Abstract
Mesoporous g-C3N4 nanosheets (MCN) with uniform pore size were utilized to decorate mesoporous TiO2 spheres (TSs) to form a core-shell heterojunction photocatalyst containing uniform mesopores. Moreover, the mesoporous g-C3N4 nanosheets served as shells for composites, in addition to playing a pivotal function for the regulation of the pore structure of the composite. The mesoporous TiO2@g-C3N4 core/shell structure having a uniform pore size exhibited high surface area of ∼134 m2/g. This coupled material with improved porosity, not only led to increased visible-light absorption but also led to the enhanced charge generation/separation. In addition, it showed a lengthy cycling stability with highly active visible-light efficiency to degrade Rhodamine B (RhB) dye.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 18844-18851 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Ceramics International |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 15 2019 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry