Stability and application of TiO2 nanomaterials in aqueous suspensions: a review

Spasojević, Ljiljana; Ivanišević, Irena; Dutour Sikirić, Maja (2025) Stability and application of TiO2 nanomaterials in aqueous suspensions: a review. RSC Advances, 15 (27). pp. 21341-21368. ISSN 2046-2069

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Abstract

Excellent photo-physical, photo-chemical, and surface properties, which enable them to be used in a wide range of applications, make TiO2 nanomaterials (TiNMs) among the most extensively investigated and commercially utilized nanomaterials. In many applications, TiNMs are used in the form of suspensions. Therefore, understanding their dispersibility and colloidal stability is crucial. Despite a large number of investigations into the colloidal stability of TiNMs, the preparation of stable suspensions and the choice of suitable dispersants still rely on trial and error. Motivated by this, in this review, we present and discuss the versatility of dispersants for stabilizing TiNMs. The investigations are discussed within the framework of DLVO theory, which, despite its limitations, provides a theoretical foundation for understanding the observed effects. In addition, tested and commercial applications are briefly discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	titania nanomaterials; stability; aqueous dispersions; application
Subjects:	NATURAL SCIENCES > Chemistry > Physical Chemistry
Divisions:	Division of Physical Chemistry
Projects:	Project title Project leader Project code Project type STOP - Surface Transfer of Pathogens Maja Dutour Sikirić 101057961 Obzor Europa STOP - Surface Transfer of Pathogens Ljiljana Spasojević MOBDOL-2023-08-2261 HrZZ
Depositing User:	Irena Ivanišević
Date Deposited:	12 Feb 2026 07:11
URI:	http://fulir.irb.hr/id/eprint/11225
DOI:	10.1039/D5RA02499D

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