摘要
Nd-doped TiO2 （NT） photocatalysts with different contents of Nd were synthesized by sol-gel method. Then sulfated Nd-doped TiO2 （SNT） solid superacid photocatalysts were prepared by an incipient wetness impregnation technique. The photocata-lytic activity of catalysts was evaluated by the photodegradation of methylene blue under visible light irradiation. Analytical results demonstrated that Nd doping inhibited the growth of TiO2 crystallite and enhanced the thermal stability of anatase TiO2. Meanwhile, sulfate ions modification increased the specific surface area of samples. In addition, the optical absorption edges of SNT photocata-lysts shifted to longer wavelength compared with the undoped TiO2. Such SNT with Nd dosage of 0.25 at.%exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity in the degradation of methylene blue upon irradiation with visible light.
Nd-doped TiO2 （NT） photocatalysts with different contents of Nd were synthesized by sol-gel method. Then sulfated Nd-doped TiO2 （SNT） solid superacid photocatalysts were prepared by an incipient wetness impregnation technique. The photocata-lytic activity of catalysts was evaluated by the photodegradation of methylene blue under visible light irradiation. Analytical results demonstrated that Nd doping inhibited the growth of TiO2 crystallite and enhanced the thermal stability of anatase TiO2. Meanwhile, sulfate ions modification increased the specific surface area of samples. In addition, the optical absorption edges of SNT photocata-lysts shifted to longer wavelength compared with the undoped TiO2. Such SNT with Nd dosage of 0.25 at.%exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity in the degradation of methylene blue upon irradiation with visible light.
基金
Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51372006)
the Scientific Research Starting Foundation for Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars,Ministry of Education
the Start-up Fund for High-end Returned Overseas Talents(Renshetinghan 2010,411)
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security,China
