PLANAR PHOTOCATALYSTS WITH THE FUNCTION OF PHOTO-PRODUCED CHARGE ACCUMULATION
Abstract
It is shown that nanostructured TiO2 : MoO3 films are capable to accumulate the charges induced under UV irradiation due to the generation of reduced forms of molybdenum oxide (hydrogen bronzes). Oxidation of these reduced forms in the air condition is accompanied by the generation of reactive oxygen species, due to which TiO2 : MoO3 films retain the oxidation ability and the pathophysiological activity for a long time after irradiation completion.
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L. Yu. SADOVSKAYA
Belarusian State University, Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
T. V. SVIRIDOVA
Belarusian State University, Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
T. M. YAKIMENKO
Belarusian State University, Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
D. V. SVIRIDOV
Belarusian State University, Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
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