Surface modification and characterization of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles and their roles in thermal, mechanical, and accelerated aging behavior of foamed wheat straw fiber/polypropylene (PP) composites are investigated. To improve the dispe...
The transport sector is the fastest growing contributor to climate emissions and experiences the highest growth in energy use. This study explores the use of TiO2 nanoparticles for obtaining photocatalytic nanocomposites with improved infrared reflec...
The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of the addition of TiO2 nanoparticles (NTs) on the physical and mechanical properties, as well as the microstructural changes, of cementitious composites containing partially substituted natural aggregat...
The development of mold films on the cement surfaces of buildings is a health and safety problem for the population, aesthetic but also in terms of their durability. The use of specific performance of cementitious composites containing TiO2 nanoparti...
This work presents the synthesis of nanostructured TiO2 modified with noble metal nanoparticles (Au, Ag) and lysozyme and coated on titanium foil. Moreover, the specific structural and functional properties of the resulting inorganic and hybrid mater...
Exploitation of engineered nanomaterials with unique properties has been dynamically growing in numerous fields, including the agricultural sector. Due to the increasing resistance of phytopathogenic microbes, human control over various plant pathoge...
This study presents a novel visible light-active TiO2 nanotube anode film by sensitization with Bi2O3 nanoparticles. The uniform incorporation of Bi2O3 contributes to largely enhancing the solar light absorption and photoelectric conversion efficienc...
25 March 2018
This work shows the influence of algae age (at the time of the exposure) and the initial algae population on the response of green algae Raphidocelis subcapitata to titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs). The different algae age was obtained by ch...
Nanoparticles of various materials were proposed as carriers of nuclides in targeted alpha particle therapy to at least partially eliminate the nuclear recoil effect causing the unwanted release of radioactive progeny originating in nuclear decay ser...
The manufacturing techniques, structural features, and optical attributes of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles are highlighted in this study. These nanoparticles are notable for their remarkable photocatalytic activity, cheap cost, chemical stabi...
Nanoparticles (NPs), a distinct class of particles ranging in size from 1 to 100 nm, are one of the most promising technologies of the 21st century, and titanium dioxide NPs (TiO2 NPs) are among the most widely produced and used NPs globally. The inc...
The synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) in supercritical media has been reported over the last two decades. However, very few studies have compared the physicochemical characteristics and photoactivity of the TiO2 powders produced from different pr...
Photocatalytic activity of Portland cement pastes blended with nanoparticles of titanium oxynitride (TiO2−xNy) was studied. Samples with different percentages of TiO2−xNy (0.0%, 0.5%, 1%, 3%) and TiO2 (1%, 3%) were evaluated in order to study their s...
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles were synthesized via a novel eco-friendly green chemistry approach using marine natural extracts of two red algae (Bostrychia tenella and Laurencia obtusa), a green alga (Halimeda tuna), and a brown alga (Sargass...
Because the oxides of nitrogen (NOx) cause detrimental effects on not only the environment but humans, developing a high-performance NO2 gas sensor is a crucial issue for real-time monitoring. To this end, metal oxide semiconductors have been employe...
Background/Objectives: This study reports the synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles, their functionalization with folic acid (FA), and the subsequent loading with zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc) to develop photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy (PDT) targeti...
Kevlar fibers are widely used for industrial and military purposes due to their remarkable mechanical properties, such as their high tenacity and high strength-to-weight ratio. In this study, two-layered Kevlar composite specimens were impregnated wi...
Removing pollutants from water by using the photocatalyst TiO2 is a highly-promising method. A large amount of work has been done to increase the activity of TiO2, whereas the main two findings are increasing the surface area and applying mixed phase...
In this study, the inherent safety analysis of large-scale production of chitosan microbeads modified with TiO2 nanoparticles was developed using the Inherent Safety Index (ISI) methodology. This topology was structured based on two main stages: (i)...
Palladium@mesoporous titania core@shell nanoparticles with uniform and narrow particle size distribution were synthesised using a four component ‘‘water in oil’’ microemulsion system. The prepared materials were well character...
Aiming to achieve enhanced photocatalytic activity and stability toward the generation of H2 from water, we have synthesized noble metal-free core-shell nanoparticles of graphene (G)-wrapped CdS and TiO2 (CdS@G@TiO2) by a facile hydrothermal method....
TiO2 nanoparticles coating has been proven to be an extremely performing sensing material for relative humidity (RH) measurements. The chemical activity of TiO2 toward water vapor adsorption and the very large surface to volume ratio typical of nanos...
Medical textiles have gained significant attention for their ability to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases while ensuring the safety and comfort of healthcare professionals. This study focuses on modifying the surfaces of polyethylene te...
This study addresses the critical need for sustainable material development by thoroughly investigating the synergistic effects of artichoke stem waste (ASW) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) on the properties of epoxy matrix composites....
The release of phenolic-contaminated treated palm oil mill effluent (TPOME) poses a severe threat to human and environmental health. In this work, manganese-modified black TiO2 (Mn-B-TiO2) was produced for the photodegradation of high concentrations...
Various metal-modified titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes have been widely investigated for water purification due to their large surface area, stability, and photocatalytic activity. In this context, this study investigates the deposition of vanadium...
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) have a wide variety of applications in many consumer products, including as food additives, increasing the concern about the possible hazards that TiO2 NPs may pose to human health. Although most previous stu...
In this work we show that ordered freestanding titanium oxide nanotubes (TiO2 NT) may be used as substrates for the simple and efficient immobilization of anisotropic plasmonic nanoparticles. This is important because anisotropic plasmonic nanostruct...
This paper investigates the effect of curing temperature on the hydration, microstructure, compressive strength, and transport of cement pastes modified with TiO2 nanoparticles. These characteristics of cement pastes were studied using non-evaporable...
The widely utilized TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) tend to accumulate in wastewater and affect microbial growth. This work investigated the impacts of prolonged TiO2 NP addition to filamentous aerobic granular sludge (AGS) using two identical sequencing ba...
TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by a simple sol–gel route followed by high-temperature calcination at 800 °C, aiming to obtain an anatase-dominant reference photocatalyst with enhanced structural stability after severe thermal treatment...
Titanium-containing nanoparticles have emerged as materials of significant technological importance due to their multifunctional properties and excellent performance. With their expanding applications, the amount of TiO2 nanoparticles (TNPs) being re...
In this research work, the sensitivity of TiO2 nanoparticles towards C2H5OH, H2 and CH4 gases was investigated. The morphology and phase content of the particles was preserved during sensing tests by prior heat treatment of the samples at temperatur...
27 February 2018
TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs), which are mainly used in consumer products (mostly cosmetics), have been found to cause ecotoxic effects in the aquatic environment. The green algae Raphidocelis subcapitata, as a representative of primary producers of the f...
The objective of this research was to fine-tune the surface properties of printed ink layers by incorporating TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles into conventional flexographic ink. This modification aimed to improve print quality while simultaneously providi...
Oral squamous-cell carcinoma (OSCC) poses significant treatment challenges due to its high recurrence rates and the limitations of current therapies. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles are promising radiosensitizers, while bacterial outer membrane...
The development of stable and efficient nanolubricants remains one of the main challenges in tribology due to particle agglomeration, poor long-term stability, and inconsistent frictional behavior under boundary lubrication. This study investigates t...
Hollow TiO2 nanoparticles (HNPs) capped with conducting polymers, such as polythiophene (PT), polypyrrole (PPy), and polyaniline (PANI), have been studied to be used as polarizability-tunable electrorheological (ER) fluids. The hollow shape of TiO2 n...
The developments in the field of nano-additives have increased in the recent years due to the desire to reduce the level of exhaust emissions in diesel engines. The soot characteristics of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) were experi...
In this research, TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) were produced by electrochemical anodization of a Ti substrate where different NH4F wt.% in the electrolyte was added. NTs with diameter of 65–90 nm and 3.3–4.9 µm length were obtained and sens...
Using of nano-inclusion to reinforce polymeric materials has emerged as a potential technique to achieve an upper extreme of specific strength. Despite the significant improvement of mechanical properties via nano-reinforcements, the commercial appli...
In this work, TiO2 nanoparticles were successfully synthesized with narrow size distribution via a wet ball milling sol-gel method. The effect of calcination temperature on photocatalytic activity was observed from particle size, crystallite size, an...
The aim of this paper was to examine the effects of adding TiO2 nanoparticles to cementitious compositions and partially substituting natural aggregates with recycled aggregates consisting of glass, brick, slag, or textolite, and to examine the mater...
Herein, the hydrophobic and self-cleaning properties of three different fabric surfaces have been evaluated after applying titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanofinishes. The nanoparticles were prepared by sol-gel techniques and were characterized by using X-r...
Highly ordered, freestanding TiO2 nanotube arrays (TiO2 NTAs) were prepared using an electrochemical method. The barrier layer was etched to open the bottom of each array, aptly named “open-ended TiO2 NTAs”. These arrays were coated with silver nanop...
Geopolymer materials obtained through the alkaline activation of fly ash represent a promising alternative for reducing the environmental impact of the construction sector, which is currently dominated by cement use. This study aimed to develop self-...
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are recalcitrant chemicals with stable carbon–fluorine (C–F) bonds. These complex substances are difficult to degrade; therefore, they persist in the environment, causing potential health effec...
This work presents a green chemistry route to obtain titanium dioxide TiO2 nanoparticles with an average size of about 13.25 nm using lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) extract. For these assessments, TiO2 nanoparticles were added to the coating at con...
Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is a promising surface treatment for generating a thick, adherent coating on valve metals using an environmentally friendly alkaline electrolyte. In this study, the PEO method was used to modify the surface of AZ31...
One of the major concerns that receive global attention is the presence of organic pollutants (dyes, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, phenolic compounds, heavy metals, and so on), originating from various industries, in wastewater and water resources. Rh...
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