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    Influence of CVD parameters on Co- TiO2/CNT properties : a route to enhance energy harvesting from sunlight

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    Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been employed to enhance the photoactivity of titanium dioxide (TiO2). In this work, CNTs were deposited by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) onto the surface of anodized Co-TiO2 nanotubes. The influence of CVD parameters (time and temperature) on the Co-TiO2/CNT structure and properties was investigated. We studied three synthesis times (10, 20, and 30 min) and two synthesis temperatures (700 and 800°C). The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The photocurrent performance of the electrodes was determined by linear voltammetry. The results showed the successful formation of Co-TiO2/CNT hybrid structures. The shortest synthesis time produced higher quality CNTs. The samples synthesized at 700 and 800°C for 10 min exhibited a current density of 1.13 mA.cm−2 and 7.84 mA.cm−2, respectively, which is 9 and 65 times greater than the Co-TiO2 sample. The synergistic effect of the CNT deposition and the crystalline phase composition significantly improved the photoresponse of TiO2. The proper choice of synthesis parameters allowed the control of the sample structure, leading to the production of electrodes with better light-harvesting performance

    Influência da razão molar combustível/oxidante na microestrutura de óxido de zinco obtido por síntese de combustão em solução

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    Óxido de zinco (ZnO) nanoestruturado foi obtido por síntese de combustão em solução (SCS) utilizando nitrato de zinco como oxidante e ureia como combustível. O material foi caracterizado por difração de raiosX (DRX); método Branauer, Emmet e Teller (BET); análises termogravimétrica (ATG) e termodiferencial (ATD) e microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). A influência de diferentes razões molares combustível/oxidante na microestrutura do ZnO foi investigada. As amostras com maior razão molar apresentaram menor tamanho de cristalito e maior área superficial. As imagens de MEV mostraram placas irregulares e placas finas com pontas alongadas que se assemelham a flores
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