Hydrophobic, Photoactive Titania–Alumina Nanocrystallites and Coatings by an Aqueous Sol–Gel Process

Bentonite-titanium dioxide functional nanocomposite suitable for wastewater treatment; An integrated photocatalyst-adsorbent system

An integrated photocatalytic adsorbent system prepared from bentonite clay and titanium dioxide was used for the adsorption/degradation of model organic pollutants and adsorption of heavy metals from industrial wastewater. The...

Energy revamping of solar panels through titania nanocomposite coatings; influence of aqueous silica precursor

A novel, multifunctional, titania–silica–lanthanum phosphate (TSL) nanocomposite coating on solar panel modules was found to significantly increase the output voltage to ~15% under outdoor exposure leading to the energy revamping of solar panels.

Photoluminescent, self-cleaning titanium oxide nanocomposites with multifunctional properties

Novel multifunctional luminescent and self-cleaning nanocomposites and coatings of Eu doped TiO₂–SiO₂–LaPO₄ (Eu-TSL) were synthesized from an aqueous sol–gel process which possess photoactivity, low wettability and photoluminescent properties.

Temperature assisted acid catalyzed peptization of TiO2; facile sol–gel approach for thermally stable anatase phase

Temperature assisted, acid catalyzed peptization of aqueous sol–gel titania can yield phase pure anatase with enhanced photocatalytic activity and thermal stability up to 800 °C.