Application of N-F-codoped TiO2for the photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) under visible light irradiation

Qi Wang, Zhaohui Wang, Yi Zhang, Yanqing Cong, Jincai Zhao, Peide Sun

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Abstract

The visible light responsive N-F-codoped TiO2 (hereafter denoted as NFT) was prepared by sol-gel method using NH4F as precursor. NFT powders were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and ultravioletvisible diffuse reflection spectroscopy (UV-Vis-DRS). The asprepared NFT powders could efficiently reduce Cr(VI) to Cr(III) under visible light irradiation. The photocatalytic activities of NFT on the reduction of Cr(VI) was found to be strongly dependent on pH and the initial concentration of dopant. At low pH, the reduction efficiency was high. The activity increased firstly with the increase of initial dopant concentration and then decreased gradually. The highest activity was achieved when the initial NH4F /Ti molar ratio was 3. Moreover, addition of organic substances can greatly enhanced the Cr(VI) reduction rate due to synergistic effect. This study demonstrates a facile, fast and reproducible synthesis method for visible light responsive NFT photocatalyst and a potential way for environmental cleanup.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 4th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, iCBBE 2010
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, iCBBE 2010 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 18 Jun 201020 Jun 2010

Publication series

Name2010 4th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, iCBBE 2010

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, iCBBE 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period18/06/1020/06/10

Keywords

  • Cr(VI) reduction
  • N-Fcodoped tio
  • Photocatalytic
  • Visible light

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