TiO2-Based Nanostructures, Composites and Hybrid Photocatalysts

Abstract

The field of materials sciences has always been strongly interconnected with the most significant technological developments in the modern era, and such an interconnection is absolutely evident at least since the 1950s revolution of electronics and microelectronics, driven by advances in the science of semiconductors [...]

Substituted benzoate-anchored decanuclear titanium-oxo clusters featuring an unprecedented defective double-cubane geometry

“…Considering its high abundance, effective photostability and rather low toxicity, nanostructural TiO 2 has been widely used as a photocatalyst for solar energy conversion and environmental applications. 1 On the other hand, based on their precise structural information obtained through single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, titanium oxo-clusters (TOCs) can serve as molecular analogues of the bulk TiO 2 nanocrystal to further offer an opportunity to understand the relationship between the structure and chemical reactivity at the atomic level. 2 At present, extensive worldwide attention has also been paid to the research on crystalline TOCs towards their potential photo-related applications in energy and environmental sciences.…”

Significantly Enhanced Self-Cleaning Capability in Anatase TiO2 for the Bleaching of Organic Dyes and Glazes

“…With the deterioration of environmental pollution, low-consumption and high-efficiency pollution technologies have received more attention [1,2]. As the durative utilizes clean energy, solar energy has vast potential for exploitation and application.…”