| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179876 | Electrochemistry Communications | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A nanotubular composite of TiO2–WO3 was synthesized via anodic oxidation of titanium in a single-step process using phosphotungstic acid as the tungsten source. The composite material was evaluated for photoelectrochemical water splitting and demonstrated a 46% increase in conversion efficiency by incorporating WO3 compared to TiO2 nanotubes prepared under similar conditions.
► New method for functionalizing TiO2 nanotubes during anodization. ► TiO2–WO3 formed using phosphotungstic acid. ► Enhanced electronic and optical properties using new functionalizing method. ► 46% increase in photoelectrochemical water splitting reaction. ► Functionalization method can be applied to other transitional metals for enhanced properties.
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Authors
York R. Smith, Biplab Sarma, Swomitra K. Mohanty, Mano Misra,