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Photocatalytic activity of printed hybrid layers of titanium dioxide
Sýkorová, Kateřina ; Krystyník, Pavel (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
The main aim of this thesis was to optimalise composition of the titanium dioxide with a silica binder deposited on a PET foil. Emphasis was put on achieving maximum possible adhesion and hardness of the layer and the effect on photocatalytic activity. For the evaluation of photocatalytic activity comparative experiments with prepared layers were performed. Benzoic acid, dimethyl sulfoxide and azo dye Acid Orange 7 were used as model pollutants. Photocatalytic activity was investigated using UV-VIS spectrophotometry, formal rate constants and degree of conversion were also determined. The study results can be used for removing water pollutants from the water solution.
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Photocatalytic activity of hybrid layers of titanium dioxide for water disinfection
Morávková, Eva ; Krystyník, Pavel (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the preparation of thin layers based on nanoparticles of titanium dioxide and organosilica binder. The effect of the ratio of the two components on the properties of the formed immobilized layers is studied. Two different ratios between TiO2 and organosilica binder and two different types of commercially available oxides were used. The work focuses mainly on the formation of thin immobilized TiO2 layers and their properties. Their photocatalytic activity was determined by degradation of model pollutant in solution, as well as their mechanical hardness and layer adhesion were determined. All prepared layers were treated with muffle furnace annealing and UV-C curing. Samples that had undergone a complete treatment were subjected to individual tests. The model dye was Acid Orange 7. Photocatalytic activity was characterized by a formal 1st order rate constant, which was detected by UV/VIS spectrophotometry. Mechanical hardness and adhesion were determined using ISO standards.
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Preparation and testing of large titanium dioxide layers
Maršálek, Blahoslav ; Kočí,, Kamila (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor theses was testing of mechanical and photocatalytical properties on printing suspension with different composition of the titanium dioxide with organosilicate binder printed on the PET foil. The cross-cut test was used to evaluate mechanical properties of the printed film surface. The photocatalytic activity was tested by decomposition of the acid orange 7 as a model pollutant using the UV-VIS spectrophotometry. Based on the results from experiments, the formal rate constants and the parameters of the mechanical stability of surfaces were obtained. The results shoved, that there is a clear correlation between the rate of organosilicate and titanium dioxide – the more is titanium dioxide, the higher is photocatalytic activity, but lower mechanical stability of the printed surface, what is probably caused by covering of titanium reaction centers by organosilicate. Possibilities of enhancing photocatalytic efficiency of the titanium dioxide and organosilicate composition are also discussed in this thesis.
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Photocatalytic activity of hybrid titanium dioxide layers treated by plasma
Koukolová, Anna ; Králová, Marcela (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with photocatalytic activity of thin layer of titanium dioxide deposited onto PET flexible foil treated by plasma. Photocatalytic activity is measured by two different methods, degradation of dye Acid Orange 7 and benzoic acid. Possible model compounds for evaluation of photocatalytic activity as well as deposition techniques for preparing thin layers of photocatalyst were discuss in the theoretical part. Changes of photocatalytic activity were found insignificant with plasma treatment. Evaluation used Acid Orange 7 is suitable. Unlike method with benzoic acid was discovered inappropriate for measuring of photocatalytic activity for photocatalyst deposited onto PET foil.
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Kinetics of photocatalytic and electrophotocatalytic degradation of swimming pool water model pollutants
Morávková, Eva ; Cihlář, Jaroslav (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the coating and printing of thin layers based on nanoparticles of titanium dioxide and organosilica binder on various substrates. The influence of the ratio of the both components on the activity of the prepared immobilized layers was studied. Five compositions with different ratios of TiO2 and binder were prepared. The work focuses mainly on the study of photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic properties of prepared layers. It was also important to characterize the mechanical properties of the layer such as hardness or adhesion. Both photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic activity were determined by monitoring the degradation of the model pollutants in aqueous solutions. The dye Acid Orange 7 and UV filter 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone were used in conjunction with UV/VIS spectroscopy or high performance liquid chromatography techniques. Both photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic activity were expressed using kinetic characteristics.
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Electroassisted photocatalysis
Filipská, Markéta ; Pekárková, Jana (referee) ; Dzik, Petr (advisor)
This thesis is focused on fotoelectrochemical cells, where as photocathode is used titanium dioxide coated on conductive FTO glass and as counter electrode is used gold electrode. Thesis is also focused on relationship between intensity of irradiation and Faradaic efficiency and also influence of the overvoltage to the rate of degradation od the model pollutant, in this case Acid Orange 7. Electrical properties were measured by recording values of photocurrent. The aim of this thesis was to study influence material composition of photoanode and connection with intensity of irradiation, rate of degradation proces of model pollutant and current.
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Outdoor applications of photocatalytic materials
Šimončičová, Monika ; Králová, Marcela (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the evaluation and optimization of the method for the determination of photocatalytic activity of facade coating layers with and without photocatalyst admixture titanium dioxide. The layers are tested by the photooxidation of the organic dyes Acid orange 7 and methylene blue, which are model compounds of pollution. Degradation of organic dyes is monitored by UV-VIS spectrophotometry and evaluated by determination of rate constants and specific photoactivity. The aim is to find out which of the facade coating has the highest photoactivity.
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Kinetics of photocatalytic and electrophotocatalytic degradation of swimming pool water model pollutants
Morávková, Eva ; Cihlář, Jaroslav (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the coating and printing of thin layers based on nanoparticles of titanium dioxide and organosilica binder on various substrates. The influence of the ratio of the both components on the activity of the prepared immobilized layers was studied. Five compositions with different ratios of TiO2 and binder were prepared. The work focuses mainly on the study of photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic properties of prepared layers. It was also important to characterize the mechanical properties of the layer such as hardness or adhesion. Both photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic activity were determined by monitoring the degradation of the model pollutants in aqueous solutions. The dye Acid Orange 7 and UV filter 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone were used in conjunction with UV/VIS spectroscopy or high performance liquid chromatography techniques. Both photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic activity were expressed using kinetic characteristics.
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Preparation and testing of large titanium dioxide layers
Maršálek, Blahoslav ; Kočí,, Kamila (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor theses was testing of mechanical and photocatalytical properties on printing suspension with different composition of the titanium dioxide with organosilicate binder printed on the PET foil. The cross-cut test was used to evaluate mechanical properties of the printed film surface. The photocatalytic activity was tested by decomposition of the acid orange 7 as a model pollutant using the UV-VIS spectrophotometry. Based on the results from experiments, the formal rate constants and the parameters of the mechanical stability of surfaces were obtained. The results shoved, that there is a clear correlation between the rate of organosilicate and titanium dioxide – the more is titanium dioxide, the higher is photocatalytic activity, but lower mechanical stability of the printed surface, what is probably caused by covering of titanium reaction centers by organosilicate. Possibilities of enhancing photocatalytic efficiency of the titanium dioxide and organosilicate composition are also discussed in this thesis.
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Outdoor applications of photocatalytic materials
Šimončičová, Monika ; Králová, Marcela (referee) ; Veselý, Michal (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the evaluation and optimization of the method for the determination of photocatalytic activity of facade coating layers with and without photocatalyst admixture titanium dioxide. The layers are tested by the photooxidation of the organic dyes Acid orange 7 and methylene blue, which are model compounds of pollution. Degradation of organic dyes is monitored by UV-VIS spectrophotometry and evaluated by determination of rate constants and specific photoactivity. The aim is to find out which of the facade coating has the highest photoactivity.
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