“…Its wide applications, however, have been largely limited by its large band-gap of 3.2 eV for anatase TiO 2 , which only absorbs UV light of wavelengths less than 387 nm, and rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers. In order to utilize solar energy effectively, considerable efforts such as ion doping, noble metal loading, dye sensitization, and composite semiconductors, have been undertaken to narrow the band gap and reduce the recombination of photogenerated carriers [2,3]. In our previous work, an effective approach of Sm, N, and P tridoping into TiO 2 lattices via a modified sol-solvothermal process using tetrabutyl titanate as precursor and absolute ethanol as solvent has been confirmed.…”