Density functional theory studies on the structural and physical properties of Cu-doped anatase TiO2(101) surface

Structure and physical properties of anatase TiO2 (101) surface doped with copper have been studied by using density functional theory. Results show that Cu@Ti and Cu@O systems behave as p and n type semiconductors, respectively. Anatase TiO2 (101) surface exhibits a blue shift in optical absorption spectra compared with pure TiO2 bulk materials. Enhanced photocatalytic activity at wavelength around 400 nm could be contributed by the change in electronic structure.