Table 1 Summary of the experimental test plan
From: Single-step processing of copper-doped titania nanomaterials in a flame aerosol reactor
Test no. | Dopant concentration (wt%) | CH4 (lpm) | Objective | |
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1 | A | 0 | 1.8 | Study the influence of dopant concentration on TiO2 material properties such as size, crystal phase, suspension stability, and light absorption. |
B | 0.5 | |||
C | 1 | |||
D | 3 | |||
E | 5 | |||
F | 15 | |||
2 | A | 3 | 0.8 | Study the effect of methane flow rate on size and crystal phase of the material. |
B | 1.2 | |||
C | 1.5 | |||
D | 1.8 | |||
3 | A | 1 | Annealing temperature, 400°C, 600°C | Examine the effect of annealing on phase and microstructure characteristics of Cu-doped TiO2 nanoparticles |
B | 15 | Duration of annealing under air, 4 h |