Metal ion implantation method

This chapter deals with the design and development of such unique second-generation titanium oxide photocatalysts which absorb UV-visible light and operate effectively under visible and/or solar irradiation by applying an advanced metal ion-implantation method. 

Figure 3 Schematic diagram of an advanced metal ion-implantation method. High-energy implantation (bottom) was used in the present study.

The advanced metal ion-implantation method has been successfully applied to modify the electronic properties of the titanium oxide photocatalysts, enabling... 

Thus, the advanced metal ion-implantation method has opened the way to many innovative possibilities, and the design and development of such unique titanium oxide photocatalysts can also be considered an important breakthrough in the utilization of solar light energy, which will advance research in sustainable green chemistry for a better environment [4,5,15,16,20-22]. 

Anpo M, Ichihashi Y, Takeuchi M, Yamashita H. Design and development of unique titanium oxide photocatalysts capable of operating under visible light irradiation by an advanced metal ion-implantation method. Stud Surf Sci Catal 1999 121 305-310. 

Yamashita H, Honda M, Harada M, et al. Preparation of titanium oxide photocatalysts anchored on porous silica glass by a metal ion-implantation method and their photo-catalytic reactivities for the degradation of 2-propanol diluted in water. J Phys Chem B 1998 102 10707-11. 

Anpo, M., Ichihashi, Y., Takeuchi, M. and Yamashita, H. (1998). Design of unique titanium oxide photocatalysts by an advanced metal ion-implantation method and photocatalytic reactions under visible tight irradiation. Res. Chem. Intermed. 24(2), 143-149. 

Recently, a large number of stretchable electrode materials for electrostatic actuation have been explored. The thin metal films are pioneered as the earliest candidates due to their high electrical conductivity, but they greatly suffered from the disadvantage of small strain less than 1%. Alternatively, the metallic nanoparticles including titanium, gold, and palladium were coated on the elastomer surfaces through metal ion implantation method. 

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