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Title
A non-aqueous synthesis of composites in supercritical for the photodegradation of pollutants
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Abstract
Titania/silica composites with different Ti/Si ratios are synthesized via a nonconventional synthesis route. The synthesis involves non-aqueous reaction of metal alkoxides and formic acid at 75 °C in supercritical carbon dioxide. The as-prepared composite materials contain nanometer-sized anatase crystallites and amorphous silica. Large specific surface areas are obtained. The composites are evaluated in the photocatalytic degradation of phenol in aqueous medium, and in the elimination of acetaldehyde from air. The highest photocatalytic activity in both processes is achieved with a composite containing 40 wt % TiO2.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Chemsuschem. - Weinheim
Publication
Weinheim : 2011
ISSN
1864-5631
DOI
10.1002/CSSC.201100059
Volume/pages
4 :10 (2011) , p. 1457-1463
ISI
000296497400010
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UAntwerpen
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Publications with a UAntwerp address
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