Optical Absorption and FTIR Study of Cellulose/TiO2 Hybrid Composites

Abstract

Cellulose/TiO2 composite was prepared by conventional mixing using distilled water as medium. The structure and relevant properties of cellulose/TiO2 composite were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and UV- Vis spectroscopy. XRD results exhibit typical cellulose structure type I. The absorbance spectra of TiO2 and cellulose exist in vicinity of 200 nm and 350 nm in the UV range, corresponding to the UV-C, UV-B and UV-A. In addition, the UV absorption band of the composite can be extended covering wide UV region. Corresponding FTIR results suggest the existence of chemical bonding or surface interaction between TiO2 and cellulose.