Tuning the photocatalytic selectivity of TiO2 anatase nanoplates by altering the exposed crystal facets content

- Anatase nanoplates with large {0 0 1} facets prepared by solvothermal method.
- Calcination of anatase nanoplates led to crystal shape with larger {1 0 1} facets.
- Altering anatase crystal habit enables selectivity in air pollutants oxidation.
- Anatase nanoplates with dominant {0 0 1} facets favour decomposition of acetaldehyde.
- Anatase with dominant large {1 0 1} crystal facets favours the NO oxidation.