Revealing the dual role of nanoparticle size and surface ligands in plasmon-enhanced photocatalysis of Au/TiO2 nanorods

[Display omitted] •Au/TiO2 photocatalysts were prepared from Na-citrate stabilized Au suspensions.•Au nanoparticles suppress electron–hole recombination and extend carrier lifetime.•Smaller Au nanoparticles act as efficient charge separation and transfer sites.•Activity of Au/TiO2 materials depends...

Full description

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Applied surface science Vol. 720; p. 165300
Main Authors:	Slapničar, Špela, Caf, Maja, Kralj, Slavko, Žerjav, Gregor, Pintar, Albin
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 28.02.2026
Subjects:	gold NPs Heterogeneous photocatalysis Localized surface plasmon resonance effect Titanate nanorods Wet impregnation gold NPs Titanate nanorods Heterogeneous photocatalysis Wet impregnation Localized surface plasmon resonance effect
ISSN:	0169-4332
Online Access:	Get full text
Tags:	Add Tag No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!