Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most widely used nanomaterials in our daily life. In
1972, Fujishima and Honda reported the photo electrolysis of water into H2 and O2 utilizing …

Transparent materials such as glasses and some polymers play an essential role in our
daily life. Indeed, it is well known that their application in mirrors, windows, automobile …

The increasing demand for cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) reveals drawbacks in current
sample preparation protocols, such as sample waste and lack of reproducibility. Here, we …

Silica–titania core–shell nanoparticles of 30, 40, 50, 55, 75, and 110 nm were prepared from
tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and tetraisopropyl titanate (TIPT). After calcination, the …

Transparent hydrophilic photocatalytic TiO2 coatings have been widely applied to endow
the surfaces self-cleaning properties. A mixed metal oxide (TiO2/SiO2) can enhance the …

Heterogeneous photocatalysis continues to be an active area of research with focus on
developing catalytic systems that can degrade toxic pollutants in the gas and aqueous …

Dust particles can adhere to surfaces, thereby decreasing the efficiency of diverse
processes, such as light absorption by solar panels. It is well known that …

Self-cleaning surfaces have excelled in recent years in energy and environmental fields. In
particular, in solar energy area, these surfaces are used to avoid soiling accumulation on …

Surfaces that exhibit reversible wettability toward water are extremely important for a variety
of technological applications. In this context, the development of superhydrophobic and …

The photocatalytic and structural properties of TiO2/WO3 two-layer nanostructures made by
electron beam deposition were studied and compared with single-layer TiO2 …