Bulletin of ANPA

Abstract submitted to ANPA Conference July 14–16, 2023

Volume 5, Number 1

Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science

Abstract ID: ANPA2023-N00051

Abstract:

ANPA2023-N00051: Unlocking the Potential: Harnessing Metallic Particle Doping to Fine-Tune the Bandgap of TiO2

Authors:

• Puskar Chapagain; Southern Arkansas University

• Wei Han Won; Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia Arkanas

• Rita John; University of Madras, Chennai, India

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) holds immense potential as a semiconductor material for a variety of applications such as solar cells, photocatalysis, sensors, and electronics. The increasing interest in TiO2 lies in its optoelectronic properties, which could be heavily influenced by its bandgap. As such, the ability to fine-tune the bandgap of TiO2 is of utmost importance to enhance its properties for specific uses. One of the most widely employed methods involves doping TiO2 with metal particles, resulting in a modification of its inherent bandgap. Consequently, leads to improved performance and expands the range of potential applications. Within this project, we intend to investigate the manipulation of TiO2's bandgap, utilizing UV-Vis spectroscopy, and explore the intricate relationship between different doped elements and the resulting band structure.

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