A practical method for incorporation of Fe (III) in Titania matrix for photocatalytic applications

The unprecedented catalytic role of Iron (III) nitrate nonahydrate (Fe (NO3)(3)9H(2)O) has been explored in a top-down technique for the synthesis and Iron (III) doping of Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs). In the experimental procedure, the chosen 1:1 ratio of Fe (NO3)(3)9H(2)O and TiO2 bulk powder is allowed to work hydrothermally in top-down synthesis and Fe-doping of (TiO2) nanoparticles. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) shows the particle structure or morphology of the Fe-doped TiO2-NPs. Raman and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is used to study the composition and iron-content at the surface of the synthesized nanoparticles. X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern has several peaks for alpha-Fe2O3 corresponds to Iron doping in the synthesized nanoparticles of (TiO2). The current technique provides a practical method for maximum yield and high quality of Fe-doped TiO2 nanoparticles for its potential photovoltaic and photocatalytic applications in modern technologies.

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The study explores the catalytic role of Iron (III) nitrate in the synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and iron doping. Experimental methods were used to analyze the structure, composition, and iron content of Fe-doped TiO2-NPs, with XRD confirming iron doping. This technique provides a practical method for obtaining maximum yield and high-quality Fe-doped TiO2 nanoparticles.