Rutile nanoparticles in anatase TiO2 thin films to improve their water splitting performance

摘要

Rational design and fabrication of phase junction is an important way and strategy to enhance the photocatalytic performance. In this paper, rutile/anatase phase junction is obtained in rutile nanoparticles decorated anatase thin film by laser ablation. The hydrogen generation of rutile/anatase composite film is 49.6 mu L, which is remarkably higher than that of both anatase thin film and rutile decorated layer. The quantity of phase junctions between rutile and anatase is considered as a key factor of photocatalytic improvement by varying the amount of rutile nanoparticles. Moreover, the excellent photocatalytic stability of rutile/anatase composite film is also exhibited.