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Synthesis and characterization of the iron titanate nanoparticles via a green method and its photocatalyst application

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Pure iron titanate (Fe2TiO5) nanoparticles were successfully synthesized via novel sol–gel method with the aid of Fe(NO3)3·9H2O, Ti(OC4H9)4 (TNBT), and glucose without adding external surfactant. Moreover, glucose plays role as reducing agent, and natural template in the synthesis Fe2TiO5 nanoparticles. The structural, morphological and optical properties of as obtained products were characterized by techniques such X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis, scanning electron microscopy, and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy. The samples indicated a paramagnetic behavior, as evidenced by using vibrating sample magnetometer at room temperature. To evaluate the photocatalyst properties of nanocrystalline iron titanate, the photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange under ultraviolet light irradiation was carried out.

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Authors are grateful to council of University of Borujerd Branch for providing financial support to undertake this work.

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  1. Young Researchers and Elite Club, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

    Ruhollah Talebi

  2. Young Researchers and Elite Club, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

    Saeid Khademolhoseini

  3. Young Researchers and Elite Club, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran

    Ali Abedini

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Talebi, R., Khademolhoseini, S. & Abedini, A. Synthesis and characterization of the iron titanate nanoparticles via a green method and its photocatalyst application. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 27, 2944–2949 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-015-4114-9

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