Visible light assisted reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol on Ag/TiO2 photocatalysts synthesized by hybrid templates

- Ag0/Ag+/TiO2 composites were prepared via hydrothermal process with either CTAB or hybrid polymers.
- The catalyst derived from CTAB revealed high activities on the reduction of 4-nitrophenol.
- Conversion rate of 98% after 2 min irradiation under visible light was perceived.
- Residual carbons together with anatase percentages played main role in the reduction.