Characterization of microstructure of nano-TiO2 coating deposited by vacuum cold spraying

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Abstract

Control of the microstructure of TiO2 coatings through preparation methods significantly influences the coating performance. In this study, a vacuum cold-spray process, as a new coating technology, is used to deposit nanocrystalline TiO2 coatings on conducting glass and stainless steel substrates. TiO2 deposits were formed using two types of nanocrystalline TiO2 powders with mean particle diameters of 200 and 25 nm. Coating microstructures were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction analysis. Results demonstrate that a thick nanocrystalline TiO2 coating can be deposited by the vacuum cold-spray process. The coating was found to consist of particles stacked as agglomerates that build up to several hun-dred nanometers. The coating also presents a mesoporous microstructure that could be effective in such applications as photocatalytic degradation and dye-sensitized solar cells.

Original languageEnglish
Pages513-517
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 International Thermal Spray Conference: Building on 100 Years of Success - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: 15 May 200618 May 2006

Conference

Conference2006 International Thermal Spray Conference: Building on 100 Years of Success
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period15/05/0618/05/06

Keywords

  • Ceramic coating
  • Mesoporous structure
  • Nanocrystalline Material
  • TiO
  • Vacuum cold spray

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