Preparation of Ni Doped ZnO-TiO2 Composites and Their Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity

Herein, Ni doped ZnO-TiO2 composites were prepared by facile sol-gel approach and were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and photoluminescence spectroscop...

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Main Authors: Xiaowen Zou, Xiaoli Dong, Limei Wang, Hongchao Ma, Xinxin Zhang, Xiufang Zhang
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Photoenergy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/893158
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Xiaoli Dong
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Xinxin Zhang
Xiufang Zhang
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description Herein, Ni doped ZnO-TiO2 composites were prepared by facile sol-gel approach and were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). The results indicated that the Ni ions can be incorporated into the lattice of TiO2 structure and replace Ti. The introduction of Ni expanded light absorption of TiO2 to visible region, increased amount of surface hydroxyl groups and physically adsorbed oxygen (as the electronic scavenges), and then enhanced separation rate of photogenerated carriers. The photodegradation test of reactive brilliant blue (KN-R) under simulated solar light indicated that Ni doped ZnO-TiO2 composites have better photocatalytic activities, as compared to those of TiO2 and ZnO-TiO2.
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spelling doaj-art-937ca7bd613947cfb3029c6aa43d138e2025-08-20T02:10:12ZengWileyInternational Journal of Photoenergy1110-662X1687-529X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/893158893158Preparation of Ni Doped ZnO-TiO2 Composites and Their Enhanced Photocatalytic ActivityXiaowen Zou0Xiaoli Dong1Limei Wang2Hongchao Ma3Xinxin Zhang4Xiufang Zhang5School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, ChinaSchool of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, ChinaSchool of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, ChinaSchool of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, ChinaSchool of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, ChinaSchool of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, ChinaHerein, Ni doped ZnO-TiO2 composites were prepared by facile sol-gel approach and were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). The results indicated that the Ni ions can be incorporated into the lattice of TiO2 structure and replace Ti. The introduction of Ni expanded light absorption of TiO2 to visible region, increased amount of surface hydroxyl groups and physically adsorbed oxygen (as the electronic scavenges), and then enhanced separation rate of photogenerated carriers. The photodegradation test of reactive brilliant blue (KN-R) under simulated solar light indicated that Ni doped ZnO-TiO2 composites have better photocatalytic activities, as compared to those of TiO2 and ZnO-TiO2.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/893158
spellingShingle Xiaowen Zou
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Preparation of Ni Doped ZnO-TiO2 Composites and Their Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
International Journal of Photoenergy
title Preparation of Ni Doped ZnO-TiO2 Composites and Their Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
title_full Preparation of Ni Doped ZnO-TiO2 Composites and Their Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
title_fullStr Preparation of Ni Doped ZnO-TiO2 Composites and Their Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
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title_short Preparation of Ni Doped ZnO-TiO2 Composites and Their Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
title_sort preparation of ni doped zno tio2 composites and their enhanced photocatalytic activity
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