title: Branched TiO2 nanoarrays sensitized with CdS quantum dots for highly efficient photoelectrochemical water splitting.
abstract: This paper describes the design, characterization, and utilization of branched TiO2 nanoarrays sensitized with CdS quantum dots as anodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting. The remarkable photocurrent density (∼4 mA cm(-2) at a potential of 0 V versus Ag/AgCl) and high solar to hydrogen efficiency of the materials obtained were ascribed to the novel branched nanostructure and efficient electron transfer from CdS to TiO2.
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
authors.forename: Fengli
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Su
authors.forename: Jianwei
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lu
authors.forename: Ye
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tian
authors.forename: Xinbin
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: Jinlong
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gong