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Chemical Research in Chinese Universities

, Volume 34, Issue 2, pp 158–163 | Cite as

Synthesis of Biphasic Defective TiO2–x/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites with Highly Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity

  • Guiqi Gao
  • Qing Zhu
  • Hanbao Chong
  • Jun Zheng
  • Congmin Fan
  • Guang Li
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Abstract

Biphasic defective TiO2–x/reduced graphene oxide(RGO) nanocomposites were synthesized by simple hydrothermal reactions. Compared with TiO2–x and commercial P25, TiO2–x/RGO shows much better photocatalytic activity and excellent stability in pollutants degradation, which could be ascribed to Ti3+ centers complexed with RGO and the synergetic effect between the two phases. The study reveals a new route for the synthesis of mixed-phase defective TiO2–x/carbon material nanocomposites for photocatalytic applications.

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Keywords

Defective biphasic TiO2–x Graphene sheet Photocatalysis Reduced graphene oxide 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Center of Modern Experimental TechnologyAnhui UniversityHefeiP. R. China
  2. 2.School of Physics and Material ScienceAnhui UniversityHefeiP. R. China
  3. 3.College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical EngineeringChengdu University of TechnologyChengduP. R. China

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