Preparation and photocatalytic activities of α-Fe 2O 3/ Sb-doped SnO 2(ATO) nanocomposites

Dan Xu, Chunhua Lu, Dunpu Zhang, Jianbin Song, Yaru Ni, Zhongzi Xu

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Abstract

The novel photocatalyst of α-Fe 2O 3/Sb-doped SnO 2 (ATO) nanocomposites were fabricated by two-step process of hydrothermal and precipitation method. The structure, size, magnetic behavior and absorption property were characterized by XRD, TEM, VSM and UV-Vis absorption spectrum. The composites with low mole ratio of ATO have more pronounced photocatalytic activities. The optimum photocatalytic activity in our experiments appears at the mole ratio of n Fe:n Sn=1:0.25. The α-Fe 2O 3/Sb-doped SnO 2 nanocomposites have better photocatalytic activities than α-Fe 2O 3/SnO 2 nanocomposites. The results show that the doping of Sb ions can improve the capture ability of electrons and consequently enhance the photocatalytic activities of the composite system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterial Sciences and Technology
Pages722-727
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 Spring International Conference on Material Sciences and Technology, MST-S - Xi'an, China
Duration: 27 May 201230 May 2012

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume560-561
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2012 Spring International Conference on Material Sciences and Technology, MST-S
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period27/05/1230/05/12

Keywords

  • Nanocomposites
  • Photocatalytic activitie
  • α-Fe O /Sb-doped SnO

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