Titanium Dioxide (Hardback)

This work is the fruit of the collaboration of a team of researchers dedicated to exploring the fascinating properties of titanium dioxide, the most widely used catalyst in various industries. Each chapter of this book is a testament to the invaluable contribution of each author, who has exhaustively compiled the available information on this versatile material. Throughout these pages, the advantages and disadvantages of titanium dioxide, its multiple synthesis methods, its optical properties, and the different crystalline phases in which it can be found are analyzed in detail. The various characterization techniques used to understand its characteristics and potential are also described fully. Likewise, the various applications of titanium dioxide are explored, with a special focus on its role as a photocatalyst in environmental remediation processes. It also addresses its applications in the field of renewable energies, such as solar cells and other highly relevant industries. Finally, the prospects of this material are presented, which position it as a key piece in developing innovative and sustainable technologies. This book is an indispensable reference for engineers and scientists from various disciplines interested in deepening their knowledge of this extraordinary material.