Graphene and zeolite team up for catalysis

Scientists from the UK, India and Germany have incorporated graphene into zeolites to increase their photocatalytic activity for applications such as water and air purification; dye degradation; and self-cleaning and anti-bacterial surfaces, for example.

Dominik Eder at the University of Cambridge and colleagues incorporated graphene inside titanosilicate zeolite (TS-1) pores. Zeolites are porous compounds with high surface areas and high adsorbance capacities. These properties make them excellent candidates as catalyst supports. By incorporating titanium into the zeolite framework, photocatalytic activity becomes a new functionality.   More...

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