Bi2Se3, Bi2Te3 quantum dots-sensitized rutile TiO2 nanorod arrays for enhanced solar photoelectrocatalysis in azo dye degradation
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Abstract Rutile TiO2 nanorod arrays vertically aligned on conductive fluorine-doped tin oxide glass are optimized for photocatalysis in terms of the density and diameter of nanorods by tuning the concentration of Ti precursor and reaction time during the hydrothermal process. Quantum dots (QDs) of V2VI3( V = Bi; VI = Se, Te) topographic insulators are then employed as sensitizers to enhance the visible-light response of TiO2. Electrochemical measurements show that the decoration of Bi2Se3 or Bi2Te3 significantly increases the photocurrent due to the enhanced light harvesting properties and the charge carrier separation capability mediated by the topographic isolation effect of V2VI3 QDs. Photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) activity evaluation is conducted towards the decoloration of azo dyes, including methyl orange and methylene blue under the sunlight irradiation. The elaborated Bi2Se3/TiO2 nanorod array exhibits the superior PEC performances, presenting shows great potentials in environmental remediation.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques · TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells · Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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