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Wu S, Ou K, Zhang W, Ni Y, Xia Y, Wang H. TiO 2nanorod arrays/Ti 3C 2T xMXene nanosheet composites with efficient photocatalytic activity. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:155705. [PMID: 38176072 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad1afb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Semiconductor photocatalysis holds significant promise in addressing both environmental and energy challenges. However, a major hurdle in photocatalytic processes remains the efficient separation of photoinduced charge carriers. In this study, TiO2nanorod arrays were employed by glancing angle deposition technique, onto which Ti3C2TxMXene was deposited through a spin-coating process. This hybrid approach aims to amplify the photocatalytic efficacy of TiO2nanorod arrays. Through photocurrent efficiency characterization testing, an optimal loading of TiO2/Ti3C2Txcomposites is identified. Remarkably, this composite exhibits a 40% increase in photocurrent density in comparison to pristine TiO2. This enhancement is attributed to the exceptional electrical conductivity and expansive specific surface area inherent to Ti3C2TxMXene. These attributes facilitate swift transport of photoinduced electrons, consequently refining the separation and migration of electron-hole pairs. The synergistic TiO2/Ti3C2Txcomposite showcases its potential across various domains including photoelectrochemical water splitting and diverse photocatalytic devices. As such, this composite material stands as a novel and promising entity for advancing photocatalytic applications. This study can offer an innovative approach for designing simple and efficient photocatalytic materials composed of MXene co-catalysts and TiO2for efficient water electrolysis on semiconductors.
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- Shujun Wu
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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Mohammadnejad L, Theurer A, Alber J, Illing B, Kimmerle-Mueller E, Schultheiss J, Krajewski S, Rupp F. Surface-Mediated Modulation of Different Biological Responses on Anatase-Coated Titanium. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:29. [PMID: 38391882 PMCID: PMC10889146 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15020029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Various surface modification strategies are being developed to endow dental titanium implant surfaces with micro- and nano-structures to improve their biocompatibility, and first of all their osseointegration. These modifications have the potential to address clinical concerns by stimulating different biological processes. This study aims to evaluate the biological responses of ananatase-modified blasted/etched titanium (SLA-anatase) surfaces compared to blasted/acid etched (SLA) and machined titanium surfaces. Using unipolar pulsed direct current (DC) sputtering, a nanocrystalline anatase layer was fabricated. In vitro experiments have shown that SLA-anatase discs can effectively promote osteoblast adhesion and proliferation, which are regarded as important features of a successful dental implant with bone contact. Furthermore, anatase surface modification has been shown to partially enhance osteoblast mineralization in vitro, while not significantly affecting bacterial colonization. Consequently, the recently created anatase coating holds significant potential as a promising candidate for future advancements in dental implant surface modification for improving the initial stages of osseointegration.
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- Leila Mohammadnejad
- Department Medical Materials Science & Technology, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department Medical Materials Science & Technology, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department Medical Materials Science & Technology, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department Medical Materials Science & Technology, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department Medical Materials Science & Technology, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department Medical Materials Science & Technology, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department Medical Materials Science & Technology, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department Medical Materials Science & Technology, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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Daskalova D, Aguila Flores G, Plachetka U, Möller M, Wolters J, Wintgens T, Lemme MC. Combined Structural and Plasmonic Enhancement of Nanometer-Thin Film Photocatalysis for Solar-Driven Wastewater Treatment. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS 2023; 6:15204-15212. [PMID: 37649834 PMCID: PMC10463218 DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.3c02867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) thin films are commonly used as photocatalytic materials. Here, we enhance the photocatalytic activity of devices based on titanium dioxide (TiO2) by combining nanostructured glass substrates with metallic plasmonic nanostructures. We achieve a three-fold increase of the catalyst's surface area through nanoscale, three-dimensional patterning of periodic, conical grids, which creates a broadband optical absorber. The addition of aluminum and gold activates the structures plasmonically and increases the optical absorption in the TiO2 films to above 70% in the visible and NIR spectral range. We demonstrate the resulting enhancement of the photocatalytic activity with organic dye degradation tests under different light sources. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical drug Carbamazepine, a common water pollutant, is reduced in the aqueous solution by up to 48% in 360 min. Our approach is scalable and potentially enables future solar-driven wastewater treatment.
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- Desislava Daskalova
- Advanced
Microelectronic Center Aachen, AMO GmbH, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Chair
of Electronic Devices, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Advanced
Microelectronic Center Aachen, AMO GmbH, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Advanced
Microelectronic Center Aachen, AMO GmbH, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute
of Environmental Engineering, RWTH Aachen
University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute
of Environmental Engineering, RWTH Aachen
University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Advanced
Microelectronic Center Aachen, AMO GmbH, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Chair
of Electronic Devices, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Asnaz OH, Drewes J, Elis M, Strunskus T, Greiner F, Polonskyi O, Faupel F, Kienle L, Vahl A, Benedikt J. A novel method for the synthesis of core-shell nanoparticles for functional applications based on long-term confinement in a radio frequency plasma. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:1115-1123. [PMID: 36798508 PMCID: PMC9926887 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00806h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A novel combined setup of a Haberland type gas aggregation source and a secondary radio frequency discharge is used to generate, confine, and coat nanoparticles over much longer time scales than traditional in-flight treatment. The process is precisely monitored using localized surface plasmon resonance and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy as in situ diagnostics. They indicate that both untreated and treated particles can be confined for extended time periods (at least one hour) with minimal losses. During the entire confinement time, the particle sizes do not show considerable alterations, enabling multiple well-defined modifications of the seed nanoparticles in this synthesis approach. The approach is demonstrated by generating Ag@SiO2 nanoparticles with a well-defined surface coating. The in situ diagnostics provide insights into the growth kinetics of the applied coating and are linked to the coating properties by using ex situ transmission electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Surface coating is shown to occur in two phases: first, singular seeds appear on the particle surface which then grow to cover the entire particle surface over 3 to 5 minutes. Afterwards, deposition occurs via surface growth which coincides with lower deposition rates. Our setup offers full control for various treatment options, which is demonstrated by coating the nanoparticles with a SiO2 layer followed by the etching of the part of the applied coating using hydrogen. Thus, complex multi-step nanofabrication, e.g., using different monomers, as well as very large coating thicknesses is possible.
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- Oguz Han Asnaz
- Institute of Experimental and Applied Physics, Kiel University Leibnizstr. 19 D-24098 Kiel Germany
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Institute of Materials Science, Kiel University Kaiserstr. 2 D-24143 Kiel Germany
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- Chair for Synthesis and Real Structure, Institute of Materials Science, Kiel University Kaiserstr. 2 D-24143 Kiel Germany
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Institute of Materials Science, Kiel University Kaiserstr. 2 D-24143 Kiel Germany
- Kiel Nano, Surface and Interface Science KiNSIS, Kiel University Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4 D-24118 Kiel Germany
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- Institute of Experimental and Applied Physics, Kiel University Leibnizstr. 19 D-24098 Kiel Germany
- Kiel Nano, Surface and Interface Science KiNSIS, Kiel University Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4 D-24118 Kiel Germany
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Institute of Materials Science, Kiel University Kaiserstr. 2 D-24143 Kiel Germany
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Institute of Materials Science, Kiel University Kaiserstr. 2 D-24143 Kiel Germany
- Kiel Nano, Surface and Interface Science KiNSIS, Kiel University Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4 D-24118 Kiel Germany
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- Chair for Synthesis and Real Structure, Institute of Materials Science, Kiel University Kaiserstr. 2 D-24143 Kiel Germany
- Kiel Nano, Surface and Interface Science KiNSIS, Kiel University Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4 D-24118 Kiel Germany
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Institute of Materials Science, Kiel University Kaiserstr. 2 D-24143 Kiel Germany
- Kiel Nano, Surface and Interface Science KiNSIS, Kiel University Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4 D-24118 Kiel Germany
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- Institute of Experimental and Applied Physics, Kiel University Leibnizstr. 19 D-24098 Kiel Germany
- Kiel Nano, Surface and Interface Science KiNSIS, Kiel University Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4 D-24118 Kiel Germany
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Orozco-Gonzalez LR, Acosta-Najarro DR, Magaña-Zavala CR, Tavizón-Pozos JA, Cervantes-Cuevas H, Chavez-Esquivel G. Photocatalytic degradation of naproxen using single-doped TiO 2/FTO and co-doped TiO 2-VO 2/FTO thin films synthesized by sonochemistry. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL REACTOR ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/ijcre-2022-0109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Single-doped TiO2/FTO and co-doped TiO2-VO2/FTO thin films were prepared by sonochemistry and spray pyrolysis deposition on FTO substrates. The co-deposition of TiO2-VO2 on FTO significantly changed the morphological, structural, optical, and photocatalytical properties compared to the single-deposition. X-ray diffraction and HRTEM results showed polycrystalline film structures composed of SnO2-tetragonal from FTO, anatase-TiO2, rutile-TiO2, and monoclinic-VO2 phases. The co-deposition technique increases the particle size distribution by approximately two times compared to simple deposition. The single-doped TiO2/FTO thin film had a 15% higher bandgap than the co-doped TiO2-VO2/FTO thin film, and the electrical resistivity calculated from the van der Pauw method was 55.3 MΩ sq−1 for the TiO2-VO2/FTO co-doped thin film, 2.7 times lower than that obtained for the TiO2/FTO thin film. Single-doped TiO2/FTO and co-doped TiO2-VO2/FTO thin films presented pseudo-first-order reactions at pH 6.5, with kinetic constants of 0.026 and 0.015 min−1, respectively. This behavior is related to the production of inactive or less active aggregates by the addition of vanadium during the co-doping process, which led to lattice contraction, which encouraged the formation of the rutile phase rather than the anatase phase. However, the co-doped thin film can modify the metal-insulator transition compared to the single-doped TiO2/FTO thin film. Furthermore, co-deposition decreased the bandgap value by 16% compared to single-deposition thin film. In this sense, co-doped TiO2-VO2/FTO thin films inhibited the recombination of photogenerated carriers and the formation of reactive oxygen species involved in the photocatalytic degradation of naproxen.
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- Luis Rene Orozco-Gonzalez
- Instituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuidad Universitaria , Coyoacan , Ciudad de México 20364 , México
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- Instituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuidad Universitaria , Coyoacan , Ciudad de México 20364 , México
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- Instituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuidad Universitaria , Coyoacan , Ciudad de México 20364 , México
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- Investigadoras e Investigadores por México CONACYT, Área Académica de Química , Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo , Carr. Pachuca-Tulancingo km 4.5 , Pachuca 42184 , Hidalgo , México
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- Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, División de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería , Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Azcapotzalco , Av. San Pablo 180, Col. Reynosa Tamaulipas, Azcapotzalco , Ciudad de México 02200 , México
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- Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, División de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería , Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Azcapotzalco , Av. San Pablo 180, Col. Reynosa Tamaulipas, Azcapotzalco , Ciudad de México 02200 , México
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Adeleye AT, John KI, Ighalo JO, Ogunniyi S, Adeyanju CA, Adeniyi AG, Elawad M, Omorogie MO. Photocatalytic remediation of methylene blue using hydrothermally synthesized H-Titania and Na-Titania nanotubes. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12610. [PMID: 36593848 PMCID: PMC9803790 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Although nanotube is among the most effective morphology of Titania due to its unilateral pathway for photo-generated charge transfer and mechanical stability, its performance is still hampered by high recombination. In the present study, to further improve the photocatalytic degradation performance of Titania, univalent elements of H and Na were respectively ion-exchanged into the Titania nanotubes (TNTs). The photocatalyst was characterized using XRD, TEM, ICP-AES, and FTIR. The modified samples displayed enhanced photocatalytic degradation performance over Degussa TiO2 under UV-A light illumination of MB. The rate constants of NaTNT and HTNT were 16 and 13 times that of Degussa TiO2. Specifically, the Na-TNTs showed better photocatalytic degradation activity than H-TNTs with a rate constant of 0.12 min-1 while the latter showed 0.09 min-1. The optimum adsorption and photocatalytic performance of NaTNT were determined at pH 6 achieving about 99% MB removal within 10 min of irradiation. The ion exchange NaTNT displayed excellent reusability after the fifth cycle of the photocatalytic tests and superoxide radicals were experimentally determined to be the main reactive oxygen species involved in the photocatalytic degradation of MB.
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- Aderemi Timothy Adeleye
- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia,Organization of African Academic Doctor (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, P. O. Box 25305000100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Organization of African Academic Doctor (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, P. O. Box 25305000100, Nairobi, Kenya,College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Murdoch 6150, Australia,Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Veritas University, P.M.B. 5171, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria,Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Yibin University, 64400, Yibin, China,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Redeemer's University, P.M.B. 230, Ede, 232101, Nigeria,Environmental Science and Technology Unit, African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER), Redeemer’s University, P.M.B. 230, Ede, 232101, Nigeria,Corresponding author.
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Shondo J, Veziroglu S, Tjardts T, Sarwar TB, Mishra YK, Faupel F, Aktas OC. Nanoscale Synergetic Effects on Ag-TiO 2 Hybrid Substrate for Photoinduced Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (PIERS) with Ultra-Sensitivity and Reusability. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203861. [PMID: 36135727 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Here, a 4N-in-1 hybrid substrate concept (nanocolumnar structures, nanocrack network, nanoscale mixed oxide phases, and nanometallic structures) for ultra-sensitive and reliable photo-induced-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (PIERS), is proposed. The use of the 4N-in-1 hybrid substrate leads to an ≈50-fold enhancement over the normal surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, which is recorded as the highest PIERS enhancement to date. In addition to an improved Raman signal, the 4N-in-1 hybrid substrate provides a high detection sensitivity which may be attributed to the activation possibility at extremely low UV irradiation dosage and prolonged relaxation time (long measurement time). Moreover, the 4N-in-1 hybrid substrate exhibits a superior photocatalytic degradation performance of analytes, allowing its reuse at least 18 times without any loss of PIERS activity. The use of the 4N-in-1 concept can be adapted to biomedicine, forensic, and security fields easily.
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- Josiah Shondo
- Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, Kaiserstr. 2, 24143, Kiel, Germany
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, Kaiserstr. 2, 24143, Kiel, Germany
- Kiel Nano, Surface and Interface Science KiNSIS, Kiel University, Christian Albrechts-Platz 4, 24118, Kiel, Germany
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, Kaiserstr. 2, 24143, Kiel, Germany
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, Kaiserstr. 2, 24143, Kiel, Germany
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- Mads Clausen Institute, NanoSYD, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, Sønderborg, 6400, Denmark
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, Kaiserstr. 2, 24143, Kiel, Germany
- Kiel Nano, Surface and Interface Science KiNSIS, Kiel University, Christian Albrechts-Platz 4, 24118, Kiel, Germany
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, Kaiserstr. 2, 24143, Kiel, Germany
- Additive Manufacturing Excellence Centre - URTEMM, Kahramankazan, Ankara, 06980, Turkey
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John KI, Omorogie MO, Bayode AA, Adeleye AT, Helmreich B. Environmental microplastics and their additives—a critical review on advanced oxidative techniques for their removal. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02505-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Surface Optimization of Commercial Porous Ti Substrates by EPD of Titanium Nitride. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12050531. [PMID: 35629857 PMCID: PMC9144476 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12050531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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In this work, the infiltration of TiN powders by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) in aqueous media was considered as alternative method to reduce the size craters and the roughness of commercial porous Ti substrates. Ti substrates can be used as suitable supports for the deposition of dense hydrogen separation TiNx-based membranes by physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques. The influence of various EPD deposition parameters on surface morphology and roughness of TiN-infiltrated substrates were investigated in order to optimize their surface properties. The results suggest that a multi-step EPD procedure is an effective technique for reducing substrate surface defects of commercial porous Ti substrates which could then be successfully used as proper supports for the deposition of dense and defect-free TiNx layers, also aligning the thermal mismatch between the active layer and the porous substrate.
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Huerta-Flores AM, Usiobo OJ, Audinot JN, Heyberger R, Choquet P, Boscher ND. Low Temperature Open-Air Plasma Deposition of SrTiO 3 Films for Solar Energy Harvesting: Impact of Precursors on the Properties and Performances. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:8527-8536. [PMID: 35108489 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c20792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Strontium titanate (STO) is a well-known oxide used in a wide variety of applications due to its excellent stability and optoelectronic properties. However, its integration in photoelectrocatalytic devices is limited by the lack of fast and scalable methods to produce robust films at a low temperature and atmospheric pressure. Herein, we report an atmospheric pressure plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (AP-PECVD) approach for the synthesis of STO crystalline films and their applications for photoelectrochemical solar energy conversion. The film crystallinity, which plays a determinant role in the photoelectrochemical performance, was linked to the selected strontium precursor and injection method. Through thermal stability studies of the precursors [Sr(dpm), Sr(ipo), Sr(acac), and Ti(ipo)] and analysis of the solution droplet size, it was demonstrated that the closer thermal decomposition behavior and superior miscibility of the Sr(dpm) and Ti(ipo) precursors led to more homogeneous and crystalline films with the highest photoelectrochemical performance (16.5 μA cm-2 at 1.23 V vs RHE under 100 mW cm-2), which can be further improved by a factor of 3.4 using thermal annealing at 500 °C. Evidence of the impact of a strontium precursor on the properties of STO films is provided through thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, energy-dispersive system, UV-vis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, HIM-SIMS, and photoelectrochemical analysis.
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- Ali Margot Huerta-Flores
- Materials Research and Technology Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 28 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Materials Research and Technology Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 28 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Materials Research and Technology Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 28 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Molecular Plasma Group, Rue du Commerce, L-3895 Foetz, Luxembourg
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- Materials Research and Technology Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 28 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Materials Research and Technology Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 28 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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Wang Z, Li S, Wang J, Shao Y, Mei L. A recyclable graphene/Ag/TiO 2 SERS substrate with high stability and reproducibility for detection of dye molecules. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj02577a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Magnetron sputtering combined with the wet chemical transfer of graphene successfully prepared a multilayer composite material and an efficient photocatalytic renewable SERS substrate. It has excellent photocatalytic activity against dye molecules.
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- Zezhou Wang
- School of Mechanical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 030051, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 030051, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 030051, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 030051, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 030051, China
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López-Fernández E, Sacedón CG, Gil-Rostra J, Yubero F, González-Elipe AR, de Lucas-Consuegra A. Recent Advances in Alkaline Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis and Electrode Manufacturing. Molecules 2021; 26:6326. [PMID: 34770735 PMCID: PMC8587517 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26216326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Water electrolysis to obtain hydrogen in combination with intermittent renewable energy resources is an emerging sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Among the available electrolyzer technologies, anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE) has been paid much attention because of its advantageous behavior compared to other more traditional approaches such as solid oxide electrolyzer cells, and alkaline or proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers. Recently, very promising results have been obtained in the AEMWE technology. This review paper is focused on recent advances in membrane electrode assembly components, paying particular attention to the preparation methods for catalyst coated on gas diffusion layers, which has not been previously reported in the literature for this type of electrolyzers. The most successful methodologies utilized for the preparation of catalysts, including co-precipitation, electrodeposition, sol-gel, hydrothermal, chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, ion beam sputtering, and magnetron sputtering deposition techniques, have been detailed. Besides a description of these procedures, in this review, we also present a critical appraisal of the efficiency of the water electrolysis carried out with cells fitted with electrodes prepared with these procedures. Based on this analysis, a critical comparison of cell performance is carried out, and future prospects and expected developments of the AEMWE are discussed.
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- Ester López-Fernández
- Laboratory of Nanotechnology on Surfaces and Plasma, Institute of Materials Science of Seville (CSIC-University Sevilla), Av. Américo Vespucio 49, E-41092 Sevilla, Spain; (J.G.-R.); (F.Y.); (A.R.G.-E.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Camilo José Cela 12, E-13071 Ciudad Real, Spain;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Camilo José Cela 12, E-13071 Ciudad Real, Spain;
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology on Surfaces and Plasma, Institute of Materials Science of Seville (CSIC-University Sevilla), Av. Américo Vespucio 49, E-41092 Sevilla, Spain; (J.G.-R.); (F.Y.); (A.R.G.-E.)
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology on Surfaces and Plasma, Institute of Materials Science of Seville (CSIC-University Sevilla), Av. Américo Vespucio 49, E-41092 Sevilla, Spain; (J.G.-R.); (F.Y.); (A.R.G.-E.)
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology on Surfaces and Plasma, Institute of Materials Science of Seville (CSIC-University Sevilla), Av. Américo Vespucio 49, E-41092 Sevilla, Spain; (J.G.-R.); (F.Y.); (A.R.G.-E.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Camilo José Cela 12, E-13071 Ciudad Real, Spain;
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A High-Efficiency TiO 2/ZnO Nano-Film with Surface Oxygen Vacancies for Dye Degradation. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14123299. [PMID: 34203670 PMCID: PMC8232121 DOI: 10.3390/ma14123299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in water is a highly efficient and green approach. However, the low quantum efficiency is an intractable obstacle to lower the photocatalytic efficiency of photocatalysts. Herein, the TiO2/ZnO heterojunction thin films combined with surface oxygen vacancies (OVs) were prepared through magnetron sputtering, which was designed to drive rapid bulk and surface separation of charge carriers. The morphology and structural and compositional properties of films were investigated via different techniques such as SEM, XRD, Raman, AFM, and XPS. It has been found that by controlling the O2/Ar ratio, the surface morphology, thickness, chemical composition, and crystal structure can be regulated, ultimately enhancing the photocatalytic performance of the TiO2/ZnO heterostructures. In addition, the heterojunction thin film showed improved photocatalytic properties compared with the other nano-films when the outer TiO2 layer was prepared at an O2/Ar ratio of 10:35. It degraded 88.0% of Rhodamine B (RhB) in 90 min and 90.8% of RhB in 120 min. This was attributed to the heterojunction interface and surface OVs, which accelerated the separation of electron–hole (e–h) pairs.
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Lv S, Wang S, Zheng J, Sun X, He W. TiO2/MWCNTs composite as high performance anode material for sodium storage. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2020.108325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Thickness Effect on Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Thin Films Fabricated by Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10091058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this study, TiO2 thin films were deposited by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis from solutions with concentrations of 0.1 and 0.2 M. The deposition temperature was adjusted at 350 °C and all samples were annealed at 500 °C for 1 h in air. The thickness of TiO2 films was changed in the range of 50 to ca. 800 nm by varying the number of spray cycles from 1 to 21 and the solution concentration. The results showed that the mean crystallite size of the anatase structure, the surface roughness, and light absorption increased with the film thickness. The effect of film thickness on the photocatalytic activity was investigated with the photodegradation of stearic acid under UV-A irradiation. The optimal thickness of TiO2 films fabricated by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis for photocatalytic self-cleaning applications was in the range of 170–230 nm, indicating a ca. 2.6 times-higher photocatalytic self-cleaning activity compared to the reference sample, Pilkington ActivTM. The photocatalytic results showed that the 190 nm-thick TiO2 film deposited from the 0.1 M solution applying seven spray cycles exhibited the finest grain structure and maximum photocatalytic activity, leading to 94% of stearic acid degradation in 180 min under UV-A light with the reaction rate constant k = 0.01648 min−1.
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Nabi I, Bacha AUR, Li K, Cheng H, Wang T, Liu Y, Ajmal S, Yang Y, Feng Y, Zhang L. Complete Photocatalytic Mineralization of Microplastic on TiO 2 Nanoparticle Film. iScience 2020; 23:101326. [PMID: 32659724 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101326/attachment/6d5ed3f7-ea62-446a-a584-7fc4adb5a38d/mmc1.pdf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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Recently, the environmental impacts of microplastics have received extensive attention owing to their accumulation in the environment. However, developing efficient technology for the control and purification of microplastics is still a big challenge. Herein, we investigated the photocatalytic degradation of typical microplastics such as polystyrene (PS) microspheres and polyethylene (PE) over TiO2 nanoparticle films under UV light irradiation. TiO2 nanoparticle film made with Triton X-100 showed complete mineralization (98.40%) of 400-nm PS in 12 h, while degradation for varying sizes of PS was also studied. PE degradation experiment presented a high photodegradation rate after 36 h. CO2 was found as the main end product. The degradation mechanism and intermediates were studied by in situ DRIFTS and HPPI-TOFMS, showing the generation of hydroxyl, carbonyl, and carbon-hydrogen groups during the photodegradation of PS. This study provides a green and cost-efficient strategy for the control of microplastics contamination in the environment.
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- Iqra Nabi
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China.
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Complete Photocatalytic Mineralization of Microplastic on TiO 2 Nanoparticle Film. iScience 2020; 23:101326. [PMID: 32659724 PMCID: PMC7358720 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Recently, the environmental impacts of microplastics have received extensive attention owing to their accumulation in the environment. However, developing efficient technology for the control and purification of microplastics is still a big challenge. Herein, we investigated the photocatalytic degradation of typical microplastics such as polystyrene (PS) microspheres and polyethylene (PE) over TiO2 nanoparticle films under UV light irradiation. TiO2 nanoparticle film made with Triton X-100 showed complete mineralization (98.40%) of 400-nm PS in 12 h, while degradation for varying sizes of PS was also studied. PE degradation experiment presented a high photodegradation rate after 36 h. CO2 was found as the main end product. The degradation mechanism and intermediates were studied by in situ DRIFTS and HPPI-TOFMS, showing the generation of hydroxyl, carbonyl, and carbon-hydrogen groups during the photodegradation of PS. This study provides a green and cost-efficient strategy for the control of microplastics contamination in the environment. Efficient degradation of microplastics under UV light by TiO2 film Triton-based TiO2 film showed higher photocatalytic performance The role of radical species during microplastics degradation was elucidated Degradation mechanism and reaction intermediates were explored
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A Review on the Pathways of the Improved Structural Characteristics and Photocatalytic Performance of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Thin Films Fabricated by the Magnetron-Sputtering Technique. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10060598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) thin films are used for a broad range of applications such as wastewater treatment, photocatalytic degradation activity, water splitting, antibacterial and also in biomedical applications. There is a wide range of synthesis techniques for the deposition of TiO2 thin films, such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD), both of which are well known deposition methods. Layer by layer deposition with good homogeneity, even thickness and good adhesive nature is possible by using the PVD technique, with the products being used for photocatalytic applications. This review studies the effects of magnetron sputtering conditions on TiO2 films. This innovative technique can enhance the photocatalytic activity by increasing the thickness of the film higher than any other methods. The main purpose of this article is to review the effects of DC and RF magnetron sputtering conditions on the preparation of TiO2 thin films for photocatalysis. The characteristics of TiO2 films (i.e., structure, composition, and crystallinity) are affected significantly by the substrate type, the sputtering power, the distance between substrate and target, working pressure, argon/oxygen ratio, deposition time, substrate temperature, dopant types, and finally the annealing treatment. The photocatalytic activity and optical properties, including the degree of crystallinity, band gap (Eg), refractive index (n), transmittance (T), and extinction coefficient (k), of TiO2 films are dependent on the above- mentioned film characteristics. Optimal TiO2 films should have a small particle size, a strong degree of crystallinity, a low band gap, a low contact angle, a high refractive index, transmittance, and extinction coefficient. Finally, metallic and nonmetallic dopants can be added to enhance the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 films by narrowing the band gap.
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López-Fernández E, Gil-Rostra J, Espinós JP, González-Elipe AR, de Lucas Consuegra A, Yubero F. Chemistry and Electrocatalytic Activity of Nanostructured Nickel Electrodes for Water Electrolysis. ACS Catal 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.0c00856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- E. López-Fernández
- Laboratory of Nanotechnology on Surfaces and Plasma, Institute of Materials Science of Seville (CSIC-Univ. Sevilla), Av. Américo Vespucio 49, E-41092 Sevilla, Spain
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Camilo José Cela 12, E-13071, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology on Surfaces and Plasma, Institute of Materials Science of Seville (CSIC-Univ. Sevilla), Av. Américo Vespucio 49, E-41092 Sevilla, Spain
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology on Surfaces and Plasma, Institute of Materials Science of Seville (CSIC-Univ. Sevilla), Av. Américo Vespucio 49, E-41092 Sevilla, Spain
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology on Surfaces and Plasma, Institute of Materials Science of Seville (CSIC-Univ. Sevilla), Av. Américo Vespucio 49, E-41092 Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Camilo José Cela 12, E-13071, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology on Surfaces and Plasma, Institute of Materials Science of Seville (CSIC-Univ. Sevilla), Av. Américo Vespucio 49, E-41092 Sevilla, Spain
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Liao C, Li Y, Tjong SC. Visible-Light Active Titanium Dioxide Nanomaterials with Bactericidal Properties. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E124. [PMID: 31936581 PMCID: PMC7022691 DOI: 10.3390/nano10010124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 01/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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This article provides an overview of current research into the development, synthesis, photocatalytic bacterial activity, biocompatibility and cytotoxic properties of various visible-light active titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) and their nanocomposites. To achieve antibacterial inactivation under visible light, TiO2 NPs are doped with metal and non-metal elements, modified with carbonaceous nanomaterials, and coupled with other metal oxide semiconductors. Transition metals introduce a localized d-electron state just below the conduction band of TiO2 NPs, thereby narrowing the bandgap and causing a red shift of the optical absorption edge into the visible region. Silver nanoparticles of doped TiO2 NPs experience surface plasmon resonance under visible light excitation, leading to the injection of hot electrons into the conduction band of TiO2 NPs to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) for bacterial killing. The modification of TiO2 NPs with carbon nanotubes and graphene sheets also achieve the efficient creation of ROS under visible light irradiation. Furthermore, titanium-based alloy implants in orthopedics with enhanced antibacterial activity and biocompatibility can be achieved by forming a surface layer of Ag-doped titania nanotubes. By incorporating TiO2 NPs and Cu-doped TiO2 NPs into chitosan or the textile matrix, the resulting polymer nanocomposites exhibit excellent antimicrobial properties that can have applications as fruit/food wrapping films, self-cleaning fabrics, medical scaffolds and wound dressings. Considering the possible use of visible-light active TiO2 nanomaterials for various applications, their toxicity impact on the environment and public health is also addressed.
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- Chengzhu Liao
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China;
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Kalantzis S, Veziroglu S, Kohlhaas T, Flörke C, Mishra YK, Wiltfang J, Açil Y, Faupel F, Aktas OC, Gülses A. Early osteoblastic activity on TiO2 thin films decorated with flower-like hierarchical Au structures. RSC Adv 2020; 10:28935-28940. [PMID: 35520083 PMCID: PMC9055844 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra05141a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Flower-like hierarchical Au structures, composed of micro- and nanoscale features, lead to higher number of filopodia formation on TiO2 thin films.
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- Spyridon Kalantzis
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein
- 24105 Kiel
- Germany
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials
- Institute for Materials Science
- Faculty of Engineering
- Kiel University
- 24143 Kiel
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein
- 24105 Kiel
- Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein
- 24105 Kiel
- Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein
- 24105 Kiel
- Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein
- 24105 Kiel
- Germany
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials
- Institute for Materials Science
- Faculty of Engineering
- Kiel University
- 24143 Kiel
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- Chair for Multicomponent Materials
- Institute for Materials Science
- Faculty of Engineering
- Kiel University
- 24143 Kiel
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein
- 24105 Kiel
- Germany
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