Nanoflower‐Like Bi2WO6 Encapsulated in ORMOSIL as a Novel Photocatalytic Antifouling and Foul‐Release Coating. Issue 21 (18th April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Scandura, Gabriele; Ciriminna, Rosaria; Xu, Yi‐Jun; Pagliaro, Mario; Palmisano, Giovanni
• Is Part Of: Chemistry. Volume 22:Issue 21(2016)
• Page Start: 7063
• Page End: 7067
• Publication Date: 2016-04-18
• Subjects: antifouling -- AquaSun -- hydrogen peroxide -- photocatalytic -- xerogel; Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1002/chem.201600831
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0947-6539

Abstract

Abstract: Herein, the first multi‐purpose antifouling and foul‐release photocatalytic coating based on ORMOSIL thin films doped with nanoflower‐like Bi2 WO6 is described. Irradiation with visible light of the new films immersed in water produces significant amounts of H2 O2 by photocatalytic oxidation of water, and allows the degradation of (bio)organic pollutants at the outer surface of the xerogel film. Abstract : A multipurpose antifouling and foul‐release photocatalytic coating based on ORMOSIL thin films doped with nanoflower‐like Bi2 WO6 is described. Irradiation with visible light of the new films immersed in water produces significant amounts of H2 O2 by photocatalytic oxidation of water, and allows the degradation of (bio)organic pollutants at the outer surface of the xerogel film (see figure).