formed during water photolysis under UV irradiation is shown. UV irradiation of
nanoparticles with sizes less than 10 nm in the aqueous medium promotes Ce 4+→ Ce 3+
reduction, and after the cessation of irradiation Ce 3+→ Ce 4+ reverse process is observed.
The displacement of Ce 3+⇄ Ce 4+ equilibrium in one direction or another occurs with time
delay. Pre-irradiated nanoparticles in hydrosols are more active antioxidants than …