
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) and Its Applications
- 1st Edition - November 27, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Francesco Parrino, Leonardo Palmisano
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 9 6 0 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 4 3 4 - 4
Scientific interest in TiO2-based materials has exponentially grown in the last few decades. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) and Its Applications introduces the main physicochemical proper… Read more

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Request a sales quoteScientific interest in TiO2-based materials has exponentially grown in the last few decades. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) and Its Applications introduces the main physicochemical properties of TiO2 which are the basis of its applications in various fields. While the basic principles of the TiO2 properties have been the subject of various previous publications, this book is mainly devoted to TiO2 applications.
The book includes contributions written by experts from a wide range of disciplines in order to address titanium dioxide's utilization in energy, consumer, materials, devices, and catalytic applications. The various applications identified include: photocatalysis, catalysis, optics, electronics, energy storage and production, ceramics, pigments, cosmetics, sensors, and heat transfer.
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) and Its Applications
is suitable for a wide readership in the disciplines of materials science, chemistry, and engineering in both academia and industry.- Includes a wide range of current and emerging applications of titanium dioxide in the fields of energy, consumer applications, materials, and devices
- Provides a brief overview of titanium dioxide and its properties, as well as techniques to design, deposit, and study the material
- Discusses the relevant properties, preparation methods, and other apposite considerations in each application-focused chapter
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the series editor
- About the editors
- Preface to the series
- Preface to the volume
- Section 1: Titanium dioxide: synthesis and characterization
- 1. Introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 Economic aspects
- 1.2 Summary of the book
- References
- 2. Properties of titanium dioxide
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Structural properties
- 2.3 Structure and defects
- 2.4 TiO2 morphologies
- 2.5 Thermodynamic properties
- 2.6 Electronic properties
- 2.7 Electrical properties
- 2.8 Optical properties
- 2.9 Photon-induced behavior
- 2.10 Mechanical and rheological properties
- References
- 3. Structural and electronic properties of TiO2 from first principles calculations
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Electronic structure calculations on TiO2: methodological aspects
- 3.3 Titania heterojunctions and nanoparticles: computational modeling of cutting-edge materials
- 3.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 4. Synthesis and characterization of titanium dioxide and titanium dioxide–based materials
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Preparation methods
- 4.3 Characterization techniques of TiO2
- References
- Section 2: Energy applications
- 5. Synthetic, natural and bioinspired dyes as TiO2 sensitizers in sustainable solar cells
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Semiconductors
- 5.3 Dyes
- 5.4 Other functional materials
- 5.5 Assembly and characterizations for DSSCs
- 5.6 Conclusions
- References
- 6. TiO2-based materials for photocatalytic hydrogen production
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Photocatalytic water splitting with TiO2
- 6.3 Development of sensitive TiO2-based photocatalysts for H2 generation
- 6.4 Separation of photogenerated charges in TiO2-based photocatalysts for H2 generation
- 6.5 Sacrificial agents in photocatalytic hydrogen production: from overall water splitting to biomass reforming
- 6.6 Conclusion and perspectives
- References
- 7. TiO2-based devices for energy-related applications
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Energy storage applications
- 7.3 Conclusion and outlook
- References
- 8. Heat transfer by using TiO2 nanofluids
- Abstract
- List of abbreviations
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Preparation and characterization of TiO2 nanofluids
- 8.3 Heat conduction in TiO2 nanofluids
- 8.4 Heat convection in TiO2 nanofluids
- 8.5 Boiling heat transfer of TiO2 nanofluids
- 8.6 Applications of TiO2 nanofluids
- 8.7 Future investigations
- References
- Section 3: TiO2 in our life
- 9. TiO2 as white pigment and valorization of the waste coming from its production
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Routes for the manufacture of titanium dioxide pigments (Pigment White 6)
- 9.3 Properties and applications of Pigment White 6
- 9.4 Valorization of coproducts and wastes generated
- References
- 10. Titanium dioxide–based nanomaterials: application of their smart properties in biomedicine
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Smart properties of titanium dioxide–based nanomaterials
- 10.3 Tissue engineering
- 10.4 Drug delivery
- 10.5 Other applications
- 10.6 Conclusion and perspectives
- References
- 11. TiO2 in the food industry and cosmetics
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Titanium dioxide as food additive
- 11.3 Titanium dioxide for food preservation
- 11.4 Titanium dioxide in cosmetics and personal care products
- 11.5 Conclusion
- References
- 12. Titanium dioxide: antimicrobial surfaces and toxicity assessment
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Antibacterial and antimicotic properties
- 12.3 Toxicity assessment on TiO2 NPs
- 12.4 Antimicrobial surfaces
- 12.5 Conclusion
- Conflicts of interest
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 13. Functionalization of glass by TiO2-based self-cleaning coatings
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Main principle behind self-cleaning behavior
- 13.3 Applications of self-cleaning glass and main commercial products
- 13.4 Doped TiO2–based coatings for improved self-cleaning ability
- 13.5 Future tendencies: multilayer coatings for multifunctional glass
- 13.6 Conclusion
- References
- 14. TiO2 as a source of titanium
- Abstract
- 14.1 TiO2 production from titanium minerals
- 14.2 The Kroll process from TiO2 to Ti
- 14.3 Electrolytic production of Ti from TiO2 in high-temperature molten salts
- 14.4 Electrodeposition of Ti in low-temperature liquid salts
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 15. TiO2 in the building sector
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 TiO2 in cement-based materials
- 15.3 TiO2 in geopolymers
- 15.4 TiO2 in ceramic tiles
- 15.5 TiO2 in cultural heritage conservation
- 15.6 Environmental and health concerns in the use of TiO2 in building materials
- 15.7 Conclusion and perspectives
- References
- Section 4: TiO2 devices and their applications
- 16. TiO2 oxides for chromogenic devices and dielectric mirrors
- Abstract
- 16.1 TiO2 in electrochromic devices
- 16.2 TiO2 in photo-electrochromic devices
- 16.3 TiO2 optical properties
- 16.4 Modeling distributed Bragg reflectors
- 16.5 Bloch surface waves and microcavity modes
- 16.6 Conclusion
- References
- 17. TiO2 in memristors and resistive random access memory devices
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Fundamentals on resistive switching
- 17.3 TiO2 in memristors and resistive random access memories: fabrication methods and performances
- 17.4 Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- 18. Applications of TiO2 in sensor devices
- Abstract
- List of abbreviations
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Titanium dioxide in sensor field: principles and mechanisms of action
- 18.3 Gas sensors
- 18.4 Biosensors
- 18.5 Sensors for environmental applications
- 18.6 Fabrication of nanoscale sensors and future prospects
- 18.7 Conclusion
- References
- 19. TiO2 photocatalysis for environmental purposes
- Abstract
- 19.1 General overview on air and water pollution
- 19.2 General remarks on advanced oxidation processes
- 19.3 TiO2 photocatalysis for the removal of volatile organic compounds from gaseous stream
- 19.4 TiO2 photocatalysis for indoor air purification
- 19.5 TiO2 photocatalysis for the removal of organic pollutants from water and wastewater
- 19.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 20. Fine chemistry by TiO2 heterogeneous photocatalysis
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Reactions of partial oxidation
- 20.3 Reactions of partial reduction
- 20.4 Reactions of alkylation
- 20.5 Conclusion
- References
- 21. Catalytic applications of TiO2
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Titania as catalytic support: role of the strong metal–support interaction
- 21.3 The role of defects on catalytic performances
- 21.4 Main reactions involving titania-based catalyst
- 21.5 Conclusion and outlooks
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 27, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 730
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128199602
- eBook ISBN: 9780128204344
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