Photocatalytic and Self-Cleaning Properties of TiO2-Cu Thin Films on Glass Substrate

2012 ◽  
Vol 152-154 ◽  
pp. 409-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weerachai Sangchay ◽  
Lek Sikong ◽  
Kalayanee Kooptarnond
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Uv Irradiation ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Glass Slides ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Small Contact Angle ◽  
Self Cleaning ◽  
Dip Coating Method

TiO2-Cu thin films containing 0 to 1%Cu coated on glass slides were prepared by sol gel-dip coating method. The prepared thin films were synthesized at the temperature of 400 ◦C for 2 h with a heating rate of 10◦C/min. The microstructures of synthesized TiO2-Cu thin films were characterized by XRD, FT-IR and SEM. The photocatalytic activities of TiO-2Cu thin films were tested using methylene blue (MB) solution under UV irradiation. Finally, the self-cleaning property was evaluated by means of contact angle of water droplet on the films. The results show all samples have the thickness in range of 1 um and surfaces are dense with a large surface area. It can be noted that TiO2-1.0Cu thin films were found to give the highest photocatalytic efficiency and exhibited self-cleaning effect (small contact angle, 17°) under UV irradiation.

Photochromic and Self-Cleaning Properties of TiO2-AgCl/Cu2+ Thin Films

2011 ◽  
Vol 214 ◽  
pp. 149-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weerachai Sangchay ◽  
Lek Sikong ◽  
Kalayanee Kooptarnond ◽  
Xin Wei
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Glass Slides ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Crystallite Sizes ◽  
Self Cleaning ◽  
Dip Coating Method

TiO2-AgCl/Cu2+ thin films containing 0 to 1%Cu2+ coated on glass slides were prepared by sol gel-dip coating method. The prepared films were synthesized at the temperature range of 100-500 °C. The microstructure and properties of synthesized TiO2-AgCl/Cu2+ thin films were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). Finally, the hydrophilic property was evaluated by means of contact angle of water droplet on the films. The results show that both calcinations temperature and Cu2+-doping have an effect on anatase and AgCl phase formation, crystallite sizes and phase content of the films. It was found that TiO2-AgCl/1%Cu2+ thin films calcined at 500 °C exhibit the highest photochromic (darken reaction) and self–cleaning effects (small contact angle) under UV irradiation.

Optical, magnetic and structural properties of Cr-doped ZnO thin films by sol–gel dip-coating method

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 096403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohra N Kayani ◽  
Marya Siddiq ◽  
Saira Riaz ◽  
Shahzad Naseem
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Structural Properties ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Dip Coating Method

Effect of ZnO on a Superhydrophilic Self-Cleaning Properties of TiO2/SiO2 Thin Film on Glass Slide Substrate

2015 ◽  
Vol 1131 ◽  
pp. 237-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akkarat Wongkaew ◽  
Chanida Soontornkallapaki ◽  
Naritsara Amhae ◽  
Wichet Lamai
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Gap Energy ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Dip Coating Method

This work aims to study the effect of ZnO containing in TiO2/SiO2 film on the superhydrophilic property after exposed to different types of light. The metal solutions were prepared by sol-gel technique and the film was deposited on glass slides by dip coating method. The parameter studied was the amount of ZnO in the TiO2/SiO2 film. The contents of ZnO were 5-20% weight (increased by 5%). The amount of TiO2 was constant at 30% weight. The obtained films were analyzed for their roughness. The results indicated that film roughness changed according to the ZnO contents. With 5%ZnO in the thin film, the roughness was 0.726 nm while 20%ZnO obtained the roughness of 2.128 nm. UV-Vis spectrophotometer was used for measuring of transmittance of films. At wavelength of 550 nm, the transmittances of each film were greater than 90%. Band gap energy of each film was calculated from the transmittance data. It was found that the average band gap energy of the films was 2.47 eV. Then, the films contained various amount of ZnO were grouped into 2 sets. The first set was exposed to visible light while the other set was exposed to UV. The duration of exposure was 5 hr. Both sets of films after exposed to any light were kept in a black box controlled relative humidity of 85%. Each film was measured contact angle every day. It was found that the 30%TiO2/5%Zn/SiO2 film exposed to visible light showed the best superhydrophilic property. The contact angle was about 0-5° within 3 days. This may due to the reduction of band gap energy in the presence of ZnO in TiO2/SiO2 films to 2.41 eV and the roughness of the film.

Effects of precursor concentrations on ZnO nano-fibrous thin films grown by using the sol-gel dip-coating method

2012 ◽  
Vol 61 (12) ◽  
pp. 1925-1931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang-heon Lee ◽  
Wonshoup So ◽  
Jae Hak Jung ◽  
Giwoong Nam ◽  
Hyunggil Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Dip Coating Method

Factors Affecting the Properties of Zinc Oxide Thin Films Prepared by Dip-Coating Method: A Review

2013 ◽  
Vol 667 ◽  
pp. 193-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Firdaus Malek ◽  
Mohamad Hafiz Mamat ◽  
Mohamed Zahidi Musa ◽  
Mohd Zainizan Sahdan ◽  
Mohamad Rusop Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Integrated Sensor ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Oxide Electrodes ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Dip Coating Method

Recent research papers for zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films prepared by dip-coating method are reviewed. The aim is on the factors affecting the properties of ZnO thin films prepared by dip-coating method and the preparation of ZnO solution precursor using sol-gel process. Several of journals have been discovered to find out the related study on this topic. It was found that solution chemical equilibrium, substrate and thermal processing are the factors that contribute to the various properties of ZnO thin films. This review hopefully can help in improving the properties of ZnO thin film for possible applications to photoconductor, integrated sensor, transparent conducting oxide electrodes, optoelectronic devices and so on.

Structure and Dielectric Properties of Zn Doped PST Thin Films Prepared by Sol-Gel Method

2007 ◽  
Vol 336-338 ◽  
pp. 283-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zan Zheng ◽  
Xiao Ting Li ◽  
Gao Rong Han ◽  
Wen Jian Weng ◽  
Pi Yi Du
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Phase Structure ◽  
Perovskite Phase ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
In Doping ◽  
Ito Glass ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Dip Coating Method

(PbySr1-y)ZnxTi1-xO3-x thin films were prepared on ITO/glass substrate by sol–gel process using dip-coating method. The phase structure, morphology, and dielectric properties of thin films were investigated by XRD, SEM and impedance analyzer, respectively. The perovskite phase structure was exhibited in the Zn-doped PST thin films. The formation ability of the thin films of the perovskite phase and its grain size decreased with the increase in doping Zn. The dielectric constant of the thin film was influenced by oxygen vacancies which could be controlled by Zn doping.

Porous SiO2/TiO2 Bilayer Antireflection Coatings with Self-Cleaning Capacity

2011 ◽  
Vol 233-235 ◽  
pp. 2970-2974 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruo Yu Chen ◽  
Jian Wu Wang ◽  
Hong Ning Wang ◽  
Wei Yao ◽  
Jing Zhong
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Antireflection Coatings ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Self Cleaning ◽  
Dip Coating Method

The porous SiO2/TiO2bilayer antireflection coatings with self-cleaning capacity have been prepared by a sol-gel dip-coating method, the surfactant template, Pluronic F123 (PF123) was added to the sol as a pore generator. The performances of the coatings were analyzed with ultraviolet visible spectrophotometer (UV-Vis), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The self-cleaning function of coatings was evaluated by means of photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange in aqueous solution, and mechanical strength of the coatings has also been studied. The results indicate that the average transmittance of porous SiO2/TiO2coating increases by 6% as compared to uncoated glass, the coating has a small particle size, a porous structure and a low roughness. After illuminated by ultraviolet light for 3 h, the 5 mg/L methyl orange can be degraded by 56.5%. In addition, the coating has an excellent mechanical strength.

scholarly journals Characteristics and optical properties of Fe3+ doped SiO2/TiO2 thin films prepared by the sol-gel dip-coating method

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-100
Author(s):  
Chien Mau Dang ◽  
Dam Duy Le ◽  
Tam Thi Thanh Nguyen ◽  
Dung Thi My Dang
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Tio2 Thin Films ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Dip Coating Method

In this study, we have successfully synthesized Fe3+ doped SiO2/TiO2 thin films on glass substrates using the sol-gel dip-coating method. After synthesizing, the samples were annealed at 5000C in the air for 1 hour. The characteristics and optical properties of Fe3+ doped SiO2/TiO2 films were then investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). An antifogging ability of the glass substrates coated with the fabricated film is investigated and explained by a water contact angle under visible-light. The analyzed results also show that the crystalline phase of TiO2 thin films comprised only the anatase TiO2, but the crystalline size decreased from 8.8 to 5.9 nm. We also observed that the absorption edge of Fe3+- doped SiO2/TiO2 thin films shifted towards longer wavelengths (i.e. red shifted) from 371.7nm to 409.2 nm when the Fe3+-doped concentration increased from 0 to 1 % mol.

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