Mesoporous titania: From synthesis to application

Abstract

Titania is one kind of important materials, which has been extensively investigated because of its unique electronic and optical properties. A large number of efforts have been made to synthesize mesoporous TiO2 materials with high surface area and uniform pore size, as well as apply them in many fields. In this review paper, we focus on the ordered mesoporous TiO 2 materials. We summarize the synthesis pathways, morphology, doping, as well as crystallization of the mesoporous TiO2 in synthesis section. And we introduce the applications in photocatalysis, solar cells, lithium-ion batteries, sensors and catalyst supports. Besides, we also mention several nanostructured TiO2 materials. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.