Photocatalytic formulations for protein fibers : Experimental analysis of the effect of preparation on compatibility and photocatalytic activities
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 283-288 |
| Journal / Publication | Journal of Colloid and Interface Science |
| Volume | 326 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
In this article, we report an optimization study of a photocatalytic self-cleaning sol-gel formulation. In particular we studied the effect of formulation preparation time on the formation of anatase titanium dioxide sol and its compatibility to protein keratin-type wool fibers. The sols were formed by a low temperature sol-gel process. The nucleated anatase was characterized by UV-vis transmission, particle size distribution, X-ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy. The compatibility between the formulations and wool fibers is evaluated by field-emission scanning electron microscopy, UV transmission, and mechanical properties. The photocatalytic self-cleaning activity of coated fibers and its reproducibility are also discussed. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Research Area(s)
- Nano-coating, Photocatalysis, Self-cleaning, Titanium dioxide, Wool
Citation Format(s)
Photocatalytic formulations for protein fibers: Experimental analysis of the effect of preparation on compatibility and photocatalytic activities. / Tung, Wing Sze; Daoud, Walid A.
In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 326, No. 1, 01.10.2008, p. 283-288.
In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 326, No. 1, 01.10.2008, p. 283-288.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
