Facile synthesis of carbon nanotube-inorganic hybrid materials with improved photoactivity

Abstract

A facile method was used for the synthesis of CNTs@TiO₂ nanocomposites using a simple apparatus at ambient pressure and temperature. CNTs@TiO₂ exhibit core–shell structure without any interfacial adhesive layer on the CNT surface. The photodegradation of methyl orange suggests enhanced photoactivity of CNTs@TiO₂ under UV light. The morphology, structure and composition of CNTs@TiO₂ were also investigated.