| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179080 | Electrochemistry Communications | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
•Preparation of hierarchical structure.•TiO2 nanotubes with mesoporous filling.•Enhanced photocatalytic activity.
In the present manuscript we demonstrate an efficient procedure for the preparation of a hierarchically structured 4.5 μm long TiO2 nanotube layer filled with Pluronic-templated mesoporous TiO2. The photocatalytic activity of this hierarchically structured TiO2 was compared to plain nanotubes and to classic particle-decorated TiO2 nanotubes through UV-light induced decomposition of a dye, acid orange 7. The hierarchically structured TiO2 nanotubes clearly show higher constant decomposition rate in comparison to the pure TiO2 nanotubes or mesoporous layers.
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Authors
Vesna Müller, Patrik Schmuki,