Efficient oxygen reduction on layers of ordered TiO2 nanotubes loaded with Au nanoparticles

Au nanoparticles dispersed over a self-organized nanotubular TiO₂ matrix can be used as a highly efficient catalyst system for the electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction in aqueous solutions. For the same loading of Au nanoparticles, the nanotubular support provides a manifold increase in the reaction rate in comparison with a flat TiO₂ support, or a pure Au sheet electrode.     

Glucose biosensors based on Ag nanoparticles modified TiO2 nanotube arrays

A GOx/Ag/TiO₂ glucose biosensor was achieved by photoreducing Ag nanoparticles on TiO₂ nanotube arrays (NTAs) following with adsorption of GOx. The morphology, structure, and element component of Ag/TiO₂ NTAs were characterized by scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, and X-ray diffraction. Ag nanoparticles were uniformly deposited on surface of TiO₂ NTAs with average size of 15 nm and the size and distribution changed with the immersing time of TiO₂ NTAs in AgNO₃ aqueous solution. Electrochemical properties of Ag/TiO₂ NTAs were characterized by cyclic voltammetry and amperometric detection of H₂O₂, revealing that TiO₂ NTAs with immersing time of 30 min achieve the best electrochemical activity. The GOx/Ag/TiO₂ NTAs biosensor with optimum conditions achieves a sensitivity of 0.39μA mM^?1 cm^?2 with liner range from 0.1 to 4 mM.     

Photocatalytic activities of TiO2 loaded with NiO

A pretreated NiO-TiO₂ powder system is an active catalyst for photocatalytic decomposition of H₂O into H₂ and O₂ in aqueous alkaline solution (3 N NaOH) as well as under NaOH coating conditions.     

Decoration of TiO2 nanotube layers with WO3 nanocrystals for high-electrochromic activity

We report a simple approach to decorate ordered TiO₂ nanotube (TiNT) layers with tungsten trioxide nanocrystallites by the controlled hydrolysis of a WCl₆ precursor. These WO₃ nanocrystallites, when formed, are amorphous, but can be annealed to a monoclinic crystal structure. The WO₃ crystallites on the TiO₂ nanotube skeleton are electrochemically active, and hence ion insertion reactions are possible. As a result, the decorated nanotube layers show remarkable enhancement of the electrochromic properties. In particular, a significantly lower threshold voltage and an increased electrochromic contrast can be achieved compared with unloaded (neat) TiO₂ nanotube layers.     

Tailoring the wettability of TiO2 nanotube layers

Self-organized TiO₂ nanotube layers were grown on Ti by electrochemical anodization. As prepared, these layers showed a super-hydrophilic wetting behaviour. When modified with organic molecules, octadecylsilane (C₁₈H₃₇SiH₃) or octadecylphosphonic acid (C₁₈H₃₇PO(OH)₂), the layers show a super-hydrophobic behaviour. We demonstrate how the tubular geometry of the TiO₂ layers combined with UV induced decomposition of the organic monolayers (SAM) can be used to adjust the surface wetting properties to any desired degree from super-hydrophobic to super-hydrophilic.     

Optimizing TiO2 nanotube morphology for enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution using single-walled and highly ordered TiO2 nanotubes decorated with dewetted Au nanoparticles

In the present work we introduce the formation of highly ordered single-walled TiO₂ nanotubes based on anodizing nanoimprinted titanium substrates. In a first step, anodization on nanoimprinted substrates leads to the formation of highly ordered TiO₂ nanotubes. These as-formed TiO₂ nanotubes have a double-walled nature. After an optimized chemical treatment in piranha solution, the inner wall is removed and an array of single-walled TiO₂ nanotubes is obtained that has a high degree of hexagonal ordering. These single walled arrangements show an enhanced photocatalytic activity for H₂ evolution in comparison with classic self-ordered TiO₂ nanotubes.     

Photocatalytic activity of Fe and Cu co-doped TiO2 nanoparticles under visible light

Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology - The photocatalytic activity of single transition metal-doped TiO2 nanoparticles is well established. This article reports the synthesis of Fe and Cu...     

Electrospinning nanosuspensions loaded with passivated Au nanoparticles

Aqueous polyethylene oxide (PEO) solutions (2 MDa, 2-5 wt %) with or without citrate passivated Au nanoparticles (5.7×10⁻⁷ wt %) have been electrospun, producing fibres with diameters from 290 μm to 55 nm. The incorporation of nanoparticles suppresses the diameter of the fibres and increases the degree of crystallinity. Such nanocomposite fibres are of interest as self-assembled templates for bottom-up fabrication methodologies.     

Au/TiO2光催化剂的制备及其催化性能

采用改进的等体积浸渍法、光化学沉积法分别制备了不同Au担载量的Au／TiO2光催化剂,以甲基橙的光催化降解反应作为模型反应,考察了金的担载量、预处理条件、制备方法等因素对其光催化性能的影响,以漫反射紫外一可见光谱（DRS）分析了不同金担载量的Au／TiO2光催化剂的光谱特征。结果显示,适当担载量的Au可显著提高TiO2的光催化活性,以改进的等体积浸渍法制备的0．8％Au／TiO2催化剂的光催化活性最高。DRS结果显示,金的担载对TiO2的光谱特征没有影响。     

Multifunctional PES fabrics modified with colloidal Ag and TiO2 nanoparticles

This study is aimed to highlight the possibility of engineering the multifunctional textile nanocomposite material based on the polyester (PES) fabric modified with colloidal Ag and TiO₂ nanoparticles (NPs). The effects of concentration of NPs as well as the order of Ag and TiO₂ NPs loading on antimicrobial, UV protective, and photocatalytic properties of PES fabrics were examined. The antimicrobial activity of differently modified PES fabrics was tested against Gram‐negative bacterium Escherichia coli, Gram‐positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, and fungus Candida albicans. The concentration of Ag colloid and the order of Ag and TiO₂ NPs loading considerably affected the antimicrobial efficiency of PES fabrics. The fabrics provided maximum UV protection upon surface modification with Ag and TiO₂ NPs. Ag NPs enhanced Ag NPs enhanced the photodegradation activity of TiO₂ NPs and total photodegradation of methylene blue was achieved after 24 hr of UV illumination. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Preparation of Au nanoparticles modified TiO2 nanotube array sensor and its application as chemical oxygen demand sensor

Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) were electrodeposited at the highly ordered anatase TiO₂ nanotube array (TiO₂NA) electrode to prepare the AuNP-TiO₂NA sensor. The as-prepared sensor can be used for the determination of chemical oxygen demand (COD) in real samples.     

Au/TiO2光催化分解臭氧

 采用沉积-沉淀法制备了Au/TiO2催化剂,用透射电子显微镜、紫外-可见漫反射光谱和X射线光电子能谱进行了表征,结果表明,样品在空气中于200 ℃处理后,金以金属态Au0的形式沉积在TiO2表面. 与TiO2相比,担载金的TiO2具有明显的光催化分解O3的活性. 黑光灯光照20 h后, 1%Au/TiO2催化剂对O3的分解率仍达98%以上. TiO2上的Au簇作为电子的捕获中心,能够促使电子与空穴的有效分离. 而Au簇和载体TiO2的周界处作为O3新的吸附活性中心,促进了O3的分解.     

Photocatalytic activity of nitrogen and copper doped TiO2 nanoparticles prepared by microwave-assisted sol-gel process

Cu and N-doped TiO₂ photocatalysts were synthesized from titanium (IV) isopropoxide via a microwave-assisted sol-gel method. The synthesized materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction, UV-vis diffuse reflectance, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, SEM, TEM, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, photocurrent measurement technique, and nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms. Raman spectra and XRD showed an anatase phase structure. The SEM and TEM images revealed the formation of an almost spheroid mono disperse TiO₂ with particle sizes in the range of 9-17 nm. Analysis of N₂ isotherm measurements showed that all investigated TiO₂ samples have mesoporous structures with high surface areas. The optical absorption edge for the doped TiO₂ was significantly shifted to the visible light region. The photocurrent and photocatalytic activity of pure and doped TiO₂ were evaluated with the degradation of methyl orange (MO) and methylene blue (MB) solution under both UV and visible light illumination. The doped TiO₂ nanoparticles exhibit higher catalytic activity under each of visible light and UV irradiation in contrast to pure TiO₂. The photocatalytic activity and photocurrent ability of TiO₂ have been enhanced by doping of the titania in the following order: (Cu, N) - codoped TiO₂ > N-doped TiO₂ > Cu-doped TiO₂ > TiO₂. COD result for (Cu, N)-codoped TiO₂ reveals ∼92% mineralization of the MO dye on six h of visible light irradiation.     

TiO2 nanotube layers: Flexible and electrically active flow-through membranes

In the present work we demonstrate the fabrication and use of a new generation of TiO₂ nanotube membranes. We show that anodic oxide nanotube growth can be performed through a patterned Ti foil into an underlying Al metal layer. After the selective dissolution of the Al/alumina layer, a very well defined both side open suspended TiO₂ nanotube layer can be obtained. Using lithographic patterning of the anodization area allows to achieve very large scale, flexible and well electrically connected nanotubular flow-through membranes with fast electrical switching features over the entire membrane.     

Low-dimensional chainlike assemblies of TiO2 nanorod-stabilized Au nanoparticles

A simple and versatile light-based strategy to grow low-dimensional gold superstructures is presented; prolonged UV-irradiation of TiO2 nanorod-stabilized Au nanoparticles in organic media promotes the progressive formation of distinctive chainlike metal assemblies, namely segments of a few gold particles, 2D or quasi-1D large structures composed of interlacing lines of hundreds of metal units over areas of about 500 nm2.     

Fabrication of platy apatite nanocrystals loaded with TiO2 nanoparticles by two-step emulsion method and their photocatalytic activity

Nanometer-sized TiO(2) island structure on the platy hydroxyapatite nanocrystals (HAp) has been accomplished by two-step emulsion process. At the first step, platy HAp nanocrystals, of which size was in the range of 70-200 nm after heat-treatment at 1078 K for 1 h, were prepared using the W/O emulsion system. Before the second step, HAp nanocrystals were immersed in NaH(2)PO(4) solution for the formation of hydroxyl group on their surface. In the following, titanium tetraisopropoxide reacted with the hydroxyl group of HAp surface to form TiO(2) nanoparticles on the surface of HAp nanocrystals, which were dispersed in the micrometer-sized methanol droplets of polyethylene cetylether-cyclohexane mixture (methanol/oil emulsion). The resulting hydroxyapatite nanocrystals loaded with TiO(2) nanoparticles showed the high photocatalytic activity comparing to the commercial TiO(2) catalyst.     

Au/TiO2的制备及其光催化氧化丙烯的研究

采用浸渍法制备了Au/TiO2光催化剂,使用X射线能谱(XPS)和透射电子显微镜(TEM)对样品进行了表征.结果表明,Au颗粒的尺度约为4—6nm;Au4f7/2的结合能为83.3eV,与Au0的标准峰位(84.0eV)相比,向低结合能方向移动了0.7eV,使其表现出俘获电子的特性.以丙烯的光催化氧化为指标反应,对制备的Au/TiO2的活性进行了评价,结果显示,Au/TiO2的光催化活性明显高于单一TiO2的,且当Au的担载量在0.1—5.0%范围内变化时,催化活性随着担载量的增加而显著增加.     

Ag/TiO2中空纳米纤维光催化材料的制备及表征

以棉花纤维为模板制备了银掺杂的TiO₂中空纳米纤维光催化材料, 利用热重分析(TG)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、X光电子能谱(XPS)、X射线衍射(XRD)、Zeta电位、紫外-可见光谱(UV-Vis)和傅立叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)等技术对该材料的形貌、晶体结构、银的状态等特性进行了表征. 以亚甲基蓝(MB)的脱色降解为模型反应, 考察了银掺杂的样品Ag/TiO₂在不同光源下的光催化性能. 结果表明, 所制得的Ag/TiO₂材料保留了棉花纤维的形貌, 且表面带有大量的负电荷|该Ag/TiO₂材料在太阳光条件下的光催化性能显著高于同条件下TiO₂和同材料在紫外光条件下的, 如Ag/TiO₂在太阳光下1.5 h可使MB溶液的脱色降解率在95%以上, 在TiO₂上2.5 h时不足60%, 低于Ag/TiO₂上0.5 h的结果|在紫外光条件下Ag/TiO₂ 3 h时脱色降解率仅为35%. 连续重复使用5次时Ag/TiO₂仍能保证MB溶液的脱色降解率在90%以上|该纤维光催化材料易于离心分离去除、再利用. 因此, 以棉花为模板制备的Ag/TiO₂中空纳米纤维催化材料是一种无能耗、无污染、高活性的绿色环保型光催化材料.