研究目的
The primary aim is to enhance the photocatalytic activity by changing the TiO2 nanotubes’ architecture and orientation. A highly ordered infrastructure is favorable for better charge carrier transfer. It is well known that anodization affects TiO2 nanotubes’ surface properties by changing the nanotubes’ structure with the increasing anodization duration, which in turn in?uences the photocatalytic activity.
研究成果
The study concludes that anodization duration significantly influences TiO2 nanotubes' morphology and crystallinity, with 10 min being the optimal duration for photocatalytic degradation of Simazine. Three photodegradation pathways were proposed, leading to the formation of non-toxic cyanuric acid. The findings highlight the importance of structural morphologies in enhancing photocatalytic activity.
研究不足
The study is limited by the anodization process's inability to prevent nanotubes' pore widening and extensive dissolution over long durations, potentially damaging the nanotube structure. The optimization of anodization duration is crucial but dependent on specific experimental conditions and applications.