Electrospun TiO2, Fe2O3 and SrNb2O6 and their Heterostructures for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Reactions

In order to fabricate favourable photocatalysts for efficient photoelectrochemical water splitting reactions, a deeper insight in the physico-chemical built of each semiconductor has to be rendered. This work encompasses the understanding of the influence of molecular precursor tailoring, the dexterity of dimensionality in nanostructuring, the elucidations of electronic and chemical states and ultimately the integration of these materials as photoanodes.

All results obtained show the importance of surface states and interfacial effects. The data provide a pathway for the conception and integration of new methodologies in order to augment photocatalytical properties of nanostructured metal oxides and semiconductors.