Synthesis of graphene/tourmaline/TiO_2 composites with enhanced activity for photocatalytic degradation of 2-propanol

We report the construction of a graphene/tourmaline/TiO2(G/T/TiO2)composite system with enhanced charge‐carrier separation,and therefore enhanced photocatalytic properties,based on tailoring the surface‐charged state of graphene and/or by introducing an external electric field arising from tourmaline.A simple two‐step hydrothermal method was used to synthesize G/T/TiO2composites and poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride)‐G/T/TiO2composites.In the photocatalytic degradation of2‐propanol(IPA),the catalytic activity of the composite containing negatively charged graphene was higher than of the composite containing positively charged graphene.The highest acetone evolution rate(223?mol/h)was achieved using the ternary composite with the optimum composition,i.e.,G0.5/T5/TiO2(0.5wt%graphene and5wt%tourmaline).The involvement of tourmaline and graphene in the composite is believed to facilitate the separation and transportation of electrons and holes photogenerated in TiO2.This synergetic effect could account for the enhanced photocatalytic activity of the G/T/TiO2composite.A mechanistic study indicated that O2??radicals and holes were the main reactive oxygen species in photocatalytic degradation of IPA.

Preparation of TiO2 Nanocrystals/Graphene Composite and Its Photocatalytic Performance

TiO2 nanocrystals/graphene （TiO2/GR） composite are prepared by combining flocculation and hydrothermal reduction technology using graphite oxide and TiO2 colloid as precursors. The obtained materials are examined by scanning electron microscopy, transition electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption desorption, and ultraviolet-visible diffuse spectroscopy. The results suggest that the presence of TiO2 nanocrystals with diameter of about 15 nm prevents GR nanosheets from agglomeration. Owing to the uniform distribution of TiO2 nanocrystals on the GR nanosheets, TiO2/GR composite exhibits stronger light absorption in the visible region, higher adsorption capacity to methylene blue and higher efficiency of charge separation and transportation compared with pure TiO2. Moreover, the TiO2/GR composite with a GR content of 30% shows higher photocatalytic removal efficiency of MB from water than that of pure TiO2 and commercial P25 under both UV and sunlight irradiation.

Reduction Band Gap Energy of TiO₂Assembled with Graphene Oxide Nanosheets

This research work aims to reduce the band gap of thin layers of titanium oxide by the incorporation of graphene oxide sheets. Thin layers of the TiO2-GO composites were prepared on a glass substrate by the spin-coating technique from GO and an aqueous solution of TiO2. A significant decrease in optical band gap was observed at the TiO2-GO compound compared to that of pure TiO2. Samples as prepared were characterized using XRD, SEM and UV-visible spectra. XRD analysis revealed the amorphous nature of the deposited layers. Scanning electron microscope reveals the dispersion of graphene nanofiles among titanium oxide nanoparticles distributed at the surface with an almost uniform size distribution. The band gap has been calculated and is around 2 eV after incorporation of Graphene oxide. The chemical bond C-Ti between the titanium oxide and graphene sheets is at the origin of this reduction.

Double Hydrothermal Synthesis of Graphene Supported TiO_2(b)Nanosheets as Anode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries

The synthesis of graphene supported TiO2（b） nanosheets by a double hydrother- mal method for lithium storage was reported. The titanate nanosheets synthesized by the first hydrothermal progress and the graphene oxide obtained by the oxidation of graphite were hydrothermally treated together to fabricate the TiO2（b）/graphene composite. The electrochemical measurements illustrate that the graphene supporter obviously improves the cyclic performance of TiO2（b）, which can be attributed to the better dispersion and the decrease of resistance for the TiO2（b） nanosheets in the composite.

退火温度对溶胶-凝胶法制备的TiO2/石墨烯复合材料性能影响

为了研究退火温度对TiO 2/石墨烯复合材料物相结构、微观形貌、光催性能的影响,采用溶胶-凝胶法制备TiO 2/石墨烯复合材料,并分别在350℃、450℃和550℃对复合材料进行退火处理。研究结果表明,随着退火温度的升高,TiO 2/石墨烯复合材料的晶粒尺寸逐渐增加,结晶性变好,出现了卷曲状的石墨烯;光催化性能先增大后降低。当退火温度为450℃时,复合材料禁带宽度为2.9 eV,具有最佳的光催化活性。

TiO_2-石墨烯电极光电催化处理罗丹明B的研究

通过溶胶凝胶法制备介孔TiO_2-石墨烯复合薄膜,对该薄膜做扫描电镜,紫外-可见漫发射透射光谱,X-射线光谱等表征.结果表明:制备的介孔TiO_2-石墨烯复合薄膜中TiO_2以锐钛矿晶型存在,石墨烯的掺杂使其对光的吸收增强.对该薄膜的光电流密度测试结果表明石墨烯掺杂后光电流密度显著提高.在光电催化降解罗丹明B的实验中,由于掺杂其中的石墨烯起到了分离光生电子和空穴的作用,与单纯的介孔TiO_2薄膜相比,反应动力学常数提高了1. 6倍.

A Facile One-Step Synthesis of TiOe/Graphene Composites for Photodegradation of Methyl Orange

TiO2/graphene composite photocatalysts have been prepared by a simple liquid phase deposition method using titanium tetrafluoride and electron beam （EB） irradiation-pretreated graphene as the raw materials. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The effects of varying the synthesis parameters such as graphene content, concentration of titanium tetrafluoride solution and irradiation dose were investigated. It was found that the preparation conditions had a significant effect on the structure and properties of the final products. The irradiated graphene was covered with petal-like anatase TiO2 nanoparticles, which were more uniform and smaller in size than those in products synthesized without EB irradiation-pretreated graphene. The photocatalytic activities of the products were evaluated using the photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange as a probe reaction. The results showed that the products synthesized using EB irradiation-pretreated graphene exhibited higher photocatalytic activities than those using graphene without EB irradiation pretreatment.

石墨烯/二氧化钛复合光催化组件的制备及性能研究

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了石墨烯/二氧化钛复合材料,通过XRD、SEM对其微观结构进行了表征;在多孔陶瓷上负载了GO/TiO_2复合材料制成光催化组件,在250W汞灯照射下,测试了光催化组件对甲苯的催化活性和再生能力。结果表明,当添加5%GO时GO层片上TiO_2结晶完全,GO的加入增加了TiO_2对甲苯的光催化活性和再生能力,当添加量为20%时,60 min后对甲苯降解率可达到97%。