Titanium Dioxide Microscale and Macroscale Structures: A Mini-Review
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO<sub>2</sub> NPs) have some limitations, such as their low surface area, high bandgap energy, and low recycling ability. To overcome these limitations, TiO<sub>2</sub> can be prepared in microscale/macroscale structures. TiO<sub>2</...
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| author | Vu Khac Hoang Bui Vinh Van Tran Ju-Young Moon Duckshin Park Young-Chul Lee |
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| description | Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO<sub>2</sub> NPs) have some limitations, such as their low surface area, high bandgap energy, and low recycling ability. To overcome these limitations, TiO<sub>2</sub> can be prepared in microscale/macroscale structures. TiO<sub>2</sub> microscale structures, in comparison with TiO<sub>2</sub> nanopowder, have higher surface areas, more tunable pore structures, and better top photocatalytic activity. In contrast, for TiO<sub>2 </sub>macroscale structures, although the surface area is lower than TiO<sub>2</sub> nanopowder in many cases, they still achieve similar or better photocatalytic performance due to their unique properties. Moreover, both TiO<sub>2</sub> microscale and macroscale structures can be easily recovered from reaction media. The difference between these two types of TiO<sub>2</sub> structures is a function not only of size but also of the preparation process. Every type of TiO<sub>2</sub> structure has its own advantages and disadvantages, as will be discussed further in the following pages. Future perspectives on this research field also will be discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dabf2d071e324ea98f5e63d74edc30e42023-11-20T04:15:06ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912020-06-01106119010.3390/nano10061190Titanium Dioxide Microscale and Macroscale Structures: A Mini-ReviewVu Khac Hoang Bui0Vinh Van Tran1Ju-Young Moon2Duckshin Park3Young-Chul Lee4Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnamdaero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, KoreaDepartment of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnamdaero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, KoreaDepartment of Beauty Design Management, Hansung University, 116 Samseongyoro-16gil, Seoul 02876, KoreaKorea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI), 176 Cheoldobakmulkwan-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do 16105, KoreaDepartment of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnamdaero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, KoreaTitanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO<sub>2</sub> NPs) have some limitations, such as their low surface area, high bandgap energy, and low recycling ability. To overcome these limitations, TiO<sub>2</sub> can be prepared in microscale/macroscale structures. TiO<sub>2</sub> microscale structures, in comparison with TiO<sub>2</sub> nanopowder, have higher surface areas, more tunable pore structures, and better top photocatalytic activity. In contrast, for TiO<sub>2 </sub>macroscale structures, although the surface area is lower than TiO<sub>2</sub> nanopowder in many cases, they still achieve similar or better photocatalytic performance due to their unique properties. Moreover, both TiO<sub>2</sub> microscale and macroscale structures can be easily recovered from reaction media. The difference between these two types of TiO<sub>2</sub> structures is a function not only of size but also of the preparation process. Every type of TiO<sub>2</sub> structure has its own advantages and disadvantages, as will be discussed further in the following pages. Future perspectives on this research field also will be discussed.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/6/1190TiO<sub>2</sub>macroscale structuresmicroscale structuresenvironmental treatmentphotocatalytic |
| spellingShingle | Vu Khac Hoang Bui Vinh Van Tran Ju-Young Moon Duckshin Park Young-Chul Lee Titanium Dioxide Microscale and Macroscale Structures: A Mini-Review Nanomaterials TiO<sub>2</sub> macroscale structures microscale structures environmental treatment photocatalytic |
| title | Titanium Dioxide Microscale and Macroscale Structures: A Mini-Review |
| title_full | Titanium Dioxide Microscale and Macroscale Structures: A Mini-Review |
| title_fullStr | Titanium Dioxide Microscale and Macroscale Structures: A Mini-Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Titanium Dioxide Microscale and Macroscale Structures: A Mini-Review |
| title_short | Titanium Dioxide Microscale and Macroscale Structures: A Mini-Review |
| title_sort | titanium dioxide microscale and macroscale structures a mini review |
| topic | TiO<sub>2</sub> macroscale structures microscale structures environmental treatment photocatalytic |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/6/1190 |
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