Nanostructured Titanium Dioxide for Enhanced UV Protection and Sustainable Cleanliness on Glass Surfaces
Hariini Chandramohan 1 and Sethu Gunasekaran 2Novel materials for self-cleaning glass surfaces are being researched due to rising demand for environmentally friendly and self-cleaning glass surfaces. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles have significant photocatalytic ability, making them a good fit for self-cleaning coatings on glass surfaces. The sol-gel synthesis is carried outsince the method allows for precise control of particle size and shape to formulate TiO2 nanoparticles. The hydrolysis and condensation of titanium alkoxide precursors are followed by controlled heat treatment to yield TiO2 nanoparticles. UV-Vis, FTIR-ATR, Particle size analysis, and SEM techniques were used to analyse the structural, morphological, and optical properties of the synthesised TiO2 nanoparticles. The contact angle technique is used to assess the self-cleaning characteristics of nanoparticles and the results are compared with silica dioixide nanoparticles synthesised via the same sol gel route. By providing a sustainable method for preserving transparent surfaces, the present research has the potential to benefit a wide range of disciplines, including architecture, automobiles, and renewable energy.