TiO2@g-C3N4 core/shell spheres with uniform mesoporous structures for high performance visible-light photocatalytic application

Yi Xia, Lei Xu, Jinghui Peng, Jiazheng Han, Shenghui Guo, Libo Zhang, Zhaohui Han, Sridhar Komarneni

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)18844-18851
Number of pages8
JournalCeramics International
Volume45
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - 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

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