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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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Morphology, Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Properties of TiO2 Modified with Mono- and Bimetallic Copper, Platinum and Silver Nanoparticles
PublicationNoble metal nanoparticles (NMNPs) enhanced TiO2 response and extended its activity under visible light. Photocatalytic activity of TiO2 modified with noble metal nanoparticles strongly depends on the physicochemical properties of NMNPs. Among others, the differences in the size of NMNPs seems to be one of the most important factors. In this view, the effect of the metal’s nanoparticles size, type and amount on TiO2 photocatalytic...
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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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Towards Computer-Aided Graphene Covered TiO2-Cu/(CuxOy) Composite Design for the Purpose of Photoinduced Hydrogen Evolution
PublicationIn search a hydrogen source, we synthesized TiO2-Cu-graphene composite photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution. The catalyst is a new and unique material as it consists of copper-decorated TiO2 particles covered tightly in graphene and obtained in a fluidized bed reactor. Both, reduction of copper from Cu(CH3COO) at the surface of TiO2 particles and covering of TiO2-Cu in graphene thin layer by Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) were...
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Shape-dependent enhanced photocatalytic effect under visible light of Ag3PO4 particles
PublicationSilver phosphate (Ag3PO4) could be considered as visible light induced photocatalyst for pollutants degradation, due to its narrow band gap (∼2.4 eV). However, Ag3PO4 photoactivity depends on surface properties and synthesis route. In this study, differently shaped Ag3PO4 photocatalysts have been synthesized through the precipitation, ion exchange, soft-chemical or hydrothermal method. To correlate surface properties with photoactivity all...
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Surface Science - 2023/2024
e-Learning CoursesThe course is not a full time lecture but on the consultation/handouts. The consulations are held every two weeks. The course is based on the Springer textbook: Surface Science An Introduction Downloadable at: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-05179-5 (PG network or vpn access) The goal of the subject is the presentation of basic problems resulting from he existence of interfacebetween material objects...
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MOF/TiO2 erythrocyte-like heterostructures decorated by noble metals for use in hydrogen photogeneration and pollutant photodegradation
PublicationVarious metal–organic framework (MOF)/TiO2 heterostructures can be obtained by the partial hydrolysis or calcination of Ti-based MOFs. By adjusting the hydrolysis and calcination steps of NH2-MIL-125 (Ti), a novel photoactive material composed of a MOF (NH2-MIL-125 (Ti)) and TiO2, with a unique “erythrocyte” shape, was developed. Furthermore, modification of the composition prepared by the partial hydrolysis of NH2- MIL-125 (Ti)...
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Defective TiO2 Core-Shell Magnetic Photocatalyst Modified with Plasmonic Nanoparticles for Visible Light-Induced Photocatalytic Activity
PublicationIn the presented work, for the first time, the metal-modified defective titanium(IV) oxide nanoparticles with well-defined titanium vacancies, was successfully obtained. Introducing platinum and copper nanoparticles (NPs) as surface modifiers of defective d-TiO2 significantly increased the photocatalytic activity in both UV-Vis and Vis light ranges. Moreover, metal NPs deposition on the magnetic core allowed for the effective separation...
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Non-metaldoped TiO2 nanotube arrays for high efficiency photocatalytic decomposition of organic species in water
PublicationTitanium dioxide is a well-known photoactive semiconductor with a variety of possible applications. The procedure of pollutant degradation is mainly performed using TiO2 powder suspension. It can also be exploited an immobilized catalyst on a solid support. Morphology and chemical doping have a great influence on TiO2 activity under illumination. Here we compare photoactivity of titania nanotube arrays doped with non-metal atoms:...
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Plasmon-enhanced photoluminescence from TiO2 and TeO2 thin films doped by Eu3+ for optoelectronic applications
PublicationIn this work we study the luminescence properties of europium-doped titanium dioxide and tellurium oxide thin films enhanced by gold plasmonic nanostructures. We propose a new type of plasmon structure with an ultrathin dielectric film between plasmonic platform and luminescent material. Plasmonic platforms were manufactured through thermal annealing of the gold thin film. Thermal dewetting of gold film results in spherical gold...
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Preparation and photocatalytic activity of Nd-modified TiO2 photocatalysts: Insight into the excitation mechanism under visible light
PublicationTitanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) modified with neodymium (Nd) in the range between 0.1 and 1.0 mol% were prepared via the hydrothermal method. The samples obtained were characterized by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray fluorescence (EDX), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method, X-ray powder diffraction analysis (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and photoluminescence...
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Integrated Photocatalytic Advanced Oxidation System (TiO2/UV/O3/H2O2) for Degradation of Volatile Organic Compounds
PublicationSeveral advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) including photocatalytic processes were studied for effective treatment of complex model wastewater containing a wide variety of VOCs. The studies revealed synergistic effects of TiO2 based processes for improved degradation of the VOCs. A peroxone combined with TiO2/UV system (TiO2/UV/O3/H2O2) with a ratio between the oxygen source from the oxidant to chemical oxygen demand (COD) of...
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Preparation and characterization of TiO2/carbon nanowall composite on a transparent substrate
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Paving the Way for A Sustainable and Efficient SiO2/TiO2 Photocatalytic Composite
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Solar Photocatalytic Degradation of Sulfamethoxazole by TiO2 Modified with Noble Metals
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TiO2-based photocatalysts in indoor swimming pool air purification
PublicationWzrastająca ilość basenów kąpielowych i aquaparków jest obecnie wyzwaniem dla naukowców zajmujących się badaniem i kontrolowaniem powietrza hali basenowej. Mikroorganizmy powstałe w powietrzu hali stanowią ogromne zagrożenie dla zdrowia. Ponadto, w fazie gazowej obecne są także uboczne produkty dezynfekcji (DBP), które mogą mieć szkodliwy wpływ zarówno na kąpiących się, jak i personel. W pracy omówiono potencjalne zagrożenia spowodowane...
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Impact of TiO2 Nanostructures on Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Performance
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Photocatalytic Decomposition of Acetaldehyde on Different TiO2-Based Materials: A Review
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Hydrogen evolution on the reduced TiO2 under simulated solar lamp
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TiO2-Nitrogen Modified for Water Decolourisation under VIS Radiation
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TiO2-anatase modified by carbon as the photocatalyst under visible light
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Photocatalytic activity and OH radical formation on TiO2 in the relation to crystallinity
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TiO2 Nanoparticles with High Photocatalytic Activity Under Visible Light
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Mesoporous Silica Nanospheres Functionalized by Tio2 as a Photoactive Antibacterial Agent
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The Influence of Polysaccharides/TiO2 on the Model Membranes of Dipalmitoylphosphatidylglycerol and Bacterial Lipids
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Studies on nitrogen modified TiO2 photocatalyst prepared in different conditions
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photocatalytic activity of silver doped tio2 in vis and uv light, prepared by microemulsion method
PublicationDitlenek tytanu otrzymany w wyniku hydrolizy izopropanolanu tytanu oraz komercyjny katalizator TiO-6 (Catalysis Society of Japan, rutyl, wielkość cząstek 15 nm) zmodyfikowano srebrem metodą mikroemulsyjną. Aktywność fotokatalityczna otrzymanych nanokompozytów Ag-TiO2 została zbadana dla fotodegradacji fenolu pod działaniem promieniowania ultrafioletowego oraz widzialnego. Zaobserwowano, że na efektywność fotorozkładu modelowego...
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Nanoporous TiO2 electrode grown by laser ablation of titanium in air at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
PublicationRecently, fabrication of the nanoporous TiO2 photoelectrode on metal foils by means of sputtering of the Ti film on preheatedmetal substrate followed by the TiO2 deposition (doctor blade technique) and sintering represents the frequently applied technique. This is despite the relatively complicated procedure and number of parameters to be controlled in order to fabricate films of required properties. In this work an approach is...
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Mechanical Behavior of Bi-Layer and Dispersion Coatings Composed of Several Nanostructures on Ti13Nb13Zr Alloy
PublicationTitanium implants are commonly used because of several advantages, but their surface modification is necessary to enhance bioactivity. Recently, their surface coatings were developed to induce local antibacterial properties. The aim of this research was to investigate and compare me-chanical properties of three coatings: multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), bi-layer composed of an inner MWCNTs layer and an outer TiO2 layer, and...
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Effect of irradiation intensity and initial pollutant concentration on gas phase photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanotube arrays
PublicationWell-organized TiO2 nanotube arrays were fabricated via one-step anodization process. The as-prepared TiO2 nanotubes were characterized by X-ray powder diffractometry (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Photocatalytic activity of obtained photocatalyst was studied in reaction of toluene degradation in the gas phase using low powered and low...
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Ti/TiO2 nanotubes sensitized PbS quantum dots as photoelectrodes applied for decomposition of anticancer drugs under simulated solar energy
PublicationOne of the challenges in research into photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) degradation of pollutants is finding the appropriate photoanode material, which has a significant impact on the process efficiency. Among all others, photoelectrodes based on an ordered TiO2 nanotube arrays are a promising material due to well-developed surface area and efficient charge separation. To increase the PEC activity of this material, the SILAR method was...
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Heterojunction of (P, S) co-doped g-C3N4 and 2D TiO2 for improved carbamazepine and acetaminophen photocatalytic degradation
PublicationNovel photocatalysts of phosphorus and sulfur co-doped graphitic carbon nitride incorporated in 2D TiO2 structure were successfully fabricated and applied for solar-driven degradation of emerging pollutants from the group of pharmaceuticals not susceptible to biodegradation. The hybrid photocatalysts with different loadings of (P, S)-doped g-C3N4 were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR),...
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Effects of electrophoretic deposition times and nanotubular oxide surfaces on properties of the nanohydroxyapatite/nanocopper coating on the Ti13Zr13Nb alloy
PublicationLoad-bearing implants are developed with a particular emphasis placed on an application of ceramic hydroxyapatite coatings in order, to enhance the bioactivity of titanium implants and to shorten the healing time. Therefore, thin, fully crystalline coatings that are, highly adhesive, hydrophilic and demonstrating antibacterial properties are ly looked for. The aim of this research was to develop and characterize the properties...
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Wpływ starzenia termicznego na właściwości elektryczne cienkich warstw TiO2:Nb oraz TiO2:(Co, Pd), jako materiału na półprzewodnikowe czujniki gazu.
PublicationZaobserwowany w ostatnich latach dynamiczny rozwój nowej dziedziny nauki, jaką jest transparentna elektronika, spowodował zintensyfikowanie badań, mających na celu odkrycie i charakteryzację nowych materiałów, w szczególności opartych na tlenkach metali. Współcześnie tlenki zaczęły niekiedy wypierać typowe materiały półprzewodnikowe. Szczególnie interesująca wydaje się perspektywa wykorzystania tlenków metali w czujnikach jako...
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Design and Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of TiO2-Lanthanides Systems and Evaluation of Photocatalytic Activity under UV-LED Light Irradiation
PublicationThe TiO2-Eu and TiO2-La systems were successfully synthesized using the microwave method. Based on the results of X-ray diffraction analysis, it was found that regardless of the analyzed systems, two crystal structures were noted for the obtained samples: anatase and rutile. The analysis, such as XPS and EDS, proved that the doped lanthanum and europium nano-particles are present only on the TiO2 surface without disturbing the...
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Visible-light-driven lanthanide-organic-frameworks modified TiO2 photocatalysts utilizing up-conversion effect
PublicationHighly efficient and quite stable composite with core-shell-like architecture reported herein, responds to the challenge of sunlight-driven photocatalysts. The Ln(ndc)/TiO2 photocatalytic system comprises active lanthanide-carboxylate coordination networks (Nd, Er, Ho, and Tm as metal ions, and 2,6-naphthalene dicar-boxylic acid as the organic linker) and inert titanium dioxide and allow to convert incompatible visible radiation...
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Electrochemical characterization of a composite comprising PEDOT/PSS and N doped TiO2 performed in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes
PublicationNitrogen doped titania (N-TiO2) was used as an inorganic component of composite electrodes containing poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) with poly(4-styrenesulphonate) PEDOT/PSS/N-TiO2. The composite materials were obtained by direct electrodeposition from an N-TiO2 suspension containing polyelectrolyte (NaPSS) and monomer EDOT. The electrodes were electrochemically tested in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes using cyclic voltammetry...
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WPŁYW KONCENTRACJI NANOCZĄSTEK NA WŁASNOŚCI TERMOFIZYCZNE NANOCIECZY WODA-Al2O3 i WODA-TiO2
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano wyniki pomiarów dynamicznego współczynnika lepkości, współczynnika przewodzenia ciepła oraz konduktywności nanocieczy typu woda-Al2O3 oraz woda-TiO2. Jako ciecz bazową wybrano wodę destylowaną ze względu na możliwość zastosowania badanych nanocieczy w układach chłodzenia. Nanociecze testowane były dla czterech koncentracji masowych nanocząstek, tj. 0.01%, 0.1%, 1% i 5%. Otrzymane wyniki pomiarów skonfrontowano...
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Non-enzymatic flexible glucose sensing platform based on nanostructured TiO2–Au composite
PublicationAll over the world the number of people suffering from diabetes and related complications is drastically growing. Therefore, the need for accurate, reliable and stable sensor for monitoring of glucose in human body fluids is becoming highly desirable. In this work we show that material composed of gold layers deposited onto TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) formed onto the flexible Ti foil exhibits great response toward glucose oxidation and...
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The role of noble metals in TiO2 nanotubes for the abatement of parabens by photocatalysis, catalytic and photocatalytic ozonation
PublicationThe role of modified TiO2 nanotubes (TNTs) with noble metals was studied for photocatalysis, catalytic and photocatalytic ozonation of a paraben’s mixture. The TNTs were obtained by anodization and were modified by photodeposition with 0.25 mol% of Au, Pt or Pd. Results showed that solar photocatalysis led to higher degradation than UVA radiation, and under UVA radiation, the use of 3 Pt-TNTs (3 TNTs plates modified with Pt) and...
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BET of TiO2 heated at 400-600 C degrees
Open Research DataThese data refer to the results of BET surface area of TiO2, which was treated firstly in autoclave at 150 C degrees for 1h (sample marked as A150), then was further heat treated in Ar or H2 at 400-600 C degrees. As a raw material TiO2 was used, which was a semiproduct from the industrial production of titania white by sulphur method. The raw material...
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Fabrication of the cross-linked PVA/TiO2/C nanocomposite membrane for alkaline direct methanol fuel cells
PublicationA crosslinked Poly(vinyl alcohol) based composite membrane was developed through a phase inversion process for use in alkaline direct methanol fuel cells (ADMFCs). The titanium dioxide (TiO2) and carbon nanoparticles (NPs) have been incorporated into the PVA polymer matrix to improve the mechanical and thermal properties. The membrane samples were further modified with maleic acid, a carboxylic acid acting as the cross-linker,...
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Physical properties of homogeneous TiO2 films prepared by high power impulse magnetron sputtering as a function of crystallographic phase and nanostructure
PublicationOptical, photo-electrochemical, crystallographic and morphological properties of TiO2 thin films prepared by high power impulse magnetron sputtering at low substrate temperatures (<65 ◦C) without post-deposition thermal annealing are studied. The film composition-anatase, rutile or amorphous TiO2-is adjusted by the pressure (p ∼ 0.75-15 Pa) in the deposition chamber. The different crystallographic phases were determined with grazing...
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Multi-functional monodispersed SiO2-TiO2 core-shell nanostructure and TEOS in the consolidation of archaeological lime mortars surfaces
PublicationArchaeological traditional lime mortars are susceptible to many environmental conditions such as the impact of water (rain, humidity, groundwater, etc.), variation of temperatures' degrees, wind and/or pollution. Accordingly, this research aims to provide newly assessed multifunctional Nano-coating for the purpose of archaeological lime mortar protection. For this, the study combined physicochemical and mechanical characterizations...
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Gasochromic effect in nanocrystalline TiO2 thin films doped with Ta and Pd
Publicationw pracy zebrano wyniki badań cienkich warstw domieszkowanego tlenku tytanu. w szczególności zaprezentowano zmianę przezroczystości pod wpływem działania par alkoholu etylowego. badane warstwy zostały naniesione na szklane podłoże metodą rozpylania magnetronowego.
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Properties of nanocrystalline TiO2:V thin films as a transparent semiconducting oxides
Publicationw pracy zaprezentowano wyniki badań cienkich warstw tlenku tytanu domieszkowanego wanadem. badany materiał charakteryzowano pod kątem wykorzystania, jako przezroczysty tlenek półprzewodnikowy (tos). warstwy zostały naniesione metodą rozpylania magnetronowego na szklane podłoża.
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Influence of tb-dopant on water adsorption and wettability of TiO2 thin films
PublicationPraca zawiera analizę wpływu domieszki terbu w cienkiej warstwie tlenku tytanu na zwilżalność powierzchni. opisano metodę pomiaru oraz zastosowania warstw hydrofobowych. badania wykazały hydrofilowość warstw. pokazano także wpływ domieszki terbu na zwiększenie densyfikacji struktury tlenku tytanu.
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Photocatalytic ozonation using doped TiO2 catalysts for the removal of parabens in water
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Noble metal–TiO2 supported catalysts for the catalytic ozonation of parabens mixtures
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Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Ag- and Au-Nanoparticles Loaded TiO2 Nanotubes
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Ag/Pt-modified TiO2 nanoparticles for toluene photooxidation in the gas phase
PublicationAg/Pt-modified TiO2nanocomposites were synthesized using the sol–gel method. The effect of metal typeand amount as well as synthesis route on the photocatalytic activity in reaction of toluene removal, usedas a model volatile organic compound, was investigated. Toluene, at the concentration of about 200 ppm,was irradiated over modified TiO2using light-emitting diodes (LEDs, max= 415 nm). The results showedthat toluene could be...
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Structural, thermal and photocatalytic properties of composite materials SiO2/TiO2/C
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Activity of TiO2 Photocatalyst Modified with H2WO4 for Degradation of Organic Compounds in Water
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Modification of carbon-coated TiO2 by iron to increase adsorptivity and photoactivity for phenol
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Application of TiO2-mounted activated carbon to the removal of phenol from water
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Preparation of TiO2-nitrogen-doped photocatalyst active under visible light
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The role of adsorption in the photocatalytic decomposition of Orange II on carbon-modified TiO2
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Dihydroxyanthraquinones as stable and cost-effective TiO2 photosensitizers for environmental and biomedical applications
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Sulphated TiO2 Reduced by Ammonia and Hydrogen as an Excellent Photocatalyst for Bacteria Inactivation
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Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan–TiO2 Biomaterial. 1. Stability and Swelling Properties
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Effective processes of phenol degradation on Fe3O4–TiO2 nanostructured magnetic photocatalyst
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Highly Visible-Light-Photoactive Heterojunction Based on TiO2 Nanotubes Decorated by Pt Nanoparticles and Bi2S3 Quantum Dots
PublicationA heterojunction with excellent visible light response and stability based on titanium dioxide nanotubes (TiO2 NTs), bismuth sulfide quantum dots (Bi2S3 QDs), and platinum nanoparticles (Pt NPs) is proposed. Both Pt NPs (3.0 ± 0.2 nm) and Bi2S3 QDs (3.50 ± 0.20 nm) are well distributed on the (i) top parts, (ii) inner walls, and (iii) outer walls of the TiO2 NTs. Visible-light-induced photoreaction was initialized by excitation...
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Zastosowanie lasera femto - sekundowego do modyfikacji fotoelektrody TiO2 w barwnikowym ogniwie fotowoltaicznym,
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań dla barwnikowych ogniw fotowoltaicznych, w których złącze półprzezroczysta elektroda przewodząca (TCO)/porowata warstwa ditlenku tytanu zostało zmodyfikowane przy użyciu wiązki lasera femtosekundowego. Przeprowadzone badania charakterystyki prądowo-napięciowej oraz elektrochemicznej spektroskopii impedancyjnej pozwoliły na opisanie wpływu modyfikacji granicy faz na parametry elektryczne urządzeń....
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TiO2 Processed by pressurized hot solvents as a novel photocatalyst for photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide
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Photocatalytic activity of nitrogen doped TiO2 nanotubes prepared by anodic oxidation: The effect of applied voltage, anodization time and amount of nitrogen dopant
PublicationNitrogen doped TiO2 nanotube arrays were prepared by anodizing Ti foils in an organic electrolyte containing specified amounts of urea as nitrogen precursor. The photocatalytic activity of the samples was evaluated by analyzing the degradation kinetics of phenol in water. The influence of tubes’ length, tubes’ surface morphology and amount of nitrogen in the TiO2 lattice on hydroxyl radical formation efficiency, photocatalytic...
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Preparation and Characterization of Au/Pd Modified-TiO2 Photocatalysts for Phenol and Toluene Degradation under Visible Light—The Effect of Calcination Temperature
PublicationRutile loaded with Au/Pd nanoparticles was prepared using a water-in-oil microemulsion system of water/AOT/cyclohexane followed by calcination.Theeffect of calcination temperature (from350 to 700∘C) on the structure ofAu/Pd nanoparticles deposited at rutile matrix and the photocatalytic properties of Au/Pd-TiO2 was investigated in two model reactions (toluene degradation in gas phase and phenol degradation in aqueous phase). The...
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Modification of TiO2 nanotubes by graphene–strontium and cobalt molybdate perovskite for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction in acidic medium
PublicationHerein, we demonstrate that modification of TiO2 nanotubes with graphene–strontium and cobalt molybdate perovskite can turn them into active electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). For this purpose, a simple method of hydrothermal synthesis of perovskites was developed directly on the TiO2 nanotubes substrate. Moreover, the obtained hybrids were also decorated with graphene oxide (GO) during one-step hydrothermal...
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Enhanced photocatalytic, electrochemical and photoelectrochemical properties of TiO2 nanotubes arrays modified with Cu, AgCu and Bi nanoparticles obtained via radiolytic reduction
PublicationTiO2 nanotubes arrays (NTs), obtained via electrochemical anodization of Ti foil, were modified with monometallic (Cu, Bi) and bimetallic (AgCu) nanoparticles. Different amounts of metals’ precursors were deposited on the surface of NTs by the spin-coating technique, and the reduction of metals was performed via gamma radiolysis. Surface modification of titania was studied by EDS and XPS analysis. The results show that AgCu nanoparticles...
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The effect of PEDOT morphology on hexavalent chromium reduction over 2D TiO2/PEDOT photocatalyst under UV–vis light
PublicationThe present study represents an approach to apply organic-inorganic hybrid materials for photocatalytic removal of heavy metals from the aqueous environment. The photocatalytic activity of the semiconductor modified with the conjugated polymer may depends on the conjugated polymer type, its amount and morphology. Therefore, in the present study the effect of poly (3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) morphology on adsorption and photoreduction...
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Electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol, ethylene glycol and glycerine in alkaline media on TiO2 nanotubes decorated with AuCu nanoparticles for an application in fuel cells
PublicationIn this work, we present the catalytic and photocatalytic activity of AuCu nanostructures obtained on TiO2 nanotubes toward methanol, ethylene glycol and glycerine oxidation. The electrode material is prepared by anodization of Ti foil, thin AuCu layer sputtering and rapid thermal treatment under argon atmosphere. Scanning electron microscopy images confirmed the presence of ordered tubular architecture of TiO2 as well as nanoparticles...
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Facile formation of self-organized TiO2 nanotubes in electrolyte containing ionic liquid - ethylammonium nitrate and their remarkable photocatalytic properties
PublicationThe oriented TiO2 nanotube arrays (NTs) are identified as a stable, active and recyclable photocatalytic surface. However, their photoactivity is strictly depended on morphology (especially length), which could be controlled by anodic oxidation parameters, including electrolyte properties. To control the morphology, were successfully synthesized a series of NTs by a novel approach where ionic liquid (IL), ethylammonium nitrate...
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Free-standing TiO2 nanotubes decorated with spherical nickel nanoparticles as a cost-efficient electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction
PublicationHere, we report significant activity towards the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) of spherical nickel nanoparticles (NPs) electrodeposited onto free-standing TiO2 nanotubes (TNT) via cyclic voltammetry. It has been shown that simple manipulation of processing parameters, including scan rate and number of cycles, allows for formation of the NPs in various diameters and amounts. The polarization data with respect to transmission electron...
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Widening of the electroactivity potential range by composite formation – capacitive properties of TiO2/BiVO4/PEDOT:PSS electrodes in contact with an aqueous electrolyte
PublicationComposites based on the titania nanotubes were tested in aqueous electrolyte as a potential electrode material for energy storage devices. The nanotubular morphology of TiO2 was obtained by Ti anodization. TiO2 nanotubes were covered by a thin layer of bismuth vanadate using pulsed laser deposition. The formation of the TiO2/BiVO4 junction leads to enhancement of pseudocapacitance in the cathodic potential range. The third component,...
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UV Light-Modulated Fluctuation-Enhanced Gas Sensing by Layers of Graphene Flakes/TiO2 Nanoparticles
PublicationWe present experimental results of fluctuation-enhanced gas sensing by low-cost resistive sensors made of a mixture of graphene flakes and TiO2 nanoparticles. Both components are photocatalytic and activated by UV light. Two UV LEDs of different wavelengths (362 and 394 nm) were applied to modulate the gas sensing of the layers. Resistance noise was recorded at low frequencies, between 8 Hz and 10 kHz. The sensors’ response was...
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Influence of hydrochloric acid concentration and type of nitrogen source on the electrochemical performance of TiO2/N-MoS2 for energy storage applications
PublicationIn this work, nitrogen-doped molybdenum sulfide was directly deposited on titanium dioxide nanotubes substrate (TiO2/N-MoS2) during hydrothermal synthesis. The study focuses on the influence of hydrochloric acid concentration used for the synthesis, with the results indicating its essential role in thioacetamide hydrolysis and thus in the effectiveness of the N-MoS2 deposition. The electrode material itself is characterized by...
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Gallic Acid-Functionalized, TiO2-Based Nanomaterial—Preparation, Physicochemical and Biological Properties
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Modeling of TiO2-Based Electron-Selective Contacts for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
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Detoxification of parabens using UV-A enhanced by noble metals—TiO2 supported catalysts
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Influence of geometry and annealing temperature in argon atmosphere of TiO2 nanotubes on their electrochemical properties
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Influence of Thermal Modification and Morphology of TiO2 Nanotubes on Their Electrochemical Properties for Biosensors Applications
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Electrochemical stability of TiO2 nanotubes deposited with silver and gold nanoparticles in aqueous environment
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Porowate nanostruktury anatazu wytwarzane z Ti oraz TiO2 metodą PLD
PublicationNiniejsza praca dotyczy wytwarzania cienkich warstw dwutlenku tytanu metodą PLD. Za pomocą technik spektroskopowych zbadany został wpływ wartości ciśnienia gazu osłonowego na otrzymywane struktury krystaliczne w warstwach. Obserwowano także zależność uzyskanych faz krystalicznych od rodzaju odparowywanego materiału.
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Mechanochemical synthesis of nanophotocatalysts SiO2/TiO2/Fe2O3: their structural, thermal and photocatalytic properties
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TiO2/C Photocatalyst Prepared by Ethanol Vapour Treatment of TiO(OH)2
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Influence of TiO2 hydrophilicity on the photocatalytic decomposition of gaseous acetaldehyde in a circulated flow reactor
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Application of carbon-coated TiO2 for decomposition of methylene blue in a photocatalytic membrane reactor
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Interfacial Charge Transfer Complexes in TiO2-Enediol Hybrids Synthesized by Sol–Gel
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Enhanced Degradation of Ethylene in Thermo-Photocatalytic Process Using TiO2/Nickel Foam
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Effect of UV radiation and chitosan coating on the adsorption-photocatalytic activity of TiO2 particles
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Photocatalytic Degradation of 4,4′-Isopropylidenebis(2,6-dibromophenol) on Sulfur-Doped Nano TiO2
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Effect of sol composition on the properties of TiO2 powders obtained by the sol-gel method
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Boosting of Antibacterial Performance of Cellulose Based Paper Sheet via TiO2 Nanoparticles
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Effect of brookite on the photocatalytic properties of mixed-phase TiO2 obtained at a higher temperature
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Photocatalytic water disinfection under the artificial solar light by fructose-modified TiO2
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A preliminary study on antifungal effect of TiO2-based paints in natural indoor light
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Preparation of TiO2-based catalysts modified with thioacetamide and thiourea for visible light photocatalysis
PublicationZa pomocą dwóch różnych metod preparatyki przygotowano aktywne w świetle widzialnym katalizatory tytanowe modyfikowane tioacetamidem i tiomocznikiem. Aktywność fotokatalityczną otrzymanych proszków zbadano w reakcji degradacji fenolu w roztworze wodnym w obecności światła widzialnego. Zbadano wpływ ilości zastosowanej w trakcie syntezy domieszki organicznej na aktywność fotokatalityczną otrzymanych katalizatorów. Wybrane próbki...
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Hydrothermal modification of TiO2 nanotubes in water and alkali metal electrolytes (LiNO3, NaNO3, KNO3) – Direct evidence for photocatalytic activity enhancement
PublicationThe influence of hydrothermal annealing (HA) of TiO2 nanotubes (TiO2-NTs) in various baths (H2O, LiNO3, NaNO3, KNO3 performed for 4 h, 24 h, 64 h), on their photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic properties, was studied. The use of electrolytes was to enable the monitoring of photoactivity changes as a result of the expected impact on the population of hydroxyl groups on the surface. The assumption turned out to be correct and...
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Laser induced formation of copper species over TiO2 nanotubes towards enhanced water splitting performance
PublicationWe proposed fast and scalable route where the ordered TiO2 nanotubes coated with thin copper layers were annealed by the laser beam of 355 nm wavelength at different fluencies in the range of 15–120 mJ/cm2. As a result, copper species are integrated with the titania substrate and the formed material exhibits unique optical absorption bands in the visible range. Moreover, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis reveals the formation...
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Effect of synthesis method parameters on properties and photoelectrocatalytic activity under solar irradiation of TiO2 nanotubes decorated with CdS quantum dots
PublicationThe growing research interest on photoelectrocatalysis has encouraged the search for new materials with high activity and the development of methods for their synthesis. The successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) method is an effective way to synthesize materials with photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) properties that are active under visible radiation. Therefore, studies on the impact of the parameters of the SILAR method...
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Synteza i charakterystyka nanokompozytów TiO2 o właściwościach magnetycznych do degradacji zanieczyszczeń organicznych w fazie wodnej
PublicationJednym z najczęściej stosowanych fotokatalizatorów jest tlenek tytanu(IV), który charakteryzuje się wysokim potencjałem utleniającym, dobrą stabilnością chemiczną w szerokim zakresie pH i względnie niską ceną. TiO2 wykazuje zdolność do absorpcji światła w zakresie UV, przez co w procesie fotokatalizy efektywnie wykorzystywane jest jedynie od 3 do 5% promieniowania słonecznego. w celu uzyskania fotokatalizatora aktywowanego światłem...