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Photochemical degradation of azo-dyes
Uhrová, Ivana ; Čeppan, Michal (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
The diploma thesis describes monitoring of photocatalytic activity of titanium dioxide thin films and photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes, the degradation was also experimentally researched in thin film with polymer matrix. Suitable dye for construction of optical sensor for UV light was chosen from the rate of the azo dyes fading by UV and VIS light. The bleaching rate of the sensors was influenced by addition of another dye into the composition and also by concentration of photocatalyst, polymer and calibration agents. At the end of this thesis, the reciprocity test of prepared compositions was made.
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Study of xenobiotics and biologically active compounds degradation on titanium dioxide
Píšťková, Veronika ; Lisá,, Hana (referee) ; Vávrová, Milada (advisor)
Heterogenous photocatalysis using titanium dioxide seems to be a promising method for disposal xenobiotics from the environment. The aim of this diploma thesis is the study of degradation of selected xenobiotics and biologically active substrances applying this method. Theoretical part of diploma thesis deals with the principals of heterogenous photocatalysis by means of a semiconductor TiO2 and the examples of its possible application are mentioned too. The compounds which could be appropriate for a study of degradation were selected from the group of pharmaceuticals and pesticides. The properties of target substances and their environmental impact were described. Furthermore, a bibliographic search focused on the possibilities of their analytical determination was conducted. The experimental part of the thesis describes the experiments with photocatalyst in a form of powder as well as with immobilized photocatalyst in thin layer on a carrier. Identification and quantification of analytes was realized by high performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometic detection.
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Photocatalytic activity of hydrothermal titanium dioxide
Lepičová, Martina ; Jančovičová, Viera (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
Hydrothermal synthesis is one of the most widely used methods for preparing nanoparticles of titanium dioxide. The process carried out at elevated temperatures and pressure, which facilitates the transformation of amorphous to crystalline titanium dioxide. Change of reaction conditions of the process (reactants concentration, temperature, time, pH, etc.) leads to change in morphology, microstructure and crystallinity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles. In this work the method of titanium dioxide preparation is briefly described. The titanium dioxide was prepared from a precursor titanium oxochloride and potassium hydroxide as the precipitating agent. Thus prepared titanium dioxide was immobilized on a glass substrate by material printing. This is a modern, highly precise and contactless method for preparing thin films. The photocatalytic activity of printed thin films of titanium dioxide was investigated by degradation of 2,6-dichlorindophenol at different irradiance. It was found that the sample prepared by hydrothermal treatment at 160 °C shows very similar photocatalytic activity to Degussa P25.
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Sol-gel process using reverse micelles
Lukešová, Magdalena ; Čeppan, Michal (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
Práce popisuje přípravu tenkých transparentních vrstev oxidu titaničitého metodou sol-gel procesu s reverzními micelami, které jsou jedinečným uskupením zajišťujícím uniformní velikost připravených částic. Neionogenní tenzid byl použit jako templát. Pomocí materiálového tisku, tedy specializovanou formou inkoustového tisku, byly připraveny tenké filmy oxidu titaničitého nanesením 1–4 vrstev. Po kalcinaci byly připravené vrstvy oxidu titaničitého charakterizované šířkou zakázaného pásu. Struktura vrstev byla popsána optickou mikroskopií a SEM. Fotokatalytická aktivita byla ověřena oxidační reakcí 2,6-dichlorindofenolu a rozkladem kyseliny stearové, která byla přímo natištěna na vrstvy oxidu titaničitého. Fotoindukovaná změna hydrofility byla studována pomocí měření kontaktního úhlu smáčení vody. Fotokatalytická účinnost připravených filmů rostla s počtem vrstev oxidu titaničitého.
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Photocatalytic activity of titania multilayer printed structures
Potočková, Lucie ; Pekárková, Jana (referee) ; Dzik, Petr (advisor)
This thesis deals with the preparation of titanium dioxide films by the sol-gel process. Films were deposited by material printing on soda-lime glass plates. The thickness of layers was directed by repeated printing. Thus were prepared multi-layered TiO2 coatings. The surface topology of films was investigated by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The photocatalytic activity of these coatings was studied on a model compound 2,6-dichlorineindophenol. The influence of the number of TiO2 layers and the intensity of UV irradiation on the size of 2,6-dichlorineindophenol degradation rate constant was monitored. The photo-induced hydrophilic properties of prepared coatings were studied as well.
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Photocatalytic Activity of Titanium Dioxide Printed Layers
Novotná, Michaela ; Jančovičová, Viera (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
This diploma thesis was focused on the preparation of self-cleaning and photocatalyticaly active titanium dioxide thin films. Transparent and porous thin layers of titanium dioxide were prepared from sol-gel containing titanium tetraisopropoxide (TTIP) as precursor with addition polyethylene glycol (PEG). Transparent thin layers of titanium dioxide were also prepared from colloidal solution titanium dioxide. The immobilization of thin titanium dioxide layers was performed by a sol-gel process on the soda lime glasses. Diffusion of sodium cation from soda lime glasses into titanium dioxide layer were blocked. Sol was deposited by printig method – micropiezo deposition. Sol and thin titanium dioxide layers were characterised by the physical-chemical method. For prepared sol viscosity, density and surface tension were measured. Thickness and hydrophilicity of titanium dioxide layers also were studied. The photocatalytic activity of the printed titanium layers were tested via the photocatalytic degradation of the 2,6-dichlorindophenol. The influence of addition PEG into the sol and influence of sol loading was studied. It was found that the addition of PEG into the sol significantly increased the photocatalytic activity of titanium dioxide layers.
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The effect of silver on yeasts photokilling process efficiency
Vrchovecká, Petra ; Pekárková, Jana (referee) ; Veselá, Mária (advisor)
In this diploma thesis, photocatalytic effect of titanium dioxide with addition of silver was described and demonstrated on inactivation of the yeast Candida vini. Titanium dioxide was prepared by sol-gel process and deposited by printing metod on soda-lime glasses. On the deposit of titanium dioxide was added silver in various concentrations which increased effect of TiO2. Inactivation of yeasts was examined by effectiveness of UV light with intensity 170 and 100 W/m2.
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Photocatalytic inactivation of yeast in flow reactor
Lipenská, Michaela ; Drbohlavová, Jana (referee) ; Veselá, Mária (advisor)
This diploma thesis focuses on the photocatalytic effect of titanium dioxide and ultraviolet light. Theoretical part shows the effect of titanium dioxide and aplication in various branches. Antibacterial effect of titanium dioxide iluminated by ultraviolet light was observed in the flow tube reactor on the yeast Hansenula anomala. After adjusting the optimal flow rate experimented with different inicial concentration of yeast cells. To increase desired effect also silver was used in the photocatalytic system. As observed in many previous studies, silver decreases the time needed for killing the microorganisms. The optained date were analysed.
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Optical sensor for UV radiation
Třešňáková, Andrea ; Drbohlavová, Jana (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with monitoring of photocatalytic activity on prepared optical sensors for UV illumination. A polymeric matrix was prepared based on the redox dye Acid Red 1, titanium dioxide and calibration agents. The deposition of matrix was done by material printing – roll-to-roll printer – on PET film. This resulted in optical dosimeter for UV illumination. Finally, the validity of the reciprocity law was proved.
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Peroxotitanate gels suitable for piezoelectric print
Fuksa, Andrej ; Pekárková, Jana (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
This thesis provide information about deposition of thin layers from peroxotitanate precursor. Precursor containing peroxotitanic acid and mixture of solvents (isopropanol and ethyleneglykol), was printed with the ink-jet material printer. Glass slides were used as a substrate. Prepared layers of gel did not show photocatalytic activity, therefore calcination at 450 °C, was used to a gel conversion. Structure of the layers was characterized using optical and SEM microscopy. Photoactivity of the layers was studied by a hydroxy-lation of cumarine.
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