A one-step solvothermal synthesis of the topological insulator Bi 2 Te 3 nanorod-modified TiO 2 photocatalyst for enhanced H 2 -evolution activity

Topological insulator Bi 2 Te 3 nanorods as effective cocatalysts were modified on a TiO 2 surface by an EG-assisted solvothermal method to improve the photocatalytic H 2 -evolution activity of TiO 2 due to their high conductivity and suitable Te–H bond.