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Enhanced Photocatalytic Activities of Multi-Modified TiO2 Films on Common Glass Substrates

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Boric acid-treated and sulfur ion-doped multi-modified TiO2 films with high photocatalytic activities were prepared on soda–lime glass (Na2O · CaO · 6SiO2) substrates via the sol–gel method. The as-prepared specimens were characterized using high-resolution field emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectra, UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller surface area. The photocatalytic activities of the films were evaluated by degradation of organic dyes in aqueous solutions. Compared with boric acid treatment and sulfur surface doping, the integration of both methods gave the best results. It is believed that high photocatalytic activity is correlated with the microstructure of the TiO2 film.

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This work was financially supported partially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant no. 51102114), Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation, China (ZR2012BM009), and Innovation Foundation of Universities of Ningxia (ZZ201205).

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  1. Key Laboratory of Chemical Sensing & Analysis in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China

    Fang Li, Nan Zhao, Ji-jun Feng & Ming-ming Yao

  2. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ning Xia Teachers University, Guyuan, 75600, China

    Ling-xiao Guan

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Li, F., Zhao, N., Guan, Lx. et al. Enhanced Photocatalytic Activities of Multi-Modified TiO2 Films on Common Glass Substrates. Water Air Soil Pollut 224, 1532 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-013-1532-2

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