Synthesis of Titanium Oxycarbide through Carbothermal Reduction of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and Renewable Biopolymers

Authors

Joshua Paul Flach, Clemson University
Paulo Henrique Figuereido de Lima, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - Brazil
Joshua Craig Sparks, Clemson University
Monsur Islam, Clemson University
Rodrigo Martinez-Duarte, Clemson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2016

Publication Title

ECS Transactions

Volume

72

Issue

1

Publisher

Electrochemical Society

Abstract

The goal of this is study is to explore the feasibility of a sustainable method of titanium oxycarbide synthesis through carbothermal reduction of a biopolymer composite. The reaction was studied at different temperatures in vacuum environments and at multiple TiO₂:C ratios in order to determine how these parameters affect the formation of titanium oxycarbide. The results indicate that both the heat treatment and the carbon ratios have a significant impact on the O/C ratio, and therefore, molecular composition and crystal structure of the titanium oxycarbide. The use of renewable biopolymers as a carbon source in the synthesis of oxycarbide can serve as an inexpensive, yet effective alternative to petroleum based sources.

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