Abstract
In this study, preparation of Nb-doped (0–20 mol% Nb) TiO 2 dip-coated thin films on glazed porcelain substrates via sol–gel process has been investigated. The effects of Nb on the structural, optical, and photo-catalytic properties of applied thin films have been studied by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. Surface topography and surface chemical state of thin films was examined by atomic force microscope and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. XRD and Raman study showed that the Nb doping inhibited the grain growth. The photo-catalytic activity of the film was tested on degradation of methylene blue. Best photo-catalytic activity of Nb-doped TiO 2 thin films were measured in the TiO 2–1 mol% Nb sample. The average optical transmittance of about 47% in the visible range and the band gap of films became wider with increasing Nb doping concentration. The Nb 5+ dopant presented substitutional Ti 4+ into TiO 2 lattice.
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