Enhanced performance of surface-modified TiO2 photocatalysts prepared via a visible-light photosynthetic routeElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Experimental details and Fig. S1-S6. See DOI: 10.1039/c2cc34243j

Benzene can be activated by visible light ( > 455 nm) in the presence of TiO 2 , which leads to formation of carbonaceous polymeric deposits on the titania surface. These photosynthesized surface-modified materials exhibit enhanced photoactivity in degradation of phenolic compounds, particularly under visible light irradiation. Benzene can be activated by visible light ( > 455 nm) in the presence of TiO 2 , which leads to formation of carbonaceous polymeric deposits on the titania surface. These photosynthesized surface-modified materials exhibit enhanced photoactivity in degradation of phenolic compounds.