B2O3 katkılı TiO2 ve katkısız ince filmlerin yüzey özelliklerinin Sol-jel yöntemi ile karşılaştırılması

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a widely used material in nanotechnological applications. Especially in photocatalytic and optical applications, TiO2 thin films are an indispensable material. Metal-doped thin films are of interest to researchers for the development of these properties. In this study, the effect of boron oxide (B2O3) additive on surface properties in coating TiO2 thin films on soda-lime glasses was investigated. In the experimental study, alkoxide solutions with a source of boron and titanium were used. TiO2 sol was prepared with Sol-Gel method. In addition, the sol was prepared by adding Triisopropyl borate. Condensation and polymerization steps were completed in acid catalysis and the solution was obtained. In the home-made dip coater device, the solution is coated on the surface. The surface properties of dried thin films have been characterized by applying morphological analysis and contact angle measurement tests. As a result, the B2O3-doped TiO2 coated surface was found to have better hydrophilic properties than the non-doped TiO2 surface. It has been observed that the boron oxide-doped TiO2 coated glass material has a superhydrophilic value.