Synthesis and Characterization of TiO₂ Nanotube/Hydroquinone Hybrid Structure

Authors: Jia, Yuanyuan; Kleinhammes, Alfred; Kulkarni, Harsha; McGuire, Kristopher; McNeil, L.E.; Wu, Yue

Source: Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Volume 7, Number 2, February 2007 , pp. 458-462(5)

Publisher: American Scientific Publishers

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Abstract:

It is shown that 1,4-benzenediol (hydroquinone) and TiO₂ nanotubes can form a hybrid structure that is stable in aqueous environment. The incorporation of hydroquinone restores the local structure of nanotubes to anatase-like as evidenced by Raman spectroscopy. Subtle overall structural changes take place upon annealing of the hybrid structure contributing to its stability. The hybrid system shows a broad optical absorption peak extending significantly beyond 700 nm with potential applications in photocatalysis and photoelectrochemistry.

Keywords: TIO2 NANOTUBE; HYDROQUINONE; STRUCTURE RECONSTRUCTION; RAMAN; 13 C-NMR

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2007.132

Publication date: 2007-02-01

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