Nanostructured Rutile TiO2 for Selective Photocatalytic Oxidation of Aromatic Alcohols to Aldehydes in Water
- Autori: YURDAKAL, S; PALMISANO, G; LODDO, V; AUGUGLIARO, V; PALMISANO, L
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2008
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/48153
Abstract
Selective photocatalytic oxidation of aromatic alcohols to aldehydes was performed in water in the presence of TiO2 rutile photocatalysts that exhibited a low degree of crystallinity. The nanostructured rutile samples, prepared ex TiCl4 at very low temperature, ensured a selectivity toward the aldehyde 3 to 4-fold higher than the commercial rutile tested (Sigma-Aldrich).