Table 2.
Comparison of glazes doped with Nb and V and kinetic results in Orange II photodegradation test
| Sample | Doping | Eg (eV) | Langmuir-Hinshelwood Kinetic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| t1/2 (min.) | R2 | |||
| Anatase | --------- | 3.0 (I) | 42 | 0.991 |
| SG4 | ---------- | 3.8 (D) | 77 | 0.995 |
| SG4V | 3 w% V2O5 | 3.2 (D) | 84 | 0.993 |
| SG4Nb | 3 w% Nb2O5 | 3.8 (D) | 152 | 0.997 |
| CONTROL | ------------ | ------ | 151 | 0.993 |
| SG4V3 | 3 w% V2O5 | 3.2 (I) | 84 | 0.995 |
| SGV45 | 5 w% V2O5 | 2.2 (I) | 55 | 0.997 |
| SGV412 | 12 w% V2O5 | 2.5 (I) | 70 | 0.998 |
| SGV420 | 20 w% V2O5 | 2.0 (I) | 82 | 0.997 |