From phase stabilization to defect engineering: Unravelling the multifunctional role of Gd dopants in TiO2 nanocrystals for high-performance solar-driven Photocatalysis | Synapse
March 3, 2026
From phase stabilization to defect engineering: Unravelling the multifunctional role of Gd dopants in TiO2 nanocrystals for high-performance solar-driven Photocatalysis
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Gd dopants significantly improve photocatalytic efficiency and phase stabilization in TiO2 nanocrystals.
Defect engineering through Gd doping enhances charge carrier dynamics, leading to better energy conversion rates.
Observational analysis of Gd-doped TiO2 nanocrystals shows superior performance compared to undoped samples.
These findings suggest that optimizing dopants can lead to advanced photocatalytic materials for solar applications.