Facile synthesis of free-standing CeO(2) nanorods for photoelectrochemical applications

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Nov 7;46(41):7721-3. doi: 10.1039/c0cc01854f. Epub 2010 Sep 20.

Abstract

Free-standing CeO(2) nanorods with different morphology grew directly on Ti substrates via an electrochemical assembly process, and their absorption edges show a remarkable red-shift to the visible region. Moreover, photoelectrochemical cell (PEC) measurements demonstrate these CeO(2) nanorods exhibit a photovoltaic response under visible light illumination (λ≥ 390 nm).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cerium / chemistry*
  • Electrochemistry
  • Light*
  • Nanotubes / chemistry*
  • Titanium / chemistry
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Water
  • Cerium
  • ceric oxide
  • Titanium