ISSN:
1551-2916
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
We have successfully prepared transparent anatase nanocomposite films on various types of substrates, including organic polymers, using the sol–gel method at temperatures 〈100°C under ambient pressure. This novel process is based on the findings that (i) anatase nanocrystals are uniquely formed in sol–gel-derived SiO2–TiO2 films that have been subjected to a hot-water treatment, and (ii) the addition of an organic polymer such as poly(ethylene glycol) in the films accelerates the formation of anatase nanocrystals. The film coating on the substrates is a promising candidate for use as a photocatalyst to decompose environmental pollutants and harmful microorganisms.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2000.tb01178.x
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