Formation of TiO2 photoanodes by simultaneous electrophoretic deposition of anatase and rutile particles for photoassisted electrolytic copper ions removal

the influence of anatasa/rutile ratio on tio2 films, grown by electrophoretic deposition was studied in the photoassisted electrolytic copper ions removal from cyanide solutions. the proper dispersant dosage allowing the simultaneous electrophoretic deposition of anatase and rutile was chosen based on electrokinetic measurements; evidenced by the xrd spectra of the formed films. the evaluation of films photoassisted electrolytic copper ion removal showeds that it is possible to enhance the activity of anatase films by adding some rutile exploiting the synergetic interaction between these two materials, achieve by its proper deposition.