Aging of anodic titanium dioxide nanotubes in synthetic greywater: Assessment of stability and retention of photocatalytic activity
Having confirmed the suitability of anodic titanium dioxide nanotubes as materials for water treatment, their long term stability and activity had to be determined. The materials were submitted to an aggressive aging regime consisting of flowing synthetic greywater and UV-VIS radiation. This exercise helped identify the material which retains its activity the longest. Click on the button below to read the abstract and find the link to the article.
Suitability of Different Titanium Dioxide Nanotube Morphologies for Photocatalytic Water Treatment
The viability of titanium dioxide nanotubes as photocatalysts for use in flat-plate greywater treatment reactors was discussed. The effect of using different electrolytes on the morphology on the photocatalytic activity was studied and the factors leading to the different activities identified. Click on the button below to read the abstract and find the link to the article.
Effect of the Surface Morphology of TiO2 Nanotubes on Photocatalytic Efficacy Using Electron-Transfer-Based Assays and Antimicrobial Tests
The effect of surface morphology on the photocatalytic activities of four different titanium dioxide nanotube arrays has been studied using probe molecules with the aim of further elucidating the mechanism of action. The effect of these surfaces on several microorganisms has also been discussed at length. Click on the button below to read the abstract and find the link to the article.
Ag/ZnO/PMMA Nanocomposites for Efficient Water Reuse
This works expands on the that of the previous article, further enhancing the antibacterial activity of the materials by the addition of silver nanoparticles. The suitability of this material towards the degradation of several pollutants is shown and the non-toxicity of the material is verified. Click on the button below to read the abstract and find the link to the article.
Synthesis of ZnO/PMMA nanocomposite by low-temperature atomic layer deposition for possible photocatalysis applications
In this article an innovative technique for the deposition of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles on the polymer poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is described. The materials produced by the new synthetic route is compared with others produced by previously established methods. Click on the button below to read the abstract and find the link to the article.