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Ag modified Fe-doping TiO2 nanoparticles and nanowires with enhanced photocatalytic activities for hydrogen production and volatile organic pollutant degradation

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The Ag modified Fe-doping TiO2 nanoparticles and nanowires (Ag@Fe–TiO2 NPs and NWs) were prepared by convenient modified sol–gel and one-pot solvothermal method, respectively. The high photocatalytic activities of the Ag@Fe–TiO2 photocatalysts for H2 production and formaldehyde degradation were ascribed to the extended light-responsive range, accelerated migration, increased specific surface area and suppressed recombination of photogenerated carriers. All Ag@Fe–TiO2 samples showed good photochemical stabilities for reusage. The mechanisms for the significantly enhanced photocatalytic activities of the Ag@Fe–TiO2 NPs and NWs were proposed. Our research provides valuable contributions in the future preparations and applications for TiO2 based photocatalysts.

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This work was financially supported by Solar energy efficient application of Hubei province Collaborative Innovation Center open funding (Nos. HBSKFMS 2014017, 337188 and HBSKFQN20167004).

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  2. Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for High-efficiency Utilization of Solar Energy, Wuhan, 430068, People’s Republic of China

    Yang Liu & Hui Lv

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Liu, Y., Xu, G. & Lv, H. Ag modified Fe-doping TiO2 nanoparticles and nanowires with enhanced photocatalytic activities for hydrogen production and volatile organic pollutant degradation. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 29, 10504–10516 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-018-9115-z

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