Understanding photocatalytic behavior on biomaterials : Insights from TiO2 concentration
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) | 424-433 |
| Journal / Publication | Journal of Colloid and Interface Science |
| Volume | 339 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Nov 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
We report the details of our success in conferring photocatalytic self-cleaning properties on keratin fibers using modified sol-gel colloids. To the best of our knowledge, we studied for the first time the crucial effect of the concentration of titanium dioxide precursor on colloid composition, properties, and biocompatibility in an attempt to enhance the properties and application of anatase titanium dioxide colloid to keratins. The transparency, the particle size distribution, and the crystallinity of synthesized colloids were systematically investigated. The compatibility of the colloids and keratin substrates is thoroughly compared and discussed. The insights presented contribute to the further understanding of the structure-property-use relationship of titanium dioxide in biomaterial applications. © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Research Area(s)
- Biopolymer, Nanocoating, Photocatalysis, Self-cleaning, Titanium dioxide
Citation Format(s)
Understanding photocatalytic behavior on biomaterials: Insights from TiO2 concentration. / Tung, Wing Sze; Daoud, Walid A.; Leung, Sze Kar.
In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 339, No. 2, 15.11.2009, p. 424-433.
In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 339, No. 2, 15.11.2009, p. 424-433.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
