Špela Slapničar (Author), Gregor Žerjav (Author), Matevž Roškarič (Author), Janez Zavašnik (Author), Albin Pintar (Author)

Abstract

Au catalysts (1 wt% Au) using anatase TiO2 nanorods (TNR, SBET =106 m2/g) or nanospheres (TNP, SBET =86 m2/g). The majority of Au particles in the prepared TiO2 +Au catalysts were in the range of 20–30 nm, with slight differences observed between the TNR +Au and TNP +Au samples. It is noteworthy that the addition of Au did not significantly change the specific surface area and crystallinity of the TiO2 supports. Evaluation of photocatalytic activity using ABTS•+ cation oxidation, DMPO/DMSO spin trapping and bisphenol A (BPA) degradation under visible-light illumination showed different behaviour of TNR +Au and TNP +Au catalysts. The TNR +Au catalyst produced mainly e-, while the TNP +Au catalyst exhibited efficient O2 •- production, which was confirmed by electron paramagnetic resonance spin trapping analyses. Conversely, due to its high Schottky barrier height (SBH) and the properties of the Au nanoparticles, the TNR +Au catalyst could not facilitate an oxygen reduction reaction but effectively produced e- as it reduced ABTS•+. The results show that the degra dation of BPA in the presence of the TNR +Au photocatalyst occurs through the involvement of e- and a small amount of hydroxyl radicals (OH•). Comprehensive characterization techniques provided insights into the intricate relationships between catalyst structure, composition and catalytic activity.

Keywords

titanijev dioksid;zlati nanodelci;fotokataliza;

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Language: English
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Typology: 1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization: KI - National Institute of Chemistry
UDC: 546
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ISSN: 0169-4332
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Secondary language: Slovenian
Secondary keywords: titanijev dioksid;zlati nanodelci;fotokataliza;
Pages: str. 1-15
Volume: ǂVol. ǂ695
Issue: ǂ[article no.] ǂ162923
Chronology: 30 Jun. 2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.162923
ID: 26160592