| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1462552 | Ceramics International | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Nano-sized Nb2O5/carbon cluster/Cr2O3 composite material was prepared by the calcination of NbCl5/chromium acetylacetonate/epoxy resin complex under an argon atmosphere. The Pt-loaded Nb2O5/carbon cluster/Cr2O3 composite material shows the photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation. The composite material successfully decomposed the water into H2 and O2 in the [H2]/[O2] ratio of 2. Electron spin resonance spectral examination suggests a two-step electron transfer in the process of Nb2O5 → carbon cluster → Cr2O3 → Pt.
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Authors
S. Karuppuchamy, H. Matsui, K. Kira, M.A. Hassan, M. Yoshihara,