Experimental conditions are discussed for the thermal growth of iron oxide photoanodes which promote
α‐Fe2O3
formation. The photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance of iron oxide electrodes is compared as a function of surface modification procedure. Platinum was found to be an effective electrocatalyst when incorporated into the bulk of the thermally grown iron oxide during the latter's preparation. This procedure was found to increase the carrier density and to give a more negative flatband potential.
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