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In this study, TiO2 nanoparticles (Aeroxide P25) and synthesized TiO2/SiO2 nanocomposite were used to provide a photoactive concrete and water based acrylic façade coatings. For this purpose, TiO2 nanoparticles (1 wt%) were loaded into a mixture of cement and sand (weight ratio 5:12) compared to acrylic coatings containing either 1 wt% Aeroxide P25 or synthesized TiO2/SiO2 nanoparticles. Photo-catalyst activity of the nanoparticles embedded samples was evaluated by color data measurements of photo-degradation of rhodamine B dyestuff implemented on the sample’s surface, during exposure to the sun light for 18 days. The results showed that in spite of improving photo-activity of acrylic coatings using TiO2/SiO2 nano-composites, the highest photo-activity arised from concrete loaded by commercial TiO2 nanoparticles.
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Mohammadi, F., Mirabedini, S.M., Khodabakhshi, K., Pazokifard, S. (2020). Protection of Structural Buildings Against Dirt Adsorption: Photoactive Cements vs. Photoactive Coating. In: Mirzadeh, H., Katbab, A. (eds) Eco-friendly and Smart Polymer Systems. ISPST 2018. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45085-4_42
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