| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1499270 | Scripta Materialia | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
This study reports on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2–1 vol.% graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) composite synthesized by spark plasma sintering. Graphene platelets form a strong interface with sub-micron TiO2 grains providing increased pathways for improved electron transport. The photocatalytic activity of TiO2–GNP was measured by methylene blue solution decomposition under UV light exposure. The addition of 1 vol.% GNP to TiO2 improved its photocatalytic property by 25% by enhancing the electron mobility and reducing the photoexcited electron–hole recombination rate.
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Authors
Cheng Zhang, Ujwal Chaudhary, Debrupa Lahiri, Anuradha Godavarty, Arvind Agarwal,