A novel titanium dioxide (TiO2) film comprising both nanotubes and nanopaticles was fabricated by an anodization process of the modified titanium. The local electric field at the anodized surface was simulated and i...A novel titanium dioxide (TiO2) film comprising both nanotubes and nanopaticles was fabricated by an anodization process of the modified titanium. The local electric field at the anodized surface was simulated and its influence on the morphology of the TiO2 film was discussed. The results show that the electric field strength is enhanced by the covering. The growth rate of TiO2 increases with the assist of the local electric field. However, TiO2 dissolution is hindered since the local electric field prevents [TiF6]6- from diffusing. It means that the balance condition for the formation of nanotubes is broken, and TiO2 nanoparticles are formed. Moreover, the crystal structure of the TiO2 film was confirmed using X-ray diffraction and Raman analysis. The anatase is a main phase for the proposed film.展开更多
Pb-doped TiO2 photocatalytic thin films were prepared on a soda-lime glass substrate via sol-gel method using TiO2 sol solution containing lead and characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results ...Pb-doped TiO2 photocatalytic thin films were prepared on a soda-lime glass substrate via sol-gel method using TiO2 sol solution containing lead and characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results showed that besides oxides of Ti(IV) there is a certain amount of oxides of To(?) and Ti(?) and Pb exists in the forms of PbTiO3 and PbO. The photocatalytic activity of the Pb-doped TiO2 films was evaluated by the photocatalytic decolorization of aqueous methyl orange and photocatalytic mechanism mas also analyzed.展开更多
The microstructure properties of the sol-gel derived TiO2 films were studied by the atomic force microscopy (AFM). The films were prepared by dip coating process. The optical properties of the films were explained on ...The microstructure properties of the sol-gel derived TiO2 films were studied by the atomic force microscopy (AFM). The films were prepared by dip coating process. The optical properties of the films were explained on the basis of the microstructure of the films.展开更多
Titanium dioxide (TiO_2) thin films were prepared on microscopes slides by sol-gel and dip-coating processes from specially formulated sols.The results show that there exists anatase and rutile structure of TiO_2 when...Titanium dioxide (TiO_2) thin films were prepared on microscopes slides by sol-gel and dip-coating processes from specially formulated sols.The results show that there exists anatase and rutile structure of TiO_2 when heat treatment temperature is 450℃,and at 800℃,TiO_2 particle size is of below 100 nm and rutile structure is presented.In the range of 360 nm~400 nm the transmittance of TiO_2 sol increases with the increasing of the concentration of Ti(OC_4H_9)_4 in ethanol solution. The transmittance of TiO_2 films with various number of the layer is measured to be 0% below 320 nm,and the three-layer TiO_2 film is of the best UV resistance in the range of 320 nm~400 nm.展开更多
A photoelectrochemical process in the degradation of an azodye (Acid Orange II) on a Pt/TiO 2 film electrode was investigated. By using the glass device and the voltage stabilized source of direct current, decoloriza...A photoelectrochemical process in the degradation of an azodye (Acid Orange II) on a Pt/TiO 2 film electrode was investigated. By using the glass device and the voltage stabilized source of direct current, decolorization ratios higher than 78% were observed during a period of 5h. Comparing this value with the sum of the decolorization ratios obtained by a sole application of electrochemical(lower than 3%) and photochemical(about 23%) procedures, a significant synergic effect between both processes was observed. The effects of adscititious voltage and pH value on the decolorization ratios were obvious while the effect of the amount of aeration was minor.展开更多
Abstract:Nanocrystalline TiO2 thin films have been prepared on a conducting glass surface by coating quantized TiO2 colloids. The photoelectrochemical properties of TiO2 thin films and their dependence on various fact...Abstract:Nanocrystalline TiO2 thin films have been prepared on a conducting glass surface by coating quantized TiO2 colloids. The photoelectrochemical properties of TiO2 thin films and their dependence on various factors have been Studied. To obtain maximum photocurrent optimization of film thickness,sintering temperature and the PH of the electrolyte are very important.展开更多
The nanoporous TiO2 film electrodes have been prepared by a sol-gel deposition process. The photostability of the electrodes in basic solutions has been studied. The results show that the photostability of the electro...The nanoporous TiO2 film electrodes have been prepared by a sol-gel deposition process. The photostability of the electrodes in basic solutions has been studied. The results show that the photostability of the electrodes decreases rapidly in strong basic solutions with or without methanol. The reaction of holes to O2-ad produces active O-ad atoms and the products O-ad atoms oxidize Ti3+ to Ti4+ on TiO2 film surface and subsurface. This results in the TiO2 film electrodes unstable in basic solutions both without methanol and with too low concentration.展开更多
The screen-printed nanoporous TiO2 thin film was employed to fabricate dye-sensitized solid-state solar cells using CuI as hole-transport materials. The solar cell based on nanoporous TiO2 thin film with large pores f...The screen-printed nanoporous TiO2 thin film was employed to fabricate dye-sensitized solid-state solar cells using CuI as hole-transport materials. The solar cell based on nanoporous TiO2 thin film with large pores formed by the addition of polystyrene balls with diameter of 200 nm to the TiO2 paste exhibits photovoltaic performance enhancement, which is attributed to the good contact of CuI with surface of dye-sensitized thin film due to easy penetration of CuI in the film with large pores.展开更多
ZrO2/TiO2 composite photocatalytic film was produced on the pure titanium substrate using in-situ Zr(OH)4 colloidal particle by the micro-arc oxidation technique and characterized by scanning electron microscope (...ZrO2/TiO2 composite photocatalytic film was produced on the pure titanium substrate using in-situ Zr(OH)4 colloidal particle by the micro-arc oxidation technique and characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer. The composite film shows a lamellar and porous structure which consists of anatase, futile and ZrO2 phases. The optical absorption edge of film is shifted to longer wavelength when ZrO2 is introduced to TiO2. Furthermore, the photocatalytic reaction rate constants of degradation of rhodamine B solution with ZrO2/TiO2 composite film and pure TiO2 film under ultraviolet irradiation are measured as 0.0442 and 0.0186 h 1, respectively.展开更多
The study of nano properties of PbSe (lead selenide) thin films deposited on TiO2 semi conductor film prepared by sol gel method was a new work destined to perfect the nano materials used in photovoltaic energy. The...The study of nano properties of PbSe (lead selenide) thin films deposited on TiO2 semi conductor film prepared by sol gel method was a new work destined to perfect the nano materials used in photovoltaic energy. The growth of the first group of the fihns (Set 1: P(9)) & P(14)) was based on the decomposition of lead citrate and sodium selenosulphite in the presence of sodium citrate and sodium hydroxide with ammonia and triethalamine (TEA) acting as the complexing agents and P.H stabilizers; while in the second group (Set 2: Pc15~), the reaction bath was made up of solutions of lead nitrate Pb(NO3)2, PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), H20 (distilled water), NH3 (ammonia), sodium selenosulphite (Na2SeSO3) and Triethalamine [N(CH2CH2OH)], which was used as the complexing agent. The deposited materials were identified by X-ray diffraction. In addition, nano optical and morphological investigations were also performed. The sample P9 has the lowest absorbance of about 0.3 nm in the ultra-violet region. It was found that there was a reduction in the optical absorbance as the wavelength increases. The optical band gap shows a range of 1.26-2.00 eV with sample PcIs~ having the lowest direct band gap.展开更多
A novel WO3-x/TiO2 film as photoanode was synthesized for photoelectrocatalytic(PEC) reduction of CO2 into formic acid(HCOOH). The films prepared by doctor blade method were characterized with X-ray diffractometer...A novel WO3-x/TiO2 film as photoanode was synthesized for photoelectrocatalytic(PEC) reduction of CO2 into formic acid(HCOOH). The films prepared by doctor blade method were characterized with X-ray diffractometer(XRD), scanning electron microscope(SEM) and transmission electron microscope(TEM). The existence of oxygen vacancies in the WO3-x was confirmed with an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS), and the accurate oxygen index was determined by a modified potentiometric titrimetry method. After 3h of photoelectrocatalytic reduction, the formic acid yield of the WO3-x/TiO2 film is 872 nmol/cm^2, which is 1.83 times that of the WO3/TiO2 film. The results of PEC performance demonstrate that the introduction of WO3-x nanoparticles can improve the charge transfer performance so as to enhance the performance of PEC reduction of CO2 into formic acid.展开更多
Series of TiO 2-ZnO heterojunction composite films with different n(Zn)/n(Ti) ratios were prepared by UDP450 magnetron sputter ion plating equipment, and the mole ratio of Zn to Ti was controlled by adjusting the ...Series of TiO 2-ZnO heterojunction composite films with different n(Zn)/n(Ti) ratios were prepared by UDP450 magnetron sputter ion plating equipment, and the mole ratio of Zn to Ti was controlled by adjusting the current values of sputtering target. The effects of n(Zn)/n(Ti) on the microstructures of TiO2-ZnO films were investigated by SEM, AFM, Raman and XPS, and their photocatalytic decomposition of methyl orange solutions was evaluated. The results show that an increase in n(Zn)/n(Ti) typically results in a decrease in the grain size of composite films firstly and then an increase of grain size, while an increase in n(Zn)/n(Ti) leads to an increase in film roughness firstly and then a decrease in film roughness. Both grain size and roughness of TiO2-ZnO films reach the maximum and minimum at n(Zn)/n(Ti) of 1/9.3, respectively. The n(Zn)/n(Ti) shows little effect on the valences of Zn and Ti elements, which mainly exist in the form of TiO2 and ZnO phases. The n(Zn)/n(Ti) has influence on the amount of anatase/rutile TiO2 heterojunction in the film. With increase of the n(Zn)/n(Ti), the absorption intensity of the composite film increases and the absorption region extends to 450 nm, which is redshifted as much as 150 nm in comparison with the pure TiO2 films. However, the photocatalytic abilities of heterogeneous composite films do not depend on the n(Zn)/n(Ti) but rather on the microstructures of the TiO2-ZnO composite films. Degradation rate of the film reaches the maximum and the photocatalytic decomposition of pollutants works best when n(Zn)/n(Ti)=1:9.3.展开更多
采用溶胶-凝胶法合成了不同Dy3+掺杂量、不同焙烧温度的Ti O2光催化剂.并对所制得的光催化剂进行了SEM、XRD和FT-IR的表征和光催化活性研究.结果表明:所得粉体均为锐钛矿相纳米Ti O2,稀土掺杂能细化晶粒.以酸性品红为降解物的光催化实...采用溶胶-凝胶法合成了不同Dy3+掺杂量、不同焙烧温度的Ti O2光催化剂.并对所制得的光催化剂进行了SEM、XRD和FT-IR的表征和光催化活性研究.结果表明:所得粉体均为锐钛矿相纳米Ti O2,稀土掺杂能细化晶粒.以酸性品红为降解物的光催化实验表明:500℃煅烧,当Dy3+掺杂量为0.20%时其光催化活性最好,加入1 m L 30%H2O2,无灯源照射,常温常压无须通氧气条件下,催化时间6 h,降解率达到81.19%.展开更多
The dye-sensitized TiO2 complex films were prepared by the dye coat onto TiO2 surfaces, and the sensitizing mechanism and adsorption properties of the dye-sensitized TiO2 complex films were investigated. The influence...The dye-sensitized TiO2 complex films were prepared by the dye coat onto TiO2 surfaces, and the sensitizing mechanism and adsorption properties of the dye-sensitized TiO2 complex films were investigated. The influence of the application conditions of dye adsorbed on TiO2 films on the amount of dye adsorption was discussed. Experimental results show that the concentration, the temperature of dye solutions and the dipping time of TiO2 films in the dye solutions have a significant influence on the amount of dye adsorption. Cell test indicates that the conversion efficiency of light to electricity increases with the amount of dye adsorption.展开更多
文摘A novel titanium dioxide (TiO2) film comprising both nanotubes and nanopaticles was fabricated by an anodization process of the modified titanium. The local electric field at the anodized surface was simulated and its influence on the morphology of the TiO2 film was discussed. The results show that the electric field strength is enhanced by the covering. The growth rate of TiO2 increases with the assist of the local electric field. However, TiO2 dissolution is hindered since the local electric field prevents [TiF6]6- from diffusing. It means that the balance condition for the formation of nanotubes is broken, and TiO2 nanoparticles are formed. Moreover, the crystal structure of the TiO2 film was confirmed using X-ray diffraction and Raman analysis. The anatase is a main phase for the proposed film.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, China (No. 98J029)
文摘Pb-doped TiO2 photocatalytic thin films were prepared on a soda-lime glass substrate via sol-gel method using TiO2 sol solution containing lead and characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results showed that besides oxides of Ti(IV) there is a certain amount of oxides of To(?) and Ti(?) and Pb exists in the forms of PbTiO3 and PbO. The photocatalytic activity of the Pb-doped TiO2 films was evaluated by the photocatalytic decolorization of aqueous methyl orange and photocatalytic mechanism mas also analyzed.
基金We are very grateful to the National Natural Science of Foundation of China(No.69978017,59802007)Shanghai Education Committee(No JW99-TJ-03)for their help and financial supports
文摘The microstructure properties of the sol-gel derived TiO2 films were studied by the atomic force microscopy (AFM). The films were prepared by dip coating process. The optical properties of the films were explained on the basis of the microstructure of the films.
文摘Titanium dioxide (TiO_2) thin films were prepared on microscopes slides by sol-gel and dip-coating processes from specially formulated sols.The results show that there exists anatase and rutile structure of TiO_2 when heat treatment temperature is 450℃,and at 800℃,TiO_2 particle size is of below 100 nm and rutile structure is presented.In the range of 360 nm~400 nm the transmittance of TiO_2 sol increases with the increasing of the concentration of Ti(OC_4H_9)_4 in ethanol solution. The transmittance of TiO_2 films with various number of the layer is measured to be 0% below 320 nm,and the three-layer TiO_2 film is of the best UV resistance in the range of 320 nm~400 nm.
文摘A photoelectrochemical process in the degradation of an azodye (Acid Orange II) on a Pt/TiO 2 film electrode was investigated. By using the glass device and the voltage stabilized source of direct current, decolorization ratios higher than 78% were observed during a period of 5h. Comparing this value with the sum of the decolorization ratios obtained by a sole application of electrochemical(lower than 3%) and photochemical(about 23%) procedures, a significant synergic effect between both processes was observed. The effects of adscititious voltage and pH value on the decolorization ratios were obvious while the effect of the amount of aeration was minor.
文摘Abstract:Nanocrystalline TiO2 thin films have been prepared on a conducting glass surface by coating quantized TiO2 colloids. The photoelectrochemical properties of TiO2 thin films and their dependence on various factors have been Studied. To obtain maximum photocurrent optimization of film thickness,sintering temperature and the PH of the electrolyte are very important.
文摘The nanoporous TiO2 film electrodes have been prepared by a sol-gel deposition process. The photostability of the electrodes in basic solutions has been studied. The results show that the photostability of the electrodes decreases rapidly in strong basic solutions with or without methanol. The reaction of holes to O2-ad produces active O-ad atoms and the products O-ad atoms oxidize Ti3+ to Ti4+ on TiO2 film surface and subsurface. This results in the TiO2 film electrodes unstable in basic solutions both without methanol and with too low concentration.
基金the financial support of this work by the Major State Basic Research Development Program(No.2006CB202605)High-Tech Research and Development of China Program(No.2007AA05Z439)+1 种基金the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.50221201)Innovative Foundation of the Center for Molecular Science,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.CMS-CX200718).
文摘The screen-printed nanoporous TiO2 thin film was employed to fabricate dye-sensitized solid-state solar cells using CuI as hole-transport materials. The solar cell based on nanoporous TiO2 thin film with large pores formed by the addition of polystyrene balls with diameter of 200 nm to the TiO2 paste exhibits photovoltaic performance enhancement, which is attributed to the good contact of CuI with surface of dye-sensitized thin film due to easy penetration of CuI in the film with large pores.
基金Project(gf200901002)supported by the Open Research Fund of National Defense Key Disciplines Laboratory of Light Alloy Processing Science and Technology of Nanchang Hangkong University,China
文摘ZrO2/TiO2 composite photocatalytic film was produced on the pure titanium substrate using in-situ Zr(OH)4 colloidal particle by the micro-arc oxidation technique and characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer. The composite film shows a lamellar and porous structure which consists of anatase, futile and ZrO2 phases. The optical absorption edge of film is shifted to longer wavelength when ZrO2 is introduced to TiO2. Furthermore, the photocatalytic reaction rate constants of degradation of rhodamine B solution with ZrO2/TiO2 composite film and pure TiO2 film under ultraviolet irradiation are measured as 0.0442 and 0.0186 h 1, respectively.
文摘The study of nano properties of PbSe (lead selenide) thin films deposited on TiO2 semi conductor film prepared by sol gel method was a new work destined to perfect the nano materials used in photovoltaic energy. The growth of the first group of the fihns (Set 1: P(9)) & P(14)) was based on the decomposition of lead citrate and sodium selenosulphite in the presence of sodium citrate and sodium hydroxide with ammonia and triethalamine (TEA) acting as the complexing agents and P.H stabilizers; while in the second group (Set 2: Pc15~), the reaction bath was made up of solutions of lead nitrate Pb(NO3)2, PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), H20 (distilled water), NH3 (ammonia), sodium selenosulphite (Na2SeSO3) and Triethalamine [N(CH2CH2OH)], which was used as the complexing agent. The deposited materials were identified by X-ray diffraction. In addition, nano optical and morphological investigations were also performed. The sample P9 has the lowest absorbance of about 0.3 nm in the ultra-violet region. It was found that there was a reduction in the optical absorbance as the wavelength increases. The optical band gap shows a range of 1.26-2.00 eV with sample PcIs~ having the lowest direct band gap.
基金Project(21471054)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A novel WO3-x/TiO2 film as photoanode was synthesized for photoelectrocatalytic(PEC) reduction of CO2 into formic acid(HCOOH). The films prepared by doctor blade method were characterized with X-ray diffractometer(XRD), scanning electron microscope(SEM) and transmission electron microscope(TEM). The existence of oxygen vacancies in the WO3-x was confirmed with an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS), and the accurate oxygen index was determined by a modified potentiometric titrimetry method. After 3h of photoelectrocatalytic reduction, the formic acid yield of the WO3-x/TiO2 film is 872 nmol/cm^2, which is 1.83 times that of the WO3/TiO2 film. The results of PEC performance demonstrate that the introduction of WO3-x nanoparticles can improve the charge transfer performance so as to enhance the performance of PEC reduction of CO2 into formic acid.
基金Project (2010JQ6008) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province,China
文摘Series of TiO 2-ZnO heterojunction composite films with different n(Zn)/n(Ti) ratios were prepared by UDP450 magnetron sputter ion plating equipment, and the mole ratio of Zn to Ti was controlled by adjusting the current values of sputtering target. The effects of n(Zn)/n(Ti) on the microstructures of TiO2-ZnO films were investigated by SEM, AFM, Raman and XPS, and their photocatalytic decomposition of methyl orange solutions was evaluated. The results show that an increase in n(Zn)/n(Ti) typically results in a decrease in the grain size of composite films firstly and then an increase of grain size, while an increase in n(Zn)/n(Ti) leads to an increase in film roughness firstly and then a decrease in film roughness. Both grain size and roughness of TiO2-ZnO films reach the maximum and minimum at n(Zn)/n(Ti) of 1/9.3, respectively. The n(Zn)/n(Ti) shows little effect on the valences of Zn and Ti elements, which mainly exist in the form of TiO2 and ZnO phases. The n(Zn)/n(Ti) has influence on the amount of anatase/rutile TiO2 heterojunction in the film. With increase of the n(Zn)/n(Ti), the absorption intensity of the composite film increases and the absorption region extends to 450 nm, which is redshifted as much as 150 nm in comparison with the pure TiO2 films. However, the photocatalytic abilities of heterogeneous composite films do not depend on the n(Zn)/n(Ti) but rather on the microstructures of the TiO2-ZnO composite films. Degradation rate of the film reaches the maximum and the photocatalytic decomposition of pollutants works best when n(Zn)/n(Ti)=1:9.3.
文摘采用溶胶-凝胶法合成了不同Dy3+掺杂量、不同焙烧温度的Ti O2光催化剂.并对所制得的光催化剂进行了SEM、XRD和FT-IR的表征和光催化活性研究.结果表明:所得粉体均为锐钛矿相纳米Ti O2,稀土掺杂能细化晶粒.以酸性品红为降解物的光催化实验表明:500℃煅烧,当Dy3+掺杂量为0.20%时其光催化活性最好,加入1 m L 30%H2O2,无灯源照射,常温常压无须通氧气条件下,催化时间6 h,降解率达到81.19%.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Project of China for Basic Research on Photovoltaic cell No.2000028200 and the CAS Knowledge Innovation Project No.KGCX2-303
文摘The dye-sensitized TiO2 complex films were prepared by the dye coat onto TiO2 surfaces, and the sensitizing mechanism and adsorption properties of the dye-sensitized TiO2 complex films were investigated. The influence of the application conditions of dye adsorbed on TiO2 films on the amount of dye adsorption was discussed. Experimental results show that the concentration, the temperature of dye solutions and the dipping time of TiO2 films in the dye solutions have a significant influence on the amount of dye adsorption. Cell test indicates that the conversion efficiency of light to electricity increases with the amount of dye adsorption.