摘要

Mixed-phase TiO2 nanostructures are synthesized by hydrothermal treatment of anodized TiO2 nanotubes. The growth of rutile nanorods on the anatase nanotubes can greatly expedite the electron-hole separation and transportation, enhance the light absorption, and also increase the surface area. When used for photocatalytic water splitting, more than three-fold enhancement in photocurrent density is observed for mixed-phase TiO2 nanostructures, relative to pristine TiO2 nanotubes.