Preparation and photocatalytic activity of robust titania monoliths for water remediation

ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2013 Feb;5(3):500-4. doi: 10.1021/am302654r. Epub 2013 Jan 17.

Abstract

TiO(2) monoliths were prepared, characterized, and evaluated for photocatalytic performance. The TiO(2) monoliths were found to have an interconnected void lattice and a bimodal porous structure with macropores and mesopores after calcination at 500-700 °C. Monoliths calcined at 500 °C had high specific surface area (93.1 m(2)/g) and porosity (68%), which were maintained after calcination at 700-1100 °C (51-46%). The calcined monoliths had relatively high Vickers hardness (∼104) despite their porous structure. Monoliths calcined at 500 and 700 °C exhibited high performance for methylene blue decolorization because of their high specific surface area.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis / radiation effects
  • Hot Temperature
  • Light
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Porosity
  • Titanium / chemistry*
  • Water Purification / instrumentation*
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • titanium dioxide
  • Titanium