• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.251-256
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• 2013

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) modified with Pd and $TiO_2$ composite catalysts were synthesized by the sol-gel method followed by solvothermal treatment at low temperature. The chemical composition and surface structure were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Photocatalytic recycle degradation experiments were carried out under both UV and visible light irradiation in the presence of MWCNT/$TiO_2$ and Pd-MWCNT/$TiO_2$ composites. As expected, the nanosized Pd-MWCNT/$TiO_2$ photocatalysts had enhanced activity over the non Pd treated MWCNT/$TiO_2$ material in the degradation of a rhodamine B (Rh.B) solution. An increase in photocatalytic activity was observed and attributed to an increase in the photo-absorption effect by MWCNTs and the cooperative effect of Pd and $TiO_2$ nanoparticles. According to the recycled results, the as-prepared Pd-MWCNT/$TiO_2$ sample had a good effect on it.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제16권11호
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• pp.692-697
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• 2006

Deodorization of natural zeolites have been improved not only for polar but also for non-polar pollutants by sucessive ion exchanges of H and Ag ions starting from Korean natural zeolite with high adsorption capacity. The modified zeolites with $TiO_2$ coating on the surface revealed high deodorization and photocatalytic decomposition effects. Further modification was made with $10{\sim}20nm$ silica nano particles coating on the surface, the resulting composite particles of $SiO_2/TiO_2/modified$ natural zeolite revealed not only comparable deodorization but also better durability and resisatnce to color change compared to the $TiO_2$/modified natural zeolite without much compensation of photocatalytic decomposition effect, when the composite particles were exposed to the polypropylene non-woven fiber coated with organic binder. It is expected for the composite particle prepared here to be used as indoor building materials for indoor air quality control.

• 산업식품공학
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.28-33
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• 2011

UV-C와 -B type의 lamp를 이용한 혼합 자외선(UV)조사의 조사시간, 조사온도 및 광 촉매제인 $H_2O_2$의 분사농도변화를 이용하여 감귤껍질에 부착되어있는 농약을 제거하기 위한 공정의 최적화를 이루고자 하였다. Chloropyrifos에 대한 독립변수들의 영향력은 조사온도가 가장 컸으며 그 다음 조사시간, $H_2O_2$ 분사농도 순 이었다. Methidathion은 조사시간이 가장 컸으며 조사온도, $H_2O_2$ 분사농도 순으로 나타났다. EPN은 조사온도와 조사시간이 비슷하게 나타났고 $H_2O_2$ 분사농도가 가장 작았다. UV감귤껍질의 농약 잔존량이 가장 작게 나타난 처리조건으로 chloropyrifos와 EPN에 대한 최적조건으로는 조사시간 60분, 조사온도 $45^{\circ}C$, $H_2O_2$ 분사농도 1000 ppm으로 나타났다. 반면에 methidathion의 경우에는 최적조건으로는 조사시간 60분, 조사온도 $40^{\circ}C$, $H_2O_2$ 분사농도 1000 ppm으로 나타났다. 최적공정조건에서 chloropyrifos, methidathion 및 EPN의 잔존 량은 조사 전의 각각 46, 49 및 28% 수준이었다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.98-103
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• 2011

Photocatalysis using UV light and catalysts is an attractive low temperature and non-energy- intensive method for remediation of a wide range of chemical contaminants like chloroform (CF). Recently development of environmental friendly and sustainable catalytic systems is needed before such catalysts can be routinely applied to large-scale remediation or drinking water treatment. Titanium dioxide is a candidate material, since it is stable, highly reactive, and inexpensive. Diatoms are photosynthetic, single-celled algae that make a microscale silica shell with nano scale features. These diatoms have an ability to biologically fabricate $TiO_2$ nanoparticles into this shell in a process that parallels nanoscale silica mineralization. We cultivated diatoms, metabolically deposited titanium into the shell by using a two-stage photobioreactor and used this biogenic $TiO_2$ to this study. In this study we evaluated how effectively biogenic $TiO_2$ nanoparticles transform CF compared with chemically-synthesized $TiO_2$ nanoparticlesthe and effect of pretreatment of diatom-produced $TiO_2$ nanoparticles on photocatalytic transformation of CF. The rate of CF transformation by diatom-$TiO_2$ particles is a factor of 3 slower than chemically-synthesized one and chloride ion production was also co-related with CF transformation, and 79~91% of CF mineralization was observed in two $TiO_2$ particles. And the period of sonication and mass transfer due to particle size, evaluated by difference of oxygen tention does not affect on the CF transformation. Based on the XRD analysis we conclude that slower CF transformation by diatom-$TiO_2$ might be due to incomplete annealing to the anatase form.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.295-304
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• 2023

In this paper, a powerful photocatalyst based on carbon nanocomposite is developed in order to obtain a new material applicable in water treatment and especially for the discoloration of effluents used in the textile industry. For that, TiO₂-graphene nanocomposites have been successfully synthesized by a mixture of Functionalized Graphene Sheet (FGS) and tetrachlorotitanium complexes to form FGS-TiO₂ nanocomposite. In the presence of an anionic surfactant, we used a new chemical process to functionalize graphene sheets in order to make them an excellent medium for blocking and preventing the aggregation of TiO₂ nanoparticles. The components of these nanocomposites are characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), which confirms the successful formation of the FGS-TiO₂ nanocomposite. It was found that the TiO₂ nanoparticles were dispersed uniformly on the graphene plane which possesses better charge separation capability than pure TiO₂. The FGS-TiO₂ nanocomposites exhibited higher photocatalytic activity compared to pure TiO₂ for the removal of three dyes: such as Methylene Blue (MB), Bromophenol Blue (BB) and Alizarin Red-S (AR) in water. The removal process was fast and more efficient with FGS-TiO₂ nanocomposite in daylight (in the absence of UV irradiation) compared to pure TiO₂ nanoparticles without and under UV in all pH range.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.49-58
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• 2014

PURPOSES : In areas of high traffic volume, such as expressway across large cities, the amount of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emitted into the atmosphere as air pollution can be significant since NOx gases are the major cause of smog and acid rain. Recently, the importance of NOx removal has arisen in the world. Titanium dioxide ($TiO_2$), that is one of photocatalytic reaction material, is very efficient for removing NOx. The NOx removing mechanism of $TiO_2$ is the reaction of solar photocatalysis. Therefore, $TiO_2$ in road structure concrete need to be contacted with ultraviolet rays (UV) to be activated. In general, $TiO_2$ concretes are produced by replacement of $TiO_2$ as a part of concrete binder. However, considerable portion of $TiO_2$ in concrete cannot contact with the pollutant in the air and UV. Therefore, $TiO_2$ penetration method using the surface penetration agents is attempted as an alternative in order to locate $TiO_2$ to the surface of concrete structure. METHODS : This study aimed to evaluate the NOx removal efficiency of photocatalytic concrete due to various $TiO_2$ application method such as mix with $TiO_2$, surface spray($TiO_2$ penetration method) on hardened concrete and fresh concrete using surface penetration agents. The NOx removal efficiency of $TiO_2$ concrete was confirmed by NOx Analyzing System based on the specification of ISO 22197-1. RESULTS : The NOx removal efficiency of mix with $TiO_2$ increased from 11 to 25% with increasing of replacement ratio from 3 to 7%. In case of surface spray on hardened concrete, the NOx removal efficiency was about 50% due to application amount of $TiO_2$ with surface penetration agents as 300, 500 and 700g/m2. The NOx removal efficiency of surface spray on fresh concrete due to all experimental conditions, on the other hand, which was very low within 10%. CONCLUSIONS : It was known that the $TiO_2$ penetration method as surface spray on hardened concrete was a good alternative in order to remove the NOx gases for concrete road structures.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.230-237
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• 2007

알칼리 수열합성법에 의해 높은 비표면적을 갖는 티타니아 나노튜브(TiNT)를 합성하였다. 가시광용 광촉매로서의 응용성을 조사하기 위해 CdS 나노입자와 조성(r=TiNT/(CdS+TiNT))을 바꿔가며 일련의 무기 복합필름을 제조하였다. 또한 비교를 위해 티타니아 나노튜브 대신 티타니아 나노입자와 CdS로 구성된 복합체를 역시 제조하였다. 합성된 티타니아 나노튜브는 $200^{\circ}C$ 이상의 소결온도에서 부분적으로 튜브 구조의 붕괴가 시작되었지만, CdS와의 복합체는 $450^{\circ}C$ 까지도 비교적 안정한 구조를 유지하였다. (CdS+TiNT)복합필름은 티타니아 나노입자 복합계와 비교할 때 가시광 흡수 측면에서는 유사한 정도를 나타내었지만, 수소생산 활성과 광전류 발생은 오히려 훨씬 낮은 값을 나타내었다. 결과적으로, 티타니아 나노튜브는 그의 높은 비표면적에도 불구하고 자기들끼리의 응집성이 강하여 CdS와의 전기적 상호작용이 약하며, 특히 얇은 튜브벽 두께(${\sim}3nm$)와 낮은 결정성에 기인하는 약한 광전류 특성은 이의 광촉매로서의 응용성을 상당히 제한하는 요소로 나타났다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제30권8호
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• pp.383-392
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• 2020

In this paper, AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite photocatalyst is successfully synthesized by microemulsion method and anion in situ substitution method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) are used to study the structural and physicochemical characteristics of the AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite composite. Using rhodamine B (RhB) as a simulated pollutant, the photocatalytic activity and stability of the AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite composite under visible light are evaluated. In the AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite visible light system, RhB is nearly 100 % degraded within 15 minutes. And, after five cycles of operation, the photocatalytic activity of AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite remains at 95 % of the original level, much higher than that of pure Ag₃PO₄ (40 %). In addition, the mechanism of enhanced catalytic performance is discussed. The high photocatalytic performance of AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite composites can be attributed to the synergistic effect of Ag₃PO₄, diatomite and AgCl nanoparticles. Free radical trapping experiments are used to show that holes and oxygen are the main active species. This material can quickly react with dye molecules adsorbed on the surface of diatomite to degrade RhB dye to CO₂ and H₂O. Even more remarkably, AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite can maintain above 95 % photo-degradation activity after five cycles.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.331-337
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• 2019

광촉매로 검토된 물질 중에는 티타니아가 가장 큰 주목을 받아왔다. 그러나, 티타니아는 밴드갭 에너지가 높음으로 인하여 자외선 영역에서만 그 활성을 나타낼 수 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 따라서, 티타니아의 광촉매 활성을 가시광선 영역으로 확대하려는 노력들이 있어왔으며, 대표적인 방안들은 티타니아의 표면 개질을 통해 시도되었다. 티타니아 광촉매가 가시광선 영역에서 활성을 갖기 위해서는 표면 개질을 요구한다. 티타니아의 다양한 표면 개질 방안 중 질소도핑은 제조의 수월성과 친환경적인 장점을 가진다. 질소 도핑 티타니아는 가시광선 영역에서도 가전자대의 전자가 전도대로 여기되며, 광촉매 활성을 잘 나타내고 있다. 본 연구에서는 발표된 많은 자료에 근거하여 티타니아 내부에 도핑된 질소 형태에 주목하였다. 여전히 논쟁이 계속되는 질소 도핑 제조방법과 티타니아 내부의 질소 형태에 대해서 살펴보았다. 특히, 질소 도핑 형태는 주로 두 가지로 보고되고 있으며, 티타니아 격자를 구성하는 산소를 질소가 치환하는 경우와 티타니아 격자 사이에서 질소산화물의 형태로 위치하는 경우가 알려져 있다. 지금도 가시광선 영역에서 물 분해를 할 수 있는 잠재력을 활용하려는 시도들은 지속적으로 나오고 있으며, 질소 도핑 티타니아의 향후 전망에 대해서도 살펴보았다.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.487-492
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• 2019

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a typical inorganic material that has an excellent photocatalytic property and a high refractive index. It is used in water/air purifiers, solar cells, white pigments, refractory materials, semiconductors, etc.; its demand is continuously increasing. In this study, anatase and rutile phase titanium dioxide is prepared using hydroxyl and carboxyl; the titanium complex and its mechanism are investigated. As a result of analyzing the phase transition characteristics by a heat treatment temperature using a titanium complex having a hydroxyl group and a carboxyl group, it is confirmed that the material properties were different from each other and that the anatase and rutile phase contents can be controlled. The titanium complexes prepared in this study show different characteristics from the titania-formation temperatures of the known anatase and rutile phases. It is inferred that this is due to the change of electrostatic adsorption behavior due to the complexing function of the oxygen sharing point, which crystals of the TiO₆ structure share.