Recent advances in titanium dioxide/graphene photocatalyst materials as potentials of energy generation

The properties of titanium dioxide ( $$\hbox {TiO}₂)$$ /graphene/graphene oxides (GO) are examined in this study. These views summarize the recent theoretical and experimental novel approaches in the catalytic activity of $$\hbox {TiO}₂$$ /graphene interface. Imperative results at a level of detail, suitable for upcoming experimental and theoretical researchers involved an overview of the enthralling characteristics of $$\hbox {TiO}₂$$ and graphene composites were presented. Aspects like crystal lattice, electronic band structure and phonon dispersion, among others that were used to describe the properties of a $$\hbox {TiO}₂$$ interface with pristine graphene and graphene dioxide among other composites are discussed. In particular, this review covers reactivity, binding energies, geometric structures as well as the photocatalytic activity of anatase $$\hbox {TiO}₂$$ surfaces with graphene and graphene oxide with hybrid nanocomposites. These views also explore the understanding of the $$\hbox {TiO}₂$$ interactions with graphene and possible applications. Finally, highlights on the challenges and proposed strategies in developing advanced photocatalytic semiconductor-based composites for water-splitting applications are provided.