• 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.

• 공업화학
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.632-639
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 WO₃ 광촉매의 활성을 증대시키기 위하여 불소 도핑을 수행하고, 메틸렌블루 염료를 이용하여 광분해 특성을 고찰하였다. 본 연구를 통해 제조된 WO_3-xF_x 광촉매는 WCl₆ 전구체로부터 WO₃ 광촉매를 제조하기 위한 소결과정 중에 기상 불소화 방법을 이용하여 제조하였다. 불소 도핑 후 WO₃ 광촉매의 밴드갭이 2.95 eV에서 2.54 eV로 감소하였고, 산소 결핍 자리 영역이 약 55% 증가하였다. 또한 제조한 광촉매의 초기 염료 분해 성능은 불소 도핑 전과 비교하였을 때 10%에서 60%로 불소 도핑 후 6배 증가하였다. 이는 불소가 도핑되어 광촉매의 밴드갭이 감소하여 적은 에너지로 촉매 활성 반응을 가능하게 하고, 또한 산소 결핍이 생성된 표면 결함이 WO₃ 광촉매의 가시광선 흡수영역을 증대시켜 광촉매 활성이 증가한 것으로 사료된다. 본 연구에서는 후처리 공정이 불필요한 원스텝 기상 불소화 반응을 이용하여 손쉬운 방법으로 광촉매활성이 뛰어난 불소가 도핑된 WO_3-xF_x 광촉매를 제조할 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• 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.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.1321-1331
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• 2012

To date, carbon and nitrogen co-doped photocatalysts (CN-$TiO_2$) for environmental application focused mainly on the aqueous phase to investigate the decomposition of water pollutants. Accordingly, the present study explored the photocatalytic performance of CN-$TiO_2$ photocatalysts for the purification of indoor-level gas-phase aromatic species under different operational conditions. The characteristics of prepared photocatalysts were investigated using X-ray diffraction, scanning emission microscope, diffuse reflectance UV-VIS-NIR analysis, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis. In most cases, the decomposition efficiency for the target compounds exhibited a decreasing trend as input concentration (IC) increased. Specifically, the average decomposition efficiencies for benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene (BTEX) over a 3-h process decreased from 29% to close to zero, 80 to 5%, 95 to 19%, and 99 to 32%, respectively, as the IC increased from 0.1 to 2.0 ppm. The decomposition efficiencies obtained from the CN-$TiO_2$ photocatalytic system were higher than those of the $TiO_2$ system. As relative humidity (RH) increased from 20 to 95%, the decomposition efficiencies for BTEX decreased from 39 to 5%, 97 to 59%, 100 to 87%, and 100 to 92%, respectively. In addition, as the stream flow rates (SFRs) decreased from 3.0 to 1.0 L $min^{-1}$, the average efficiencies for BTEX increased from 0 to 58%, 63 to 100%, 69 to 100%, and 68 to 100%, respectively. Taken together, these findings suggest that three (IC, RH, and SFR) should be considered for better BTEX decomposition efficiencies when applying CN-$TiO_2$ photocatalytic technology to purification of indoor air BTEX.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.535-539
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• 2002

이 연구는 저온균일침전법으로 제조한 루타일 상의 TiO$_2$ 나노분말을 이용하여 AgNO$_3$ 수용액 중에서 광반응 조건에 따른 Ag 이온의 광흡차 특성을 고찰하였다. 자연광을 조사하였을 경우 흡척되는 Ag의 양이 9.32ppm이며 Ag 이온의 환원 속도는 느리지만 루타일 TiO$_2$ 나노분말이 자연광에서도 광촉매 반응을 일으킨다는 것을 확인하였다. 암반응 하에서도 TiO$_2$ 나노분말 자체의 밤송이 형태 때문에 Ag흡착 반응이 진행되었으며, UV를 적용할 때에는 120분 이내에 Ag 이온이 전부 흡착되었다. 광촉매 반응이 더 중요시 됨을 알수 있었다. 흡착 반응속도상수와 흡착 평형속도상수를 계산한 결과, 각각 0.0004g/min와 1494.20(120 $m^2$/g)를 나타내었다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.178-183
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• 2014

Recently, various type of nanomaterials such as nanorod, nanowire, nanotube and their core/shell nanostructures have attracted much attention in photocatalyst due to their unique properties. Among them, Type-II core/shell heterostructures have extensively studied because it has exhibited improved electrical and optical properties against their single-component nanostructure. Such structures are expected to offer high absorption efficiency and fast charge transport due to their stepwised energetic combination and large internal surface area. Thus, it has been considered as potential candidates for high efficient photocatalytic activity. In this work, we introduce a novel chemical conversion process to synthesize Type-II ZnO/ZnSe core/shell heterostructures. A plausible conversion mechanism to ZnO/ZnSe core/shell heterostructres was proposed based on SEM, XRD, TEM and XPS analysis. The ZnO/ZnSe heterostructures exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity toward the decomposition of RhB dye compared to the ZnO nanorod arrays due to enhanced light absorption and the type-II cascade band structure.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.40-44
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• 2019

Tungsten trioxide ($WO_3$) is a promising candidate as a photocatalyst because of its outstanding electrical and optical properties. In this study, we prepare $WO_3$ thin films by electrodeposition and characterize the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue using these films. Depending on the voltage conditions (static and pulse), compact and porous $WO_3$ films are fabricated on a transparent ITO/glass substrate. The morphology and crystal structure of electrodeposited $WO_3$ thin films are investigated by scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. An application of static voltage during electrodeposition yields a compact layer of $WO_3$, whereas a highly porous morphology with nanoflakes is produced by a pulse voltage process. Compared to the compact film, the porous $WO_3$ thin film shows better photocatalytic activities. Furthermore, a much higher reaction rate of degradation of methylene blue can be achieved after post-annealing of $WO_3$ thin films.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.61-66
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• 2021

SnO2는 3.6 eV를 갖는 반도체 물질로 광촉매 특성을 보유하고 있는 물질이다. 광촉매 특성을 극대화하기 위해 3차원 에어로겔 화를 통하여 높은 비표면적을 확보하고자 epoxide-initiated sol-gel method를 기반으로 하여 주석 산화물 에어로겔을 합성하였다. 좀더 향상된 비표면적을 구현하고자 합성공정 중 겔화전에 graphene oxide (GO) flake의 첨가를 통해 정렬된 기공구조와 결과적으로 높은 비표면적을 확보할 수 있었다. 0.5 wt%의 GO flake의 첨가로 에어로겔 복합체의 비표면적을 약 1.7배 향상시키는 결과를 도출하였다. 이렇게 향상된 비표면적을 기반으로 Rhodamine B 염료의 분해효과를 흡수광 intensity 변화를 관찰하여 정성적으로 광촉매 효율을 비교 분석하였다. 가장 높은 비표면적을 갖는 0.5 wt%의 복합체는 120분에 67.3%의 분해 효율을 확보하였다. 또한, GO를 첨가하지 않은 SnO2 에어로겔 보다 약 2배 향상된 reaction rate를 보유하였다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.301-306
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• 2010

The present work is performed to photocatalytically reduce Cr(VI) by means of metal deposited anodized $TiO_2$ tubes, which are prepared by anodization of Ti foil followed by metal deposition. Stably immobilized photo-reactive materials are favored in the field of detoxification in a conventional aqueous medium, preventing gradual loss of efficiency and process malfunction due to detachment of the materials. The prepared samples are characterized by SEM, TEM, EDAX, and photocurrent. The metal deposited-$TiO_2$ electrode shows higher efficiency for Cr(VI) reduction (ca. 20%) and higher ability for adsorption (4~5 times) than pure one.

• Advances in environmental research
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.11-28
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• 2014

Advanced oxidation processes using UV and catalysts like $TiO_2$ and ZnO have been recently applied for the photocatalytic degradation of MTBE in water. Attempts have been made to replace the UV radiation by the solar spectrum. This review intends to shed more light on the work that has been done so far in this area of research. The information provided will help in crystallizing the ideas required to shift the trend from UV photocatalysis to sunlight photocatalysis. The careful optimization of the reaction parameters and the type of the dopant employed are greatly responsible for any enhancement in the degradation process. The advantage of shifting from UV photocatalysts to visible light photocatalysts can be observed when catalysts like $TiO_2$ and ZnO are doped with suitable metals. Therefore, it is expected that in the near future, the visible light photocatalysis will be the main technique applied for the remediation of water contaminated with MTBE.