Surface modification and photosensitisation of TiO2 nanocrystalline films with ascorbic acid

被引:88
作者
Xagas, AP
Bernard, MC
Hugot-Le Goff, A
Spyrellis, N
Loizos, Z
Falaras, P [1 ]
机构
[1] NCSR Demokritos, Inst Phys Chem, Athens 15310, Greece
[2] Univ Paris 06, CNRS, UPR 15, F-75252 Paris 05, France
[3] Natl Tech Univ Athens, Dept Chem Engn, Athens 15780, Greece
关键词
ascorbic acid; TiO2; films; photosensitisation; AFM; sol-gel;
D O I
10.1016/S1010-6030(00)00202-1
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Semi-transparent microporous TiO2 films on SnO2-coated conductive glass were prepared by applying a sol-gel process. Surface topography analysis was conducted with atomic force microscopy, which revealed a highly textured and rough surface, possessing a high capacity for adsorption of a diverse variety of compounds. Surface modification of the films with ascorbic acid results in the formation of a stable, coloured surface complex which red shifts the absorption threshold of TiO2, enhancing utilisation of the solar spectrum. Upon illumination in a liquid electrochemical cell, ascorbic acid injects electrons into the conduction band of the semiconductor, giving rise to electrical current. The incident-photon-to-current efficiency presents a maximum at 415nm (5.29%). (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.
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页码:115 / 120
页数:6
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