TiO2 NTs electrode sensitized with copper NPs was prepared by SILAR technique.
The rectifying behavior indicated the formation of Cu2O/CuO/TiO2 heterojunctions.
Cu2O and CuO NPs enhanced the charge separation and the absorption of visible light.
The effect of the amount of Cu2O and CuO on the PEC performance was investigated.
The radical species involved in the PEC degradation of DCF were analyzed.