Title :
Reduction of U(VI) to U(IV) on the surface of TiO/sub 2/anatase nanotubes
Author :
Bonato, M. ; Allen, G.C. ; Scott, T.B.
Author_Institution :
Interface Anal. Centre, Univ. of Bristol, Bristol
fDate :
6/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Titanium dioxide nanotubes were investigated as an adsorbent for the uranyl ion from solution under UV irradiation. Results from X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis clearly indicate the reduction of U(VI) to U(IV) on the oxide surface.
Keywords :
X-ray photoelectron spectra; catalysts; photochemistry; reduction (chemical); semiconductor materials; titanium compounds; ultraviolet radiation effects; TiO2; UV irradiation; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis; anatase nanotubes; oxide surface; photocatalytic activation; reduction; titanium dioxide nanotubes; uranyl ion;
Journal_Title :
Micro & Nano Letters, IET
DOI :
10.1049/mnl:20080007
