scholarly journals Nanocrystalline TiO2 Powder Prepared by Sol-Gel Method for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 833-836 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. A. Dobrzański ◽  
M. M. Szindler ◽  
M. Szindler ◽  
K. Lukaszkowicz ◽  
A. Drygała ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Nanocrystalline Structure ◽  
Titanium Isopropoxide ◽  
Thin Layers ◽  
Nanocrystalline Tio2 ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Dioxide Powder ◽  
Titanium White

Abstract In this study titanium dioxide nanopowder has been manufactured and examined. Nanocrystalline TiO2 powder has been obtained by hydrolysis and peptization of a solution of titanium isopropoxide and isopropanol. Subsequently, produced powder has been subjected to structural analysis by using a transmission electron microscope, X-ray diffractometer, and Raman spectrometer. For comparison purposes, a commercially available titanium dioxide powder (i.e. titanium white) was also used. Thin layers have been made from this powder and further have been examined by using a UV/VIS spectrometer. Completed research shows the nanocrystalline structure of obtained layers and their good properties such as absorbance at the range of wavelength equal 200 - 1000 nm.

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles and thin films deposited by an atomization method

2019 ◽  
Vol 1-2 (100) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
G. Machalska ◽  
M. Noworolnik ◽  
M. Szindler ◽  
W. Sitek ◽  
R. Babilas
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Titanium Isopropoxide ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Size Of Particles ◽  
Titanium Dioxide Thin Films

Purpose: The article presents the results of research on titanium dioxide synthesized by a sol-gel method that is an easy process enabling the control of the shape and size of particles The purpose of this article is to examine titanium dioxide nanoparticles and thin films deposited by an atomization method. Design/methodology/approach: Titanium dioxide sol was synthesized by using titanium isopropoxide as a precursor. Optical properties were measured by a UV-Vis spectrometer. Structural studies were performed by Raman spectroscopy. Qualitative analysis was performed by the EDS. Surface morphology of nanoparticles and thin films was performed by the SEM technique. Findings: The sol-gel method allows the formation of uniform nanoparticles and thin films of titanium dioxide. The atomization method is a successful method for the deposition of sol to the surface of substrates. Research limitations/implications: The next step in the research will be to investigate the obtained thin films in dye-sensitized solar cells as a semiconductive layer. Practical implications: Unique properties of produced titanium dioxide nanostructural materials have caused the interest in them in such fields as optoelectronics, photovoltaics, medicine and decorative coatings. Originality/value: Titanium dioxide thin films and nanoparticles were synthesized using the sol-gel method and then deposited by the atomization method.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Laju Penginjeksian Doping Fluor terhadap Aktivitas Fotokatalis Nanotitania Menggunakan Metode Sol Gel

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-218
Author(s):  
Sri Rahayu ◽  
◽  
Posman Manurung ◽  
Roniyus Marjunus ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Tween 80 ◽  
Ammonium Fluoride ◽  
Sintered Sample ◽  
Titanium Isopropoxide ◽  
Injection Rate ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Fluorine Doping ◽  
Transmission Electron

The titania synthesis of fluorine doping (F-TiO2) was carried out through the sol-gel method. Titanium isopropoxide (TTIP), tween-80, isopropanol and ammonium fluoride (NH4F) as sources of doping fluorine were used as the main ingredients. This research aimed to study the effect of fluorine doping injection rate using injection pumps on F-TiO2 photocatalyst activity. Four fluorine doping samples were prepared with the respective penetration rate of 0.4 ml / 30 minutes; 0.4 ml / 60 minutes; 0.4 ml / 90 minutes and 0.4 ml / 120 minutes. The titania powder was calcined at 450 oC for 5 hours. The sintered sample was tested for photodegradation of remazol yellow under UV light. Physical characteristics were analyzed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Uv-Vis spectrophotometer. The results of the UV-Vis spectrophotometer showed that the particle size of samples with an injection rate of 0.4 ml / 90 minutes showed higher photocatalyst activity with particle sizes of (14 nm ± 4 nm).

scholarly journals Nanocrystalline composites in TiO2 and SnO2 system for ammonia resistance sensors

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-247
Author(s):  
Anna Szczygielska ◽  
Zbigniew Pędzich ◽  
Wojciech Maziarz
Keyword(s):  
Phase Composition ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Temperature Treatment ◽  
High Temperature Treatment ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Nanocrystalline Tio2 ◽  
Tio2 Anatase ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Sorption Method

This work describes the production of nanocrystalline TiO2 and SnO2 oxides, as well as their nanocomposites (containing 26.9, 58.7 and 79.0wt.% of SnO2) with two-stage sol-gel method combined with high temperature treatment. The phase composition and medium size crystallites were determined using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and revealed that the nanocomposites crystallize in tetragonal structures of TiO2 - anatase and SnO2 - cassiterite. Specific surface area of the nanopowders, measured using sorption method (BET), changed from 42.1 to 160.8m2/g. The morphology of the nanopowders was observed using transmission electron microscope (TEM). As indicated by TEM images, the manufactured nanopowders were well crystallized and consisted of small, spherical grains. The obtained nanopowders were also tested for NH3 gas detection application. The presented method of nanopowders synthesis enables to obtain nanocrystalline TiO2 and SnO2 oxides, as well as composites from TiO2-SnO2 of known and controlled chemical and phase composition. It also enables to obtain composites used for gas sensors. The sensor made of composite containing 58.7wt.% of SnO2 exhibited the best NH3 sensing features.

Modelling and Validation of Transmittance from Nanocrystalline Titania film for Photoanodic Action in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Divya Jyoti
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Tin Oxide ◽  
Incident Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Optical Simulation ◽  
Nanocrystalline Tio2 ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

AbstractA four phase model air/glass/indium doped tin oxide/TiO2 has been studied by modifying Rouard’s model to calculate the final transmittance from TiO2 layer to be used as photoanode in dye-sensitized solar cells. An optical simulation for the reflectance and transmittance has been executed for the constructed nanocrystalline TiO2 films. To validate the theoretical results TiO2 film has been deposited onto indium doped tin oxide (ITO) layer by sol-gel dip coating technique. It has been found that the incident light suffers losses by 5-15% on passage through TiO2 coated ITO layer. Experimentally it has been observed on the basis of efficiency value that meso-nano combination is the best candidate to be used as photoanode in a dye-sensitize solar cell.

Effect of Sonication Time and Calcination Temperature on Physical Properties of Titanium Dioxide Synthesized via Sonochemical-Assisted Process

2013 ◽  
Vol 802 ◽  
pp. 252-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chokchai Kahattha ◽  
Naratip Vittayakorn ◽  
Wisanu Pecharapa
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Anatase Phase ◽  
Titanium Isopropoxide ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
Sonication Time ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Calcination Process ◽  
Transmission Electron

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2) were successfully synthesized via a sonochemical-assisted process using titanium isopropoxide as the titanium sources and calcination process at 300-500 °C. The effect of sonication time and heat treatment temperature on structural and nanostructure properties of the nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The XRD and Raman results indicated that the crystalline of as-sonochemically synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles corresponded to anatase phase of TiO2 after sonication for 30 mim. The high quality crystalline anatase phase and increasing of crystalline size can be obtained after calcinations process.

scholarly journals Performance of NiFe2O4-SiO2-TiO2 Magnetic Photocatalyst for the Effective Photocatalytic Reduction of Cr(VI) in Aqueous Solutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike O. Ojemaye ◽  
Omobola O. Okoh ◽  
Anthony I. Okoh
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Nickel Ferrite ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Photocatalytic Reduction ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Magnetic Photocatalyst ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Reduction Efficiency ◽  
Rate Kinetics

Investigation into the reduction of Cr(VI) in aqueous solution was carried out through some batch photocatalytic studies. The photocatalysts used were silica coated nickel ferrite nanoparticles (NiFe2O4-SiO2), nickel ferrite titanium dioxide (NiFe2O4-TiO2), nickel ferrite silica titanium dioxide (NiFe2O4-SiO2-TiO2), and titanium dioxide (TiO2). The characterization of the materials prepared via stepwise synthesis using coprecipitation and sol-gel methods were carried out with the aid of X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). The reduction efficiency was studied as a function of pH, photocatalyst dose, and contact time. The effects of silica interlayer between the magnetic photocatalyst materials reveal that reduction efficiency of NiFe2O4-SiO2-TiO2 towards Cr(VI) was higher than that of NiFe2O4-TiO2. However, TiO2 was observed to have the highest reduction efficiency at all batch photocatalytic experiments. Kinetics study shows that photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) obeyed Langmuir-Hinshelwood model and first-order rate kinetics. Regenerability study also suggested that the photocatalyst materials can be reused.

scholarly journals Extraction–Pyrolytic Method for TiO2 Polymorphs Production

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 431
Author(s):  
Vera Serga ◽  
Regina Burve ◽  
Aija Krumina ◽  
Marina Romanova ◽  
Eugene A. Kotomin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Nanocrystalline Powders ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Nanocrystalline Tio2 ◽  
Organic Impurities ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
The Fourier Transform

The unique properties and numerous applications of nanocrystalline titanium dioxide (TiO2) are stimulating research on improving the existing and developing new titanium dioxide synthesis methods. In this work, we demonstrate for the first time the possibilities of the extraction–pyrolytic method (EPM) for the production of nanocrystalline TiO2 powders. A titanium-containing precursor (extract) was prepared by liquid–liquid extraction using valeric acid C4H9COOH without diluent as an extractant. Simultaneous thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry (TGA–DSC), as well as the Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were used to determine the temperature conditions to fabricate TiO2 powders free of organic impurities. The produced materials were also characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results showed the possibility of the fabrication of storage-stable liquid titanium (IV)-containing precursor, which provided nanocrystalline TiO2 powders. It was established that the EPM permits the production of both monophase (anatase polymorph or rutile polymorph) and biphase (mixed anatase–rutile polymorphs), impurity-free nanocrystalline TiO2 powders. For comparison, TiO2 powders were also produced by the precipitation method. The results presented in this study could serve as a solid basis for further developing the EPM for the cheap and simple production of nanocrystalline TiO2-based materials in the form of doped nanocrystalline powders, thin films, and composite materials.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Laju Penginjeksian Doping Sulfur terhadap Aktivitas Fotokatalis Nanotitania Menggunakan Metode Sol Gel

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-230
Author(s):  
Delfi Oktavia Amrani ◽  
◽  
Posman Manurung ◽  
Pulung Karo Karo ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Tween 80 ◽  
Titanium Isopropoxide ◽  
Injection Rate ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Tio2 Photocatalyst ◽  
Sulfur Doping ◽  
Injection Pump ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Doped Titania

Synthesis of sulfur doped titania (S-TiO2) was carried out through sol-gel method. Titanium isopropoxide (TTIP), tween-80, isopropanol and sulfuric acid (H2SO4) as a source of sulfur doping were used as raw material. The aimed of this research is to study the effect of the rate of sulfur doping injection by using an injection pump toward S-TiO2 photocatalyst activity. Four sulfur doping samples were prepared with rate injection of 4 ml/30; 4 ml/60; 4 ml/90 and 4 ml/120 minutes respectively. Titania powder was calcined at temperatur of 450 oC for 5 hours. The sintered samples were tested for photodegradation of remazol yellow under UV irradiation. Physical characteristics were analyzed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and UV-Vis Spectrophotometer. The result of the UV-Vis spectrophotometer showed that sample with an injection rate of 4 ml/30 minutes showed higer photocatalyst activity with the particle size is (7,1 nm ± 1,9 nm)

Study of Uniform Design in the Optimizing Preparation Technology of the Rutile Titanium Dioxide Ternary Inorganic Coated

2013 ◽  
Vol 329 ◽  
pp. 122-126
Author(s):  
Hai Ting Duan ◽  
Qing Lin Hou ◽  
Yue Jin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Uniform Design ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Atom Probe ◽  
Al2o3 Content ◽  
Zro2 Content ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
System Temperature ◽  
Rutile Titanium Dioxide

This paper researched the inorganic coated the rutile titanium dioxide process, a new inorganic coating (The rutile titanium dioxide ternary Inorganic coated were prepared by sol-gel method). The regression equation and the optimum conditions are founded by uniform design and the systemetical research of various factors on the properties of the rutile titanium dioxide ternary Inorganic Coated. Effect of The rutile titanium dioxide ternary Inorganic coated were characterized by nanoZS, Fourier infrared spectroscopic analysis (FT-IR) with NH3 as atom probe, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The optimized formula of preparing the rutile titanium dioxide ternary inorganic coated is that the dispersant of 0.20%, the ZrO2 content of 0.6%, the SiO2 content of 3.0%, the Al2O3 content of 1.6%, the rotate speed of 340r/min when system temperature was 60°C-65°C, the seriflux concentration was 300g/L, the PH of the coated ZrO2 was 8.5-9.0, the PH of the coated SiO2 was 9.5-10.0, the PH of the coated Al2O3 was 6.0-6.5.

Photocatalytic Destruction of Methyl Orange by Titanium Dioxide Powder Synthesized by an Oxalate Co-Precipitation Method

2010 ◽  
Vol 93-94 ◽  
pp. 320-323
Author(s):  
Pusit Pookmanee ◽  
Sirion Angkana ◽  
Sukon Phanichphant
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Ammonium Hydroxide ◽  
Titanium Isopropoxide ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Rutile Structure ◽  
Titanium Dioxide Powder ◽  
Dioxide Powder ◽  
Photocatalytic Destruction ◽  
Co Precipitation

Titanium dioxide powder was synthesized by an oxalate co-precipitation method with titanium isopropoxide and oxalic acid as the starting precursors. White precipitate was obtained after adding ammonium hydroxide until the final pH of solution was 8 and then calcined at 400-800 °C for 2h. The phase was characterized by X-ray diffraction. Single phase anatase structure was obtained after calcination at 400 °C. Multi-phase of anatase and rutile structure was obtained after calcined at 600 and 800 °C. The morphology was investigated by scanning electron microscopy. The particle was irregular in shape and highly agglomerate with a range of particle size from 0.1-0.3 µm. The photocatalytic destruction of methyl orange by titanium dioxide was determined by Ultraviolet spectrophotometry. Titanium dioxide powder synthesized by an oxalate co-precipitation method after calcination at 800 °C showed the highest photocatalytic activity.

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