Stabilization of TiO2–Co3O4 thin films on a glass fiber material by introduction of silica into the matrix

The TiO2–Co3O4–SiO2 oxide system supported on glass fiber was synthesized and studied. The oxide layers attached to the glass fiber surface have a porous structure. Characteristics of thin-film coatings on the glass fiber substrate (oxide layer phase composition and adhesion to the glass fiber surface) depend on the silica concentration. The obtained materials are catalytically active towards the exhaustive oxidation of propane.