Functional Interfaces in Pure and Blended Oxide Nanoparticle Networks: Recombination versus Separation of Photogenerated Charges

Siedl N, Elser MJ, Bernardi J, Diwald O (2009)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2009

Journal

Journal of Physical Chemistry C American Chemical Society

Book Volume: 113

Pages Range: 15792-15795

Journal Issue: 36

DOI: 10.1021/jp906368f

Abstract

Solvent-mediated particle aggregation was employed to produce nanoparticle networks containing a high abundance of functional interfaces. Using electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR), we experimentally observed that the intentional attachment of vapor-grown ZrO$_2$ nanocrystals to TiO$_2$ particle surfaces yields networks of intermixed nanoparticles with substantially improved charge separation properties. The superior performance holds also in comparison to homogeneous ZrO$_2$ and TiO$_2$ nanoparticle networks that exhibit a higher charge recombination loss in comparison to powders of unconnected nanocrystals.

Authors with CRIS profile

Nicolas Siedl Lehrstuhl für Partikelsynthese (LFG) Oliver Diwald Lehrstuhl für Partikelsynthese (LFG)

Additional Organisation(s)

Exzellenz-Cluster Engineering of Advanced Materials (EAM)

Involved external institutions

Technische Universität Wien / Vienna University of Technology AT Austria (AT)

How to cite

APA:

Siedl, N., Elser, M.J., Bernardi, J., & Diwald, O. (2009). Functional Interfaces in Pure and Blended Oxide Nanoparticle Networks: Recombination versus Separation of Photogenerated Charges. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 113(36), 15792-15795. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp906368f

MLA:

Siedl, Nicolas, et al. "Functional Interfaces in Pure and Blended Oxide Nanoparticle Networks: Recombination versus Separation of Photogenerated Charges." Journal of Physical Chemistry C 113.36 (2009): 15792-15795.

BibTeX: Download