Enhanced CO photocatalytic oxidation in the presence of humidity by tuning composition of Pd-Pt bimetallic nanoparticles supported on TiO_2

摘要

Here we put forward for the first time that the negative effect of humidity on CO photooxidation at room temperature can be overcome by adjusting the composition of Pd-Pt bimetallic particles supported on TiO_2. Consequently, optimized Pd_χPt_(1-χ)/ TiO_2 materials can be considered as common and efficient photo-catalysts for simultaneous elimination of CO and VOCs in the presence of humidity, i.e. for real indoor air treatment.