Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Degradation of formaldehyde and benzene by TiO2 photocatalytic cement based materials

  • Cementitious materials
  • Published:
Journal of Wuhan University of Technology-Mater. Sci. Ed. Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

A novel photocatalytic cement based material was prepared. The distribution of TiO2 on the surface of cement was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), which showed the relationship of photocatalysis and presence of TiO2. TiO2 also had an impact on cement hydration, which was studied by thermal analysis. With 300 W UV illuminations, formaldehyde and benzene were degraded efficiently by the prepared photocatalytic cement based materials. 15wt% TiO2/cement showed the highest degradation efficiency and capability. The results show that formaldehyde and benzene can be degraded within 4 and 9 hours, respectively. Besides, inorganic ions can induce TiO2 agglomeration. As a result, the presence of inorganic ions in cement is unfavorable for degradation. The photocatalytic cement based materials were fabricated and the degradation efficiency of formaldehyde was measured on building roof under sunlight illumination. Formaldehyde in glass chamber can be degraded thoroughly within 10 days.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Fernandez JE. Materials for Aesthetic, Energy-efficient, and Selfdiagnostic Buildings[J]. Science, 2007, 315(5820): 1807–1810

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Fujishima A, Zhang X, Tryk D A. TiO2 Photocatalysis and Related Surface Phenomena[J]. Surf. Sci. Rep., 2008, 63(12): 515–582

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Aïssa AH, Puzenat E, Plassais A, et al. Characterization and Photocatalytic Performance in Air of Cementitious Materials Containing TiO2. Case Study of Formaldehyde Removal[J]. Appl. Catal. B-Environ., 2011, 107(1): 1–8

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Faraldos M, Kropp R, Anderson MA, et al. Photocatalytic Hydrophobic Concrete Coatings to Combat Air Pollution[J]. Catal. Today, 2016, 259: 228–236

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Pham TD, Lee BK. Disinfection of Staphylococcus Aureus in Indoor Aerosols Using Cu-TiO2 Deposited on Glass Fiber under Visible Light Irradiation[J]. J. Photoch. Photobio. A, 2015, 307: 16–22

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Zhao J, Yang X. Photocatalytic Oxidation for Indoor Air Purification: A Literature Review[J]. Build. Environ., 2003, 38(5): 645–654

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. Wang F, Yang L, Wang H, et al. Facile Preparation of Photocatalytic Exposed Aggregate Concrete with Highly Efficient and Stable Catalytic Performance[J]. Chem. Eng. J., 2015, 264: 577–586

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Ruot B, Plassais A, Olive F, et al. TiO2-containing Cement Pastes and Mortars: Measurements of the Photocatalytic Efficiency Using a Rhodamine B-based Colourimetric Test[J]. Sol. Energy, 2009, 83(10): 1794–1801

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. Peng Yining G, Fazhou W, et al. Photocatalytic Activity of Portland Cement Loaded with 3D Hierarchical Bi2WO6 Microspheres under Visible Light[J]. Construction and Building Materials, 2016: 120: 42–47

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Fazhou W, Guoxin S, Wenqin Z, et al. Performance of Photocatalytic Cementitious Material: Influence of Substrate Surface Microstructure[J]. Construction and Building Materials, 2016, 110: 175–181

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Zhu Z, Wu RJ. The Degradation of Formaldehyde Using a Pt@TiO2 Nanoparticles in Presence of Visible Light Irradiation at Room Temperature[J]. J. Taiwan. Inst. Chem. E, 2015, 50: 276–281

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. LI Z, WANG X, GAO D, et al. Experimental Investigation on Setting Property of Magnesium Oxysulfate Cement[J]. Bulletin of the Chinese Ceramic Society, 2015, 34: 1215–1218

    Google Scholar 

  13. Pinho L, Mosquera MJ. Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2-SiO2 Nanocomposites Applied to Buildings: Influence of Particle Size and Loading[J]. Appl. Catal. B-Environ., 2013, 134: 205–221

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Zhang R, Cheng X, Hou P, et al. Influences of Nano-TiO2 on the Properties of Cement-based Materials: Hydration and Drying Shrinkage[J]. Constr. Build. Maters., 2015, 81: 35–41

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Kong D, Su Y, Du X, et al. Influence of Nano-silica Agglomeration on Fresh Properties of Cement Pastes[J]. Constr. Build. Maters., 2013, 43: 557–562

    Article  Google Scholar 

  16. Suraneni P, Flatt RJ. Use of Micro-reactors to Obtain New Insights into the Factors Influencing Tricalcium Silicate Dissolution[J]. Cement Concrete Res., 2015, 78: 208–215

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. Gutteridge WA, Dalziel JA. Filler Cement: the Effect of the Secondary Component on the Hydration of Portland Cement: Part I. A Fine Nonhydraulic Filler[J]. Cement Concrete Res., 1990, 20(5): 778–782

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Ye G, Liu X, De Schutter G, et al. Influence of Limestone Powder Used as Filler in SCC on Hydration and Microstructure of Cement Pastes[J]. Cement Concrete Comp., 2007, 29(2): 94–102

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. Tikkanen J, Cwirzen A, Penttala V. Effects of Mineral Powders on Hydration Process and Hydration Products in Normal Strength Concrete[J]. Constr. Build. Maters., 2014, 72: 7–14

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. de Andrade FV, de Lima GM, Augusti R, et al. A novel TiO2/Autoclaved Cellular Concrete Composite: From a Precast Building Material to a New Floating Photocatalyst for Degradation of Organic Water Contaminants[J]. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2015, 7: 27–35

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Enevoldsen JN, Hansson CM, Hope BB. Binding of Chloride in Mortar Containing Admixed or Penetrated Chlorides[J]. Cement Concrete Res., 1994, 24(8): 1525–1533

    Article  Google Scholar 

  22. Mei J, Mao J, Chen Z, et al. Mechanism and Kinetics of 4-hydroxy-2-Butanone Formation from Formaldehyde and Acetone under Supercritical Conditions and in High-temperature Liquid-phase[J]. Chem. Eng. Sci., 2015, 131: 213–218

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China

    Peng Liu  (刘鹏), Fazhou Wang  (王发洲), Wenqin Zhang, Lu Yang & Yunpeng Liu

  2. School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China

    Peng Liu  (刘鹏) & Xiangwei Yu

Authors
  1. Peng Liu  (刘鹏)
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Xiangwei Yu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Fazhou Wang  (王发洲)
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Wenqin Zhang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Lu Yang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. Yunpeng Liu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Fazhou Wang  (王发洲).

Additional information

Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51478370 and 51461135005)

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Liu, P., Yu, X., Wang, F. et al. Degradation of formaldehyde and benzene by TiO2 photocatalytic cement based materials. J. Wuhan Univ. Technol.-Mat. Sci. Edit. 32, 391–396 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11595-017-1608-8

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11595-017-1608-8

Key words

Search

Navigation