Photocatalytic activities of MnO2-coated TiO2 nanotubes grown by electrochemical anodization on Ti plates

Key Points

• Enhanced photocatalytic activity was observed with MnO2-coated TiO2 nanotubes, indicating superior performance.
• The study shows a 20% increase in photocatalytic efficiency compared to bare TiO2, underscoring material improvement.
• Assessment using electrochemical anodization highlighted the effective growth of TiO2 nanotubes on titanium plates.
• Improved photocatalytic properties may enable better applications in pollution degradation and energy conversion.