Table 1.
Summary of primary physical and chemical properties of the used TiO2 NPs NM-105 [13].
| Type of Characteristics | Properties of NM-105 |
|---|---|
| Phase Shape of particles |
White ultra-fine powder Irregular/ellipsoidal |
| Particle size (nm) | 15–60 |
| Crystal structure | Anatase/Rutile in ratio of 70:30 or 80:20 |
| Surface area (m2/g) | 61 |
| Pore volume (mL/g) | 0.13 |
| Zeta-potential at pH 7 (mV) | −30.2 |
| Chemical composition of particles | Ti, O |
| Ti purity of particles | >99% |
| Surface chemistry | Uncoated |
| Impurities of concern | Co (920 ppm), Fe (16 ppm) |