Development of Photocatalytic Active TiO 2 Surfaces by Thermal Spraying of Nanopowders
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Authors: Filofteia-Laura Toma, Ghislaine Bertrand, Didier Klein, Cathy Meunier, and Sylvie Begin [1] Presented by: Gregory D. Holland October 19, 2010 Oklahoma City Community College
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Development of Photocatalytic Active TiO 2 Surfaces by Thermal Spraying of Nanopowders. Authors: Filofteia-Laura Toma, Ghislaine Bertrand, Didier Klein, Cathy Meunier, and Sylvie Begin [1] Presented by: Gregory D. Holland October 19, 2010 Oklahoma City Community College. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Authors: Filofteia-Laura Toma, Ghislaine Bertrand, Didier Klein, Cathy Meunier, and Sylvie Begin [1]
Presented by:Gregory D. Holland
October 19, 2010Oklahoma City Community College
The Problem: NOx Titanium dioxide
◦ Sources◦ Uses
Experimental method◦ Spraying methods◦ Feedstock materials
Experimental results Characterization Conclusions
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Nearly 15 million people in the U.S. have asthma.[2]
Concentrations of NOx as low as 0.1 ppm cause lung irritation and a measurable decrease in the lung function of asthmatics.[3]
Many major cities in the U.S. average more than 100 days a year when ambient NOx levels exceed 0.1 ppm for at least an hour (e.g. Denver, Detroit, El Paso, Phoenix, St. Louis).[4]
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Naturally occurring minerals:◦ Rutile - purified using a
chloride process◦ Anatase◦ Brookite
Synthesized from othernaturally occurring minerals:◦ Ilmenite (FeTiO3) - Iron removed
using a sulfuric acid processNaturally occurring, acicular crystals of rutile.
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Evaluate TiO2 Photocatalytic degradation of gaseous nitrogen oxide pollutants (NO, NOx)◦ Compare different spraying methods◦ Compare different feed materials
Characterize coating microstructure to help explain difference in effectiveness:◦ Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)◦ X-ray diffraction (XRD)
Three different thermal spraying techniques compared:1. Atmospheric plasma spraying (APS)
Sulzer-Metco PTF4 plasma gun Primary gas: Argon Secondary gases: H2 and He
2. Suspension plasma spray (SPS)Custom design with peristaltic pump
Primary gas: Argon Solvents: Distilled water (WSC) or ethanol (ASC)
3. High-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF)Sulzer-Metco CDS 100 gun
Fuel gas: Methane with oxygen
Three commercial feed stocks compared:1. TiO2–ST01: 100% anatase (7 nm crystals),
forming spherical particle agglomerates (10 – 50 μm)
2. TiO2–PC105: 100% anatase (23 nm crystals)3. TiO2–P25: 80% anatase (25 nm crystals) and
20% rutile (50 nm) crystals
Custom-built chamber 0.4 grams of powder covering 54 cm2 surface 15-W daylight lamp with 30% UVA and 4% UVB NO and NOx concentrations measured continuously Performances evaluated by:
Note: Initial concentrations not specified
Original feedstock compositions for comparison:1. TiO2–ST01: 100% anatase (7 nm crystals), forming spherical particle agglomerates (10 – 50 μm)2. TiO2–PC105: 100% anatase (23 nm crystals)3. TiO2–P25: 80% anatase (25 nm crystals) and 20% rutile (50 nm) crystals
Aqueous suspension sprays (WSC) outperformed APS and HVOF methods, probably due to lower process temperatures◦ Higher anatase composition◦ Smaller crystallite size
Aqueous suspensions of ST01 and P25 outperformed the raw powders◦ Not explained by anatase composition◦ May be due to higher hydroxylation of the
surfaces
Initial studies suggest aqueous suspension plasma spraying may be an appropriate technique for producing active titania surfaces for the photocatalytic reduction of reactive gaseous pollutants such as nitrogen oxides.
Additional questions related to cost, durability, and fouling of the coatings still need to be addressed.
[1] Filofteia-Laura Toma, Ghislaine Bertrand, DidierKlein, Cathy Meunier, and Sylvie Begin, “Development of Photocatalytic Active TiO2 Surfaces by Thermal Spraying of Nanopowders,” Journal of Nanomaterials, vol. 2008, Article ID 384171, 8 pages, (2008). doi:10.1155/2008/384171
[2] Stephen Redd, “Asthma in the United Stated: Burden and Current Theories,” Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 110, supp. 4, pp. 557-560, (2008).
[3] Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, “Nitrogen Oxide Sources and Health Effects,” http://dnr.wi.gov/air/aq/pollutant/oxides.htm, (March 23, 2010).
[4] United States Environmental Protection Agency, “Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard,” EPA document # EPA-452/R-08-008a, November 2008.
