Abstract
Platinum nanoparticles were doped on TiO 2 nanotube arrays (TNT/Ti) by micro-emulsion method. TiO 2 nanotube arrays were successfully fabricated by anodizing of titanium sheets. The morphology and surface analysis of Pt/TNT/Ti catalysts were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, respectively. The electro-oxidation of lactose on Pt/TNT/Ti catalysts in alkaline medium was studied by cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry methods. The results showed that the oxidation peak currents on the Pt/TNT/Ti catalyst for lactose oxidation are about ten times larger than a smooth platinum electrode and confirmed the better electro-catalytic activity and stability of these new electrodes. The photo-catalytic properties of TiO 2 make the Pt/TNT/Ti catalyst refreshable after a short UV treatment and the electro-oxidation current density of Pt/TNT/Ti catalysts after UV-cleaning can be re-established. Also Pt/TNT/Ti catalysts showed a remarkably enhanced performance for lactose oxidation under UV illumination compared to that without UV illumination.
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