It is well known that the photocatalytic activity of TiO_2 thin filmsstrongly depends on the preparing methods and post-treatment conditions, since they have a decisiveinfluence on the chemical and physical properties...It is well known that the photocatalytic activity of TiO_2 thin filmsstrongly depends on the preparing methods and post-treatment conditions, since they have a decisiveinfluence on the chemical and physical properties of TiO_2 thin films. Therefore, it is necessary toelucidate the influence of the preparation process and post-treatment conditions on thephoto-catalytic activity and surface microstructures of the films. This review deals with thepreparation of TiO_2 thin film photo-catalysts by wet-chemical methods (such as sol-gel,-reversemicellar and liquid phase deposition) and the comparison of various preparation methods as well astheir advantage and disadvantage. Furthermore, it is discussed that the advancement ofphotocatalytic activity, super-hydrophilicity and bactericidal activity of TiO_2 thin filmphotocatalyst in recent years.展开更多
Two kinds of TiO_2 nanometer thin films were prepared on stainless steel bythe reverse micellar and sol-gel methods, respectively. The calcined TiO_ 2 thin films werecharacterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic fo...Two kinds of TiO_2 nanometer thin films were prepared on stainless steel bythe reverse micellar and sol-gel methods, respectively. The calcined TiO_ 2 thin films werecharacterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), BET surface area and X-rayphotoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Photocatalytic activity was evaluated by photocatalyticdecoloration of methyl orange aqueous solution. The results showed that the TiO_2 thin filmsprepared by reverse micellar method (designated as RM-TiO_2 films) showed higher photocatalyticactivity than those by sol-gel method (designated as SG-TiO_2 films). This is attributed to the factthat the former is composed of smaller monodispersed spherical particles with a size of about 15 nmand possesses higher surface areas.展开更多
Crystalline TiO2 thin films were prepared by DC reactive magnetron sputtering on indium-tin oxide（ITO） thin film deposited on quartz substrate, the photoconductive UV detector on TiO2 thin films was based on a sandw...Crystalline TiO2 thin films were prepared by DC reactive magnetron sputtering on indium-tin oxide（ITO） thin film deposited on quartz substrate, the photoconductive UV detector on TiO2 thin films was based on a sandwich structure of C/ TiO2/ITO. The measurement of the I-V characteristics for these devices shows good ohmic contact. The photoresponse of TiO2 thin films was analyzed at different bias voltage. The detector shows a good photoresponse with a rise time of 2 s and a fall time of 40 s, the photocurrent is linearly increased with the bias voltage.展开更多
The feasibility of photocatalytic degradation of organochlorine compounds using TiO 2 supported on fiberglass cloth as a photocatalyst was studied. The results showed that 2 0×10 -4 mol/dm 3 of dichloroeth...The feasibility of photocatalytic degradation of organochlorine compounds using TiO 2 supported on fiberglass cloth as a photocatalyst was studied. The results showed that 2 0×10 -4 mol/dm 3 of dichloroethylene, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene can be completely photocatalytically degraded within a short time under illumination with a 375W medium pressure mercury lamp. The effects of parameters such as illumination time, initial concentration of organochlorine compounds, amount of air flow and concentration of H 2O 2 on the photocatalytic degradation were investigated. The TiO 2 supported on the fiberglass was not easily detached and after 500h illumination there was no significant loss of photocatalytic activity of TiO 2. The passible mechanisms of photocatalytic degradation were discussed.展开更多
The influence of amorphous TiO_2 seeding layers on the phase composition of lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate(0.7Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.3PbTiO3,PMN-PT) films deposited on Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si substrate by RF magnetron sputter...The influence of amorphous TiO_2 seeding layers on the phase composition of lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate(0.7Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.3PbTiO3,PMN-PT) films deposited on Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si substrate by RF magnetron sputtering was examined.The relation between seeding layer thickness and phase composition at different post annealing temperature was observed by XRD.The thickness of amorphous TiO2 seeding layer and post annealing temperature had remarkable effects on PMN-PT film phase composition.When amorphous seeding layer becomes thick,a new phase of Nb2O5 exists in the films.Only when the seeding layer thickness is suitable,the film with pure perovskite phase can be attained.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
The performance of pearlescent pigment significantly affected by the grain size and the roughness of deposited film. The effect of TiCl_(4) concentration on the initial deposition of TiO_(2) on mica by atmospheric pre...The performance of pearlescent pigment significantly affected by the grain size and the roughness of deposited film. The effect of TiCl_(4) concentration on the initial deposition of TiO_(2) on mica by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition(APCVD) was investigated. The precursor concentration significantly affected the deposition and morphology of TiO_(2) grains assembling the film. The deposition time for fully covering the surface of mica decreased from 120 to 10 s as the TiCl_(4) concentration increased from 0.38%to 2.44%. The grain size increased with the TiCl_(4) concentration. The AFM and TEM analysis demonstrated that the aggregation of TiO_(2) clusters at the initial stage finally result to the agglomeration of fine TiO_(2) grains at high TiCl_(4) concentrations. Following the results, it was suggested that the nucleation density and size was easy to be adjusted when the TiCl_(4) concentration is below 0.90%.展开更多
In this paper the dependence of structural properties of the quaternary CuIn1-xGaxSe2 films with tetragonal structure on the Ga content has been systematically investigated by Raman scattering and x-ray diffraction sp...In this paper the dependence of structural properties of the quaternary CuIn1-xGaxSe2 films with tetragonal structure on the Ga content has been systematically investigated by Raman scattering and x-ray diffraction spectra. The shift of the dominant A1 mode, unlike the lattice constants, does not follow the linear Vegard law with increasing Ga content x, whereas exhibits approximately polynomial change from 174 cm^-1 for CuInSe2 to 185 cm^-1 for CuGaSe2. Such behaviour should be indicative of presence of the asymmetric distribution of Ga and In on a microscopic scale in the films, due to Ga addition. The changes in the tetragonal distortion η lead to a significant variation in the anion displacement parameter U, which should be responsible for the evolution of bond parameters and resultant Raman bands with x.展开更多
In the present work,ferrite(Fe)doped TiO_(2)thin films with different volume percentage(vol%)were synthesized using a spray pyrolysis technique.The effect of Fe doping on structural properties such as crystallite size...In the present work,ferrite(Fe)doped TiO_(2)thin films with different volume percentage(vol%)were synthesized using a spray pyrolysis technique.The effect of Fe doping on structural properties such as crystallite size,texture coefficient,microstrain,dislocation densities etc.were evaluated from the X ray diffratometry(XRD)data.XRD data revealed a polycrystalline anatase TiO_(2)phase for sample synthesized up to 2 vol%and mixed anatase and rutile crystalline phase for sample synthesized at 4 vol%Fe doped TiO_(2).The crystalline size was observed to decrease with increase in Fe dopant vol%and also other structural parameters changes with Fe dopant percentage.In the present work,electrical resistance was observed to decrease with a rise in Fe dopant vol%and temperature of the sample.Thermal properties like temperature coefficient of resistance and activation energy also showed strong correlation with Fe dopant vol%.Humidity sensing properties of the synthesized sample altered with a change in Fe dopant vol%.In the present paper,maximum sensitivity of about 88.7%for the sample synthesized with 2 vol%Fe doped TiO_(2)and also the lowest response and recovery time of about 52 and 3 s were reported for the same sample.展开更多
TiO2 thin films were prepared on glass substrates using the PLD (Pulsed Laser Deposition) technique. In order to carry out the ablation process, a Nd:YAG laser was used emitting in 1064 nm wavelength at 10 Hz repetiti...TiO2 thin films were prepared on glass substrates using the PLD (Pulsed Laser Deposition) technique. In order to carry out the ablation process, a Nd:YAG laser was used emitting in 1064 nm wavelength at 10 Hz repetition rate, set up for operating in both single-pulse and multi-pulse regimes. A comparison of the deposition rate, the optical and morphological properties of the layers obtained from both ablation regimes was made, which showed that the multi-pulsed ablation produced layers with a higher surface quality and better optical properties.展开更多
Thin layer polycrystal oxides (amorphous and micro-crystalline) TiO2(Fe2O3, SnO2 and ln2O3 · Sn) are prepared by the organometallic chemical vapor deposition (MO-CVD) technique at 300-410℃ . Their structures, su...Thin layer polycrystal oxides (amorphous and micro-crystalline) TiO2(Fe2O3, SnO2 and ln2O3 · Sn) are prepared by the organometallic chemical vapor deposition (MO-CVD) technique at 300-410℃ . Their structures, surface states and photoelectrochemical properties are described by X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron microscopy and three electrode methods. The experiments indicate that these thin layer oxides are suitable for formly transparent conductive coating to serve as photoelectrodes and photocatalysts for splitting of water.展开更多
文摘It is well known that the photocatalytic activity of TiO_2 thin filmsstrongly depends on the preparing methods and post-treatment conditions, since they have a decisiveinfluence on the chemical and physical properties of TiO_2 thin films. Therefore, it is necessary toelucidate the influence of the preparation process and post-treatment conditions on thephoto-catalytic activity and surface microstructures of the films. This review deals with thepreparation of TiO_2 thin film photo-catalysts by wet-chemical methods (such as sol-gel,-reversemicellar and liquid phase deposition) and the comparison of various preparation methods as well astheir advantage and disadvantage. Furthermore, it is discussed that the advancement ofphotocatalytic activity, super-hydrophilicity and bactericidal activity of TiO_2 thin filmphotocatalyst in recent years.
基金This project is financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.s 50272049, 50072016) The Excellent Young Teachers Program of MOE, China (No. (2002)350)
文摘Two kinds of TiO_2 nanometer thin films were prepared on stainless steel bythe reverse micellar and sol-gel methods, respectively. The calcined TiO_ 2 thin films werecharacterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), BET surface area and X-rayphotoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Photocatalytic activity was evaluated by photocatalyticdecoloration of methyl orange aqueous solution. The results showed that the TiO_2 thin filmsprepared by reverse micellar method (designated as RM-TiO_2 films) showed higher photocatalyticactivity than those by sol-gel method (designated as SG-TiO_2 films). This is attributed to the factthat the former is composed of smaller monodispersed spherical particles with a size of about 15 nmand possesses higher surface areas.
文摘Crystalline TiO2 thin films were prepared by DC reactive magnetron sputtering on indium-tin oxide（ITO） thin film deposited on quartz substrate, the photoconductive UV detector on TiO2 thin films was based on a sandwich structure of C/ TiO2/ITO. The measurement of the I-V characteristics for these devices shows good ohmic contact. The photoresponse of TiO2 thin films was analyzed at different bias voltage. The detector shows a good photoresponse with a rise time of 2 s and a fall time of 40 s, the photocurrent is linearly increased with the bias voltage.
文摘The feasibility of photocatalytic degradation of organochlorine compounds using TiO 2 supported on fiberglass cloth as a photocatalyst was studied. The results showed that 2 0×10 -4 mol/dm 3 of dichloroethylene, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene can be completely photocatalytically degraded within a short time under illumination with a 375W medium pressure mercury lamp. The effects of parameters such as illumination time, initial concentration of organochlorine compounds, amount of air flow and concentration of H 2O 2 on the photocatalytic degradation were investigated. The TiO 2 supported on the fiberglass was not easily detached and after 500h illumination there was no significant loss of photocatalytic activity of TiO 2. The passible mechanisms of photocatalytic degradation were discussed.
文摘The influence of amorphous TiO_2 seeding layers on the phase composition of lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate(0.7Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.3PbTiO3,PMN-PT) films deposited on Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si substrate by RF magnetron sputtering was examined.The relation between seeding layer thickness and phase composition at different post annealing temperature was observed by XRD.The thickness of amorphous TiO2 seeding layer and post annealing temperature had remarkable effects on PMN-PT film phase composition.When amorphous seeding layer becomes thick,a new phase of Nb2O5 exists in the films.Only when the seeding layer thickness is suitable,the film with pure perovskite phase can be attained.
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.
基金the support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (22208355, 22178363 and 21978300)the financial support and mica samples from Changzi Wu and RIKA technology CO., LTD.
文摘The performance of pearlescent pigment significantly affected by the grain size and the roughness of deposited film. The effect of TiCl_(4) concentration on the initial deposition of TiO_(2) on mica by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition(APCVD) was investigated. The precursor concentration significantly affected the deposition and morphology of TiO_(2) grains assembling the film. The deposition time for fully covering the surface of mica decreased from 120 to 10 s as the TiCl_(4) concentration increased from 0.38%to 2.44%. The grain size increased with the TiCl_(4) concentration. The AFM and TEM analysis demonstrated that the aggregation of TiO_(2) clusters at the initial stage finally result to the agglomeration of fine TiO_(2) grains at high TiCl_(4) concentrations. Following the results, it was suggested that the nucleation density and size was easy to be adjusted when the TiCl_(4) concentration is below 0.90%.
基金Project supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation （Grant No 2005037539）, and the National High-Tech Research and Development Programm of China （Grant No 2004AA513020）. Acknowledgments 0ne of the authors （Xu Chuan-Ming） gratefully acknowledges Professor Xu Cun-Yi from the Structure Research Laboratory of Chinese Academy of Sciences for the sample measurements.
文摘In this paper the dependence of structural properties of the quaternary CuIn1-xGaxSe2 films with tetragonal structure on the Ga content has been systematically investigated by Raman scattering and x-ray diffraction spectra. The shift of the dominant A1 mode, unlike the lattice constants, does not follow the linear Vegard law with increasing Ga content x, whereas exhibits approximately polynomial change from 174 cm^-1 for CuInSe2 to 185 cm^-1 for CuGaSe2. Such behaviour should be indicative of presence of the asymmetric distribution of Ga and In on a microscopic scale in the films, due to Ga addition. The changes in the tetragonal distortion η lead to a significant variation in the anion displacement parameter U, which should be responsible for the evolution of bond parameters and resultant Raman bands with x.
文摘In the present work,ferrite(Fe)doped TiO_(2)thin films with different volume percentage(vol%)were synthesized using a spray pyrolysis technique.The effect of Fe doping on structural properties such as crystallite size,texture coefficient,microstrain,dislocation densities etc.were evaluated from the X ray diffratometry(XRD)data.XRD data revealed a polycrystalline anatase TiO_(2)phase for sample synthesized up to 2 vol%and mixed anatase and rutile crystalline phase for sample synthesized at 4 vol%Fe doped TiO_(2).The crystalline size was observed to decrease with increase in Fe dopant vol%and also other structural parameters changes with Fe dopant percentage.In the present work,electrical resistance was observed to decrease with a rise in Fe dopant vol%and temperature of the sample.Thermal properties like temperature coefficient of resistance and activation energy also showed strong correlation with Fe dopant vol%.Humidity sensing properties of the synthesized sample altered with a change in Fe dopant vol%.In the present paper,maximum sensitivity of about 88.7%for the sample synthesized with 2 vol%Fe doped TiO_(2)and also the lowest response and recovery time of about 52 and 3 s were reported for the same sample.
文摘TiO2 thin films were prepared on glass substrates using the PLD (Pulsed Laser Deposition) technique. In order to carry out the ablation process, a Nd:YAG laser was used emitting in 1064 nm wavelength at 10 Hz repetition rate, set up for operating in both single-pulse and multi-pulse regimes. A comparison of the deposition rate, the optical and morphological properties of the layers obtained from both ablation regimes was made, which showed that the multi-pulsed ablation produced layers with a higher surface quality and better optical properties.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘Thin layer polycrystal oxides (amorphous and micro-crystalline) TiO2(Fe2O3, SnO2 and ln2O3 · Sn) are prepared by the organometallic chemical vapor deposition (MO-CVD) technique at 300-410℃ . Their structures, surface states and photoelectrochemical properties are described by X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron microscopy and three electrode methods. The experiments indicate that these thin layer oxides are suitable for formly transparent conductive coating to serve as photoelectrodes and photocatalysts for splitting of water.
