<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Hybrid catalysts based on the TiO2 matrix impregnated with Nd, Eu and Yb diphthalocyanines proved effective in oxidation of sulfite ions under irradiation with light from the UV-visible range. Micro- and nano-crystalline anatase powders were used in preparation of the photocatalysts, which were applied in the form of a suspension in the water phase. The reaction yield was found to depend on the phthalocyanine sensitizer used and the conditions of TiO2 impregnation. The best results were obtained when micro-anatase impregnated with Yb-diphthalocyanine was used.</abstract>

Hybrid catalysts based on the TiO2 matrix impregnated with Nd, Eu and Yb diphthalocyanines proved effective in oxidation of sulfite ions under irradiation with light from the UV-visible range. Micro- and nano-crystalline anatase powders were used in preparation of the photocatalysts, which were applied in the form of a suspension in the water phase. The reaction yield was found to depend on the phthalocyanine sensitizer used and the conditions of TiO2 impregnation. The best results were obtained when micro-anatase impregnated with Yb-diphthalocyanine was used.

Activity of phthalocyanine-sensitized TiO2-anatase in photooxidation of sulfite ions

Opole University, Faculty of Chemistry, ul. Oleska 48, 45-095 Opole

Polish Journal of Chemical Technology

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Activity of phthalocyanine-sensitized TiO-anatase in photooxidation of sulfite ions

Hybrid catalysts based on the TiO2 matrix impregnated with Nd, Eu and Yb diphthalocyanines proved effective in oxidation of sulfite ions under irradiation with...

Activity of phthalocyanine-sensitized TiO₂-anatase in photooxidation of sulfite ions

Published Online: Jun 09, 2015

Page range: 64 - 69

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pjct-2015-0031

Keywords
TiO2, anatase, phthalocyanine sensitizer, photooxidation, hybrid photocatalysts

© by Rudolf Słota

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Activity of phthalocyanine-sensitized TiO2-anatase in photooxidation of sulfite ions

Published Online: Jun 09, 2015

Page range: 64 - 69

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pjct-2015-0031

KeywordsTiO2, anatase, phthalocyanine sensitizer, photooxidation, hybrid photocatalysts

© by Rudolf Słota

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Activity of phthalocyanine-sensitized TiO₂-anatase in photooxidation of sulfite ions

Keywords
TiO2, anatase, phthalocyanine sensitizer, photooxidation, hybrid photocatalysts