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Modification of TiO2 with Carbon Layer
Photocatalysis by TiO2: How to enhance photocatalytic activity? (2014)
  • Surya Lubis, University Technology Malaysia
  • Sheela Chandren, University Technology Malaysia
  • Hadi Nur, University Technology Malaysia
Abstract
In this chapter, it is clearly shown that modification of TiO2 with carbon gave positive effects. Among the most commonly employed modifications of TiO2 with carbon are doping TiO2 with carbon, coating TiO2 with carbon and also preparation of TiO2- carbon composite. These modifications have resulted in the improvement in its properties, which increased the catalytic activity. In particular, coating the surface of TiO2 with a layer of porous carbon increased the surface area and also the hydrophobicity of the TiO2. These improvements then led to the improvement of TiO2’s photocatalytic activity in oxidation reactions.
Keywords
  • Titania,
  • carbon layer,
  • photocatalysis
Publication Date
Spring July 8, 2014
Editor
Leny Yuliaty
Publisher
PENERBIT UTM PRESS
Citation Information
Surya Lubis, Sheela Chandren and Hadi Nur. "Modification of TiO2 with Carbon Layer" Johor BahruPhotocatalysis by TiO2: How to enhance photocatalytic activity? (2014)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/hadi_nur/205/