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Nanosized ZnNb2O6 photocatalysts (band gaps ˜4.0 eV) were successfully synthesized via a citrate complex method. Their particle sizes ranged from 50 to 150 nm. The result of Mott-Schottky measurement revealed that the flat-band potential of ZnNb2O6 was ca. -1.3 V versus Ag/AgCl at pH 6.6. The photocatalytic activities of the samples for the degradation of methyl orange were evaluated under UV-light (λ = 254 nm). It was found that the sample obtained at 850°C showed the highest photocatalytic activity due to its opportune crystallinity and surface area. Furthermore, OH radicals were detected as the major oxidation agents responsible for the decomposition of methyl orange. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2011.
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Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology
ISSN: 0928-0707
Year: 2012
Issue: 3
Volume: 61
Page: 570-576
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CAS Journal Grade:2
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