Large-Scale Synthesis of Transition-Metal-Doped TiO2 Nanowires with Controllable Overpotential
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: Practical implementation of one-dimensional semiconductors into devices capable of exploiting their novel properties is often hindered by low product yields, poor material quality, high production cost, or overall lack of synthetic control. Here, we show that a molten-salt flux scheme can be used to synthesize large quantities of high-quality, single-crystalline TiO2 nanowires with controllable dimensions. Furthermore, in situ dopant incorporation of various transition metals allows for the tuning of optical, electrical, and catalytic properties. With this combination of control, robustness, and scalability, the molten-salt flux scheme can provide high-quality TiO2 nanowires to satisfy a broad range of application needs from photovoltaics to photocatalysis.
DOI: 10.1021/ja403761s
Language: English
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2086826394