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Nanopowders and films of titanium oxide for photocatalysis: A review

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A review is presented of investigations devoted to the synthesis of nanopowders and films of titanium oxide for photocatalysis. The most frequently used methods for studying the composition and crystal structure of materials have been analyzed. The main results obtained in the field of the synthesis of TiO2 nanopowders have been summarized. Most attention has been focused on the reactive sputtering methods and the influence of the composition and crystal structure of films on their photocatalytic properties. Additional heat treatment and doping of titanium oxide films serve as the main techniques for controlling their properties. It has been demonstrated that the formation of oxide film heterostructures makes it possible to significantly increase the catalytic activity of titanium oxide films.

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Shapovalov, V.I. Nanopowders and films of titanium oxide for photocatalysis: A review. Glass Phys Chem 36, 121–157 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1134/S108765961002001X

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