Search results for: UV-B
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Biotrickling filtration of air polluted with hexane and cyclohexane: effects of trickling liquid modification with DES solutions
Open Research DataDataset presents selected parameters monitored during processes of biotrickling filtration of air polluted with hexane and cyclohexane.
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Photodecomposition of dyes on Fe-C-TiO2 photocatalysts under UV radiation supported by photo-Fenton process
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Thin layer of ordered boron-doped TiO2 nanotubes fabricated in a novel type of electrolyte and characterized by remarkably improved photoactivity
PublicationThis paper reports a novel method of boron doped titania nanotube arrays preparation by electrochemical anodization in electrolyte containing boron precursor – boron trifluoride diethyl etherate (BF3 C4H10O), simultaneously acting as an anodizing agent. A pure, ordered TiO2 nanotubes array, as a reference sample, was also prepared in solution containing a standard etching compound: ammonium fluoride. The doped and pure titania...
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Simultaneous opto-electrochemical monitoring of carbamazepine and its electro-oxidation by-products in wastewater
PublicationThe growing human impact on aquatic environments, due to the extensive use of pharmaceuticals and the release of persistent pollutants, makes it necessary to implement new widespread methods for the characterisation and quantification of such contaminants and relative degradation products. Carbamazepine, 5H-dibenzo[b,f]azepine-5-carboxamide, (CBZ) is a widely used anti-epileptic drug, characterised by its limited removal by conventional...
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The influence of UV-irradiation on the poly(vinyl alcohol)/hyaluronic acid film properties
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Functionalized azobenzocrown ethers as sensor materials—The synthesis and ion binding properties
PublicationNew 13- and 16-membered azobenzocrown ethers with aromatic amino, amide, ether–ester or ether–amide residue in para position to an azo moiety were obtained. Acid–base properties and ion binding ability of the colored compounds were studied by spectroscopic methods: UV–vis, fluorimetry and 1H NMR spectroscopy. Selected azobenzocrowns were tested as ionophores in ion-selective membrane electrodes (ISEs) – classic and miniature all...
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Photoactivity of decahedral TiO2 loaded with bimetallic nanoparticles: Degradation pathway of phenol-1- 13 C and hydroxyl radical formation
PublicationDecahedral TiO2decorated with bimetallic nanoparticles were synthesized via radiolysis and photode-position method. The effect of bimetallic surface composition (Ag Pt, Ag Au, Au Pd, Au Pt) as well asdeposition technique (simultaneous or sequential) on the photocatalytic activity in phenol degradationand efficiency of hydroxyl radicals generation under UV–vis light irradiation were investigated. Modifiedand pristine decahedral...
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The effect of sunscreen 4‐methylbenzylidene camphor in different and reproductive models, its bioaccumulation and molecular effects on ligand‐receptor interaction, and protein expression
Publication4-Methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC) is a photo-absorbing UV filter prevalently used in cosmetics, which can be absorbed into circulation and cause systemic effects. 4-MBC is continued to be released in the environment despite the growing knowledge about its bioaccumulation and endocrine disrupting effects. Previous reviews have mentioned UV-filter together but this review considers 4-MBC alone, due to its prevalence and concerning...
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The ILs-assisted electrochemical synthesis of TiO2 nanotubes: The effect of ionic liquids on morphology and photoactivity
PublicationFacile and environmentally benign one-step titanium anodization method for TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) formation in a presence of ionic liquids (ILs) was proposed. Influence of the IL structure and its content in ethylene glycol electrolyte on morphology, surface properties and photoactivity of the TiO2 NTs was investigated. Possible interactions between IL and TiO2 NTs as well as the mechanism of NTs formation during anodic oxidation...
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Tuning of photocatalytic activity by creating a tridentate coordination sphere for palladium
PublicationThe synthesis and characterisation of an asymmetric potential bridging ligand bmptpphz (bmptpphz = 2,17-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)tetrapyrido[3,2-a:2’,3’-c:3’’,2’’-h:2’’’,3’’’-j] phenazine) is presented. This ligand contains a 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) and a 2,9-disubstituted phen sphere and possesses a strong absorbance in the visible. Facile coordination of the phen sphere to a Ru(tbbpy)2 core leads to Ru(bmptpphz) ([(tbbpy)2Ru(bmptpphz)](PF6)2;...
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Photodegradation of lauric acid at an anatase single crystal surface studied by atomic force microscopy
PublicationBadania obejmowały obserwację zmian topografii powierzchni, za pomocą mikroskopii sił atomowych, cienkiej warstwy kwasu laurynowego osadzonego na monokrysztale anatazu. Warstwę kwasu laurynowego o grubości 80-90 nm naświetlano promieniowaniem z zakresu UV-Vis. Zauważono, że kwas laurynowy osadzany metodą wirującego dysku tworzy na powierzchni monokryształów TiO2 struktury domenowe. Stwierdzono, że podczas naświetlania nie ulega...
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Light transmission measurement through the fluidized bed photoreactor
Open Research DataDataset contains light transmission measurements through the fluidized bed photoreactor. Two sources of light were used: UV-LEDs and UV fluorescent. Measurements were performed at different air flows: 0, 80, 160 and 240 ml/min. The detailed measurement and equipment data was described in measurment info.txt file.
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Warstwy tlenkowe TiO2 oraz MoO3 jako fotoanody aktywne w świetle widzialnym
PublicationNiniejsza rozprawa doktorska poświęcona jest opracowaniu metod otrzymywania i charakterystyki warstw elektrodowych dwóch półprzewodników tlenkowych a) TiO2 i b) MoO3, jako potencjalnych fotoanod aktywnych w świetle widzialnym. Zakres pracy doktorskiej obejmuje: a) opracowanie metody wytwarzania nanorurek ditlenku tytanu (TiO2NT) oraz ich modyfikację prowadzącą do zwiększenia fotoaktywności i pojemności elektrycznej, a także charakterystykę...
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The kinetics of phenol decomposition under UV irradiation with and without H2O2 on TiO2, Fe–TiO2 and Fe–C–TiO2 photocatalysts
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Methane formation over TiO2–based photocatalysts: reaction pathways
PublicationThe effects of organic impurities adsorbed or incorporated into semiconductors structure on the photocatalytic products are noteworthy. For this purpose, the as-prepared Ag, Au and Pdmodified TiO2 samples were exposed to UV-vis irradiation in various gas atmospheres (CO2, N2, 600 ppm CO2 in N2, and 13CO2) in order to clarify the route of CH4 formation in the process of photocatalytic CO2 reduction. In the presented research it...
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Combined chemoresistive and in situ FTIR spectroscopy study of nanoporous NiO films for light-activated nitrogen dioxide and acetone gas sensing
PublicationThe chemoresistive sensor response of nanoporous NiO films prepared by advanced gas deposition was investigated by combined resistivity and in situ FTIR spectroscopy, with and without simultaneous light illumination, to detect NO2 and acetone gases. The sensitivity towards NO2 increased dramatically under UV irradiation employing 275 nm light. Improved sensitivity was observed at an elevated temperature of 150 °C. In situ FTIR...
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Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of porous composites based on chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol)
Open Research DataThe dataset contains the results of microbiological tests of composite porous materials whose activity was assessed for their ability to reduce the number of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus strain, representing the Gram (-) and Gram (+) bacteria, respectively.
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WITHDRAWN: The kinetics of phenol decomposition under UV irradiation with and without H2O2 on TiO2, Fe-TiO2 and Fe-C-TiO2 photocatalysts
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Optical and structural properties of polycrystalline CVD diamond films grown on fused silica optical fibres pre-treated by high-power sonication seeding
PublicationIn this paper, the growth of polycrystalline chemical vapour deposition (CVD) diamond thin films on fused silica optical fibres has been investigated. The research results show that the effective substrate seeding process can lower defect nucleation, and it simultaneously increases surface encapsulation. However, the growth process on glass requires high seeding density. The effects of suspension type and ultrasonic power were...
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Influence of alkali metal cations on the photoactivity of crystalline and exfoliated amorphous WO3 – photointercalation phenomenon
PublicationIn order to investigate the effect of photointercalation on photoelectrochemical properties, two types of WO3-based photoanodes, bulk and exfoliated have been prepared and investigated. An aqueous exfoliation method is introduced for the simple fabrication of amorphous and hydrated WO3 nanomaterial using commercial bulk WO3 precursor. The comparison of obtained material with bulk WO3 was performed using Raman, UV–vis, and XPS as...
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Photocatalytic ethylene decomposition with the use of fluidized bed photoreactor
Open Research DataData contain exported raw data recorded during decomposition of ethylene during utilization of fluidized bed photoreactor equipped with either UV-LEDs or fluorescent UV lamps as well as in either humid or dry conditions. In separate folder, the photographs of the photocatalytic system were included. As photocatalytic material, polystyrene spheres coated...
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Measurements of AuAg nanostructures
Open Research DataExtensive UV-vis measurements of AuAg alloyed nanostructures created from thin films. Plasmonic band position dependence on fabrication parameters.
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Electrical responses of nanoporous NiO films for light-activated nitrogen dioxide and acetone gas sensing
Open Research DataThe chemoresistive sensor response of nanoporous NiO films prepared by advanced gas deposition was investigated with and without simultaneous light irradiation, to detect nitrogen dioxide and acetone gases. The presented data show electrical responses presented as sensor resistance or relative changes in sensor resistance under selected environment...
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Processed measurements of AuAg nanostructures
Open Research DataExtensive processed UV-vis measurements of AuAg alloyed nanostructures created from thin films. Plasmonic band position dependence on fabrication parameters.
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Luminescence recognition material as an INHIBIT logic gate in presence of Pb2+ and Cu2+ ions in aqueous solutions
PublicationA recognition material consisting of silica xerogel with amino-modified surface selectively recognizes Pb2+ and Cu2+ (but only in presence of Pb2+ ions) in aqueous solutions of other metal ions. The analytical action of the material is based on a significant change in luminescence emission spectra of the material after chemisorption of Pb2+ ions. In the presence of Pb2+ in octahedral coordination environment, a new broad and strong...
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Stability of borophene dispersion in water
Open Research DataThis dataset contains the results of the studies of stability of borophene dispersion in water (1 µg/µL) based on the measurements of absorbance of the solution using UV-VIS spectroscopy.
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Optical properties of TeOx gels doped with a mix of rare-earth ions
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the UV-Vis spectra of the TeOx gels doped with a mix of rare-earth ions. The material was obtained by the sol-gel method. The starting solution was prepared by mixing telluric acid (precursor) with thetraetylene glycol, water, and ethanol. Next, the different molar concentration of rare-earth ions was added, nitrates were used...
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Optical properties TeOx gels doped with the rare-earth ions
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the UV-Vis spectra of TeOx gels doped with the rare-earth ions. The material was obtained by the sol-gel method. The starting solution was prepared by mixing telluric acid (precursor) with thetraetylene glycol, water, and ethanol. Next, the 5% mol of the rare-earth ions were added, the nitrates were used as a source of rare-earth...
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Influence of pH of sol-gel solution on phase composition and photocatalytic activity of TiO 2 under UV and visible light
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Catalysts for advanced oxidation processes: Deep eutectic solvents-assisted synthesis – A review
PublicationNew catalyst synthesis techniques, including green materials, are extensively studied for heterogeneous photocatalytic advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) on spotlight of sustainable development. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) started to be used in this field as environmentally friendly alternative to ionic liquids (ILs). During the catalyst synthesis, DESs can act as stabilizers, capping agents, structure directing agents, templates,...
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Thioacetamide and thiourea impact on visible light activity of TiO2
PublicationAktywne w świetle widzialnym fotokatalizatory na bazie tlenku tytanu (IV) przygotowano w wyniku hydrolizy izopropylanu tytanu (IV) z tioacetamidem i tiomocznikiem oraz kalcynacji w temperaturze 450ºC. Wyniki badań wskazują, że fenol i 4-chlorofenol były efektywnie degradowane w obecności domieszkowanego TiO2 oraz światła widzialnego (λ>400 nm). Głównym celem badań było zbadanie wpływu ilość zastosowanego prekursora domieszki...
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ID and 2D Electron Spin Resonance Imaging (ESRI) of Nitroxide Radicals in Stabilized Poly(acrylonitrile−butadiene−styrene) (ABS): UV vs Thermal Degradation
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Enhanced photocatalytic properties of lanthanide-TiO2 nanotubes: An experimental and theoretical study
PublicationA series of Er-, Yb-, Ho-, Tb-, Gd-, Pr-TiO2 nanotubes (RE-NTs) was prepared via an electrochemical method. The as-prepared photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV–vis absorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and luminescent spectroscopy. The experiments demonstrated that toluene in the gas phase was successfully degraded under visible light (LEDs λmax = 465...
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Optical properties of tellurium dioxide thin films
Open Research DataTeO2 and TeO2 doped by Eu thin films manufactured by magnetron sputtering method were measured by optical spectroscopy. Metallic Te target and Te-Eu mosaic target with diameter of 50.8 mm were sputtered for about 45 min in argon-oxygen atmosphere what resulted in 300 nm film thickness deposition. The pressure in the chamber was below 0.2 Pa and substrate...
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Physicochemical and photocatalytic data of TiO2/MXene/MnFe2O4 photocatalysts
Open Research DataThis dataset includes data regarding the physicochemical properties (i.e. XRD, DR/UV-vis, TEM images, photoluminescence) and photocatalytic activity of TiO2/MXene/MnFe2O4 photocatalysts. The data comprise the results of the photocatalytic reaction of carbamazepine and ibuprofen degradation.
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Raw data of AuAg nanoalloy plasmon resonances used for machine learning method
Open Research DataRaw data used for machine learning process. UV-vis measurements of AuAg alloyed nanostructures created from thin films. Plasmonic band position dependence on fabrication parameters. Small presentation reviewing achieved structures and their properties.
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Potential degradation of norfloxacin using UV-C/Fe2+/peroxides-based oxidative pathways
PublicationThe removal of norfloxacin (NOR), a widely used pharmaceutical and emerging water pollutant, was studied using UV-C and Fe2+ catalyzed peroxides-based oxidative processes (e.g., UV-C/Fe2+/H2O2, UV-C/Fe2+/S2O82− and UV-C/Fe2+/HSO5−) and compared with UV-C and UV-C/Fe2+. The UV-C and UV-C/Fe2+ degraded NOR to 38 and 55 %. However, use of peroxides, i.e., H2O2, S2O82−, HSO5− with UV-C and UV-C/Fe2+ promoted NOR %degradation to 75,...
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A novel (Ti/Ce)UiO-X MOFs@TiO2 heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic performance: Boosting via Ce4+/Ce3+ and Ti4+/Ti3+ redox mediators
PublicationTitanium-substituted cerium-oxo-based UiO MOFs with terephthalate linkers modified by various groups (–Br, –NH2, –NO2) or their derivatives (N-heterocyclic or biphenyl groups) were combined with titanium dioxide in a multistep route to obtain a core-shell-like architecture. DFT simulations showed that Ce- and bimetallic Ti/Ce- MOFs exhibited different charge compensation. Extended characterization revealed the formation of heterojunctions between...
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The effect of calcination temperature on structure and photocatalytic properties of Au/Pd nanoparticles supported on TiO2
PublicationBimetallic nanoparticles, composed of two different metal elements, can exhibit peculiar electronic, optical, and catalytic or photocatalytic properties that are absent in the corresponding monometallic nanoparticles. We show the effect of calcination temperature (from 350 to 700°C) on the structure and the photocatalytic properties of Au/Pd-modified TiO2. The composition of the bimetallic Au/Pd nanoparticles in relation to their...
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Visible light activity of rare earth metal doped (Er3+, Yb3+ or Er3+/Yb3+) titania photocatalysts
PublicationA series of Er3+-TiO2, Yb3+-TiO2 and Er3+/Yb3+-TiO2 photocatalysts were obtained via sol-gel method, using rare earth metal (RE) precursor ranging from 0.25 to 10 mol%. The experiments demonstrated that phenol in aqueous solutions was successfully degraded under visible light (> 450 nm) using RE3+-TiO2. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron emission spectroscopy (XPS), UV-Vis...
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Ethylene photocatalytic decomposition in high temperature reaction chamber
Open Research DataData contain data logs of measurements performed on High Temperature Chamber "The Praying Mantis" coupled with SRI 8010 gas chromatograph. Measurement was performed for TiO2 irradiated by UV and under flowing of ethylene gas diluted in air and with the use of elevated temperature.
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New approaches for improving selectivity and sensitivity of resistive gas sensors: a review
PublicationPurpose – This paper aims to present the methods of improving selectivity and sensitivity of resistance gas sensors. Design/methodology/approach – This paper compares various methods of improving gas sensing by temperature modulation, UV irradiation or fluctuation-enhanced sensing. The authors analyze low-frequency resistance fluctuations in commercial Taguchi gas sensors and the recently developed tungsten trioxide (WO3) gas-sensing...
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The effects of bifunctional linker and reflux time on the surface properties and photocatalytic activity of CdTe quantum dots decorated KTaO3 composite photocatalysts
PublicationNovel CdTe-KTaO3composite photocatalysts were successfully synthesized by using thioglycolic acid(TGA) or 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) as linker molecules which facilitated attachment of CdTequantum dots to the surface of KTaO3nanocubes. The as-prepared photocatalysts were characterizedby UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy...
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Ultra-thin film of aluminum oxide influence on the plasmon resonance in gold nanostructures
Open Research DataUltra-thin film of aluminum oxide influence on the plasmon resonance in gold nanostructures was measured by UV-VIS spectroscopy. Ultra thin film of Al2O3 was deposited on a gold nanostructures. Thickness of film was 2nm - 8nm. Shift of plasmon resonance was observed, as a result of various dielectric constant of layer.
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Comparison of different advanced oxidation processes for the degradation of room temperature ionic liquids
PublicationZbadano możliwość zastosowania wybranych zaawansowanych technologii utleniania (UV, UV/H2O2, UV/TiO2) do degradacji cieczy jonowych. Do degradacji wytypowano pięć związków: HHiM, BMiM, MiM, OMiM oraz EEiM.
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Optical properties of MnO-B2O3 based glass
Open Research DataMnO-B2O3 based glass with Au nanoparticles samples were annealing for a various time (in a range of 24-96 hours) at various temperatures (from 340 up to 350 deg.). Presence of silver nanoparticles was detected by UV-VIS measurements. On the basis of change optical bandgap, Ag NPs was detected.
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Physicochemical and photocatalytic data of Cu-TiO2/Ti3C2 composites
Open Research DataIn this dataset, we include the data regarding the physicochemical properties (XRD, DR/UV-vis, photoluminescence, electrochemistry) and photocatalytic activity of TiO2/Ti3C2 and Cu-TiO2/Ti3C2 composites in the reaction of carbamazepine degradation. Herein we present the results for pure TiO2/Ti3C2 and composites modified with copper particles (0.25%,...
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Optical measurements of LTO:Cu sol-gel derived thin films
Open Research DataLithium titanate doped by copper thin films were manufactured by chemical, sol-gel method. Flms were deposited on a Corning glass substrated by spin coater. To calculated optical band gap and other optcal parameters, UV-VIS spectroscopy measurements were performed. For measurements selected samples with various content of Cu.
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Photocatalytic decomposition of acetaldehyde over TiO2 (titanium dioxide) supported on nickel foam and Ni-doped (nickel-doped) TiO2
Open Research DataThis dataset contains chromatograms recorded during the decomposition of acetaldehyde in a high-temperature reaction chamber under UV irradiation using as photocatalytic systems TiO2 (titanium dioxide) supported on nickel foam, TiO2 supported on oxidized nickel foam and TiO2 doped by metallic nickel (Ni) powder. The detailed equipment and measurement...
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Photocatalytic decomposition of ethylene on the TiO2-polystyrene spheres
Open Research DataData contain results from the measurements of the photocatalytic decomposition of ethylene under UV irradiation with using TiO2 coating on the expanded polystyrene spheres (EPS). EPS-SiO2-TiO2 and EPS-TiO2 were used as the photocatalytic beds in the fluidized bed reactor. Both, stationary and fluidized beds were tested. The comparison of ethylene decomposition...