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Preparation of narrow band gap V2O5/TiO2 composite films by micro-arc oxidation

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V2O5/TiO2 composite films were prepared on pure titanium substrates via micro-arc oxidation (MAO) in electrolytes consisting of NaVO3. Their morphology and elements were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. Phase composition and valence states of species in the films were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-Vis DRS) were also employed to evaluate the photophysical property of the films. The V2O5/TiO2 composite films show a sheet-like morphology. Not only V2O5 phase appears in the films when the NaVO3 concentration of the electrolyte is higher than 6.10 g/L and is loaded at the surface of anatase, but also V4+ is incorporated into the crystal lattice of anatase. In comparison with pure TiO2 films the V2O5/TiO2 composite films exhibit significantly narrow band gap energy. The film prepared in an electrolyte consisting of NaVO3 with a concentration of 8.54 g/L exhibits the narrowest band gap energy, which is approximately 1.89 eV. The V2O5/TiO2 composite films also have the significantly enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity. The film prepared in an electrolyte consisting of NaVO3 with a concentration of 8.54 g/L exhibits the best photocatalytic activity and about 93% of rhodamine is degraded after 14 h visible light radiation.

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  1. State Key Lab of Material Processing and Dies & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China

    Qiang Luo, Xin-wei Li, Qi-zhou Cai & Zhen-hua Pan

  2. National Defense Key Disciplines Laboratory of Light Alloy Processing Science and Technology, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, China

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This work is financially supported by the Open Research Fund of the National Defense Key Disciplines Laboratory of Light Alloy Processing Science and Technology in Nanchang Hangkong University (No.gf200901002) and the Analytical and Testing Center of Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

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Luo, Q., Li, Xw., Cai, Qz. et al. Preparation of narrow band gap V2O5/TiO2 composite films by micro-arc oxidation. Int J Miner Metall Mater 19, 1045–1051 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-012-0668-1

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