A photoelectrochemical process in the degradation of an azodye (Acid Orange II) on a Pt/TiO 2 film electrode was investigated. By using the glass device and the voltage stabilized source of direct current, decoloriza...A photoelectrochemical process in the degradation of an azodye (Acid Orange II) on a Pt/TiO 2 film electrode was investigated. By using the glass device and the voltage stabilized source of direct current, decolorization ratios higher than 78% were observed during a period of 5h. Comparing this value with the sum of the decolorization ratios obtained by a sole application of electrochemical(lower than 3%) and photochemical(about 23%) procedures, a significant synergic effect between both processes was observed. The effects of adscititious voltage and pH value on the decolorization ratios were obvious while the effect of the amount of aeration was minor.展开更多
Nano sized powders of TiO2 （titanium dioxide） and Nb2O5 （Niobium （V） oxide） were used to fabricate TiO2/Nb2O5 composites thin films by EPD （electrophoretic deposition） technique. The metal oxide powders, toget...Nano sized powders of TiO2 （titanium dioxide） and Nb2O5 （Niobium （V） oxide） were used to fabricate TiO2/Nb2O5 composites thin films by EPD （electrophoretic deposition） technique. The metal oxide powders, together with magnesium nitrate hexahydrate pellets, were suspended in propan-2-ol inside an EPD cell. The electrodes, placed 1.2 cm apart, were partially immersed in the suspension and a DC potential applied across them. Key EPD process parameters, which include applied DC electric field, deposition time and solid concentration in suspension, were optimized through visual inspection and from UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer spectra. The highest （55%） transmittance was obtained for films with deposition time of 90 s, powder concentration of 0.01 g/40 mL, and 35 V DC （direct current） voltage. XRD micrographs confirmed that TiO2 and Nb2O5 particles were presented in the composite film. SEM （scanning electron microscope） micrographs of the composite electrode thin films showed that porous films of high quality with well controlled morphology were deposited by using the EPD technique.展开更多
The photocurrent created by the TiO 2 nanoporous film electrode modified by octadecanethiol(18SH) self-assembled monolayer(SAM) was found to be 1 95 times greater than that without modification as shown by cyclic volt...The photocurrent created by the TiO 2 nanoporous film electrode modified by octadecanethiol(18SH) self-assembled monolayer(SAM) was found to be 1 95 times greater than that without modification as shown by cyclic voltammetry(CV). Meanwhile the maximum adsorbed peak has extended to the infrared range for about 20 nm. The formation of SAM was also assured with CV and small amplitude isosceles triangle potential methods, where the sensitization of SAM on the oxidation of CH 3OH on the TiO 2 nanoporous film electrode could be observed clearly. The results elucidated that the increased photocurrent by modification of octadecanethiol could not be simply attributed to the oxidation of octadecanethiol or ethanol. The results also implied that the application of SAM would be practicable in the sensitization of TiO 2 nanoporous film electrode in solar cell area.展开更多
An indium tin oxide(ITO)electrode coated with monolayer TiO2/[Ru(phen)2(dC18bpy)] 2+ (phen=1,10-phenanthroline, dC18bpy=4,4′-dioctadecyl-2,2′-bipyridyl)hybrid film(denoted as ITO/TiO2-Ru)has been prepared using the ...An indium tin oxide(ITO)electrode coated with monolayer TiO2/[Ru(phen)2(dC18bpy)] 2+ (phen=1,10-phenanthroline, dC18bpy=4,4′-dioctadecyl-2,2′-bipyridyl)hybrid film(denoted as ITO/TiO2-Ru)has been prepared using the modified Langmuir-Blodgett(LB)method,and the electrocatalytic oxidation of mononucleotide of guanosine 5′-monophosphate(GMP)on an ITO/TiO2-Ru electrode after Pd-photodeposition(denoted as ITO/TiO2-Ru/Pd)has been studied.Atomic force microscopy reveals that the single-layered hybrid film of TiO2 nanosheets/[Ru(phen)2(dC18bpy)] 2+is closely packed at a surface pressure of 25 mN m 1and has a thickness of(3.20±0.5)nm.X-ray photoelectron spectra show the formation of Pd nanoparticles on the surface of hybrid film with radii of 20–200 nm by the reduction of[Pd(NH3)4] 2+ under light irradiation.When it is applied to oxidize GMP,a larger catalytic oxidative current is achieved on the ITO/TiO2-Ru/Pd electrode at the external potential above 700 mV(vs.Ag|AgCl|KCl)in comparison with the naked ITO electrode and ITO/TiO2-Ru electrode.Such a result indicates that the Pd nanoparticles are able to hamper the combination of electron hole pairs and reduce the counterwork of insulating long alkyl chains of amphiphilic Ru(II)complexes,and thus develops the electron transfer efficiency and produces the enhanced redox current.展开更多
Two kinds of Ru(Ⅱ)-bipyridine complexes, cis-di(thiocyanate)bis(2,2′-bipyridyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate) ruthenium(Ⅱ) and cis-di(thiocyanate)bis(2,2′-bipyridyl-3,3′-dicarboxylate) ruthenium(Ⅱ), were utilized as the s...Two kinds of Ru(Ⅱ)-bipyridine complexes, cis-di(thiocyanate)bis(2,2′-bipyridyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate) ruthenium(Ⅱ) and cis-di(thiocyanate)bis(2,2′-bipyridyl-3,3′-dicarboxylate) ruthenium(Ⅱ), were utilized as the sensitizers to the nanocrystalline TiO-2 film electrodes. Study shows that the two dyes have quite different sensitization properties due to the strong steric effect of carboxyl groups. In addition, the pretreatment to nanocrystalline TiO-2 film electrodes with TiCl-4 was investigated, which is an effective way to improve the photoelectric conversion performances of sensitized TiO-2 electrodes.展开更多
A series of dye-sensitized solar cells based on ZnO-modified TiO2 nano-porous films have been prepared. The current-voltage characteristics of the cells show that the ZnO-modification can improve the open-circuit volt...A series of dye-sensitized solar cells based on ZnO-modified TiO2 nano-porous films have been prepared. The current-voltage characteristics of the cells show that the ZnO-modification can improve the open-circuit voltage and the fill factor but can decrease the short-circuit current. Dark current and transient photovoltage measurements are used to study the back reaction. It is indicated that the recombination process is suppressed by blocking the hole transporting from the nano-porous TiO2 since the surface of the semiconductor is almost fully covered with ZnO as a barrier layer.展开更多
文摘A photoelectrochemical process in the degradation of an azodye (Acid Orange II) on a Pt/TiO 2 film electrode was investigated. By using the glass device and the voltage stabilized source of direct current, decolorization ratios higher than 78% were observed during a period of 5h. Comparing this value with the sum of the decolorization ratios obtained by a sole application of electrochemical(lower than 3%) and photochemical(about 23%) procedures, a significant synergic effect between both processes was observed. The effects of adscititious voltage and pH value on the decolorization ratios were obvious while the effect of the amount of aeration was minor.
文摘Nano sized powders of TiO2 （titanium dioxide） and Nb2O5 （Niobium （V） oxide） were used to fabricate TiO2/Nb2O5 composites thin films by EPD （electrophoretic deposition） technique. The metal oxide powders, together with magnesium nitrate hexahydrate pellets, were suspended in propan-2-ol inside an EPD cell. The electrodes, placed 1.2 cm apart, were partially immersed in the suspension and a DC potential applied across them. Key EPD process parameters, which include applied DC electric field, deposition time and solid concentration in suspension, were optimized through visual inspection and from UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer spectra. The highest （55%） transmittance was obtained for films with deposition time of 90 s, powder concentration of 0.01 g/40 mL, and 35 V DC （direct current） voltage. XRD micrographs confirmed that TiO2 and Nb2O5 particles were presented in the composite film. SEM （scanning electron microscope） micrographs of the composite electrode thin films showed that porous films of high quality with well controlled morphology were deposited by using the EPD technique.
文摘The photocurrent created by the TiO 2 nanoporous film electrode modified by octadecanethiol(18SH) self-assembled monolayer(SAM) was found to be 1 95 times greater than that without modification as shown by cyclic voltammetry(CV). Meanwhile the maximum adsorbed peak has extended to the infrared range for about 20 nm. The formation of SAM was also assured with CV and small amplitude isosceles triangle potential methods, where the sensitization of SAM on the oxidation of CH 3OH on the TiO 2 nanoporous film electrode could be observed clearly. The results elucidated that the increased photocurrent by modification of octadecanethiol could not be simply attributed to the oxidation of octadecanethiol or ethanol. The results also implied that the application of SAM would be practicable in the sensitization of TiO 2 nanoporous film electrode in solar cell area.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21073133,20843007,20471043)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Y5100283,Y4090248,Y4080177)Wenzhou University Foundation(2007L019)
文摘An indium tin oxide(ITO)electrode coated with monolayer TiO2/[Ru(phen)2(dC18bpy)] 2+ (phen=1,10-phenanthroline, dC18bpy=4,4′-dioctadecyl-2,2′-bipyridyl)hybrid film(denoted as ITO/TiO2-Ru)has been prepared using the modified Langmuir-Blodgett(LB)method,and the electrocatalytic oxidation of mononucleotide of guanosine 5′-monophosphate(GMP)on an ITO/TiO2-Ru electrode after Pd-photodeposition(denoted as ITO/TiO2-Ru/Pd)has been studied.Atomic force microscopy reveals that the single-layered hybrid film of TiO2 nanosheets/[Ru(phen)2(dC18bpy)] 2+is closely packed at a surface pressure of 25 mN m 1and has a thickness of(3.20±0.5)nm.X-ray photoelectron spectra show the formation of Pd nanoparticles on the surface of hybrid film with radii of 20–200 nm by the reduction of[Pd(NH3)4] 2+ under light irradiation.When it is applied to oxidize GMP,a larger catalytic oxidative current is achieved on the ITO/TiO2-Ru/Pd electrode at the external potential above 700 mV(vs.Ag|AgCl|KCl)in comparison with the naked ITO electrode and ITO/TiO2-Ru electrode.Such a result indicates that the Pd nanoparticles are able to hamper the combination of electron hole pairs and reduce the counterwork of insulating long alkyl chains of amphiphilic Ru(II)complexes,and thus develops the electron transfer efficiency and produces the enhanced redox current.
文摘Two kinds of Ru(Ⅱ)-bipyridine complexes, cis-di(thiocyanate)bis(2,2′-bipyridyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate) ruthenium(Ⅱ) and cis-di(thiocyanate)bis(2,2′-bipyridyl-3,3′-dicarboxylate) ruthenium(Ⅱ), were utilized as the sensitizers to the nanocrystalline TiO-2 film electrodes. Study shows that the two dyes have quite different sensitization properties due to the strong steric effect of carboxyl groups. In addition, the pretreatment to nanocrystalline TiO-2 film electrodes with TiCl-4 was investigated, which is an effective way to improve the photoelectric conversion performances of sensitized TiO-2 electrodes.
文摘A series of dye-sensitized solar cells based on ZnO-modified TiO2 nano-porous films have been prepared. The current-voltage characteristics of the cells show that the ZnO-modification can improve the open-circuit voltage and the fill factor but can decrease the short-circuit current. Dark current and transient photovoltage measurements are used to study the back reaction. It is indicated that the recombination process is suppressed by blocking the hole transporting from the nano-porous TiO2 since the surface of the semiconductor is almost fully covered with ZnO as a barrier layer.
