Synthesis and characterization of dysprosium (Dy3+) doped titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a potential material for photocatalytic activity

Abstract Doping Dysprosium (Dy3+) (2 wt%) by employing one step and one pot hydro thermal method with TiO2 nano particles form a potential composition for photo catalysis. Dy3+ doped TiO2 nano particles are obtained using the methodical synthesis and the resulted product is subjected to various studies like XRD, HR-TEM and UV to understand its structure, morphology and the bandgap. The narrower bandgap resulted by the doped nano material proves to be better than its purest form (TiO2). It is acknowledged through UV analysis. The above synthesized material’s photo catalytic degradation is carried out against the organic and inorganic contaminations present in waste water.