Photovoltaic properties of MEH-PPV/TiO2 nanocomposites

Photovoltaic properties of photodiodes based on nano-TiO2 and poly[2-methoxy,5-（2＇-ethlhexyloxy）-p-phenylenevinylene] （MEH-PPV） composites are investigated. By comparing composite devices with the same weight of TiO2 （nanoparticles and nanotubes）：MEH-PPV, it was found that the device with TiO2 nanotubes exhibited better performance. By further optimizing the weight radio of TiO2 nanotubes： MEH-PPV, we gained the device with a short circuit current density of 9.27μA/cm^2 with a light intensity of 16.7mW/cm^2 at the 500 nm wavelength, the highest open-circuit voltage of 1.1V, and a photosensitivity of 332 at reverse bias of -0.6V. The photosensitivity is improved by a factor of 33 compared with the undoped MEH-PPV device.     

Preparation and magnetic properties of CoFe2O4/TiO2 composite films

Using （Ti（OC4H9）4） and metal chlorates as starting materials, CoFe2O4/TiO2 composite films were prepared by sol-gel method. The effects of heat treatment temperature and pH of the precursor on microstructure and magnetic properties were studied. The phase structure of the samples was examined by X-ray diffraction. The microstructure was examined by scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscope and polarized microscope. The magnetic property was measured by vibrating sample magnetometer. The results show that the crystals of different phases grow up independently. CoFe2O4 is uniformly embedded into the TiO2 matrix in the prepared composite films, and the growth of composite films is dependent on the heat treatment temperatures and PH of the precursor. The average size of CoFe2O4 crystal is 19 nm in Nanocomposite film prepared when the heat treatment temperature is 800℃ and the pH of the precursor is between 2 and 3. The magnetism of the composite films is enhanced as the heat treatment temperature increases.     

Modification of TiO2 nanotubes arrays by CdS and their photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen generation properties

In order to realize hydrogen generation under visible light, novel CdS/TiO2 nanotubes arrays are developed by electrochemical anodizaUon of Ti in 0.15 mol/L NHTF ＋ 0.08 mol/L H2C2O4 electrolyte. The diameter of the nanotube is 80-100 nm and the length is approximately 550 nm. The CdS nano-particles are deposited on the TiO2 nanotubes arrays by chemical bath deposition （CBD） in the ammonia-thiourea system. A 300 W Xe lamp is used as the light source, CdS/TiO2 nanotube arrays are used as the photoanode with the application of 1.0 V bath voltage, and 0.1 mol/L Na2S ＋ 0.04 mol/L Na2SO3 solution is used as the electrolyte, then the rate of photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen generation is 245.4 μL/（h·cm^2）. This opens new perspectives for photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen generation by using CdS/TiO2 nanotubes arrays.     

PLD法制备BST薄膜及其介电性能研究

采用脉冲激光沉积法制备Ba_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)TiO_3(BST)薄膜;研究不同氧压下的BST薄膜的介电性能.结果表明,当沉积温度为680℃时不同氧压下的BST薄膜均择优(210)面取向生长;氧压为0.01Pa时取向因子稍大,为0.6637;当氧压从0.1 Pa变化到0.001 Pa时薄膜的平均粒径增大.介电常数增大.     

A review on TiO2 nanotube arrays: Fabrication, properties, and sensing applications

Fabrication, properties, and sensing applications of TiO₂ nanotubes have been reviewed, and the highly ordered TiO₂ nanotube arrays made by anodic oxidation in fluoride-contained electrolytes highlighted. The effect of anodization parameters (electrolyte, pH, and voltage) on the titania nanotube size and shape were discussed. The excellent biocompatibility of TiO₂, the high orientation, the large surface area with tunable pore sizes, as well as the high electron transfer rate along with the nanotubes make TiO₂ nanotube array an ideal substrate for the sensor’s fabrication and application. The sensors based on the TiO₂ nanotube arrays for sensing hydrogen, oxygen, humidity, glucose and hydrogen peroxide all exhibited low detection limit, high stability, very good reproducibility and high sensitivity.     

Photoelectrical performance of nanocrystalline TiO2 film electrode sensitized by Ru(II)-bipyridine complexes

Two kinds of Ru(II)-bipyridine complexes,cis-di(thiocyanate)bis(2,2′-bipyridyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate) ruthenium(II) andcis-di(thiocyanate)bis(2, 2′-bipyridyl-3, 3′-dicarboxylate) ruthenium(II), were utilized as the sensitizers to the nanocrystalline TiO₂ film electrodes. Study shows that the two dyes have quite different sensitization properties due to the strong steric effect of carboxyl groups. In addition, the pretreatment to nanocrystalline TiO₂ film electrodes with TiCl₄ was investigated, which is an effective way to improve the photoelectric conversion performances of sensitized TiO₂ electrodes.     

电解液浓度和沉积时间对Zn涂层表面形貌影响的研究

采用阳极氧化法在纯钛基体表面制备一层TiO₂纳米管（TiO₂ nanotubes,TNs）,随后采用电化学沉积法在ZnCl₂溶液中于TNs上制备了Zn涂层。采用扫描电子显微镜（scanning electron microscopy,SEM）、能量色散X射线光谱仪（energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer,EDS）和X射线衍射仪（X-ray diffraction,XRD）对涂层的表面和截面形貌、元素含量和相组成进行表征。结果表明：TNs长度为1.5 μm,Zn涂层厚度为2 μm;在沉积的过程中,Zn涂层首先沿着TNs的管壁生长,逐渐覆盖TNs,然后形成球状晶体,最后形成白色颗粒堆叠在TNs上;电解液浓度的增加提高了涂层生长速度,沉积时间的延长使晶体有充足的时间长大;涂层中Zn是以单质形式存在,白色颗粒也主要为Zn单质。     

硫化镉/石墨烯/TiO_2纳米棒阵列的光电化学性能

采用水热法在掺氟导电玻璃(FTO)上生长TiO_2纳米棒阵列。通过电化学伏安法将氧化石墨烯还原并沉积在TiO_2纳米棒阵列上,再经过化学水浴沉积硫化镉,形成Cd S/石墨烯/TiO_2阵列复合材料。用X射线衍射仪、扫描电子显微镜及X射线能量色散仪对样品的晶型、形貌以及成分进行分析。通过电化学工作站表征样品交流阻抗、开路电位、光电流响应及光化学能转换效率。结果表明,复合材料的电荷转移电阻约是未修饰的TiO_2纳米棒阵列的1/17,光电流比未修饰的TiO_2纳米棒阵列提高约2.5倍,在外加电压为-0.6 V时可达到2.2%。     

Chemical treatments of the nanocrystalline porous TiO2 electrodes

Two types of nanocrystalline porous TiO₂ electrodes were prepared by the hydrothermal and painting methods. The incident photon-to-current efficiency and photoelectrical conversion efficiency were both improved by chemical treatments of titanium tetrachloride and titanium isopropoxide. The surface roughness, quantities of adsorbed dye, photocurrent-voltage curves, IR spectra and UV-visible absorption spectra were measured, and the mechanism of chemical treatments was discussed.     

RF磁控溅射沉积压强对InGaZnO4薄膜特性的影响

采用射频(RF)磁控溅射沉积方法,在室温不同压强下在石英玻璃衬底上制备出高透光率与较好电学性质的透明氧化物半导体InGaZnO4(IGZO)薄膜,并对薄膜进行X线衍射(XRD)、生长速率、电阻率和透光率的测试与表征.结果表明,实验所获样品IGZO薄膜为非晶态,薄膜最小电阻率为1.3×10-3Ω·cm,根据光学性能测试结果,IGZO薄膜在200～350 nm的紫外光区有较强吸收,在400～900 nm的可见光波段的透过率为75％～97％.     

TiO_2-SnO_2异质结纳米棒催化剂高效光降解甲基橙

采用水热法合成SnO_2-TiO_2异质结纳米棒光催化剂,该材料具有独特的纳米棒和异质结结构,可有效阻止光生电子和空穴的复合,通过光电流、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、X射线衍射(XRD)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)等表征手段证明其异质结功效.该材料作为光催化剂,使用时能大幅提升紫外光降解甲基橙(MO)的效率.     

Investigation on composite Au /TiO2 nanoparticles (I)

Nanometer sized Au/TiO₂, particles were synthesized by irradiation of a HAuCl₄ solution containing colloidal TiO₂ with light of wavelength (λ) > 330 nm. The absorption maximum attributed to the surface plasmon band of gold was observed at 540 nm, a red shift of about 20 nm from the position in aqueous solution. The Au clusters are situated on the surface of TiO₂ in terms of microcrystallite, which was confirmed by HRTEM, EDS and XRD. The electronic interfaction between the metal and the suport was discussed.     

硅基氧化钆薄膜的生长及结构

采用脉冲激光沉积方法(PLD)在不同温度的Si(100)衬底上制备了Gd2O3栅介质薄膜,利用X射线衍射、X射线反射率以及光电子能谱等方法对它的结构、组成以及价带偏移等进行了研究.结果表明:衬底温度为300℃时,Gd2O3薄膜呈非晶态;当衬底温度为650℃时,形成单斜相的Gd2O3薄膜.XPS和XRR 结果确定其界面主要是由于界面反应形成的钆硅酸盐.通过XPS分析得到Gd2O3与Si之间的价带偏移为(-2.28±0.1)eV.     

化学计量对Ba1-xSrxTiO3薄膜介电性能的影响

采用脉冲激光沉积法，在Pt／Ti／SiO2／Si衬底上制备了Ba1-xSrxTiO3薄膜，通过改变Sr化学计量，研究了其介电性质．实验结果发现：随着Sr化学计量的增加，薄膜的介电系数明显增大，而损耗仍然保持在较低的水平．研究表明：薄膜介电系数的增大是由于薄膜中颗粒尺寸的减小，导致了居里温度的降低．另外，C-V特性研究发现：随着Sr化学计量的增加，薄膜的电容调谐度也有所提高．     

F修饰对SiO2@TiO2亲疏水性及光催化性能的影响

采用两步法制备了氟修饰疏水性F-SiO_2@TiO_2材料.以三乙氧基氟硅烷(TEFS)为硅源,采用后嫁接的方法在短孔道MCM-41小球表面引入F原子,再利用醇热法在F-MCM-41小球表面生长TiO_2纳米晶颗粒.利用透射电子显微镜(TEM)、X射线粉末散射(XRD)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、N_2气吸脱附等手段表征了材料的物相组成和表面结构.研究表明:所制备的氟修饰F-SiO_2@TiO_2纳米复合材料为核壳结构,具有较大的比表面积、较好的介孔结构及较佳的热稳定性.同时,TiO_2纳米颗粒在F-MCM-41小球表面分散均匀、结晶度高、颗粒尺寸小且均一、与F-SiO_2结合牢固.重量吸附实验和光催化实验进一步证实F修饰可抑制水的吸附有利于提高F-SiO_2@TiO_2材料的疏水性和对气相有机污染物的光催化性能.     

Ba0.65Sr0.35TiO3薄膜的磁控溅射法制备与介电性能研究

用磁控溅射法在Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si衬底上沉积Ba0.65Sr0.35TiO3薄膜.研究沉积气压和衬底温度对BST薄膜结构及介电性能的影响.应用XRD和AFM表征薄膜的物相结构及其表面形貌,通过阻抗分析仪测量薄膜的介电性能.结果表明在3.0 Pa沉积气压和600℃衬底温度下制备的Ba0.65Sr0.35TiO3薄膜有较好的微结构和介电性能.     

TiO2 nanosheets synthesized by atomic layer deposition for photocatalysis

Two-dimensional TiO2 nanosheets were synthesized by atomic layer deposition (ALD) on dissolvable sacrificial polymer layer. The photocatalytic performance of free-standing TiO2 nanosheets prepared with different numbers of ALD cycles (100, 300, 500, and 1000) were investigated by evaluating the degradation rates of methyl orange solutions. It is shown that the photocatalytic activity increases due to Ti3+ defect and the locally ordered structures in amorphous TiO2 nanosheets. The difference in the surface areas of nanosheets may also play a crucial role in the photocatalytic activity. The results obtained in this work can have potential applications in fields like water splitting and dye-sensitized solar cells.     

Synthesis of Al-TiAl3 compound by reactive deposition of molten Al droplets and Ti powders

The Al-TiAl₃ compound materials were prepared by depositing molten Al droplets onto the Ti powders layer at 350 °C. The results show that the stoichiometric TiAl₃ phase is the only Ti-Al in termetallic compound formed during the reaction process. The microstructure analysis shows that the TiAl₃ particles disperse in an Al matrix. The results of the compressive tests of the specimens at room temperature show that the reacted Al-TiAl₃ compound has higher compressive st rength of 594.7 MPa and fracture strain of 13.5 %.     

电沉积-热解法制备的Al_2O_3薄膜的抗高温氧化性能研究

采用电沉积-热解法在304不锈钢表面沉积了Al2O3薄膜,研究了电解液浓度、电沉积电压对Al2O3薄膜900℃抗高温氧化性能的影响。表面宏观形貌、XRD分析、氧化增重和氧化膜剥落动力学曲线结果表明电沉积-热解法制备的Al2O3薄膜降低了氧化初期基体表面的氧分压,促进了选择氧化的发生,因此显著提高了304不锈钢的抗高温氧化性能。在电沉积电压为25V、硝酸铝酒精浓度为0.10mol/L条件下制备的Al2O3薄膜抗高温氧化性能最佳。