Preparation and Characterization of TiO2 Photocatalytic Thin Film and Its Compounds by Micro-Arc Oxidation Technique

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ABSTRACT

Mesoporous TiO2 ceramic films have been prepared upon the Ti alloy substrate by the micro-arc oxidation (MAO) technology. To enhance the photo-catalytic property of the films, Eu2O3 particles were added into the electrolyte solution of Na2CO3/Na2SiO3. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) are employed to characterize the modified films. Diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS) test, photo-generated current test and photo decomposition test are applied to evaluate the photo-catalytic property of the modified films. The results show that Eu2O3 transformed into one-dimensional (1-D) nano-wires embedded within the composite film, and the film has high photo-catalytic property.

 

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Q. Ma, L. Ji, Y. Li, T. Jiang, J. Wang, F. Li, H. Jin and Y. Wang, "Preparation and Characterization of TiO2 Photocatalytic Thin Film and Its Compounds by Micro-Arc Oxidation Technique," Advances in Materials Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 3 No. 8, 2013, pp. 320-326. doi: 10.4236/ampc.2013.38044.

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