TiO2 doped with europium (Eu): Synthesis, characterization and catalytic performance on pesticide degradation under solar irradiation

• Published in: Catalysis today Vol. 394-396; pp. 304 - 313
• Main Authors: Xochihua Juan, José Luis, Solis Maldonado, Carolina, Luna Sánchez, Raúl Alejandro, Enciso Díaz, Oswaldo Javier, Rojas Ronquillo, María Rebeca, Sandoval-Rangel, Ladislao, Pineda Aguilar, Nayely, Ramos Delgado, Norma Alicia, Martínez-Vargas, Daniela Xulú
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.07.2022
• Subjects: Band gap energy; Impregnation; Methidathion degradation; Solar photocatalysis; TiO2-Eu; Solar photocatalysis; Impregnation; Band gap energy; TiO2-Eu; Methidathion degradation

In this work titanium dioxide (TiO2) band gap energy modification was performed, in order to increase its photocatalytic activity on the visible spectrum range of solar radiation. Europium (Eu) was incorporated on the surface of TiO2 at 0.2 wt% and 0.6 wt%, using impregnation method. The photocataly...