铜掺杂纳米二氧化钛颗粒的相变研究

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备铜掺杂的纳米二氧化钛颗粒。应用X射线衍射(XRD)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、扫描透射电子显微镜(STEM)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)和紫外-可见分光光度计(UV-Vis)技术对纳米二氧化钛颗粒的物相组成、平均晶粒尺寸、微观结构、化学态及光吸收性能进行表征。结果表明:Cu掺杂抑制TiO_2的相变,在650℃时Cu的氧化物CuO在TiO_2颗粒表面出现,掺杂的Cu离子以Cu^+的形式存在。掺杂Cu的TiO_2光吸收带边显著红移,随着Cu掺杂量的提高,样品光吸收度提高,随着温度的升高,样品紫外-可见光光谱吸收带边红移。     

Synthesis,characterisation, and effect of pH on degradation of dyes of copper-doped TiO2

Copper-doped TiO₂ nanoparticles were synthesised using an ultrasonic-assisted sol–gel method with various doping concentrations from 0 to 2.5 at.%. The samples were characterised by X-ray diffraction, UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV–vis), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller surface area determination, and zeta potential. The presence of copper in TiO₂ crystal structure was revealed by UV–vis spectra, and the TEM analysis showed that particles are mainly spherical around the size range of 15–20 nm. In addition, doping copper into TiO₂ lattice caused a decrease in the surface area due to the aggregation of nanoparticles and a shift of isoelectric point towards lower pH when the dopant concentration increased. The photocatalytic reactivity of these materials was evaluated by the degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange under the UV light. The effect of the initial solution pH on the adsorption capacity and the photocatalytic behaviour of the Cu-doped TiO₂ in the decolourisation of these dyes were also studied.     

Wound healing activity of Origanum vulgare engineered titanium dioxide nanoparticles in Wistar Albino rats

The titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2·NPs) were synthesized utilizing Origanum vulgare under room temperature. The green synthesized TiO2 NPs excitation was confirmed using UV–Vis spectrophotometer at 320 nm. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed TiO2·NPs are spherical in shape and connected with one another. Dynamic light scattering analysis results specified high stability in nanoparticles, with an average particle size of 341 nm. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy peaks revealed the presence of bioactive functional groups in Origanum vulgare aqueous leaf extract much needed for the TiO2·NPs formation. X-ray diffraction spectra showed the TiO2·NPs are amorphous in nature. Furthermore, the green synthesized TiO2·NPs wound healing activity was examined in the excision wound model by measuring wound closure, histopathology and protein profiling, revealed significant wound healing activity in Albino rats. In conclusion, our results bared TiO2·NPs have delivered a novel therapeutic route for wound treatment in clinical practice.     

Preparation and characterisation of TiO2 nanoparticle and titanate nanotube obtained from Ti-salt flocculated sludge with drinking water and seawater

This study aimed to prepare and characterise titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles and titanate nanotubes produced from Ti-sat flocculated sludge with drinking water (DW) and seawater (SW). The Ti-salt flocculated sludge from DW and SW was incinerated at 600 degrees C to produce TiO2 nanoparticles. XRD results showed that the anatase TiO2 structure was predominant for TiO2 from DW (TiO2-DW) and TiO2 from SW (TiO2-SW), which were mainly doped with carbon atoms. Titanate nanotubes (tiNT) were obtained when TiO2-DW and TiO2-SW were hydrothermally treated with NaOH solution. Structure phase, shape, crystallisation and photocatalytic activity of tiNT were affected by the incineration temperature and the amount of sodium present in different tiNT. The tiNT doped with thiourea incinerated at 600 degrees C presented anatase phase, showing a high increase of the degree of crystallisation with nanotube-like structures. The photocatalytic activity of these photocatalysts was evaluated using photooxidation of gaseous acetaldehyde. Thiourea doped tiNT-DW and tiNT-SW showed similar photocatalytic activity compared to commercially available TiO2-P25 under UV light and indicated a photocatalytic activity under visible light.     

Photocatalytic decomposition of VOCs by AC–TiO2 and EG–TiO2 nanocomposites

Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy - In this study, TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs)-based catalysts were prepared for the photocatalytic removal of toluene as a model VOC from air under UV light....     

采用溶胶-水热法合成掺La的TiO2纳米粒子及其表征

采用溶胶-水热法制备了不同掺杂的二氧化钛纳米粒子，并用表面光电压谱(SPS)和荧光光谱(PL)等对样品进行了表征，重点考察了La的量和焙烧温度对样品表面光电和光致发光以及光催化活性等的影响，并对它们之间的内在关系进行了探讨．结果表明：在合适的焙烧温度下，适量镧的掺杂能够提高二氧化钛的光催化活性．样品的SPS谱和PL光谱与光催化活性之间存在一定的关系，即SPS和PL信号越强，光生电子和空穴分离效率越高，光催化活性越高．     

Effect of surface plasmon resonance on the photocatalytic activity of Au/TiO2 under UV/visible illumination

In this study, gold-loaded titanium dioxide was prepared by an impregnation method to investigate the effect of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) on photoactivity. The deposited gold nanoparticles (NPs) absorb visible light because of SPR. The effects of both the gold content and the TiO2 size of Au/TiO2 on SPR and the photocatalytic efficiency were investigated. The morphology, crystal structure, light absorption, emission from the recombination of a photoexcited electron and hole, and the degree of aggregation were investigated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-visible-diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-VIS-DRS), photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, and turbidimetry, respectively. Photocatalytic activity was evaluated by the decolorization of methyl orange solution over modified titania under UV and UV/GLED (green light emitting diode) illumination. Au/TiO2 NPs exhibited an absorption peak (530-570 nm) because of SPR. The results of our photocatalytic experiments indicated that the UV-inducedly photocatalytic reaction rate was improved by simultaneously using UV and green light illumination; this corresponds to the adsorption region of SPR. Au/TiO2 could use the enhanced electric field amplitude on the surface of the Au particle in the spectral vicinity of its plasmon resonance and thus improve the photoactivity. Experimental results show that the synergistic effect between UV and green light for the improvement of photoactivity increases with increasing the SPR absorption, which in turn is affected by the Au content and TiO2 size.     

Preparation, characterization, and photocatalytic activity of Gd3+ doped TiO2 nanoparticles

TiO2 and Gd3+ doped TiO2 nanoparticles were prepared by sol-gel method and the materials were characterized by XRD, TEM, SEM-EDX, BET, FT-IR, UV-Vis absorption, and Raman spectral analysis. The photocatalytic activity of nano TiO2 and Gd/TiO2 nanoparticles was evaluated using a model pollutant propoxur, a carbamate pesticide, in a batch type UV photoreactor. The results revealed higher photocatalytic activity for Gd/TiO2 nanoparticles than both TiO2 nanoparticles and commercial TiO2 (Degussa P-25). The enhanced photocatalytic activity of Gd/TiO2 relative to TiO2 is attributed to its increased band gap energy as evidenced from the blue shift to shorter wavelength observed in the UV-Vis abso4ption spectra. The recombination rate of photogenerated electron-hole pair decreased due to increase in the band gap, which enhanced the charge transfer efficiency of Gd/TiO2 nanoparticles. Gd3+ with its half filled 7 f subshell facilitated rapid electron transfer at solid-liquid interface by shallowly trapping the electrons. Among the various dopant level of gadolinium, 0.3 wt% Gd/TiO2 nanoparticles showed higher activity than others due to its higher surface area.     

Synthesis of a CNT-grafted TiO(2) nanocatalyst and its activity triggered by a DC voltage

Carbon nanotube (CNT)-grafted TiO(2) (CNT/TiO(2)) was synthesized as an electrically conductive catalyst that exhibits redox ability under electrical excitation besides ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. The CNT/TiO(2) material was synthesized by a two-step process. Ni nanoparticles were photodeposited onto TiO(2) first. The Ni nanoparticles then served as seeds for the growth of CNTs using the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of C(2)H(2). The CNT/TiO(2) nanocomposite exhibits strong oxidation activity toward NO gas molecules via both photocatalysis under UV irradiation and electrocatalysis under a DC?voltage of 500?V in dark conditions.     

铜掺杂纳米 TiO2 的制备及其抗菌性能研究

目的制备铜掺杂纳米二氧化钛抗菌材料,测定其金属溶出率,研究该材料的光催化活性及抗菌性能。方法通过水热合成法制备掺铜二氧化钛(TiO_2Cu)纳米材料,采用催化动力学法测定该材料Cu~(~(2+))溶出率,以亚甲蓝为光催化降解材料测定其光催化活性,以金黄色葡萄球菌为目标物,研究在紫外光和非光条件下TiO_2Cu纳米材料的抗菌性能。结果 TiO_2Cu纳米材料Cu~(2+)溶出率最大值为72.36%,在自然光和紫外灯光照下对亚甲蓝光催化降解率分别为95.06%和85.08%,光照下TiO_2Cu材料质量浓度达到10 mg/m L,与细菌共培养90 min后,抑菌率可达94%。结论采用冷冻干燥法制备的含铜量为0.2%的TiO_2Cu材料具有良好的光催化活性,在暗光和紫外光照下均具有一定的抗菌性能。     

铈掺杂氧化铜纳米颗粒的制备及其抗菌性能研究

采用水热法制备了铈离子掺杂的氧化铜纳米颗粒(Ce-CuO NPs)。FESEM图像显示掺杂氧化铜为球形和近球形颗粒;XRD图谱表明,当掺杂量低于10%时,图谱中只出现了单斜结构的CuO衍射峰,当掺杂量增加至15%时,形成了CeO2独立相;ICP分析表明,铈元素的掺杂对CuO NPs中铜离子的释放具有促进作用。铈掺杂氧化铜纳米颗粒的抗菌测试结果显示,其对革兰氏阳性菌金黄色葡萄球菌(S.aureus)的抗菌能力,较革兰氏阴性菌大肠杆菌(E.coli)更为显著;其中,5% Ce-CuO NPs在0.05 mg/mL的低浓度下表现出最佳的抗菌效果。Cu^2+与细菌细胞表面的结合在抑制细菌生长的过程中起到重要作用。     

Photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes using Au:TiO2, gamma-Fe2O3:TiO2 functional nanosystems

We report photocatalytic degradation studies on Navy Blue HE2R (NB) dye on significant details as a representative from the class of azo dyes using functional nanosystems specifically designed to allow a strong photocatalytic activity. A modified sol-gel route was employed to synthesize Au and gamma-Fe2O3 modified TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) at low temperature. The attachment strategy is better because it allows clear surface of TiO2 to remain open for photo-catalysis. X-ray diffraction, Raman and UV-VIS spectroscopy studies showed the presence of gold and iron oxide phases along-with the anatase TiO2 phase. TEM studies showed TiO2 nanocomposite particles of size approximately 10-12 nm. A detailed investigation on heterogeneous photocatalytic performance for Navy Blue HE2R dye was done using the as-synthesized catalysts Au:TiO2 and gamma-Fe2O3:TiO2 in aqueous suspension under 8 W low-pressure mercury vapour lamp irradiation. Also, the photocatalytic degradation of Amranth and Orange G azo dyes were studied. The surface modified TiO2 NPs showed significantly improved photocatalytic activity as compared to pure TiO2. Exposure of the dye to the UV light in the presence of pure and gold NPs attached TiO2 catalysts caused dye degradation of about approximately 20% and approximately 80%, respectively, in the first couple of hours. In the presence of gamma-Fe2O3 NPs attached TiO2, a remarkable approximately 95% degradation of the azo dye was observed only in the first 15 min of UV exposure. The process parameters for the optimum catalytic activity are established which lead to a complete decoloration and substantial dye degradation, supported by the values of the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) approximately 93% and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) approximately 65% of the treated dye solution after 5 hours on the employment of the UV/Au:TiO2/H2O2 photocatalytic process.     

Preparation and photocatalytic activity of nanoglued Sn-doped TiO2

In this paper, Sn-doped TiO(2) photocatalyst was prepared and immobilized on a glass substrate using an about-to-gel SiO(2) sol as a nanoglue. The characterization of the Sn-doped TiO(2) by XRD showed that 5% Sn content is formed by anatase and rutile crystallites. Characterization of the nanoglued photocatalyst by the BET measurement, TEM, and SEM showed that the photocatalyst was a nanoporous material with a high-surface area. The Sn-doped TiO(2) was uniformly dispersed within the three-dimensional network of the silica in the form of nanoparticles. The nanoglued photocatalyst showed high photocatalytic activity during the degradation of penicillin under UV light. The effect of different Sn content on the amount of hydroxyl radical was discussed by using salicylic acid as probe molecules. The results show that an appropriate amount of Sn dopant can greatly increase the amount of hydroxyl radicals generated by TiO(2) nanoparticles, which are responsible for the obvious increase of photocatalytic activity.     

Liquid crystal sol containing oleophilic Pd nanoparticles for liquid crystal device

We have succeeded in preparation of liquid crystal sol containing oleophilic Pd nanoparticles (NPs) stabilized by multidentate copolymer and fabrication of the twisted nematic liquid crystal devices (TN-LCDs) by using Pd NP-containing liquid crystal sol. Oleophilic Pd NPs were prepared by refluxing Pd acetate solution in toluene/ethanol containing poly(N-vinyl-2-pyroridone-co-styrene). Oleophilic Pd NPs showed better solubility in liquid crystal medium than poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone)-stabilized NPs. The TN-LCDs were fabricated by using two kinds of practical liquid crystal materials doped with oleophilic Pd NPs. The NP-doped LCD showed 22% faster response than non-doped one at -20 degrees C without a chiral dopant. However, LCDs fabricated by liquid crystal materials with a chiral dopant were not affected by NPs. These results suggest that the effect of NPs on the electro-optic performance of LCD is incompatible with that of a chiral dopant.     

Photoinduced hydroxyl radical and photocatalytic activity of samarium-doped TiO(2) nanocrystalline

Sm(3+)-doped TiO(2) nanocrystalline has been prepared by sol-gel auto-combustion technique and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method, and also UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). These Sm(3+)-doped TiO(2) samples were tested for methylene blue (MB) decomposition and *OH radical formation. The analysis of *OH radical formation on the sample surface under UV irradiation was performed by fluorescence technique with using terephthalic acid, which readily reacted with *OH radical to produce highly fluorescent product, 2-hydroxyterephthalic acid. It was observed that the presence of Sm(3+) ion as a dopant significantly enhanced the photocatalytic activity for MB degradation under UV light irradiation because both the larger specific surface area and the greater the formation rate of *OH radical were simultaneously obtained for Sm(3+)-doped TiO(2) nanocrystalline. The adsorption experimental demonstrated that Sm(3+)-TiO(2) had a higher MB adsorption capacity than undoped TiO(2) and the adsorption capacity of MB increased with the increase of samarium ion content. The results also indicated that the greater the formation rate of *OH radical was, the higher photocatalytic activity was achieved. In this study, the optimum amount of Sm(3+) doping was 0.5 mol%, at which the recombination of photo-induced electrons and holes could be effectively inhibited, the highest formation rate of *OH radicals was, and thereby the highest photocatalytic activity was achieved.     

Facile Synthesis of Highly Water‐Soluble Lanthanide‐Doped t‐LaVO4 NPs for Antifake Ink and Latent Fingermark Detection

In the information age, it is important to protect the security and integrity of the information. As a result, the fluorescent ink as an antifake technology and the fingermark as an information carrier have aroused great interest. In this work, highly water‐soluble lanthanide (Ln³⁺)‐doped tetragonal phase (t‐) LaVO₄ nanoparticles (NPs) are successfully obtained via a simple, fast, and green microwave‐assisted hydrothermal method. The average size of t‐LaVO₄ NPs is about 43 nm. The aqueous solutions of Ln³⁺‐doped t‐LaVO₄ exhibit excellent fluorescence properties under ultraviolet light (UV) excitation (t‐LaVO₄:10%Eu is bright red and t‐LaVO₄:0.5%Dy is close to white). Some superb antifake fluorescent patterns are printed using Ln³⁺‐doped t‐LaVO₄ aqueous solution as ink, which indicates the as‐prepared Ln³⁺‐doped t‐LaVO₄ NPs as fluorescent ink can meet the various antifake requirements. Notably, the designed convenient antifake fluorescent codes with improved security could be directly scanned and decoded by a smart phone. What's more, the as‐prepared NPs can be used for the development of latent fingermark on various substrates and the second‐level detail information can be clearly obtained from the magnification of a fingermark. These results indicate that the as‐prepared Ln³⁺‐doped t‐LaVO₄ fluorescent NPs have great potential in security application.     

Photocatalytic and antibacterial properties of a TiO2/nylon-6 electrospun nanocomposite mat containing silver nanoparticles

Silver-impregnated TiO(2)/nylon-6 nanocomposite mats exhibit excellent characteristics as a filter media with good photocatalytic and antibacterial properties and durability for repeated use. Silver nanoparticles (NPs) were successfully embedded in electrospun TiO(2)/nylon-6 composite nanofibers through the photocatalytic reduction of silver nitrate solution under UV-light irradiation. TiO(2) NPs present in nylon-6 solution were able to cause the formation of a high aspect ratio spider-wave-like structure during electrospinning and facilitated the UV photoreduction of AgNO(3) to Ag. TEM images, UV-visible and XRD spectra confirmed that monodisperse Ag NPs (approximately 4 nm in size) were deposited selectively upon the TiO(2) NPs of the prepared nanocomposite mat. The antibacterial property of a TiO(2)/nylon-6 composite mat loaded with Ag NPs was tested against Escherichia coli, and the photoactive property was tested against methylene blue. All of the results showed that TiO(2)/nylon-6 nanocomposite mats loaded with Ag NPs are more effective than composite mats without Ag NPs. The prepared material has potential as an economically friendly photocatalyst and water filter media because it allows the NPs to be reused.     

Synthesis and characterization of photocatalytic polyurethane and poly(methyl methacrylate) microcapsules for the controlled release of methotrexate

Abstract

The aim of this work is to prepare ultraviolet (UV) triggered controlled release of compounds from microcapsule systems (MCs). Polyurethane (PU) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) microcapsules were studied with/without chemical functionalization using photocatalytic TiO₂ nanoparticles (NPs) on their surface. Once TiO₂ nanoparticles are illuminated with UV light (λ?=?370?nm), they initiate the rupture of the polymeric bonds of the microcapsule and subsequently initiate the encapsulated compound release, methotrexate (MTX) or rhodamine (Rh), in the present work. The size, polydispersity, charge, and yield of all MCs were measured, being the methotrexate drug release for all systems determined and compared with and without functionalization with TiO₂ NPs, under dark, visible light and UV illumination in vitro. Finally, the Rh release was characterized using fluorescence microscopy. The TiO₂ NPs size is around 10?nm, as determined by X-ray diffraction experiments. The PU MCs average size is around 60?µm, its electric charge +3.11?mV and yield around 85%. As for the PMMA MCs, the average size is around 280?µm, its electric charge ?7.2?mV and yield around 25% and 30% for both MTX and Rh, respectively. In general, adding TiO₂ NPs or the encapsulated products to the MCs does not affect the size but functionalization with TiO₂ NPs lowers the electric charge. Microcapsules functionalized with TiO₂ nanoparticles and irradiated with UV light presented the highest release of MTX and Rh. All other samples showed lower drug release levels when studied under the same conditions.     

Visible light induced electron transfer process over nitrogen doped TiO(2) nanocrystals prepared by oxidation of titanium nitride

Nitrogen doped TiO(2) nanocrystals with anatase and rutile mixed phases were prepared by incomplete oxidation of titanium nitride at different temperatures. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), core level X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (CL XPS), valence band X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (VB XPS), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-vis DRS), and visible light excited photoluminescence (PL). The photocatalytic activity was evaluated for photocatalytic degradation of toluene in gas phase under visible light irradiation. The visible light absorption and photoactivities of these nitrogen doped TiO(2) nanocrystals can be clearly attributed to the change of the additional electronic (N(-)) states above the valence band of TiO(2) modified by N dopant as revealed by the VB XPS and visible light induced PL. A band gap structure model was established to explain the electron transfer process over nitrogen doped TiO(2) nanocrystals under visible light irradiation, which was consistent with the previous theoretical and experimental results. This model can also be applied to understand visible light induced photocatalysis over other nonmetal doped TiO(2).     

Synthesis and photoluminescent properties of doped ZnS nanocrystals capped by poly(vinylpyrrolidone)

Zinc sulfide semiconductor nanocrystals doped with selected transition metal ions (Mn²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Ni²⁺) have been synthesized via a solution-based method utilizing low dopant concentrations (0–1%) and employing poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) as a capping agent. UV/Vis absorbance spectra for all of the synthesized nanocrystals show an exitonic peak at around 310 nm, indicating that the introduction of the dopant does not influence the particle size. Calculated particle sizes for undoped and doped nanocrystals are in the 4.3 nm size range. Photoluminescence spectra recorded for undoped ZnS nanocrystals, using an excitation wavelength of 310 nm, exhibit an emission peak centered at around 460 nm. When a dopant ion is included in the synthesis, peaks in the corresponding photoluminescence spectra are red-shifted. For Mn-doped nanocrystals, an intense peak centered at approximately 590 nm is found and is seen to increase in photoluminescence intensity with an increase in dopant concentration. In contrast, for Cu-doped and Ni-doped nanocrystals, weaker peaks centered at around 520 and 500 nm, respectively, are observed and are noticed to decrease in photoluminescence intensity with an increase in dopant concentration. These results clearly show that careful control of synthetic conditions must be employed in the synthesis of doped semiconductor nanocrystals in order to obtain materials with optimized properties.