Project

Mechanisms of photocatalysis in TiO2 thin films for air purification

Code
3G004109
Duration
01 January 2009 → 31 December 2014
Funding
Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Condensed matter physics and nanophysics
    • Analytical chemistry
    • Macromolecular and materials chemistry
  • Engineering and technology
    • Sustainable and environmental engineering
Keywords
photocatalysis thin films air purification
 
Project description

The processes underlying the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 thin films for decomposition of volatile organic compounds from the atmosphere are investigated. This includes investigating the effect of film thickness, microstructure and doping on the activity and other physical parameters. The research is both experimental and theoretical (modeling the photocatalytic processes).