Au nanoparticle sensitized blue TiO<sub>2</sub> nanorod arrays for efficient Gatifloxacin photodegradation
Jun Guo, Wei Gan, Ruixin Chen, Miao Zhang, Zhaoqi Sun
Abstract
nanorod arrays enhances the catalytic activity. Thirdly, Au acts as a SPR activator, providing a large number of high-energy electrons in the photocatalysis process. Lastly, the improved light capture capabilities are essential for efficient removal of Gatifloxacin. This work provides a new approach for the construction of a high-performance heterojunction photocatalyst in advanced oxidation processes.
Topics & Concepts
PhotodegradationNanorodGatifloxacinNanoparticleChemistryChemical engineeringNuclear chemistryMaterials scienceNanotechnologyPhotocatalysisCatalysisOrganic chemistryAntibioticsCiprofloxacinBiochemistryEngineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells