Single-step electrochemical anodization for synthesis of hierarchical WO3–TiO2 nanotube arrays on titanium foil as a good photoanode for water splitting with visible light

• Published in: Journal of electroanalytical chemistry (Lausanne, Switzerland) Vol. 739; pp. 149 - 155
• Main Authors: Momeni, Mohamad Mohsen, Ghayeb, Yousef, Davarzadeh, Mahsa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.02.2015
• Subjects: Anodization; Hydrogen generation; Photo-electrochemical; Water splitting; WO3–TiO2 nanotubes; Water splitting; Photo-electrochemical; WO3–TiO2 nanotubes; Hydrogen generation; Anodization

[Display omitted] •TiO2–WO3 nanotubular composite were synthesized by anodization of titanium.•PEC water splitting of these composite is higher than that of pure TiO2 nanotubes.•Quantity effect of W in these composite for PEC water splitting is investigated.•Maximum hydrogen production of 2.14mL/cm2...