Research Article

Noble Metal Decoration and Presulfation on TiO2: Increased Photocatalytic Activity and Efficient Esterification of n-Butanol with Citric Acid

Table 2

Amount of S groups on prepared catalysts.

SamplesAmount (μmol/g)S groups (per nm2)

TiO22010.71
Ag-TiO2 ((Ag) = 0.5%)2961.32
Au-TiO2 ((Au) = 0.5%)8042.71
Rh-TiO2 ((Rh) = 0.5%)5421.87
Pt-TiO2 ((Pt) = 0.5%)6642.05