Project

Mesoporous titania architectures with incorporated noble metal nanoparticles: A highly active photocatalyst.

Code
3F018212
Duration
01 October 2012 → 30 September 2017
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund, Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Inorganic chemistry
    • Sustainable chemistry
    • Aquatic sciences, challenges and pollution
    • Environmental science and management
  • Engineering and technology
    • Composites and hybrid materials
Keywords
hydrogen Titania (photo)catalysis water splitting mesoporous microwave synthesis
 
Project description

We will develop smart synthesis routes for metal funcionalized mesoporous titania. Two real-life applications will be explored, the oxidative decomposition of persistent pesticides in natural waters and water splitting for hydrogen generation.