Atomic layer deposition of TiO(2) nanostructures for self-cleaning applications

Nanostructured titanium dioxide (TiO(2)) porous films and nanotube arrays were prepared by atomic layer deposition (ALD) on porous anodic alumina (PAA) templates. The nanostructures were characterized by FESEM and XRD to investigate the structural and crystallographic characteristics. They were then...

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Published inNanotechnology Vol. 19; no. 44; p. 445604
Main Authors Ng, Charlene J W, Gao, Han, Yang Tan, Timothy Thatt
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 05.11.2008
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Summary:Nanostructured titanium dioxide (TiO(2)) porous films and nanotube arrays were prepared by atomic layer deposition (ALD) on porous anodic alumina (PAA) templates. The nanostructures were characterized by FESEM and XRD to investigate the structural and crystallographic characteristics. They were then evaluated as self-cleaning surfaces by comparing their photocatalytic activities and photoinduced hydrophilic property under 365 nm illumination. The nanostructures showed photocatalytic activities and photoinduced hydrophilicity, with nanostructures showing enhanced photoactivity when compared to planar structures. Both photocatalytic and photoinduced hydrophilic properties were strongly affected by the dimension and morphology of the nanostructures. The prepared nanostructures could have potential application as self-cleaning surfaces.
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ISSN:0957-4484
DOI:10.1088/0957-4484/19/44/445604