The mechanism of water pollutant photodegradation by mixed and core–shell WO<sub>3</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub>nanocomposites
Habtamu Abdisa, Masaki Ujihara
Abstract
than on the core-shell structures. This finding shows that the photoreaction mechanisms could be controlled through adjustments to the nanocomposite structure. These results can guide the design and preparation of photocatalysts with improved and controlled activities for environmental remediation.
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PhotodegradationNanocompositeMechanism (biology)Shell (structure)PollutantChemical engineeringMaterials scienceWater pollutantsCore (optical fiber)ChemistryPhotochemistryPhotocatalysisEnvironmental chemistryNanotechnologyComposite materialPhysicsCatalysisOrganic chemistryQuantum mechanicsEngineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsGas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors