A review of various self-cleaning surfaces, durability and functional applications on building exteriors

G Liu, T Zhao, H Fei, F Li, W Guo, Z Yao… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Extensive research is being conducted on self-cleaning surfaces inspired by biological
phenomena, owing to their remarkable surface properties. Recently, the utilization of self …

Optimizing physico-chemical properties of hierarchical ZnO/TiO2 nano-film by the novel heating method for photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics and dye

M Li, R Zhang, Z Zou, L Zhang, H Ma - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
The design of semiconductor catalysts with excellent photocatalytic properties, stability,
recyclability, and good separation for the treatment of polluted water is still challenging. In …

[HTML][HTML] Environmental fate and transformation of TiO₂ nanoparticles: A comprehensive assessment

T Sundaram, S Rajendran, S Natarajan… - Alexandria Engineering …, 2025 - Elsevier
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanoparticles (NPs) have garnered extensive attention for their
versatile applications in environmental, biomedical, and industrial fields. Unlike general …

Exploring the potential of attapulgite clay composites containing intercalated nano-cadmium oxide and nano-nickel oxide for efficient radiation shielding applications

HH Negm, EA Allam, IM Nabil, E Abdeltwab… - Radiation Physics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
An innovative nanocomposite material, denoted as AT 40 Cd X Ni 60-X, has been
developed by incorporating attapulgite (APL) clay with two different nanometal oxides, CdO …

Photocatalytic activities of Fe2O3 coated ZnO nanowires grown by electrochemical anodization method

SA Akalın, A Yavaş, S Güler, M Erol - Ceramics International, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, the visible light photocatalytic activities of the ZnO and ZnO/Fe 2 O 3 structures
were investigated. Anodization of Zn plates to obtain ZnO nanowires was carried out by …

Self-cleaning and photocatalytic properties of eco-friendly clay-based facing bricks from industrial and natural wastes

A Yavaş, E Atan, M Sutcu - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
In this study, self-cleaning and photocatalytic performance of clay-based facing bricks
produced using two different wastes (red mud: RM, hazelnut shell: HS) under visible light by …

Production and Characterization of Highly Conductive Aluminum Metal for Electric Motor Applications

A Yavaş, C Cilingir, A Turk, E Celik - Journal of Materials Engineering and …, 2024 - Springer
The aim of this research is to produce and develop high-conductive and non-magnetic Al-
based materials used in industrial rotors to reduce rotor conductor losses and increase …

Enhanced properties of TiO2 nanotubes through α-Fe2O3 surface decoration: Synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation

EC Doluel, U Kartal, B Uzunbayır, M Erol… - Ceramics …, 2024 - Elsevier
Electrochemical anodization, under a constant voltage of 45 V and for 15, 30, and 45 min,
was performed to fabricate highly ordered TiO 2 nanotubes. Depending on the processing …

Visible light-induced self-cleaning ZnO coated-clay roofing tiles: The role of coating concentration on structural and photocatalytic properties

A Yavaş, F Güneş, M Erol, M Sütçü, ET Özdemir - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024 - Elsevier
This study introduces a novel approach involving visible light-driven ZnO-coated clay roofing
tiles. The primary focus is to explore the impact of coating concentration on both the self …

In-situ preparation of titanic-based superhydrophilic self-cleaning glaze via a simple one-time firing route

T Cao, W Dong, Z Chen, B Li, Q Bao, Z Hu, P Li… - Ceramics …, 2024 - Elsevier
The cleaning of traditional ceramics consumes much water and detergents. It is valuable to
consider how to endow the ceramics with self-cleaning character. In this paper, titanic-based …