Hybrids of Two-Dimensional Ti 3 C 2 and TiO 2 Exposing {001} Facets toward Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
South China University of Technology · China Guangzhou Analysis and Testing Center
Abstract
Effectively harvesting light to generate long-lived charge carriers to suppress the recombination of electrons and holes is crucial for photocatalytic reactions. Exposing the highly active facets has been regarded as a powerful approach to high-performance photocatalysts. Herein, a hybrid comprised of {001} facets of TiO2 nanosheets and layered Ti3C2, an emerging 2D material, was synthesized by a facile hydrothermal partial oxidation of Ti3C2. The in situ growth of TiO2 nanosheets on Ti3C2 allows for the interface with minimized defects, which was demonstrated by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and density functional theory calculations. The highly active {001} facets of TiO2 afford…
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6Topics & keywords
- Materials science
- Photocatalysis
- Nanotechnology
- Chemical engineering
- Catalysis
- Organic chemistry