| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1490186 | Materials Research Bulletin | 2012 | 6 Pages |
This report aimed to study the effect of CdS doping in TiO2 on the phase transformation of TiO2 from anatase to rutile using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy. CdS-doped TiO2 nanocomposites have been prepared and characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). We have observed that contrary to bare TiO2, phase transformation of TiO2 from anatase to rutile is hindered when doped with CdS at high temperature. Raman spectroscopy is found to be more sensitive for detection of the surface of TiO2 as compared to XRD.
Graphical abstractRaman spectra of TiO2 sample doped with 50% CdS and annealed at 600 °C.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Transformation from anatase to rutile is prohibited in doped TiO2. ► FTIR study indicates that TiO2 lattice has been modified in the presence of CdS. ► Raman spectroscopy is found to be more sensitive as compared to XRD.
