Surface Modifications and Growth of Titanium Dioxide for Photo-Electrochemical Water Splitting (Springer Theses)

by John Alexander

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This outstanding thesis provides a wide-ranging overview of the growth of titanium dioxide thin films and its use in photo-electrochemicals such as water splitting. The context for water splitting is introduced with the theory of semiconductor-liquid junctions, which are dealt with in detail. In particular plasmonic enhancement of TiO2 by the addition of gold nanoparticles is considered in depth, including a thorough and critical review of the literature, which discusses the possible mechanisms that may be at work. Plasmonic enhancement is demonstrated with gold nanoparticles on Nb-doped TiO2. Finally, the use of temperature and pressure to control the phase and morphology of thin films grown by pulsed laser deposition is presented.

  • ISBN13 9783319342276
  • Publish Date 27 May 2016
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country CH
  • Imprint Springer International Publishing AG
  • Edition 1st ed. 2016
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 336
  • Language English