Abstract
Vertically aligned α-Fe2O3 nanorod arrays were synthesized by a quasi-topotactic transition of solvothermal derived β-FeOOH nanowire-like arrays on a fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) coated glass substrates. Co-existence of chloride ions and acetonitrile in the precursor solutions was found to be essential for synthesizing [211]-oriented β-FeOOH nanowire-like arrays. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) observation revealed that heterogeneous nucleation of β-FeOOH preferentially occurs on ridges of the FTO crystal than flat surfaces. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) and selected-area electron diffraction (SAED) studies revealed that the [110]-oriented α-Fe2O3 nanorod arrays were successfully formed. [110]-oriented α-Fe2O3 nanorod arrays prepared by this method exhibit pronounced photocurrent response under visible light illumination. Photo-electrochemical properties of α-Fe2O3 nanorod arrays were discussed from the viewpoint of its electronic and crystal structures.
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