Photocatalytic bactericidal effect of TiO2 thin film on plant pathogens

Synthesis of iron doped titanium dioxide by sol-gel method for magnetic applications

“…Taking into the consideration the practical application of TiO 2 , a lot of work have been dedicated to obtain titanium dioxide doped with different ions, such as Ag, Cu or Ni [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. Iron has also been used for synthesis of doped-TiO 2 [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. Also, several methods have been developed to prepare Fe 2 O 3 -TiO 2 particles.…”

Silver Nanoparticles Supported on TiO<sub>2</sub> and Their Antibacterial Properties: Effect of Surface Confinement and Nonexistence of Plasmon Resonance

“…Anatase TiO 2 is a common agent used for the elimination of microbiological and toxic contaminants, for air, water and for self-cleaning surface applications [14]. In principle, TiO 2 has proven strong catalytic activity via UV-light photons absorption, where electronic delocalization in the TiO 2 generates electron/hole pairs, which, when exposed to water molecules, produce hydroxyl radicals (•OH) and superoxide anions (•O 2 ).…”

The Application of Nano-TiO2 Photo Semiconductors in Agriculture

“…However, this method of controlling plant diseases is hazardous both to humans and to the environment. Photochemical disinfection of plant pathogens using TiO 2 thin films offers an alternative method for preventing plant pathogens [43]. The TiO 2 photocatalyst technique has a potential for agricultural applications because it does not form dangerous compounds [44].…”