Abstract:
Nitrogen-doped TiO
2 nanotube-like arrays electrodes were prepared by anodic oxidation and then followed by being treated in N
2 flow at 500 and 600℃.The samples were characterized by environmental scanning electron microscope(ESEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray photoelectron spectrum(XPS) and UV-vis spectrum.The results showed successful incorporation of nitrogen into the TiO
2 nanotube.Enhanced photoelectrocatalytic activity in visible light region was observed owing to nitrogen doping.By comparison,the sample being treated in N
2 flow at 500℃ exhibited the best photoelectrocatalytic activity.