Fe^(3+)-Doped Anatase TiO_2 Study Prepared by New Sol-Gel Precursors

FeTi_1-O_2（= 0.00,0.05,0.10） nanocomposites are synthesized using a sol-gel method involving an ethanol solvent in the presence of ethylene glycol as the stabilizer,and acetic acid as the chemical reagent.Their structural and optical analyses are studied to reveal their physicochemical properties.Using the x-ray diffractometer（XRD）analysis,the size of the nanoparticles（NPs） is found to be 18-32 nm,where the size of the NPs decreases down to 18 nm when Fe impurity of up to 10% is added,whereas their structure remains unchanged.The results also indicate that the structure of the NPs is tetragonal in the anatase phase.The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis suggests the presence of a vibration bond（Ti-O） in the sample.The photoluminescence analysis indicates that the diffusion of Fe^（3＋） ions into the TiO_2 matrix results in a decreasing electron-hole recombination,and increases the photocatalytic properties,where the best efficiency appears at an impurity of10%.The UV-diffuse reflection spectroscopy analysis indicates that with the elevation of iron impurity,the band gap value decreases from 3.47 eV for the pure sample to 2.95 eV for the 10 mol% Fe-doped TiO_2 NPs.

STUDY ON PHOTOCATALYTIC MECHANISM OF SOL-GEL-DERIVED Pb-DOPED TiO_2 THIN FILMS

Pb-doped TiO2 photocatalytic thin films were prepared on a soda-lime glass substrate via sol-gel method using TiO2 sol solution containing lead and characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results showed that besides oxides of Ti(IV) there is a certain amount of oxides of To(?) and Ti(?) and Pb exists in the forms of PbTiO3 and PbO. The photocatalytic activity of the Pb-doped TiO2 films was evaluated by the photocatalytic decolorization of aqueous methyl orange and photocatalytic mechanism mas also analyzed.

Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Fe-doped TiO_2 Supported on Hollow Glass Microbeads

In this paper, Fe-doped TiO_2 photocatalyst supported on hollow glass microbeads(Fe-TiO_2 /beads)is prepared by dip-coating method, which uses hollow glass microbeads as the carriers and tetrabutylorthotitanate [Ti(OC_4H_9)_4] as the raw material. The phase structure, ingredient, morphologies, particle size and shell thickness of the products are characterized by X-ray powder diffraction(XRD), energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS) and field emission scanning electron microscope(FESEM). The feasibility of photocatylic degradation of Rhodamine B(Rh B) under illumination of UV-vis light is studied. The results show that the core-shell structure catalyst is composed of Fe-doped anatase TiO_2 and hollow glass microbeads, and the catalytic activity of the TiO_2 is markedly enhanced by Fe ion doping. The optimum concentration of Fe ion is 0.1%(molecular fraction) in the precursor and the photocatalytic activity can be increased to 98% compared with that of the undoped one. The presence of ferrum elements neither influences the transformation of anatase to rutile, nor creates new crystal phases. The possible mechanism of photocatalytic oxidation is also discussed.

Self-Cleaning Properties of Vanadium Doped TiO₂Sol-Gel Derived Thin Films

In this study, vanadium doped TiO2 thin films were deposited on glass substrates using a sol-gel dip-coating process. X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and UV-Vis spectrophotometer were used to characterize the structural, chemical and the optical properties of the thin films. The photo-catalytic activities of films were investigated by methylene blue degradation. Water contact angle on the film surfaces was measured by a water contact angle analyzer. The results indicated that vanadium doping had a significant effect on the self-cleaning properties of TiO2 thin films.

Bactericidal and Photoeatalytie Activity of Fe^(3+)-TiO_2 Thin Films Prepared by the Sol-gel Method

Pure TiO2 thin films and iron doped TiO2 thin films on glass substrate were prepared by sol-gel method, and characterized by X-ray diffractometer （XRD）, thermo-gravimetric analysis （TG-DSC）, high resolution transmission electron microscope （HRTEM）, scanning electron microscope （SEM） and UV-Vis spectroscopy, respectively. The experimental results show that the pure TiO2 thin films and iron doped TiO2 thin films can destroy most of the escherichia coli and bacillus subtillis under the irradiation of 365 nm UV-light. However, the iron doped TiO2 thin film is a better photocatalyst than pure TiO2 thin film. The ultrastructural studies provide direct evidences for understanding the bactericidal mechanism of the TiO2 photocatalyst.

Magnetism Regulation of (In_(1-x)Fe_x)_2O_3 Semiconductors Prepared by Sol-gel Method

Fe doped In2O3 samples （In1-xFex）2O3 （x=0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3） on glass substrate were prepared by sol-gel method. The XRD results demonstrate that the solubility of Fe ions in In2O3 matrix is around 20%, above which impurity phase can be observed. The transmittance of the samples with x=0, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 are above 80% in the visible region while the transimittance of the glass is 90%. The transmittance curves slightly red-shifts as x increasing. All of the samples except x=0 are ferromagnetic at room temperature. The highest saturation magnetization moment is reached in the sample x=0.2 with 330 emu/cm3, and the coercive force is 169 Oe which is also the largest in our samples. The results indicate that the addition of Fe ions could tune the structure, the ferromagnetism and optical property in the In2O3 matrix.

Preparation and Magnetic Properties of (Fe_7Co_3)_(0.15)(SiO_2)_(0.85)Granular Solids Using the Sol-Gel Method

(Fe7Co3)0.15(SiO2)0.85 granular alloy solid was prepared successfully using sol-gel method. The samples with different reducing temperatures were investigated by X-ray diffractometer(XRD),transmission electron micrography(TEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM). The av-erage particIe sizes of the samples were also calculated from Scherrer formula. The magnetic properties of (Fe7Co3 )o. 15 (SiO2)0.85 were studied in detail.

Co Content Dependence of Crystal Structure and Specific Magnetization of Fe_(1-x)Co_x-SiO_2 Granules Prepared by Sol-Gel Method

The Co content dependence of crystal structure and specific magnetization of Fe1-xCox-SiO2granular solid prepared by the sol-gel method have been studied. It is found that the crystal structure, Iattice parameter and specific magnetization of the FeCo alloy particles depend on the Co content.

Preparation and electrochemical performance of Li_2Mn_(0.5)Fe_(0.5)SiO_4 cathode material with sol-gel method for lithium ion batteries

Li2Fe0.5Mn0.5SiO4 material was synthesized by a citric acid-assisted sol-gel method. The influence of the stoichiometric ratio value of n(citric acid) to n(Fe2+-Mn2+) on the electrochemical properties of Li2Fe0.5Mn0.5SiO4 was studied. The final sample was identified as Li2Fe0.5Mn0.5SiO4 with a Pmn21 monoclinic structure by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal phases components and crystal phase structure of the Li2Fe0.5Mn0.4SiO4 material were improved as the increase of the stoichiometric ratio value of n(citric acid) to n(Fe2+-Mn2+). Field-emission scanning electron microscopy verified that the Li2Fe0.5Mn0.5SiO4 particles are agglomerates of Li2Fe0.5Mn0.5SiO4 primary particles with a geometric mean diameter of 220 nm. The Li2Fe0.5Mn0.5SiO4 sample was used as an electrode material for rechargeable lithium ion batteries, and the electrochemical measurements were carried out at room temperature. The Li2Fe0.5Mn0.5SiO4 electrode delivered a first discharge capacity of 230.1 mAh/g at the current density of 10 mA/g in first cycle and about 162 mAh/g after 20 cycles at the current density of 20 mA/g.

高分子网络凝胶法制备Fe、Ce掺杂TiO_(2)粉体的组织结构和光学性能研究

采用高分子网络凝胶法制备了Fe、Ce单掺和共掺TiO_(2)粉体,采用热重(TG-DTA)、X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)、紫外-可见光(UV-Vis)对粉体的热效应、晶体结构、吸收光谱进行了研究。结果表明:与纯TiO_(2)相比,无论单掺还是共掺,TG变化基本上是一致的,但是掺杂后明显提高了锐钛矿相向金红石相的转变温度。Fe、Ce离子的掺杂并未改变TiO_(2)的物相组成,Ce离子的掺杂会抑制锐钛矿向金红石的转变而Fe离子会促进转变进行。Fe、Ce单掺与共掺TiO_(2),形貌无明显变化,掺杂后都可以细化TiO_(2)晶粒,从而增大粉体的比表面积。共掺比单掺可见光吸收性能要好,当掺杂量为1.0%Fe-0.5%Ce时,样品光吸收带边红移最明显,达到556.8nm。

Preparation and photocatalytic performance of Cu-doped TiO_2 nanoparticles

Cu-doped TiO2 nanoparticles with different doping contents from 0 to 2.0% （mole fraction） were synthesized through sol-gel method. X-ray diffraction （XRD）, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS） and field emission scanning electron microscope （FE-SEM） were used to characterize the crystalline structure, chemical valence states and morphology of TiO2 nanoparticles. UV-Vis absorption spectrum was used to measure the optical absorption property of the samples. The photocatalytic performance of the samples was characterized by degrading 20 mg/L methyl orange under UV-Vis irradiation. The results show that the Cu-doped TiO2 nanoparticles exhibit a significant increase in photocatalytic performance over the pure TiO2 nanoparticles, and the TiO2 nanoparticles doped with 1.0% Cu show the best photocatalytic performance. The improvement in photocatalytic performance is attributed to the enhanced light adsorption in UV-Vis range and the decrease of the recombination rate of photoinduced electron-hole oair of the Cu-doped TiO2 nanoparticles.

改性掺Fe^(3+)A-TiO_(2)的水热制备及其紫外光催化降解甲酚红

用水热法制备了Fe^(3+)摩尔掺量分别为0、2%、4%、5%、6%、8%的TiO_(2)粉末,并对其进行了XRD表征。以甲酚红为降解对象,探索紫外光催化降解的最佳条件。结果表明:TiO_(2)晶体为单一锐钛矿型,即为A-TiO_(2);在最佳条件下(甲酚红溶液初始浓度10mg/L,溶液pH=6,Fe^(3+)摩尔掺量为5%的A-TiO_(2)的用量为4g/L,16℃254nm的紫外光照射50min),甲酚红溶液的降解率最大。

(N,F)-codoped TiO_2 Nanocrystals as Visible Light-activated Photocatalyst

（N, F）-codoped anatase TiO2 nanocrystals with active visible light response were prepared by using a simple sol-gel approach. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements suggested that the substitutional N and F species replaced the lattice oxygen atoms in TiO2 nanocrystals. Such nanocrystals showed strong absorption from 400 to 550 nm, which was mainly induced by nitrogen doping. The phase transformation from anatase to rutile was hindered by fluorine doping at high calcination temperatures, which was verified by XRD patterns. The N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms revealed the absence of mesopores in these nanocrystals. The （N, F）- codoped TiO2 nanocrystals showed satisfying photocatalytic activity on the photo-degradation of methylene blue under visible light.

Preparation of Nanometer-structured TiO_2 Thin Films by Sol-Gel Method

The transparent anatase TiO 2 nanometer thin films were prepared by the sol-gel method on soda-lime glass.X-ray diffraction,thermal analysis and UV-visible spectrophotometer were used to analyze the formation of the phases.Only increasing the heat-treatment time,the average grain size has no obvious change.The mechanism of grain growth in TiO 2 thin film is probably as follows:the grain of coating will become grain core later;TiO 2 sol constantly deposited on the surface of TiO 2 grain and formed membrane with increasing of coating cycle times;TiO 2 grain in the film grow steadily.

Mechanism and behaviors of Cr3+-doped TiO2

TiO2 powder and TiO2 thin film on the surface of glazed ceramic tile were prepared by sol-gel method.The influences of different doping Cr3+ concentration on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 were discussed, UV-visible and X-ray diffraction analysis were used to test the performance of TiO2 powder and film. The results indicate that photocatalytic activity of doping Cr3+-TiO2 thin film is higher than that of powder, and the interaction between Cr3+-doped and substrate can greatly enhance the photocatalytic activity. The results of X-ray diffraction and photoabsorption show that the Cr3+ -doped energy level in TiO2 is 0. 62 eV high from the top of valence band, which belongs to the type of deep energy level doping. On the basis of the semiconductor energy level theory and Cr3+ dopant energy level, the semiconductor energy level model of Cr3+ in TiO2 powder and thin film were established, and the doping mechanisms of Cr3+-doped in TiO2 powder and thin film were analyzed.

Synthesis of M(M=Co^2+,Co^2+/Ni^2+)-doped FeS2 Nanospheres with Enhanced Visible-light-induced Photocatalytic Activity

Nano-spherical Co^（2＋）-doped FeS_2 was synthesized through a simple solvothermal method. The products were investigated using XRD, FE-SEM, BET, ICP, EDS, TEM, HRTEM, XPS, and UV-vis spectroscopy. The results indicated that Co^（2＋） ion could change the particle nucleation process and inhibited the particle growth of FeS_2. In addition, when the content of doped Co^（2＋） was 15%, the degradation efficiency of methylene blue（MB） achieved 60.72% after 210 min irradiation, which increased by 52.01% than that of the undoped FeS_2. Moreover, comparison experiments also demonstrated that the M（M=Co^2＋,Co^2＋/Ni^2＋）-doped FeS_2 photocatalytic activity efficiency sequence was Co^（2＋） 〉 Ni^（2＋）〉Co^（2＋）/Ni^（2＋）. This is ascribed to the fact that the Co^（2＋） doping could induce the absorption edge shifting into the visible-light region and increased the surface area of the samples. The effect mechanisms of M-doping on the band gap and the photocatalytic activity of FeS_2 were also discussed.

Capacitance performance enhancement of TiO_2 doped with Ni and graphite

Nano-amorphous TiO2 was prepared by a sol-gel method. The results of X-ray diffraction （XRD） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM） show that the composite electrode material （TiO2-NiO-C） is made of powder with a grain size of 36.2 nm. Doping of nickel and graphite can increase the electrical conductivity and the specific surface area of nano-amorphous TiO2. The electrochemical properties of TiO2-NiO-C, such as self-discharge, leakage current, and cycle life, were studied using cyclic voltammetry （CV）, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS）, and charge-discharge test. With a charge-discharge current density of 500 mA/g, the specific capacity of the TiO2-NiO-C composite material reaches 12.88 mAh/g. Also, the expense of capacity is only 3.88% after 500 cycles. The electrochemical capacitor with the electrode material of TiO2-NiO-C shows excellent capacity and cycling performance.

Synthesis and Characterization of Titania and Rare Earth Doped Titania Nanoparticles by Sol-gel Process

Titania sol has been prepared by the sol-gel process with Ti（OC4H9）4, as precursor. TiO2 gel was obtained through hydrolysis and condensation process. Rare earth such as La2O3, CeO2 and Gd2O3 were introduced into the nanostructure TiO2. After TiO2 and rare earth doped TiO2 powders were calcined at 400℃, 500℃, 600℃, 700℃ and 800℃ respectively, the characteristic analyses of the TiO2 samples were studied by UV-VIS, XRD and TEM etc. It was found that there are some stringer absorption peaks at 200 - 325 nm. The rare earth doping can increase the phase transition temperature convertin8 anatase phase into rutile phase, can decrease the grain size of TiO2particles and can improve the ann-UV capacity of the coating fabrics.

Fe_2O_3掺杂TiO_2薄膜对甲基紫溶液光催化降解

甲基紫是一种相当稳定的有机物 ,能被 Ti O2 光催化降解 .本文采用 sol-gel工艺在玻璃表面制得了均匀透明的 Ti O2 薄膜 ,研究了热处理温度、涂覆层数、掺杂 Fe2 O3 等制备工艺 ,以及溶液 p H值和助催化剂H2 O2 等因素对 Ti O2 薄膜的光催化性能和稳定性的影响 .结果表明 ,掺 Fe2 O3 的 Ti O2 薄膜对甲基紫的降解率明显优于未掺 Fe2 O3 的 Ti O2 薄膜 .

纳米TiO_2/Fe_2O_3复合材料的制备及其红外吸收性能研究

用溶胶—凝胶法制备了纳米TiO2 /Fe2 O3复合材料 ,并用XRD、TEM等方法对其进行了表征 ,给出了相关的工艺参数。研究了不同组分的纳米TiO2 /Fe2 O3的红外吸收特性。结果表明 ,纳米TiO2 /Fe2 O3复合材料在 4 0 0cm- 1～ 10 0 0cm- 1内随Fe2 O3含量的增加 ,吸收峰明显宽化。