Abstract
Epilayer control of photoassisted oxidation and reduction on the ferroelectric PbTiO3 polar surface was investigated. Photo-oxidation of a AgNO3 electrolyte resulting in formation of Ag7 NO11 particles was observed on the PbTiO3 /Nb: SrTiO3 film surface; whereas PbTiO3 / SrRuO3 / SrTiO3 leads to AgNO3 reduction under UV illumination. The oxidation reaction resulting in the formation of Ag7 NO11 is explained in terms of a rectifying interface between PbTiO3 and Nb: SrTiO3, controlling the charge transport during UV photocatalysis.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 232901 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 94 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)