Engineering of bipolar electrochemical technology for the next generation of TiO2 nanotube layers
Provider: Grantová agentura ČR
Programme: Standardní projekty
Implementation period: 01.01.23 - 31.12.25
Workplace:
Fakulta chemicko-technologická - CEMNAT
Investigator: Sopha Hanna Ingrid
Description:
The project focuses on the engineering of bipolar electrochemistry for the synthesis of TiO2 nanotube layers on different Ti substrates, including 3D objects and small objects which cannot be easily electrically connected to the potentiostat and there modification by electrodeposition. The anodization experiments will be carried out in open and closed bipolar cells, which will lead to 1D TiO2 nanotube layers with intriguing properties on a variety of conventionally not anodizable Ti substrates. This will enable new application opportunities for TiO2 nanotube layers, especially in photo- and electrocatalysis. Additionally, this technology will enable the unique modification of TiO2 nanotube layers by electrodeposition with different secondary materials, which will be useful especially in photo- and electrocatalysis by increasing their catalytic performance. The main motivation of the project is to make a major step forward in TiO2 nanotube layer development and modification by developing new bipolar anodization and electrodeposition protocols with promising prospects.
The project focuses on the engineering of bipolar electrochemistry for the synthesis of TiO2 nanotube layers on different Ti substrates, including 3D objects and small objects which cannot be easily electrically connected to the potentiostat and there modification by electrodeposition. The anodization experiments will be carried out in open and closed bipolar cells, which will lead to 1D TiO2 nanotube layers with intriguing properties on a variety of conventionally not anodizable Ti substrates. This will enable new application opportunities for TiO2 nanotube layers, especially in photo- and electrocatalysis. Additionally, this technology will enable the unique modification of TiO2 nanotube layers by electrodeposition with different secondary materials, which will be useful especially in photo- and electrocatalysis by increasing their catalytic performance. The main motivation of the project is to make a major step forward in TiO2 nanotube layer development and modification by developing new bipolar anodization and electrodeposition protocols with promising prospects.
