Synthesis, structure, and photocatalytic properties of titanium(IV) oxide modified with silver oxide nanoparticles on a boron-containing mesoporous support

Abstract

A method for the synthesis of TiO₂–B₂O₃–Ag composite has been proposed. The composite structure and phase composition have been determined by X-ray diffraction analysis, IR spectroscopy, and scanning as well as transmission electron microscopy. The introduction of boron oxide in the TiO₂–Ag composite enhances catalytic activity of the samples in the reactions of methyl orange photodecomposition.