Bio-template synthesis of spirulina/TiO2 composite with enhanced photocatalytic performance

• Published in: RSC advances Vol. 2; no. 28; pp. 10585 - 10591
• Main Authors: Tu, Yu Di, Zhou, Zheng, Yan, Rong Jun, Gan, Yong Ping, Huang, Wan Zhen, Weng, Xian Xian, Huang, Hui, Zhang, Wen Kui, Tao, Xin Yong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2012
• Subjects: aqueous solutions; decolorization; irradiation; light; methyl orange; microstructure; photocatalysis; photosynthesis; pigments; porous media; Spirulina; surface area; titanium dioxide

A visible-light photocatalytic, mesoporous, hierarchical spirulina/TiO₂ composite with dye-sensitized surface was fabricated through a one-step hydrothermal process. The microstructure, mesoporous characteristics, surface morphology, as well as the visible-light photocatalytic activities are studied...