A simple method to synthezise N-doped rutile titania with enhanced photocatalytic activity in sunlight

This study demonstrates a simple route for the synthesis of nanocrystalline N doped rutile titania by calcination of acidified TiCl3 in presence of urea. Urea was used as a source of nitrogen. The N doped rutile titania was yellow in colour and showed excellent photocatalytic activity in sunlight. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.