Energy Storage in Bifunctional TiO2 Composite Materials under UV and Visible Light

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of recent studies on energy storage in bifunctional TiO2 composite materials under UV and visible light. The working mechanism, property improvements and applications of these bifunctional TiO2 composite systems are introduced, respectively. The latest results obtained in our laboratory, especially a new process for photoelectric conversion and energy storage in TiO2/Cu2O bilayer films under visible light, are also presented. Hopefully this review will stimulate more fundamental and applied research on this subject in the future.

Keywords

• photoelectric conversion
• energy storage
• TiO2
• Cu2O
• WO3
• Ni(OH)2