Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance Using One Dimensional Ordered TiO2 Nanorods Modified by Graphene Oxide.

ABSTRACT

A new architecture of one dimensional ordered TiO2 nanorods modified by graphene oxide (GO) was assembled. The GO as the higher carrier mobility can reduce the recombination of carriers, which is more favourable for the methy orange (MO) degradation. Incorporating GO with the unblocked passageway for carrier transportation of the TiO2 nanorods can separate the transport pathway of electron and hole effectively. Furthermore, the large surface areas of TiO2 nanorods grown on the GO are beneficial to the enhancement of photocatalytic properties, and the reasonable band energy level can be obtained for the architecture, which is favorable for enhancing carrier separation and transportation. Finally, the higher transparency of the structure can enhance the light absorption. The photocatalyst grown on FTO substrates makes it easier to collect and recycle.