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Hydrophilic Indicates Surface Morphology Quality of TiO₂/CdS Nanocomposite Film

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Engineering and decoration on the surface of metal oxide semiconductor (TiO₂) for increasing activity is challenging. Thus a novel method is introduced to determine surface morphology quality subsequently improving the photocatalytic behaviour. TiO₂ films are fabricated via laser deposition technique at various CdS thickness. Microstructural characterization and optical behaviours are characterized by felid emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and atomic force microscope (AFM). The hydrophilic property of TiO₂/CdS nanocomposite film (NCF) is examined via contact angle measurements. The grain density is found linearly increased with the contact angle. A mutual relationship is revealed between hydrophilic property and crystallization with respect to the CdS thickness. Thus, surface morphology of nanocomposite quality is quantified based on the hydrophilic measurement

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Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 773-774)

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July 2015

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Ali Kamel Mohsin*, Noriah Bidin, Kadhim A. Aadim

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Contact Angle, Hydrophilic, Surface Morphology, TiO₂/CdS NCF

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