Editorial Catalysts: Special Issue on Recent Advances in TiO2 Photocatalysts

To fabricate a photocatalytic acrylic paint, TiO2 nanoparticles were surface modified by a bi-functional amino silane (i.e. bis-3-(aminopropyltriethoxysilane)) at different concentrations and applied at 1, 3 and 5 wt% to an acrylic latex. It was found that the surface modification of nano TiO2 enhanced its specific surface area about 42%. The tensile properties of the pristine and nanocomposite acrylic films were assessed. The photocatalytic degradation of aqueous solution and stain of methylene blue (MB) were evaluated (under solar, visible, and UV illuminations) by nanoparticles and nanocomposites, respectively. Results showed that incorporating 3 wt% of the pure and modified nano TiO2 to arylic film caused 62 and 144% increment in the tensile strength. The modified nanoparticles showed higher MB degradation contents under UV, visible and solar irradiation (82, 70, 48%, respectively). The addition of pure and modified nanoparticles to the acrylic film caused decrement in the water contact angle from 84 to 70 and 46°, respectively. It also caused considerable enhancement in the glass transition temperature (Tg) of acrylic film compared to the pristine and pure nanocomposite films (i.e. about 17 and 9 °C, respectively). Furthermore, it was found that the modified nanocomposite caused more color change of MB stain (65%).

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Editorial Catalysts: Special Issue on Recent Advances in TiO2 Photocatalysts

Abstract: The development of civilization and the massive use of traditional energy sources has led to progressive environmental degradation that requires immediate action [...]

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