From phase stabilization to defect engineering: Unravelling the multifunctional role of Gd dopants in TiO2 nanocrystals for high-performance solar-driven Photocatalysis

Key Points

• 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.