Research Article

Ultrasonic-Assisted Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Application of SiO2@TiO2 Core-Shell Nanocomposite Particles

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X-ray diffraction patterns of (a) SiO2 nanoparticles, (b) SiO2@TiO2 core-shell nanocomposite particles, SiO2-TiO2-4 (as prepared), (c) SiO2@TiO2 core-shell nanocomposite particles, SiO2-TiO2-4 (annealed at 500°C), and (d) pure TiO2 nanoparticles.