Abstract
A facile solvothermal method combined with heat treatment was introduced to obtain enhanced photocatalytic activity of TiO2@C/RGO (reduced graphene oxide) photocatalyst under visible light. By adjusting the annealing temperature, the physical and chemical status of the interfacial carbonaceous layer could be successfully tuned. The carbonaceous layer with optimal thickness and degree of order obtained at 360 °C forms a good bridge between the TiO2 particles and RGO sheet. The resulting TiO2@C-360/RGO photocatalyst exhibited the best performance in the photodegradation of MO under visible light, benefiting from the ideal connection provided by the optimal carbonaceous layer and thus enhanced separation of activated electron–hole pairs at the interface. In addition, the photocatalytic activity was adjusted synchronously by controlling the thickness and degree of order of the carbonaceous layer in the TiO2@C/RGO hybrids. This work indicates the importance of interface engineering to obtain TiO2-based nanohybrids with high photocatalytic performance.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
