This review provides an in-depth analysis of lanthanide-titania-modified semiconductor
photocatalysts (Er-, Ho-, Nd-and Tm-TiO 2) for the photocatalytic degradation of organic …

Abstract Trivalent lanthanide (Ln 3+) ions doped semiconductor nanomaterials have
recently attracted considerable attention owing to their distinct optical properties and their …

A series of Er 3+-TiO 2, Yb 3+-TiO 2 and Er 3+/Yb 3+-TiO 2 photocatalysts were obtained via
sol–gel method, using lanthanides precursor ranging from 0.25 to 10 mol%. The …

Bacterial infection and related diseases are threatening the health of human beings.
Photocatalytic disinfection as a simple and low-cost disinfection strategy is attracting more …

A series of Y 3+, Pr 3+, Er 3+ and Eu 3+ modified TiO 2 photocatalysts were obtained via sol–
gel (SG) and hydrothermal (HT) methods. Samples prepared this way were characterized by …

Approaches towards maximum utilization of solar light spectrum for photocatalysis have
currently attracted great interest. The combination of profoundly different properties, such as …

Abstract The β-NaYF 4: Yb 3+, Tm 3+@ TiO 2 core@ shell photocatalyst has been
successfully fabricated by a simply hydrothermal method followed by hydrolysis of titanium …

A comprehensive survey of electronic structure and optical properties of rare‐earth ions
embedded in semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) is of vital importance for their potential …

A sol− gel solvothermal method was introduced to incorporate Nd3+ and Sm3+ ions into
TiO2 nanoparticles. Intense and well-resolved emission lines from Nd3+ or Sm3+ ions were …

Semiconductor metal oxides have gained enormous attention due to decomposition of
organic pollutant from waste water. Among them TiO 2 is one of the most promising …