Abstract
In this work, we report a metal-organic framework (MOF)-assisted strategy to synthesize necklace-like TiO 2 /Co 3 O 4 nanofibers with highly ordered heterostructures via a facile approach including electrospinning and subsequent calcination. Polycrystalline TiO 2 nanofibers and Co 3 O 4 nanocages are consummately interconnected to form a highly ordered heterogeneous nanostructure, which can be of benefit for precisely accommodating the interface resistance of the p-n heterojunctions and the future realization of improved material performance. The ethanol-gas-sensing investigation showed that TiO 2 /Co 3 O 4 nanofiber sensors exhibited a strong ethanol response (R air /R gas -1 = 16.7 @ 150 ppm) and a low operating temperature of 150 °C. The sensing enhancement mechanism of the TiO 2 /Co 3 O 4 nanofibers is related to the formation of heterojunctions at interfaces and the high catalytic activity of MOF-derived Co 3 O 4 . Furthermore, this versatile method is a promising approach to constructing ordered heterostructures and extending the MOF-based heterogeneous materials toward wide applications.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 14577-14585 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Langmuir |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 48 |
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| Publication status | Published - 4 Dec 2018 |