Investigation and Optimization of Mxene Functionalized Mesoporous Titania Films as Efficient Photoelectrodes.

ABSTRACT: Three-dimensional mesoporous TiO2 scaffolds of anatase phase possess inherent eximious optical behavior that is beneficial for photoelectrodes used for solar energy conversion applications. In this regard; substantial efforts have been devoted to maximizing the UV and/or visible light absorption efficiency; and suppressing the annihilation of photogenerated charged species; in pristine mesoporous TiO2 structures for improved solar illumination conversion efficiency. This study provides fundamental insights into the use of Mxene functionalized mesoporous TiO2 as a photoelectrode. This novel combination of Mxene functionalized TiO2 electrodes with and without TiCl4 treatment was successfully optimized to intensify the process of photon absorption; charge segregation and photocurrent; resulti

SUBMITTER: Iqbal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8585131 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature