Photocatalytic performance of Sn-doped TiO2 nanostructured mono and double layer thin films for Malachite Green dye degradation under UV and vis-lights

J Hazard Mater. 2007 Jun 1;144(1-2):140-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2006.10.011. Epub 2006 Oct 12.

Abstract

Nanostructure Sn(4+)-doped TiO(2) based mono and double layer thin films, contain 50% solid ratio of TiO(2) in coating have been prepared on glass surfaces by spin-coating technique. Their photocatalytic performances were tested for degradation of Malachite Green dye in solution under UV and vis irradiation. Sn(4+)-doped nano-TiO(2) particle a doping ratio of about 5[Sn(4+)/Ti(OBu(n))(4); mol/mol%] has been synthesized by hydrotermal process at 225 degrees C. The structure, surface and optical properties of the thin films and/or the particles have been investigated by XRD, BET and UV/vis/NIR techniques. The results showed that the double layer coated glass surfaces have a very high photocatalytic performance than the other one under UV and vis lights. The results also proved that the hydrothermally synthesized nano-TiO(2) particles are fully anatase crystalline form and are easily dispersed in water. The results also reveal that the coated surfaces have hydrophilic property.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Coloring Agents / chemistry*
  • Coloring Agents / radiation effects
  • Industrial Waste
  • Light
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Photochemistry
  • Rosaniline Dyes / chemistry*
  • Rosaniline Dyes / radiation effects
  • Textile Industry
  • Tin / chemistry
  • Titanium / chemistry*
  • Ultraviolet Rays
  • Waste Disposal, Fluid / methods
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry*
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / radiation effects
  • Water Purification / methods

Substances

  • Coloring Agents
  • Industrial Waste
  • Rosaniline Dyes
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • malachite green
  • titanium dioxide
  • Tin
  • Titanium