Khataee A., Mansoori G.A. Nanostructured Materials Titanium Dioxide

World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd, 2012. — 205 p. — ISBN13: 9789814374729In the past decade, research and development in the area of synthesis and application of different nanostructured titanium dioxide (nanowires, nanotubes, nanfibers and nanoparticles) have become tremendous. This book briefly describes the properties, production, modification and applications of nanostructured titanium dioxide. Special emphasis is placed on photocatalytic activity as well as on some requirements for efficient photocatalysts. The physicochemical properties of nanostructured titanium dioxide are highlighted and the links between properties and applications are described. The preparation of TiO2 nanomaterials, including nanoparticles, nanorods, nanowires, nanosheets, nanofibers and nanotubes are primarily categorized with the relevant preparation method (e. g. sol–gel and hydrothermal processes). Examples of early applications of nanostructured titanium dioxide in dye–sensitized solar cells, hydrogen production and storage, sensors, rechargeable batteries, self–cleaning and antibacterial surfaces electrocatalysis and photocatalytic cancer treatment are then reviewed. Since many applications of TiO2 nanomaterials are closely related to their optical properties, this book presents a section on the research related to the modifications of the optical properties of TiO2 nanomaterials. TiO2 nanomaterials normally are transparent in the visible light region. By doping, it is possible to improve the optical sensitivity and activity of TiO2 nanomaterials in the visible light region. Photocatalytic removal of various pollutants using pure TiO2 nanomaterials, TiO2–based nanoclays and non–metal doped nanostructured TiO2 are also discussed. Finally, we describe immobilization methods of TiO2 nanomaterials on different substrates (e.g. glass, ceramic, stone, cement, zeolites, metallic and metal oxide materials and polymer substrates).Properties of Titanium Dioxide and Its Nanoparticles
Preparation of Nanostructured Titanium Dioxide and Titanates
Applications of Nanostructured Titanium Dioxide
Supported and Immobilized Titanium Dioxide Nanomaterials
Discussion and Conclusions