Open AccessA Novel Thermoplasmonic Paint with Titanium Nitride Nanoparticles
Author(s) -
Rhiaan Jhaveri,
Ravi Mariwala
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of student research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2167-1907
DOI - 10.47611/jsrhs.v10i3.2275
Subject(s) - photothermal therapy , materials science , nanomaterials , nanoparticle , titanium nitride , titanium , nitride , copper , nanotechnology , absorption (acoustics) , surface plasmon resonance , metallurgy , composite material , layer (electronics)
Several studies have reported the photothermal heating of colloidal nanoparticles due to plasmon-enhanced light absorption, and Titanium Nitride has emerged as a promising nanomaterial for the practical application of this phenomenon. Here, we developed a novel paint that is infused with Titanium Nitride nanoparticles. Varying concentrations of this paint were applied to copper plates and tested under natural light. Substantial heating was observed under both high-grade and low-grade light for higher concentrations. The uses of this source of heat extend to long-term solutions for reducing the prevalence of waterborne diseases in remote, rural settings via pasteurization.