Synthesis of highly-active single-crystalline TiO2 nanorods and its application in environmental photocatalysis |
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Authors: | Hoda S Hafez |
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Affiliation: | Environmental Studies and Research Institute (ESRI), Minoufiya University, Sadat Branch, Egypt |
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Abstract: | Highly-active anatase TiO2 nanorods have been successfully synthesized via a simple two-step method, hydrothermal treatment of anatase/rutile titanium dioxide nanoparticle powder in a composite-hydroxide eutectic system of 1:1 M KOH/NaOH, followed by acid post-treatment. The morphology and crystalline structure of the obtained nanorods were characterized using XRD, TEM, SEM/EDX and BET surface area analyzer. The obtained TiO2 nanorods have a good crystallinity and a size distribution (about 4-16 nm); with the dimensions of 200-300 nm length and of 30-50 nm diameter. Compared with its precursor anatase/rutile TiO2 nanoparticles and the titanate nanotubes, the pure anatase TiO2 nanorods have a large specific surface area with a mesoporous structure. The photocatalytic performance of the prepared nanorods was tested in the degradation of the commercial Cibacrown Red (FN-R) textile dye, under UV irradiation. Single-crystalline anatase TiO2 nanorods are more efficient for the dye removal. |
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Keywords: | TiO2 Nanorods Single crystalline Environment Photocatalysis |
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