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Intrinsic defects generated by iodine during TiO2 crystallization and its relationship with electrical conductivity and photoactivity

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Autor(es):
Bernardes, Andre A. ; da Silva, Andre L. ; Ramos, Bruno ; Fonseca, Fabio C. ; Gouvea, Douglas
Número total de Autores: 5
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CERAMIC ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE; v. 5, n. 5, p. 11-pg., 2023-09-01.
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Defect formation during synthesis is one of the strategies used to improve the photoactivity of polycrystalline semiconductors such as titanium dioxide (TiO2). Defects can modify the electronic structure of TiO2 and change the surface of the interaction between the photocatalyst and the reactants. In this study, TiO2 relationship between processing in the presence of iodine and the consequent formation of intrinsic defects were explored. TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using the polymeric precursor method and exposed to iodine ions at concentrations up to 5 mol%. After calcination at 350 degrees C, detailed chemical analyses revealed that iodine was absent in the samples. However, the TiO2 properties, such as specific surface area, crystallite sizes, and specific grain boundary area, were affected. Further experiments, such as electron paramagnetic resonance, diffuse reflectance, optical measurements, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy indicated the presence of defects in the iodine-processed samples. These defects directly influenced the electrical properties of the material, which affected the photoactivity, measured by the degradation of acetaminophen. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 19/10109-6 - Controle das interfaces de nanopartículas de óxidos semicondutores para a fotossíntese artificial
Beneficiário:Douglas Gouvêa
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular
Processo FAPESP: 14/50279-4 - Brasil Research Centre for Gas Innovation
Beneficiário:Julio Romano Meneghini
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa Centros de Pesquisa em Engenharia
Processo FAPESP: 17/11937-4 - Rota sustentável para a conversão de metano com tecnologias eletroquímicas avançadas
Beneficiário:Fabio Coral Fonseca
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa Centros de Pesquisa em Engenharia
Processo FAPESP: 20/15230-5 - Centro de Pesquisa e Inovação de Gases de Efeito Estufa - RCG2I
Beneficiário:Julio Romano Meneghini
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa Centros de Pesquisa em Engenharia