Abstract
The effects of heating method and temperature on physical, structural and photocatalytic behaviors of TiO2 pellets prepared by conventional heating and hot isostatic pressing have been evaluated. The pellets of submicron TiO2 powders were heated to 600, 650, 700, 750 and 1000°C using both processing methods in order to compare anatase to rutile phase transformation and densification behaviors. Bulk densities and porosities were calculated using the Archimedes method. XRD analysis were performed to calculate anatase/rutile ratios. Microstructures were characterized using SEM. Photocatalytic experiments have been performed under full spectrum irradiation. Degraded methylene blue samples were periodically monitored through UV–vis spectrophotometer to determine degradation kinetics. Anatase to rutile transformation is slightly faster and densification is better for lower temperatures for conventional heating, however HIPing gives better densification above 750°C as it also retards rutile transformation. Mixed phase structures and HIPed samples showed the best photocatalytic performance which makes this method advantageous.
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