Synthesis, Characterization and Photoelectrochemical Properties of $MoS_2$ decorated $TiO_2$ Nanotubes Electrodes

In this research, $TiO_2$/$MoS_2$nanocomposite electrodes were synthesized to investigate the photoelectrochemical performances. Firstly, $TiO_2$ nanotubes were fabricated by anodic oxidation on Ti foil. Then, $MoS_2$ nanostructures were synthesis by hydrothermal method on $TiO_2$ nanotubes. The prepared nanocomposite films were characterized by using X-Ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The transient photocurrent response was analyzed to investigate photoelectrochemical activity of electrodes. The results show that TiO2 nanotube arrays coated with $MoS_2$ nanostructure homogeneously. Furthermore, $TiO_2$/$MoS_2$ nanocomposite electrode were shown better photoelectrochemical activity then bare $TiO_2$ electrode.