dc.contributor.author | Iqbal, Anum | |
dc.contributor.author | Hamdan, Nasser | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-11-04T10:16:56Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-11-04T10:16:56Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2021 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Iqbal, A.; Hamdan, N.M. Investigation and Optimization of Mxene Functionalized Mesoporous Titania Films as Efficient Photoelectrodes. Materials 2021, 14, 6292. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14216292 | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 1996-1944 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11073/21573 | |
dc.description.abstract | Three-dimensional mesoporous TiO₂ scaffolds of anatase phase possess inherent eximious optical behavior that is beneficial for photoelectrodes used for solar energy conversion applications. In this regard; substantial efforts have been devoted to maximizing the UV and/or visible light absorption efficiency; and suppressing the annihilation of photogenerated charged species; in pristine mesoporous TiO₂ structures for improved solar illumination conversion efficiency. This study provides fundamental insights into the use of Mxene functionalized mesoporous TiO₂ as a photoelectrode. This novel combination of Mxene functionalized TiO₂ electrodes with and without TiCl₄ treatment was successfully optimized to intensify the process of photon absorption; charge segregation and photocurrent; resulting in superior photoelectrode performance. The photocurrent measurements of the prepared photoelectrodes were significantly enhanced with increased contents of Mxene due to improved absorption efficiency within the visible region; as verified by UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy. The anatase phase of TiO₂ was significantly augmented due to increased contents of Mxene and postdeposition heat treatments; as evidenced by structural analysis. Consequently; an appreciable coverage of well-developed grains on the FTO surface was observed in SEM images. As such; these newly fabricated conductive mesoporous TiO₂ photoelectrodes are potential candidates for photoinduced energy conversion and storage applications. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
dc.publisher | MDPI | en_US |
dc.relation.uri | https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14216292 | en_US |
dc.subject | Transition metal carbides | en_US |
dc.subject | Power conversion efficiency (PCE) | en_US |
dc.subject | Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) | en_US |
dc.subject | Nano structuring | en_US |
dc.subject | Photocatalyst | en_US |
dc.subject | Mxene | en_US |
dc.subject | Photoelectrodes | en_US |
dc.subject | Titania | en_US |
dc.title | Investigation and Optimization of Mxene functionalized Mesoporous Titania Films as Efficient Photoelectrodes | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.type | Peer-Reviewed | en_US |
dc.type | Published version | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.3390/ma14216292 | |