• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.144-151
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• 2009

Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) in aqueous solution was investigated using $TiO_2$ coated on various acid modified activated carbon fiber (ACF). The ACFs/$TiO_2$ composites were prepared from titanium n-butoxide (TNB) as titanium precursor and various acid modified ACFs. The prepared samples are heat treated at 973 K. Then the ACF/$TiO_2$ composites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). Moreover, photocatalytic degradation of MB by the ACF/$TiO_2$ composites was determined under UV irradiation. The results shows that the photocatalytic activity of ACF/$TiO_2$ composites ($AT1{\sim}AT4$) prepared with TNB and various acid modified ACF was much better than that of ACF/$TiO_2$ composite (AT) prepared with TNB and non-acid modified ACF, and the effects improved with order of sample AT3 > AT4 > AT1 > AT2.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.1151-1156
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• 2014

The photocatalytic decomposition characteristics of single n-pentane, n-pentane mixed with methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), and n-pentane mixed with ethyl acetate (EA) by cylindrical UV reactor installed with $TiO_2$-coated perforated plane were studied. The effects of the residence time, the inlet gas concentration, and the oxygen concentration were investigated. The removal efficiency of n-pentane was increased with increasing the residence time and the oxygen concentration, but decreased with increasing the inlet concentration of n-pentane. The photocatalytic decomposition rates of single n-pentane, n-pentane mixed with MEK, and n-pentane mixed with EA fitted well on Langmuir-Hinshelwood kinetics equation. The maximum elimination capacities of single n-pentane, n-pentane mixed with MEK, and n-pentane mixed with EA were obtained to be $465g/m^3{\cdot}day$, $217g/m^3{\cdot}day$, and $320g/m^3{\cdot}day$, respectively. The presence of coexisting MEK and EA vapor had a negative effect on the photocatalytic decomposition of n-pentane and the negative effect of MEK was higher than that of EA.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제23권12호
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• pp.1971-1976
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• 2014

In this study, the photocatalytic decomposition characteristics of single toluene, toluene mixed with benzene, toluene mixed with acetone, and toluene mixed methyl mercaptan (MM) by UV reactor installed with $TiO_2$-coated perforated plate were studied. The photocatalytic decomposition rate of single toluene, toluene mixed with benzene, toluene mixed with acetone, and toluene mixed with MM fitted well on Langmuir-Hinshelwood (L-H) kinetics equation. The maximum elimination capacity was obtained to be $628g/m^3{\cdot}d$ for single toluene, $499g/m^3{\cdot}d$ for toluene mixed with benzene, $318g/m^3{\cdot}d$ for toluene mixed with acetone, and $513g/m^3{\cdot}d$ for toluene mixed with MM, respectively. The negative effect in photocatalytic decomposition of toluene are found to be in the order of acetone>benzene>MM.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제33권11호
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• pp.3767-3771
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• 2012

In this study, we investigate the potential use of $TiO_2@SiO_2$ and $ZnO@SiO_2$ core/shell nanoparticles (NPs) as effective UV shielding agent. In the typical synthesis, $SiO_2$ was coated over different types of $TiO_2$ (anatase and rutile) and ZnO by sol-gel method. The synthesized $TiO_2@SiO_2$ and $ZnO@SiO_2$ NPs were characterized by UV-Vis, XRD, SEM and TEM. The UV-vis absorbance and transmittance spectra of core@shell NPs showed an efficient blocking effect in the UV region and more than 90% transmittance in the visible region. XRD and SAED studies confirmed the formation of amorphous $SiO_2$ coated over the $TiO_2$ and ZnO NPs. The FESEM and TEM images shows that coating of $SiO_2$ over the surface of anatase, rutile $TiO_2$ and ZnO NPs resulted in the increase in particle size by ~30 nm. In order to study the UV light shielding capability of the samples, photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye on $TiO_2@SiO_2$ and $ZnO@SiO_2$ NPs was performed. Photocatalytic activity for both types of $TiO_2$ NPs was partially suppressed. In comparison, the photocatalytic activity of ZnO almost vanished after the $SiO_2$ coating.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.146-154
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• 2016

Objective: Different methods have been utilized to prevent enamel demineralization and other complications during orthodontic treatment. However, none of these methods can offer long-lasting and effective prevention of orthodontic complications or interventions after complications occur. Considering the photocatalytic effect of $TiO_2$ on organic compounds, we hoped to synthesize a novel bracket with a $TiO_2$ thin film to develop a photocatalytic antimicrobial effect. Methods: The sol-gel dip coating method was used to prepare $TiO_2$ thin films on ceramic bracket surfaces. Twenty groups of samples were composed according to the experimental parameters. Crystalline structure and surface morphology were characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, respectively; film thickness was examined with a surface ellipsometer. The photocatalytic properties under ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation were analyzed by evaluating the degradation ratio of methylene blue (MB) at a certain time. Antibacterial activities of selected thin films were also tested against Lactobacillus acidophilus and Candida albicans. Results: Films with 5 coating layers annealed at $700^{\circ}C$ showed the greatest photocatalytic activity in terms of MB decomposition under UV light irradiation. $TiO_2$ thin films with 5 coating layers annealed at $700^{\circ}C$ exhibited the greatest antimicrobial activity under UV-A light irradiation. Conclusions: These results provide promising guidance in prevention of demineralization by increasing antimicrobial activities of film coated brackets.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.316-322
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• 2006

본 연구의 목적은 환경담배연기를 대표하는 주요 오염물질 중에 하나인 니코틴의 분해를 위해서 산화티타늄 광촉매를 적용할 수 있는지 여부에 대하여 기술적 평가하는 것이다. 광촉매로 코팅된 건축자재를 이용하여 니코틴을 분해하는 정도를 평가하기 위하여 네 개의 기초 실험을 수행하였다. 니코틴의 광촉매 분해와 관련된 다음의 다섯 변수를 조사하였다: 코팅 타일의 건조조건, 코팅 졸의 종류, 코팅횟수, 상대습도, 그리고 초기농도. 변수 시험에 앞서, 실험장치에 대한 니코틴의 흡착 여부를 평가하였다. 본 연구에서 조사된 변수 모두가 니코틴의 광산화분해능에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 낮은 온도와 긴 건조시간 조건과 비교할 때 높은 온도와 짧은 건조시간 조건에서 건조된 타일에서 보다 높은 니코틴 분해효율을 나타내었다. ST-KO3 졸로 코팅된 타일이 E-T 졸로 코팅된 타일 보다 높은 분해효율을 나타내었다. 코팅횟수가 증가할수록 광산화분해가 잘 일어났다. 높은 상대습도와 낮은 유입농도 조건에서 광산화분해가 잘 일어났다. 결과적으로, 환경담배연기에 포함된 니코틴을 광촉매로 코팅된 건축자재를 적용할 때에는 본 연구에서 평가된 다섯 가지 변수가 모두 고려되어야함이 제안되었다.

• 분석과학
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.301-308
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• 2006

본 연구에서 $CCl_4$용해 방법을 이용하여 피치 코팅한 $TiO_2$(anatase형)시료를 제조하였으며, 피치와 $TiO_2$의 비율이 피치 처리한 $TiO_2$시료의 광활성에 미치는 영향에 대하여 고찰하였다. BET 비표면적은 피치의 함량에 의존하였으며 피치의 함량이 증가함에 따라 증가하는 특성을 보였다. 시료의 표면상태 및 원소분석은 SEM와 EDX를 통하여 분석하였으며, 미세구조는 XRD를 통해서 연구하였다. 또한 제조한 광촉매의 광활성으로 UV/VIS를 조사한 것을 특성분석을 하였다. SEM사진으로 보면 피치의 첨가량이 많기 때문에 피치의 분포상태를 분명하게 관찰할 수 있으며, EDX원소 분석결과는 피치 코팅한 $TiO_2$ 광촉매에서 C, O, S와 Ti 같은 네 가지 원소가 존재하였다. 코팅과정 후에도 $TiO_2$ 상은 anatase형을 나타내고 있었다. 피치 코팅한 $TiO_2$은 처리하지 않는 $TiO_2$보다 MB의 UV광분해 효력이 더 우수하였다. 그리고 시료에 $TiO_2$양이 감소함에 따라 MB의 UV광분해 효력이 감소하였다.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.28-32
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• 2008

The photocatalytic treatment of water contaminated with 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) was explored in bench-scale experiments in batch mode using a Pyrex tube coated with a thin film of $TiO_2$ located inside a photoreactor. The reactor was aerated by purging it with compressed air before initiating the photocatalytic reaction. The rate of TNT degradation approximated first-order kinetics. The reaction rate constant decreased as the TNT concentration increased from 25 to 100 mg/L, while the first-order kinetics could be modeled using a Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The addition of the organic reductants methanol and EDTA significantly enhanced the rate of TNT degradation, with optimum results in the presence of 20% methanol by volume. EDTA increased the rate of TNT removal by enhancing the role of the reductants.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.227-237
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• 2002

Chemical vapor deposition (CVD), ion beam sputtering (IBS) and sol-gel method were used to prepare TiO$_2$ thin films for degradation of hazardous organic compounds exemplified by 2-chlorophenol (2-CP). The influence of supporting materials and coating methods on the photocatalytic activity of the TiO$_2$ thin films were also studied. TiO$_2$ thin films were coated onto various supporting materials including steel cloth (SS), copper cloth, quartz glass tube (QGT), and silica gel (SG). Results indicate that SS (37 μm)- TiO$_2$ thin film prepared by IBS method improves the photodegradation of 2-CP. Among all supporting materials studied, SS(37 μm) is found to be the best support.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제22권11호
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• pp.1183-1191
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• 2001

The metallorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) method has been used to prepare TiO2 thin films for the degradation of hazardous organic compounds, such as 2-chlorophenol (2-CP). The effect of supporting materials and metal doping on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 thin films also has been studied. TiO2 thin films were coated onto various supporting materials, including stainless steel cloth(SS), quartz glass tube (QGT), and silica gel (SG). Transition metals, such as Pd(II), Pt(IV), Nd(III) and Fe(III), were doped onto TiO2 thin film. The results indicate that Nd(Ⅲ) doping improves the photodegradation of 2-CP. Among all supporting materials studied, SS(37 ${\mu}m)$ appears to be the best support. An optimal amount of doping material at 1.0 percent (w/w) of TiO2-substrate thin film gives the best photodegration of 2-CP.