Abstract
In this study, 1-μm-thick TiO2 nanotubes array was prepared through anodization in aqueous or organic electrolytes, and their photoelectrochemical properties were compared. TiO2 nanotubes array prepared in an aqueous electrolyte exhibited better intrinsic characteristics for water oxidation, including larger naked surface area, higher oxygen vacancies leading to improved electrical conductivity, higher donor density, and lower valence band edge position, compared to those prepared in an organic electrolyte. However, a higher photocurrent density was observed in the TiO2 nanotubes array prepared in an organic electrolyte because of facile mass transfer, resulting in effective interaction between the generated holes and reactant.
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