研究目的
To fabricate and evaluate the photocatalytic performance and durability of hydrodynamic erosion-resistant nano-TiO2–silicone resin composite films for applications in wastewater treatment.
研究成果
The fabricated TiO2–silicone resin composite films exhibit excellent durability and photocatalytic activity under long-term hydrodynamic erosion, with CR maintained above 65% and photodegradation efficiency decreases of less than 40%. An optimal ICT of 30 min provides the best balance between particle immobilization and activity retention, paving the way for industrial photocatalytic applications.
研究不足
The study is limited to specific materials (TiO2 and silicone resin) and conditions (e.g., fixed erosion speed and duration). The findings may not generalize to other nanoparticle-polymer systems or different hydrodynamic environments. Optimization of ICT and other parameters might be needed for broader applications.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used double liquid phase spray deposition to prepare composite films, involving dip-coating of silicone resin and spray-coating of TiO2 dispersion. The initial curing time (ICT) of silicone resin was varied to control film properties. Hydrodynamic erosion tests and photocatalytic degradation experiments were conducted to evaluate durability and activity.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Glass slides (76 mm × 26 mm) were used as substrates. Samples were categorized into four groups (S-1 to S-4) based on ICT (10, 20, 30, 40 min). Data included SEM images for morphology analysis and spectrophotometric measurements for photocatalytic activity.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included an airbrush with air compressor and pressure gauge for spraying, rotary vane instrument with turbine-type agitator for erosion tests, SEM for morphology observation, UV lamp (18 W) for photocatalytic experiments, and portable sphere spectrophotometer (SP60, X-Rite) for color measurement. Materials included silicone resin (methyl phenyl polysiloxane), TiO2 nanoparticles (anatase, mean diameter 30 nm), isopropanol, ethanol, curing agent (KH550 silane coupling agent), and rhodamine B.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Glass slides were cleaned and dip-coated with silicone resin solution at a constant speed. After initial curing for specified ICT, TiO2 dispersion was spray-coated. Films were fully cured in an oven. Hydrodynamic erosion was performed for 4 weeks at 60 rpm with samples fixed at 45°. SEM images were taken weekly. Photocatalytic activity was assessed by coating films with RhB solution, drying, and irradiating with UV light while measuring color changes over time.
5:5°. SEM images were taken weekly. Photocatalytic activity was assessed by coating films with RhB solution, drying, and irradiating with UV light while measuring color changes over time. Data Analysis Methods:
5. Data Analysis Methods: SEM images were binarized and denoised using MATLAB to calculate effective TiO2 coverage ratio (CR). Photocatalytic degradation efficiency was determined from color value variations measured by spectrophotometer.
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Silicone resin
methyl phenyl polysiloxane
Shandong Dayi Chemical Co., Ltd.
Used as the film-forming material in the composite films to provide adhesion stability and durability.
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TiO2 nanoparticles
anatase, mean particle diameter 30 nm
Aladdin Reagent Co., Ltd.
Used as the photocatalytic material in the composite films for degrading pollutants.
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Silane coupling agent
KH550
Used as a curing agent to reduce the curing time of silicone resin.
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Airbrush
Used for spray-coating the TiO2 dispersion onto the silicone resin.
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Air compressor
Used with the airbrush for spray-coating.
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Pressure gauge
Used to monitor pressure during spray-coating.
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Rotary vane instrument
with turbine-type agitator and round flume
Used for hydrodynamic erosion experiments to test film durability.
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Scanning electron microscopy
SEM
Used to observe and characterize the morphology of the composite films.
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UV lamp
18 W
Used as the light source for photocatalytic degradation experiments.
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Portable sphere spectrophotometer
SP60
X-Rite
Used to measure color values for evaluating photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B.
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Glass slides
76 mm × 26 mm
Used as substrates for depositing the composite films.
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Isopropanol
analytical grade
Used as a solvent for dispersing TiO2 nanoparticles.
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Ethanol
analytical grade
Used in cleaning processes.
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Rhodamine B
RhB
Used as a model pollutant to evaluate photocatalytic activity.
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