Ti layers on FTO glass deposited using e-evaporation or magnetron sputtering.
Evaporated Ti layers contain significantly higher numbers of pinholes than sputtered layers.
Complete anodization of Ti layer on FTO – formation of transparent TNT layers.
Anodized sputtered Ti layers – increased photoresponse in DSSC and aqueous electrolyte.
PEC water splitting on anodized evaporated Ti layer in aqueous electrolyte – TNT detachment.