NANOSTRUCTURED TITANIUM DIOXIDE MATERIALS: PROPERTIES, PREPARATION AND APPLICATIONS - Hardcover

Alireza Khataee & G Ali Mansoori

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9814374725 ISBN 13: 9789814374729

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company, 2011

Synopsis

During the past decade, research and development in the area of synthesis and applications of different nanostructured titanium dioxide have become tremendous. This book briefly describes properties, production, modification and applications of nanostructured titanium dioxide focusing in particular on photocatalytic activity. The physicochemical properties of nanostructured titanium dioxide are highlighted and the links between properties and applications are emphasized. The preparation of TiO2 nanomaterials, including nanoparticles, nanorods, nanowires, nanosheets, nanofibers, and nanotubes are primarily categorized by their preparation method (sol-gel and hydrothermal processes). Examples of early applications of nanostructured titanium dioxide in dye-sensitized solar cells, hydrogen production and storage, sensors, rechargeable batteries, electrocatalysis, self-cleaning and antibacterial surfaces and photocatalytic cancer treatment are reviewed. The review of modifications of TiO2 nanomaterials is mainly focused on the research related to the modifications of the optical properties of TiO2 nanomaterials, since many applications of TiO2 nanomaterials are closely related to their optical properties. Photocatalytic removal of various pollutants using pure TiO2 nanomaterials, TiO2-based nanoclays and non-metal doped nanostructured TiO2 are also discussed.

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Review

This well-written book provides a comprehensive explanation of properties, preparation and applications of nanostructured titanium dioxide materials (NS TiO2). It is nicely designed, highly readable, and stylistically coherent Serving as a timely and convenient reference source including exciting new advances, this book can appeal to academic and industrial researchers as well as graduate and ambitious undergraduate students in the fields of engineering, chemical and physical science, nanomaterials, nanosciences, nanotechnology and photocatalysis. -- Dr Mortaza Iranifam "University of Maragheh, Iran"

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 9814374725
• ISBN 13: 9789814374729
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 204