Hollow spherical titanium dioxide nanoparticles for energy and environmental applications

摘要

Hollow spherical titanium dioxide(TiO_2) nanoparticles possess unique properties toward energy and environmental applications,because of the intrinsic properties of TiO_2 and benefits induced by their hollow structure.A detailed understanding of TiO_2 hollow spheres will promote their use in sustainable energy and environmental applications.This perspective details current methods for synthesizing hollow spherical TiO_2 nanoparticles,and their performance in dye-sensitized solar cells,photocatalysts,and batteries.This perspective will promote the design and innovative thinking on the application of hollow spherical metal oxide nanoparticles.