Search results for: EOSIN-TIO2
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Enhanced Degradation of Ethylene in Thermo-Photocatalytic Process Using TiO2/Nickel Foam
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On electrical and photoconductive properties of mixed Nb2O5/TiO2 sol-gel thin films
PublicationPraca prezentuje wyniki przewodnictwa elektrycznego i fotoprzewodnictwa cienkich warstw TiO2 i Nb2O5/TiO2 otrzymanych metodą zol-żel. Pomiary przeprowadzono w funkcji temperatury i natężenia oświetlenia zarówno w próżni jak i w powietrzu. Struktura warstw została zbadana metodami XRD oraz AFM. W pracy zaobserwowano zaobserwowano spadek fotoprzewodnictwa wraz z zawartością Nb2O5
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Optical properties of thin TiO2 film deposited on the fiber optic sensor head
PublicationThe presented study was focused on investigation of the titanium dioxide (TiO2) thin film deposited on the fiber tip. The intention of this investigation was using TiO2 film in the construction of the optical fiber sensor head. In the demonstrated construction TiO2 thin layer was deposited on the tip of a commonly used telecommunication single mode optical fiber (SMF-28) by means of the Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD). Thickness...
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Protective properties of Al2O3 + TiO2 coating produced by the electrostatic spray deposition method
PublicationMechanical resistance of Al2O3 + TiO2 nanocomposite ceramic coating deposited by electrostatic spray deposition method onto X10CrAlSi18 steel to thermal and slurry tests was investigated. The coating was produced from colloidal suspension of TiO2 nanoparticles dispersed in 3 wt% solution of Al2(NO3)3, as Al2O3 precursor, in ethanol. TiO2 nanoparticles of two sizes, 15 nm and 32 nm, were used in the experiments. After deposition,...
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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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Preparation of porous TiO2 films by means of pulsed laser deposition for photocatalytic applications
PublicationIn this work the preparation and structure properties of porous thin films of TiO2 were investigated. The films were produced by means of the pulsed laser deposition technique using laser pulses at 266nm (10Hz) and at fluencies of 1-3.5J/cm2. The process was performed in vacuum using O2 buffer gas and films were deposited on the SiO2 glass or Si substrate. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman analysis of the structure and chemical...
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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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Bifunctional catalyst based on molecular structure: Spherical mesoporous TiO2 and gCN for photocatalysis
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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 and photocatalytic activity of boron-modified TiO2 under UV and visible light
PublicationOtrzymano TiO2 domieszkowany borem i wyznaczono jego aktywność fotokatalityczną w zakresie światła UV i Vis. Katalizatory otrzymano metodą zol-żel lub poprzez ucieranie dwutlenku tytanu z prekursorami B. Jako źródło boru zastosowano kwas borowy lub ester trietylowy kwasu borowego. Fotoaktywność próbek badano w reakcji degradacji fenolu (Co = 0,21 mmol/dm3 ) w zakresie światła Vis lub UV. Obecność węgla i boru we wszystkich przygotowanych...
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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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The effect of gold shape and size on the properties and visiblelight-induced photoactivity of Au-TiO2
PublicationtIn the present investigation, TiO2modified with a different geometry and size of gold particles, suchas nanospheres (NSPs), nanostars (NSTs) and nanorods (NRs), were prepared by the immobilizationmethod. The effect of the gold shape, size and TiO2matrix type (TiO2microspheres or rutile TIO-6 TiO2)were systematically investigated. The obtained photocatalysts were thoroughly characterized by UV–visdiffuse-reflectance spectroscopy...
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Characterization of TiO2 Modified with Bimetallic Ag/Au Nanoparticles Obtained in Microemulsion System
PublicationFotokatalizatory TiO2 modyfikowane nanocząstkami bimetalicznymi Ag/Au przygotowano metodą mikroemulsyjną w układzie woda/surfaktant/cykloheksan. Aktywność fotokatalityczna próbek Ag/Au-TiO2 oszacowano przez wyznaczenie stopnia degradacji fenolu pod wpływem światła VIS. Fenol został użyty jako model zanieczyszczeń, ponieważ jest substancją niebezpieczną dla środowiska. Najwyższą aktywność w zakresie światła widzialnego wykazała...
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Photosensitization of TiO2 and SnO2 by Artificial Self-Assembling Mimics of the Natural Chlorosomal Bacteriochlorophylls
PublicationOf all known photosynthetic organisms, the green sulfur bacteria are able to survive under the lowest illumination conditions due to highly efficient photon management and exciton transport enabled by their special organelles, the chlorosomes, which consist mainly of self-assembled bacteriochlorophyll c, d, or e molecules. A challenging task is to mimic the principle of self-assembling chromophores in artificial light-harvesting...
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TiO2 and Reducing Gas: Intricate Relationships to Direct Reduction of Iron Oxide Pellets
PublicationIn response to the imperative for sustainable iron production with reduced CO2 emissions, this study delves into the intricate role of TiO2 in the direct reduction of iron oxide pellets. The TiO2-dependent reducibility of iron oxide pellets utilizing H2 and CO gas across varied temperatures and gas compositions is thoroughly investigated. Our findings unveil the nuanced nature of the TiO2 effect, underscored by its concentration-dependent...
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PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CoFe2O4/TiO2-PANI HYBRID NANOCOMPOSITE WITH MAGNETIC AND PHOYOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY
PublicationHybrid nanocomposites consisting of inorganic component and organic conducting polymer are promising materials, which can be applied in heterogeneous photocatalysis. Titanium(IV) oxide is widely used photocatalysts due to its non-toxicity, low cost and chemical stability. The main disadvantage of TiO2 is low photocatalytic activity under visible light. Conducting polymers, also known as conjugated polymers are polymer materials...
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Synergistic effect of TiO2 photocatalytic advanced oxidation processes in the treatment of refinery effluents
PublicationDifferent types of photolytic and photocatalytic advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) were used for treatment of refinery effluents from bitumen production. The treatment efficiency was evaluated by analyzing chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD5), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and sulfide ions concentration. The studies revealed a synergistic effect of application of external oxidants (O3, H2O2, O3/H2O2)...
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Highly Active TiO2 Microspheres Formation in the Presence of Ethylammonium Nitrate Ionic Liquid
PublicationSpherical microparticles of TiO2 were synthesized by the ionic liquid-assisted solvothermal method at different reaction times (3, 6, 12, and 24 h). The properties of the prepared photocatalysts were investigated by means of UV-VIS diffuse-reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area measurements, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy...
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Preparation and characterization of Pt–N/TiO2 photocatalysts and their efficiency in degradation of recalcitrant chemicals
PublicationSeries of Pt–N/TiO2 photocatalysts were synthesized using the sol–gel method. The photocatalysts’ characteristics by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) showed that sample with the molar ratio Ti:N equal 1:4 and platinum nanoparticles size of about 3 nm had anatase structure, about 94 m2/g specific surface area...
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Electrophoretic Deposition and Characteristics of Chitosan–Nanosilver Composite Coatings on a Nanotubular TiO2 Layer
PublicationThe surface treatment of titanium implants has been applied mainly to increase surface bioactivity and, more recently, to introduce antibacterial properties. To this end, composite coatings have been investigated, particularly those based on hydroxyapatite. The present research was aimed at the development of another coating type, chitosan–nanosilver, deposited on a Ti13Zr13Nb alloy. The research comprised characterization of the...
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Formation of the hollow nanopillar arrays through the laser-induced transformation of TiO2 nanotubes
PublicationIn the following article, we present a simple, two-step method of creating spaced, hollow nanopillars, from the titania nanotube arrays via pulsed laser-treatment. Due to the high ordering of the structure, the prepared material exhibits photonic properties, which has been shown to increase the overall photoefficiency. The optical and morphological changes in the titania nanotubes after pulsed laser-treatment with 532, 355, and...
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Scalable Route toward Superior Photoresponse of UV-Laser-Treated TiO2 Nanotubes
PublicationTitanium dioxide nanotubes gain considerable attention as a photoactive material due to chemical stability, photocorrosion resistance, or lowcost manufacturing method. This work presents scalable pulsed laser modification of TiO2 nanotubes resulting in enhanced photoactivity in a system equipped with a motorized table, which allows for modifications of both precisely selected and any-large sample area. Images obtained from scanning...
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Preparation and Characterization of Defective TiO2. The Effect of the Reaction Environment on Titanium Vacancies Formation
PublicationAmong various methods of improving visible light activity of titanium(IV) oxide, the formation of defects and vacancies (both oxygen and titanium) in the crystal structure of TiO2 is an easy and relatively cheap alternative to improve the photocatalytic activity. In the presented work, visible light active defective TiO2 was obtained by the hydrothermal reaction in the presence of three different oxidizing agents: HIO3, H2O2, and...
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Influence of Annealing Atmospheres on Photoelectrochemical Activity of TiO2 Nanotubes Modified with AuCu Nanoparticles
PublicationIn this article, we studied the annealing process of AuCu layers deposited on TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) conducted in various atmospheres such as air, vacuum, argon, and hydrogen in order to obtain materials active in both visible and UV–vis ranges. The material fabrication route covers the electrochemical anodization of a Ti plate, followed by thin AuCu film magnetron sputtering and further thermal treatment. Scanning electron microscopy...
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Novel decahedral TiO2 photocatalysts modified with Ru or Rh NPs: Insight into the mechanism
PublicationNovel decahedral TiO2 modified with Ru or Rh NPs were successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method. The effect of metal type as well as amount of noble metal precursor (0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.5 wt.%) on the photocatalytic activity were investigated. Decahedral TiO2 decorated by Ru and Rh nanoparticles was prepared by photodeposition method, whereas Rh doped TiO2 was obtained by onestep hydrothermal method with introduction...
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The effect of nanoparticles size on photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties of Ag-Pt/TiO2 photocatalysts
PublicationAg-Pt-modified TiO2 nanocomposites were synthesized using the sol–gel method. Bimetallic modified TiO2 nanoparticles exhibited improved photocatalytic activity under visible-light irradiation, better than monometallic Ag/TiO2 and Pt/TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs). All modified powders showed localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in visible region. The photocatalysts’ characteristics by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning transmission...
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XPS study of the TiO2-WO2 composites
Open Research DataValence state of W and Ti was measured in a TiO2-WO3 composites with a various composition.Powder samples of pure titanium dioxide, tungsten oxide and mix of 50% titanium oxide and 50% od tungsten oxide were measured. Oxides were annealed at the temperature in the range of 300 Celsius degree up to 900 deg. Measurements were performed by XPS UHV Omicron...
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TG-hydroxyl groups in TiO2-P25
Open Research DataTG analyses were performed for powdered TiO2 - commercial P25 sample, which was heat-treated from room temperature to 500 C in the nitrogen atmosphere. Mass loss at lower temperature such as 120 C was related to the physisorbed water, and that one occurring at 500 C to the chemisorbed hydroxyl groups.
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FTIR in situ - ethylene decomposition on TiO2
Open Research DataThese data contain FTIR spectra recorded in FTIR spectrometer Nicolet iS50 coupled with High Temperature Chamber "The Praying Mantis". These spectra were measured for TiO2 irradiated by UV and under flowing of ethylene gas diluted in air. FTIR spectra were measured in situ during the photocatalytic process of ethylene decomposition. In order to identify...
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Ethylene decomposition on TiO2 under UV
Open Research DataData contain chromatograms recorded during decomposition of ethylene over TiO2 in a flow reactor under UV irradiation. Semilac UV lamp with total power of 72 W was used as a source of UV light. Chromatograms were recorded in Trace GC Ultra chromatograph equipped in FID detector. Sampling was realised via the dosing sample loop. TiO2 was coated on the...
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EPR of TiO2 hydrogenated at 500 and 600oC
Open Research DataData contain EPR spectra of TiO2 (anatase phase) heat treated in H2 at 500 and 600oC. Sample heated at 500oC contained 4 wt% of rutile and that at 600oC 8 wt% of rutile.
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TiO2-TG analyses -OH groups
Open Research DataTG analyses of TiO2 were performed under nitrogen flow to monitor desorption of hydroxyl groups. Physisorbed weak-bonded hydroxyl groups were desorbed totally at around 120oC, whereas chemisorbed ones at around 500oC. The mass loss at these temperatures was used as concentration of hydroxyl groups on TiO2 surface. The amount of analysed TiO2 was 10...
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Exploring of electronic structure of nitrogen-modified TiO2 photocatalysts through photocurrent and surface photovoltage studies
PublicationPrzeprowadzono pomiary fotonapięcia powierzchniowego i fotoprądu w obecności różnych reduktorów celem otrzymania eksperymentalnego potwierdzenia położenia pasma walencyjnego w strukturze elektronowej tlenku tytanu(IV) modyfikowanego azotem. Zaobserwowano silne sprzężenie poziomów N 2p i O 2p, którego konsekwencją jest powstanie nowego pasma walencyjnego
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Electrical conductivity of NbN-SiO2 films obtained by ammonolysis of Nb2O5-SiO2 sol-gel derived coatings
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono badania przewodnictwa elektrycznego (w zakresie 5-280K) warstw NbN-SiO2 o grubości 450 nm. Warstwy uzyskano poprzez azotowanie otrzymanych metodą zol-żel warstw Nb2O5-SiO2, o różnym stosunku molowym Nb2O5/SiO2. Azotowanie takich warstw w temperaturze 1200C prowadzi do otrzymania metalicznych granul NbN w amorficznej matrycy SiO2. Struktura warstw była badana mikroskopem sił atomowych (AFM) oraz metodą dyfrakcji...
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Modelling and optimisation of MXene-derived TiO2/Ti3C2 synthesis parameters using Response Surface Methodology based on the Box–Behnken factorial design. Enhanced carbamazepine degradation by the Cu-modified TiO2/Ti3C2 photocatalyst
PublicationIn the present study, a hydrothermal method in a water/ethanol environment was used for the first time to obtain novel Cu/TiO2/Ti3C2 composites with high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of carbamazepine (CBZ) under simulated solar light. The Box–Behnken factorial design was coupled with Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for synthesis parameter optimisation. The effect of different synthesis parameters, including temperature, time...
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Study of the influence of the matrix characteristics over the photocatalytic ozonation of parabens using Ag-TiO2
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Photocatalysis Involving a Visible Light-Induced Hole Injection in a Chromate(VI)–TiO2 System
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Copper oxide thin films as components for heterojunction formation with TiO2 for photocatalytic CO2 reduction
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Opis metody określania stopnia zwilżalności powierzchni cienkich warstw na przykładzie TiO2
Publicationrozdział opisuje sposób określania stopnia zwilżalności powierzchni cienkich warstw tio2. badane warstwy wytworzono za pomocą zmodyfikowanej metody rozpylania magnetronowego. zwilżalność określono za pomocą specjalistycznego stanowiska do pomiaru kąta zwilżania metodą tak zwanej siedzącej kropli. wyniki pokazały, że badane warstwy tio2 posiadały właściwości hydrofilowe.
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Solid Phase Photocatalytic Reaction on the Soot/TiO2 Interface: The Role of Migrating OH Radicals
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Impact of TiO2 Surface Defects on the Mechanism of Acetaldehyde Decomposition under Irradiation of a Fluorescent Lamp
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Photocatalytic mineralisation of humic acids using TiO2 modified by tungsten dioxide/ hydrogen peroxide
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The Photocatalytic Performance of Benzene- Modified TiO2 Photocatalysts under UV-vis Light Irradiation
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TiO2 Processed by pressurized hot solvents as a novel photocatalyst for photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide
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Surface Modification of Nanocrystalline TiO2 Materials with Sulfonated Porphyrins for Visible Light Antimicrobial Therapy
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