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Visible light photocatalytic activity in nitrogen-doped TiO{sub 2} nanobelts

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3093820· OSTI ID:21176016
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  1. Department of Physics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 (United States)
  2. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 (United States)

We present a comprehensive experimental and theoretical study of the electronic properties and photocatalytic activity of nitrogen-doped anatase TiO{sub 2} nanobelts. UV-visible spectra show enhanced absorption in the visible light range for nitrogen-doped nanobelts compared to the pristine sample. The nitrogen-doped nanobelts exhibit improved photocatalytic activity compared to the pristine sample upon visible light irradiation. Furthermore, the incorporation of nitrogen introduces localized states in the band gap.

OSTI ID:
21176016
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters, Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 94; ISSN APPLAB; ISSN 0003-6951
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English