• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2013년도 제44회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.592-592
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• 2013

We synthesized BiOI nanostructures with various doped-concentrations of Ag (0.1, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0 mol%) and Ti (1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 30.0, 50.0 mol%). They show spherical echinoid-like structures examined by scanning electron microscope. The BET surface areas were measured to be in the range of 40~70 $m^2$/g, which is reduced by doping. The indirect band gap was estimated to be 1.8 eV for undoped BiOI with no change and 1.0 eV increase upon Ag and Ti doping, respectively. The structures were further examined by X-Ray diffraction analysis, FT-IR, and photoluminescence. We also demonstrated adsorption and photocatalytic degradation performances for methyl orange and Rhodamine B on the echinoid-like BiOI structures.

• 한국가시화정보학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.42-48
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• 2022

The shortage of available freshwater is a major global issue worldwide and an increasing demand for clean water requires efficient water purification strategies. Here we describe a method to drastically increase the efficiency of a microreactor for photocatalytic water purification. To find out how the shape of the catalyst affects water purification, nanostructured catalysts of different structures, such as dense film, nanorod, and nanohelix, are prepared and their water purification characteristics are analyzed. Compared to the flat catalyst, the nanostructured catalyst showed a distinct ability in its pollutant degradation, but the detailed structural variation does not significantly affect the water purification. To further increase efficiency, we apply a micromixer to nanorod-based microreactor, which allows even enhanced mass transfer. This enables the solution of the water purification problem and greatly contributes to the industries where the efficiency of photocatalytic activity has attracted extensive interest.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2009

Activated carbon modified with nickel (Ni-AC) was employed the for preparation of Ni-activated carbon/$TiO_2$ (Ni-AC/$TiO_2$) composites. The $N_2$ adsorption data showed that the composites had a decreased surface area compared with pristine AC. This indicated blocking of the micropores on the surface of the AC, which was further supported by observation via SEM. XRD results showed that the Ni-AC/$TiO_2$ composite contained a mixed anatase and rutile phase while the untreated AC/$TiO_2$ contained only a typical single and clear anatase phase. EDX results showed the presence of C, O, and Ti with Ni peaks on the composites of Ni-AC/$TiO_2$. Subsequently, the photocatalytic effects on methylene blue (MB) were investigated. The improved decomposition of MB showed the combined effects of adsorptions and photo degradation. In particular, composites treated with Ni enhanced the photo degradation behaviors of MB.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제32권12호
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• pp.1147-1153
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 Compound parabolic concentrator reactor system을 이용하여 초기농도 10 mg/L의 클로로포름을 광촉매 반응으로 처리하였다. 1000 W의 메탈할라이드 방전램프를 인공태양광원으로 사용하였으며 약 99%의 클로로포름이 광촉매반응에 의하여 90분 안에 제거되어 먹는물 수질기준인 0.08 mg/L을 만족하였다(pH 5.24, $TiO_2$ 농도 0.2 g/L). 또한 초기 pH와 $TiO_2$ 농도가 클로로포름의 분해에 미치는 영향 을 알아보기 위해 pH 4, 5, 6, 7과 $TiO_2$ 농도 0.1, 0.2, 0.4의 조건에서 실험을 수행하였으며, 각 pH 에서의 $TiO_2$ 입자크기(particle size)와 비표면적(specific surface area)을 측정하여 클로로포름 분해율과 비교하여 비표면적과 광촉매반응 활성 사이의 상관관계를 규명하고자 하였다. 그 결과 pH와$TiO_2$ 농도에 따른 클로로포름 분해율은 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 하지만 pH에 따라 $TiO_2$의 입자크기분포(particle distribution)와 비표면적이 변했고 pH 7은 다른 pH 영역보다 비표면적이 약 2배 정도 작은 결과를 보였다. 본 연구의 결과를 바탕으로 클로로포름의 광촉매반응은 $TiO_2$의 비표면적과 상관관계가 없는 TCE-type인 것을 유추할 수 있었다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.293-301
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• 2008

UV-TiO$_2$ 광촉매를 이용한 공기 정화 시스템에 운전조건에 대한 연구가 수행되었다. 이 연구에서 시스템의 운영 조건이 바뀜에 따른 오염물질 제거 특성을 관찰하기 위해 덕트 형태의 반응기를 제작하고, 스테인레스 격자망에 TiO$_2$를 코팅하였다. 또한 benzene을 이용하여 UV/TiO$_2$ 공정으로 유입농도를 변화시키고, 반응기로 들어오는 유량을 조절하여 TiO$_2$를 코팅한 스테인레스 격자망을 부착한 평판에서의 유속을 변화시켰으며, 코팅한 TiO$_2$ 광촉매량을 변화시키고, 일정한 양의 TiO$_2$ 광촉매를 코팅한 면적을 변화시켰으며, UV light intensity를 변화시켜 그에 따른 영향을 관찰하였다. 모든 실험에서의 상대습도는 55%, 반응기 온도는 45$^{\circ}C$를 유지하였다. 실험의 결과를 살펴보면, benzene의 유입농도가 증가할수록 제거효율이 감소하였고, 유속이 느려질수록, 즉 농도 경계층 두께(concentration boundary layer thickness)가 증가할수록, 코팅한 광촉매량, 광촉매를 코팅한 면적, 조사한 UV 램프의 intensity가 증가할수록 benzene 제거효율이 증가하였다. 본 연구 자료를 바탕으로 실내 공기 중 저농도의 VOCs를 대상으로 공기 정화 시스템을 설계할 경우 유용하게 적용할 수 있는 자료를 제시할 수 있다고 판단된다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.34-44
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• 2015

본 연구는 기존의 광촉매 산화 기술에서 주로 사용된 자외선램프의 단점을 보완할 수 있는 대체 광원인 자외선 LED를 사용하여 자유 시안을 폐수로부터 제거하는 공정을 평가하고자 수행되었다. 특히 광촉매 산화 공정의 다양한 영향 인자들에 대해 살펴보았다. 연구 결과, 자외선 LED는 기존의 광원인 자외선램프를 대체할 수 있는 적용성을 확인할 수 있었다. 뿐만 아니라 LED 개수를 증가할수록 광촉매 산화 반응의 효율은 증가하였으나, 공정의 경제성과 효율성을 동시에 만족시키기 위해서는 최적의 LED의 개수를 선정할 필요가 있다는 것을 확인하였다. 광촉매로 이용된 아나타제(anatase), 루틸(rutile), Degussa P25 등 세 종류의 $TiO_2$ 중 Degussa P25가 가장 높은 성능을 보였으며, 아나타제(anatase)와 루틸(rutile)을 특별한 전처리 과정없이 단순하게 혼합하였을 때는 Degussa P25 만큼의 공정의 효율은 얻지 못했다. 또한 $TiO_2$의 입자 크기가 작을수록 광촉매 산화 반응이 더욱 활발하게 이루어졌다. 그리고 광촉매 산화 반응에 있어 주로 전자 수용체 역할을 수행하는 산소를 주입함으로써 공정의 효율이 증진되는 효과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제24권10호
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• pp.556-564
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• 2014

To synthesize a high-performance photocatalyst, N doped $TiO_2$ nanotubes deposited with Ag nanoparticles were synthesized, and surface characteristics, electrochemical behaviors, and photocatalytic activity were investigated. The $TiO_2$ nanotubular photocatalyst was fabricated by anodization; the Ag nanoparticles on the $TiO_2$ nanotubes were synthesized by a reduction reaction in $AgNO_3$ solution under UV irradiation. The XPS results of the N doped $TiO_2$ nanotubes showed that the incorporated nitrogen ions were located in interstitial sites of the $TiO_2$ crystal structure. The N doped titania nanotubes exhibited a high dye degradation rate, which is effectively attributable to the increase of visible light absorption due to interstitial nitrogen ions in the crystalline $TiO_2$ structure. Moreover, the precipitated Ag particles on the titania nanotubes led to a decrease in the rate of electron-hole recombination; the photocurrent of this electrode was higher than that of the pure titania electrode. From electrochemical and dye degradation results, the photocurrent and photocatalytic efficiency were found to have been significantly affected by N doping and the deposition of Ag particles.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제29권12호
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• pp.790-797
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• 2019

To improve photocatalytic performance, CdS nanoparticle deposited TiO₂ nanotubular photocatalysts are synthesized. The TiO₂ nanotube is fabricated by electrochemical anodization at a constant voltage of 60 V, and annealed at 500 for crystallization. The CdS nanoparticles on TiO₂ nanotubes are synthesized by successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction method. The surface characteristics and photocurrent responses of TNT/CdS photocatalysts are investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis spectrometer and LED light source installed potentiostat. The bandgaps of the CdS deposited TiO₂ photocatalysts are gradually narrowed with increasing of amounts of deposited CdS nanoparticles, which enhances visible light absorption ability of composite photocatalysts. Enhanced photoelectrochemical performance is observed in the nanocomposite TiO₂ photocatalyst. However, the maximum photocurrent response and dye degradation efficiency are observed for TNT/CdS30 photocatalyst. The excellent photocatalytic performance of TNT/CdS30 catalyst can be ascribed to the synergistic effects of its better absorption ability of visible light region and efficient charge transport process.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.246-251
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• 2010

The composite photocatalysts of a Fe-modified carbon nanotube (CNT)-$TiO_2$ were synthesized by a two-step sol-gel method at high temperature. Its chemical composition and surface properties were investigated by BET surface area, scanning electron microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy. The results showed that the BET surface area was improved by modification of Fe, which was related to the adsorption capacity for each composite. Interesting thin layer aggregates of nanosized $TiO_2$ were observed from TEM images, probably stabilized by the presence of CNT, and the surface and structural characterization of the samples was carried out. The XRD results showed that the Fe/CNT-$TiO_2$ composites contained a mix of anatase and rutile forms of $TiO_2$ particles when the precursor is $TiOSO_4{\cdot}xH_2O$ (TOS). An excellent photocatalytic activity of Fe/CNT-$TiO_2$ was obtained for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) under visible light irradiation. It was considered that Fe cation could be doped into the matrix of $TiO_2$, which could hinder the recombination rate of the excited electrons/holes. The photocatalytic activity of the composites was also found to depend on the presence of CNT. The synergistic effects among the Fe, CNT and $TiO_2$ components were responsible for improving the visible light photocatalytic activity.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.381-387
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• 2020

In this work, TiO₂ 3D nanostructures (TF30) were prepared via a facile wet chemical process using ammonium hexafluorotitanate. The synthesized 3D TiO₂ nanostructures exhibited well-defined crystalline and hierarchical structures assembled from TiO₂ nanorods with different thicknesses and diameters, which comprised numerous small beads. Moreover, the maximum specific surface area of TiO₂ 3D nanostructures was observed to be 191 ㎡g^-1, with concentration of F ions on the surface being 2 at%. The TiO₂ 3D nanostructures were tested as photocatalysts under UV irradiation using Rhodamine B solution in order to determine their photocatalytic performance. The TiO₂ 3D nanostructures showed a higher photocatalytic activity than that of the other TiO₂ samples, which was likely associated with the combined effects of a high crystallinity, unique features of the hierarchical structure, a high specific surface area, and the advantage of adsorbing F ions.