Mineral Layer Fillers for the Production of Functional Materials
Open Access
- 18 June 2021
- Vol. 14 (12), 3369
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14123369
Abstract
An original method based on the use of technogenic waste from the processing of mineral-layered materials, in particular phlogopite for obtaining highly efficient functional compositions of the “mica-TiO2”, has been developed. The composition core is a nanosized mica flake coated with mesoporous titanium dioxide of an anatase or rutile structure. Energy-saving and environmentally friendly technological methods are based on the splitting of the mica followed by heterogeneous electrohydrolysis of a mixture of titanium (IV) sulfate solution and flake particles. No destruction of the mica surface, which provided the obtained uniform coatings, has been observed. Such coatings are used in photocatalysis processes and possess a self-cleaning capability. Core–shell compositions are more economically attractive compared with titanium dioxide, in particular TiO2 grade P25 (Degusse). The core of the transparent flake and the shell of the rutile titanium dioxide endows the final product with a pearlescent optical effect. This type of material is widely used in the manufacturing of paints and varnishes, printing inks, cosmetics, etc. The use of technogenic waste could significantly reduce the cost of the final product, which would ensure its widespread use in various industries.This publication has 19 references indexed in Scilit:
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