Roll-to-roll application of photocatalytic TiO2 nanoparticles for printed functionality

J. J. Saarinen, D. Valtakari, R. Bollström, M. Stepien, J. Haapanen, J. M. Mäkelä, M. Toivakka

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    Abstract

    In this work ultraviolet A (UVA) light controlled photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanoparticles is utilized on paper, paperboard, and plastic films for controlled wetting and oxygen sensors for modified atmosphere packages (MAPs). A liquid flame spray (LFS) process is used for a large-area TiO2 nanoparticle deposition on natural fibre based substrates such as paperboard that results in a superhydrophobic surface. Controlled wettability is achieved using an UVA light activation that converts the surface to hydrophilic whereas an oven heat treatment recovers the initial superhydrophobicity. On the other hand, a TiO2 nanoparticles with methylene blue (MB) dye is used to detect the presence of oxygen in modified atmosphere packages. We believe that photocatalytically active surfaces with tailorable properties will find many applications in the near future, for example, with printed functional devices.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAdvanced Manufacturing, Electronics and Microsystems
    Subtitle of host publicationTechConnect Briefs 2016
    PublisherTechConnect
    Pages47-50
    Number of pages4
    Volume4
    ISBN (Electronic)9780997511734
    Publication statusPublished - 2016
    Publication typeA4 Article in conference proceedings
    EventTechConnect: World Innovation Conference -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2006 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceTechConnect
    Period1/01/06 → …

    Keywords

    • Controlled wetting
    • Nanoparticles
    • O sensor
    • Photocatalysis
    • TiO

    Publication forum classification

    • No publication forum level

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
    • Biotechnology
    • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
    • Fuel Technology

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