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Peroxy-Titanium Complex-based inks for low temperature compliant anatase thin films
N S Shabanov1, A Sh Asvarov2, A Chiolerio3
1Dagestan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Analytical Center for Collective Use, Gadzhiyev Str. 45, 367000 Makhachkala, Russian Federation; Dagestan State University, Gadzhiyev Str. 43-a, 367000 Makhachkala, Russian Federation.
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
|March 27, 2017
Summary
Highly crystalline titanium dioxide (TiO2) colloids were synthesized using hydrothermal methods and hydrogen peroxide treatment. This advancement enables digital printing for photocatalysis and solar energy applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Chemistry
Background:
- Stable, crystalline titanium dioxide (TiO2) colloids are crucial for developing solution-processable materials.
- Digital printing offers potential advantages in photocatalysis and solar energy conversion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize nano-sized anatase titanium dioxide using hydrothermal methods.
- To investigate the effects of hydrogen peroxide treatment on TiO2 properties.
- To demonstrate digitally printed anatase thin films.
Main Methods:
- Hydrothermal synthesis of nano-sized anatase TiO2.
- Treatment with hydrogen peroxide to form Peroxy-Titanium Complexes (PTCs).
- Assessment of structural, optical, and rheological properties.
- Low-temperature digital printing of anatase thin films.
Main Results:
- Successfully synthesized stable, highly crystalline nano-sized anatase TiO2.
- Hydrogen peroxide treatment influenced TiO2 structural, optical, and rheological properties.
- Demonstrated feasibility of low-temperature digital printing of anatase thin films.
Conclusions:
- The developed TiO2 colloids are suitable for solution processing.
- Hydrogen peroxide treatment is effective in tailoring TiO2 properties for printing.
- Digital printing of TiO2 thin films is achievable for photocatalysis and solar energy applications.
