Controllable synthesis of α-Fe2O3 nanorods toward photoelectrochemical applications

Ngo Thi Hien Thao; Cao Thi Mong Gam; Ha Van Thanh; Nguyen Tan Lam; Tran Nam Trung

doi:10.51316/jca.2021.102

Authors

Ngo Thi Hien Thao Faculty of Natural Sciences, Quy Nhon University Author
Cao Thi Mong Gam Faculty of Natural Sciences, Quy Nhon University Author
Ha Van Thanh Faculty of Natural Sciences, Quy Nhon University Author
Nguyen Tan Lam Faculty of Natural Sciences, Quy Nhon University Author
Tran Nam Trung Faculty of Natural Sciences, Quy Nhon University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51316/jca.2021.102

Keywords:

Fe2O3 nanorods, controllable synthesis, hydrothermal, photoelectrode, photoelectrochemical

Abstract

Morphologically controllable synthesis of nanomaterials plays an important role in minimizing the drawbacks of materials as well as improving their properties. Herein, we report our recent efforts in controlling the synthesis of a-Fe₂O₃ nanorods via a hydrothermal approach. By varying the molar ratio of the precursors of iron(III) chloride and urea, different morphological structures of Fe₂O₃ nanorods were obtained. The results showed that upon using the molar ratio of the precursors of 2/3, the nanorods have an average diameter and length of ~80 nm and ~1 mm, respectively. In addition, these nanorods were vertically standing on the fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrate and the synthesized sample showed a highly porous structure. Moreover, based on these synthesized samples, photoelectrodes were fabricated to test their photoelectrochemical activity. Our results reveal that the ideal geometry of a-Fe₂O₃ nanorods can be used as promising candidates for applications in the fields of energy conversion and environment.

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