Photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B dye with MWCNT/TiO2/C60 composites by a hydrothermal method

  • Xiaoliang Shi (史晓亮)
  • Xingyong Yang
  • Shuwei Wang
  • Sheng Wang
  • Qiaoxin Zhang
  • Yufu Wang
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Abstract

Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)/TiO2/C60 composite catalysts were prepared by hydrothermal method. TiO2 was deposited on the MWCNT surface. Their photocatalytic activities for degradation of Rhodamine B dye were studied. X-ray diffraction, field emission transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible light absorption spectrum and photoluminescence spectrum were carried out to characterize the composite catalysts. The results indicated that MWCNTs and C60 could greatly enhance the photocatalytic activity of TiO2.

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semiconductors chemical synthesis optical properties surface properties 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Xiaoliang Shi (史晓亮)
    • 1
    • 2
  • Xingyong Yang
    • 2
  • Shuwei Wang
    • 2
  • Sheng Wang
    • 2
  • Qiaoxin Zhang
    • 1
    • 2
  • Yufu Wang
    • 1
  1. 1.School of Mechanical and Electronic EngineeringWuhan University of TechnologyWuhanChina
  2. 2.State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis & ProcessingWuhan University of TechnologyWuhanChina

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