The present study details the preparation of a macroporous hybrid material containing polythiophene electropolymerized onto TiO2 nanotubes (TNT). The prepared foam-like hybrid material showed a very low charge transfer resistance. Upon decoration with Pt using our novel and green photogeneration method, the material exhibited very strong metal substrate interactions, resulting in high durability during the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). This study proposes a novel macroporous organic/inorganic hybrid material for use as an alternative material to replace conventional carbon substrates in ORR catalysts.
- Rajashekar Badam
- Raman Vedarajan
- Noriyoshi Matsumi
