Ultraviolet and Visible Light Responsive Coatings Using Redox-Active Colorants and Semiconductors

Abstract

A composition of tin-doped titanium dioxide (Sn—TiO2) particles, a redox-active dye that changes color from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, visible light, or a combination thereof, and a paint matrix, along with methods of making the composition and uses of the composition are described herein. Compositions of TiO2 particles, wherein the TiO2 particles are at least 80% anatase or at least 80% rutile, in combination with a redox-active dye that changes color from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, visible light, or a combination thereof, and a paint matrix are also described herein.

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