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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Photochemistry

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  • Photochromic materials exhibit reversible color changes upon light exposure.
  • Conventional inorganic photochromic nanoparticles require ultraviolet (UV) light for operation.
  • Existing Ag-TiO2 films show UV-induced color changes and visible-light bleaching.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first instance of titania nanoheterostructures decorated with silver exhibiting tuneable photochromic properties solely under visible white light.
  • To investigate a novel visible-light-induced photochromism mechanism distinct from UV-triggered processes.
  • To assess the material's potential for multifunctional applications, including photocatalysis for indoor air purification.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of silver-modified titania nanoparticles (1-10 mol % Ag).
  • Spectroscopic and colorimetric (CIEL*a*b*) analyses to characterize photochromic properties.
  • Evaluation of photocatalytic activity for nitrogen oxide abatement under visible light.
  • Investigation of reversibility via annealing treatments.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated tuneable photochromism (yellow to violet) of Ag-TiO2 nanoparticles exclusively under visible light.
  • Identified a new mechanism driven by interfacial charge transfer between TiO2 and AgxO clusters.
  • Observed rapid color changes (seconds) with tuneability based on Ag content and irradiation time.
  • Confirmed reversibility of the photochromic effect after annealing.
  • Showcased coexisting photochromism and photocatalytic activity under visible light.
  • Highlighted the unreliability of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy for analyzing these materials.

Conclusions:

  • Silver-decorated titania nanoparticles offer a novel visible-light-activated photochromic system.
  • The material exhibits multifunctional properties, combining photochromism and photocatalysis for indoor applications.
  • A new understanding of visible-light photochromism mechanisms in Ag-TiO2 systems has been established.