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Gelija D, Loka C, Goddati M, Bak NH, Lee J, Kim MD. Integration of Ag Plasmonic Metal and WO 3/InGaN Heterostructure for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37452743 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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In this study, a Ag/WO3/InGaN hybrid heterostructure was successfully developed by sputtering and molecular beam epitaxy techniques, to obtain unique Ag nanospheres adorned with cauliflower-like WO3 nanostructure over the InGaN nanorods (NRs). Exploiting the localized surface plasmon resonance of Ag, the Ag/WO3/InGaN heterostructure exhibited superior photoabsorption ability in the visible region (400-700 nm) of the solar spectrum, with a surface plasmon resonance band centered around 440 nm. Comprehensive analysis through photoluminescence spectroscopy, photocurrent measurements, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy revealed that the Ag/WO3/InGaN hybrid heterostructure significantly enhances the charge carrier separation and transfer kinetics leading to improved overall photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance. The photocurrent density of the Ag/WO3/InGaN photoanode is 1.17 mA/cm2, which is about 2.72 times higher than that of pure InGaN NRs under visible light irradiation. The photoanode exhibited excellent stability for about 12 h. From the study, it has been found that the maximum applied bias photon-to-current efficiency (ABPE) is ∼1.67% at the applied bias of 0.6 V. The improved PEC water splitting efficiency of the Ag/WO3/InGaN photoanode is attributed to the synergistic effects of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), efficient charge carrier separation and transport, and the presence of a Schottky junction. Consequently, the plasmonic metal-assisted heterojunction-based semiconductor Ag/WO3/InGaN demonstrates immense potential for practical applications in photoelectrochemical water splitting.
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- Devarajulu Gelija
- Institute of Quantum Systems (IQS), Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Materials Engineering & Smart Natural Space Research Centre, Kongju National University, Cheonan 31080, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Quantum Systems (IQS), Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
- Department of Physics, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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Andrei V, Roh I, Yang P. Nanowire photochemical diodes for artificial photosynthesis. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eade9044. [PMID: 36763656 PMCID: PMC9917021 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ade9044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Artificial photosynthesis can provide a solution to our current energy needs by converting small molecules such as water or carbon dioxide into useful fuels. This can be accomplished using photochemical diodes, which interface two complementary light absorbers with suitable electrocatalysts. Nanowire semiconductors provide unique advantages in terms of light absorption and catalytic activity, yet great control is required to integrate them for overall fuel production. In this review, we journey across the progress in nanowire photoelectrochemistry (PEC) over the past two decades, revealing design principles to build these nanowire photochemical diodes. To this end, we discuss the latest progress in terms of nanowire photoelectrodes, focusing on the interplay between performance, photovoltage, electronic band structure, and catalysis. Emphasis is placed on the overall system integration and semiconductor-catalyst interface, which applies to inorganic, organic, or biologic catalysts. Last, we highlight further directions that may improve the scope of nanowire PEC systems.
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- Virgil Andrei
- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Liquid Sunlight Alliance, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Liquid Sunlight Alliance, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Kavli Energy NanoScience Institute, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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Qiu D, He C, Lu Y, Li Q, Chen Y, Cui X. Assembling γ-graphyne surrounding TiO 2 nanotube arrays: an efficient p-n heterojunction for boosting photoelectrochemical water splitting. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:15422-15432. [PMID: 34661591 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt01810h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Photoelectrochemical water splitting is an excellent strategy for hydrogen generation and it is pivotal to the development of photoanodes with sufficient sunlight harvesting, rapid charge separation, and enhanced electron injection efficiency. In this work, we rationally constructed a γ-graphyne/TiO2 (GY/TiO2) p-n heterojunction in which p-type γ-graphyne nanosheets were distributed in the three-dimensional space surrounding TiO2 nanotube arrays. The GY/TiO2 photoanode achieves a photocurrent density of 0.75 mA cm-2 at 1.23 V (vs. RHE), 1.7 times that of bare TiO2, and extends the electron lifetime of TiO2 from 0.51 to 1.16 ms. The improvement arises from moderate γ-graphyne modification, contributing to broadened light absorption, the suppressed recombination of electron-hole pairs, an increase in charge transfer, and a higher injection efficiency of surface electrons. This work provides a reliable approach for the utilization and conversion of sustainable solar energy.
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- Dong Qiu
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, PR China.
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, PR China.
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, PR China.
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, PR China.
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, PR China.
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, PR China.
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Beshkar F, Salavati-Niasari M, Amiri O. Facile One-Pot In Situ Synthesis and Characterization of a Cu2O/Cu2(PO4)(OH) Binary Heterojunction Nanocomposite for the Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin from Aqueous Solution under Direct Sunlight Irradiation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c01462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Farshad Beshkar
- Institute of Nano Science and Nano Technology, University of Kashan, Kashan 87317-51167, I. R. Iran
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- Institute of Nano Science and Nano Technology, University of Kashan, Kashan 87317-51167, I. R. Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah 6714414971, I. R. Iran
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Raparin, Rania 46012, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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Qiao X, Pan C, Dong Y, Wang G, Zhang H, Leng Y, Zhang P, Jiang P, Zhu Y. p-Type Cu 2O as an effective interlayer between CdS and NiO x cocatalysts to promote photocatalytic hydrogen production. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj04206d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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A two-step photodeposition method is introduced, aiming to construct a p-type Cu2O interlayer between n-type CdS and NiOx cocatalyst. The effect of Cu2O interlayer is supposed to accelerate the hole transfer from CdS.
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- Xue Qiao
- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and Materials
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
- P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and Materials
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
- P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and Materials
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
- P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and Materials
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
- P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and Materials
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
- P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and Materials
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
- P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and Materials
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
- P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and Materials
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
- P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and Materials
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
- P. R. China
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