TiO2 photocatalysis in cementitious systems: Insights into self-cleaning and depollution chemistry

被引:236
作者
Folli, Andrea [1 ]
Pade, Claus [2 ]
Hansen, Tommy Baek [3 ]
De Marco, Tiziana [4 ]
Macphee, Donald E. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, Scotland
[2] Byggeri Beton, DTI, Gregersensvej, Hoje Tastrup, Denmark
[3] Aalborg Portland AS, Prod Technol, DK-9220 Aalborg O, Denmark
[4] CTG Italcementi Grp, I-24121 Bergamo, Italy
关键词
TiO2; photocatalysis; Self-cleaning; Aesthetic durability; Depollution; Particle size; RHODAMINE-B; OXIDATION; DEGRADATION; PURIFICATION; ADSORPTION; GASES; WATER; OXIDE; IONS; DYE;
D O I
10.1016/j.cemconres.2011.12.001
中图分类号
TU [建筑科学];
学科分类号
0813 ;
摘要
The present work offers a general overview about application of titanium dioxide (or titania), TiO2, photocatalysis to concrete technology in relation to enhanced aesthetic durability and depollution properties achieved by implementing TiO2 into cement. Chemistry of degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB), a red dye used to assess self-cleaning performances of concretes containing TiO2, as well as oxidation of nitrogen oxides (NOx), gaseous atmospheric pollutants responsible for acid rains and photochemical smog, is investigated using two commercial titania samples in cement and mortar specimens: a microsized, m-TiO2 (average particle size 153.7 nm +/- 48.1 nm) and a nanosized, n-TiO2 (average particle size 18.4 nm +/- 5.0 nm). Experimental data on photocatalytic performances measured for the two samples are discussed in relation to photocatalyst properties and influence of the chemical environment of cement on titania particles. Impacts on applications in construction concrete are also discussed. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页数:10
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