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In this work, copper grafted titanium dioxide (rutile and brookite) thin films were deposited on glass substrates using the dip-coating method. Field emission scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used to evaluate the surface morphology and properties of the film surfaces. The water contact angle on the film surfaces during irradiation and storage in a dark place was measured by a contact angle analyser. The results indicate that copper grafted titanium dioxide brookite thin film showed higher hydrophilicity than copper grafted titania rutile thin film.
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The authors thank Prof. Bunsho Ohtani, Catalysis Research Centre, Hokkaido University, for permission to use instruments and apparatuses in his laboratory.
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ESHAGHI, A., ESHAGHI, A. Effect of crystal structure on photoinduced superhydrophilicity of copper grafted TiO2 nanostructure thin film. Bull Mater Sci 36, 59–63 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-013-0423-x
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