Influence of High-energy electron-beam on photocatalytic activity of TiO2 films on carbon-fiber deposited by atomic layer deposition

摘要

High-energy electron-beam with energy of 1 MeV was used for modifying surface structure of TiO2 thin films on carbon fiber prepared by using atomic layer deposition under atmospheric pressure. TiO2 nanoparticles (～20nm) on carbon fiber underwent structural modification of the surface upon electron-beam treatment, resulting in enhanced photocatalytic activity. In contrast, a thicker film of TiO2 did not show such changes in surface structure and photocatalytic activity by electron-beam treatment. We demonstrate that electron-beam can be used for modifying surface structure of photocatalysts consisting of nanoparticles for improvement of their activity.