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Synthesis and Characterization of Nitrogen-Doped Group IVB Visible-Light-Photoactive Metal Oxide Nanoparticles†

  1. X. Qiu,
  2. Y. Zhao,
  3. C. Burda

Article first published online: 26 OCT 2007

DOI: 10.1002/adma.200700511

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Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials

Volume 19, Issue 22, pages 3995–3999, November, 2007

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How to Cite

Qiu, X., Zhao, Y. and Burda, C. (2007), Synthesis and Characterization of Nitrogen-Doped Group IVB Visible-Light-Photoactive Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. Adv. Mater., 19: 3995–3999. doi: 10.1002/adma.200700511

Author Information

  1. Center for Chemical Dynamics and Nanomaterials Research, Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106 (USA)

  1. †

    C.B. acknowledges NSF. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0 239 688.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 15 NOV 2007
  2. Article first published online: 26 OCT 2007
  3. Manuscript Revised: 25 MAY 2007
  4. Manuscript Received: 1 MAR 2007

Funded by

  • National Science Foundation. Grant Number: 0 239 688

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Keywords:

  • Doping;
  • Nanoparticles, inorganic;
  • Photocatalysts;
  • Titania;
  • Zirconia
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The controlled nitrogen doping of group IVB metal oxide nanoparticles is achieved by a reliable wet-chemical procedure to yield the structures shown in the figure. The resulting nanoparticles show visible-light activity and enhanced photocatalytic properties that can be attributed to the introduction of oxygen vacancies, additional nitrogen states, and defects in the metal oxide lattice.

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