scholarly journals Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution over TiO2-X Mesoporous Spheres-ZnO Nanorods Heterojunction

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2096
Author(s):  
BingKe Zhang ◽  
Qi Li ◽  
Dongbo Wang ◽  
Jinzhong Wang ◽  
Baojiang Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Spectral Response ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Pure Tio2 ◽  
Mechanism Analysis ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Novel Structure

Photocatalytic water splitting into hydrogen is regarded as one of the key solutions to the deterioration of the global environment and energy. Due to the significantly reduced grain boundaries, ZnO nanorods facilitate a fast electron transfer through their smooth tunnels and are well suited as a photocatalyst. However, the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance of pristine ZnO nanorods is still low due to the high recombination rate of photogenerated electron-hole pairs and the less light absorption. Here, a novel structure about black ZnO nanorods (NRs)/TiO2-X mesoporous spheres (MSs) heterojunction has been prepared and the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance has been explored. The photocatalytic activity test results showed that ZnO NRs/TiO2-X MSs exhibited higher catalytic activity than ZnO NRs for hydrogen production. Compared to the pure ZnO NRs photoanode, the photocurrent of ZnO NRs/TiO2-X MSs heterojunction photoanode could reach 0.41 mA/cm2 in view of the expanding spectral response region and effective inhibition of e−/h+ recombination at the same condition. Using a relatively integrated experimental investigation and mechanism analysis, we scrutinized that after being treated with NaBH4, TiO2 MSs introduce oxygen vacancies expanding the photocatalytic activity of pure TiO2, and improving conductivity and charge transport capabilities through coating on ZnO NRs. More importantly, the results provide a promising approach in the NRs/MSs composite structure serving as photoanodes for photocatalytic hydrogen production.

Facile preparation and highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution of novel CuxNiy nanoalloy/graphene nanohybrids

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 548-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangqing Li ◽  
Honglei Xu ◽  
Qiang Luo ◽  
Shizhao Kang ◽  
Lixia Qin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Noble Metal ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Metal Free ◽  
Free Graphene ◽  
Visible Light Driven ◽  
Facile Preparation

The noble metal-free CuxNiy bimetallic nanoalloy decorated graphene nanohybrids (CuxNiy/G) exhibited a higher photocatalytic activity for hydrogen production. It provides a new and cheaper noble-metal-free graphene-based photocatalyst system for visible light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.

Semiconductor Photocatalysts for Solar-to-Hydrogen Energy Conversion: Recent Advances of CdS

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuxue Wei ◽  
Honglin Qin ◽  
Jinxin Deng ◽  
Xiaomeng Cheng ◽  
Mengdie Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Noble Metals ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Theoretical Design ◽  
Recent Developments

Introduction: Solar-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production from water splitting is one of the most promising solutions to satisfy the increasing demands of a rapidly developing society. CdS has emerged as a representative semiconductor photocatalyst due to its suitable band gap and band position. However, the poor stability and rapid charge recombination of CdS restrict its application for hydrogen production. The strategy of using a cocatalyst is typically recognized as an effective approach for improving the activity, stability, and selectivity of photocatalysts. In this review, recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation are summarized. In particular, the factors affecting the photocatalytic performance and new cocatalyst design, as well as the general classification of cocatalysts, are discussed, which includes a single cocatalyst containing noble-metal cocatalysts, non-noble metals, metal-complex cocatalysts, metal-free cocatalysts, and multi-cocatalysts. Finally, future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are described. Background: Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water splitting using photocatalyst semiconductors is one of the most promising solutions to satisfy the increasing demands of a rapidly developing society. CdS has emerged as a representative semiconductor photocatalyst due to its suitable band gap and band position. However, the poor stability and rapid charge recombination of CdS restrict its application for hydrogen production. The strategy of using a cocatalyst is typically recognized as an effective approach for improving the activity, stability, and selectivity of photocatalysts. Methods: This review summarizes the recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation. Results: Recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation are summarized. The factors affecting the photocatalytic performance and new cocatalyst design, as well as the general classification of cocatalysts, are discussed, which includes a single cocatalyst containing noble-metal cocatalysts, non-noble metals, metal-complex cocatalysts, metal-free cocatalysts, and multi-cocatalysts. Finally, future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are described. Conclusion: The state-of-the-art CdS for producing hydrogen from photocatalytic water splitting under visible light is discussed. The future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are also described.

Cobalt ion redox and conductive polymers boosted the photocatalytic activity of the graphite carbon nitride–Co3O4 Z-scheme heterostructure

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-168
Author(s):  
Tao Li ◽  
Jiandong Cui ◽  
Yezhan Lin ◽  
Kecheng Liu ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Carbon Nitride ◽  
Conductive Polymers ◽  
Cobalt Ion ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Conductive Polyaniline

The enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance of g-C3N4–Co3O4 2D–1D Z-scheme heterojunctions was achieved through the synergistic effect of the cobalt ion redox, conductive polyaniline, and a Co3O4 nanobelt.

Modulating photogenerated electron transfer with selectively exposed Co–Mo facets on a novel amorphous g-C3N4/CoxMo1−xS2 photocatalyst

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (28) ◽  
pp. 23709-23717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuqiang Hao ◽  
Zhiliang Jin ◽  
Shixiong Min ◽  
Gongxuan Lu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Exposed Facets

Novel photocatalysts, g-C3N4/Co0.04Mo0.96S2 with different exposed facets of Co–Mo, were employed as catalysts for the examination of facet-dependent catalytic activity toward photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.

Rose-like MoSx and CeVO4 construct direct Z-scheme heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiliang Jin ◽  
Hongying Li ◽  
Haiming Gong ◽  
Kaicheng Yang ◽  
Qingjie Guo
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

Constructing a heterojunction as a strategy to improve the performance of a single catalyst for photocatalytic hydrogen production has received more and more attention in recent years. In the work,...

Ultrathin HNb3O8 nanosheet: an efficient photocatalyst for the hydrogen production

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (41) ◽  
pp. 20627-20632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinhua Xiong ◽  
Linrui Wen ◽  
Fan Jiang ◽  
Yuhao Liu ◽  
Shijing Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Efficient Separation ◽  
2D Structure

A monolayer HNb3O8 nanosheet was prepared. Its unique 2D structure promoted the efficient separation of the photo-generated carriers, leading to an enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.

scholarly journals Conjugated Polymer Donor-Molecular Acceptor Nanohybrids for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haofan Yang ◽  
Xiaobo Li ◽  
Reiner Sebastian Sprick ◽  
Andrew I. Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Conjugated Polymers ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Conjugated Polymer ◽  
Apparent Quantum Yield ◽  
High Hydrogen ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Efficient Charge ◽  
Donor Acceptor

A library of 237 organic binary/ternary nanohybrids consisting of conjugated polymers donors and both fullerene and non-fullerene molecular acceptors was prepared and screened for sacrificial photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. These donor-acceptor nanohybrids (DANHs) showed significantly enhanced hydrogen evolution rates compared with the parent donor or acceptor compounds. DANHs of <a></a><a>a polycarbazole</a>-based donor combined with a methanofullerene acceptor (PCDTBT/PC<sub>60</sub>BM) showed a high hydrogen evolution rate of 105.2 mmol g<sup>-1</sup> h<sup>-1</sup> under visible light (λ > 420 nm). This DANH photocatalyst produced 5.9 times more hydrogen than a sulfone-containing polymer (P10) under the same conditions, which is one of the most efficient organic photocatalysts reported so far. An apparent quantum yield of hydrogen evolution of 3.0 % at 595 nm was measured for this DANH. The photocatalytic activity of the DANHs, which in optimized cases reached 179.0 mmol g<sup>-1</sup> h<sup>-1</sup>, is attributed to efficient charge transfer at the polymer donor/molecular acceptor interface. We also show that ternary donor<sub>A</sub>-donor<sub>B</sub>-acceptor nanohybrids can give higher activities than binary donor-acceptor hybrids in some cases.

Noble-metal-free Ni3N/g-C3N4 photocatalysts with enhanced hydrogen production under visible light irradiation

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (35) ◽  
pp. 12188-12196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Chen ◽  
Huijuan Huang ◽  
Yuanhui Zheng ◽  
Wenhao Sun ◽  
Yi Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Noble Metal ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Metal Free

Noble-metal-free Ni3N/g-C3N4 heterojunctions that show high photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity comparable to platinized g-C3N4 were successfully synthesized.

Fabrication of selective interface of ZnO/CdS heterostructures for more efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (35) ◽  
pp. 12162-12171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinlong Ma ◽  
Fei Zhao ◽  
Qinping Qiang ◽  
Tongyao Liu ◽  
Yuhua Wang
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

Selective interface in ZnO/CdS heterostructure promote the photocatalytic activity.

Rationally Designed Ta3N5@ReS2 Heterojunctions for Promoted Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoqiang Zhan ◽  
Zhi Fang ◽  
Bing Li ◽  
Haitao Zhang ◽  
Leyao Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Adsorption Processes

Highly-active heterojunctions hold the pivotal function in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, Ta3N5@ReS2 photocatalysts are rationally designed via the combination of template-assisted, hydrothermal and solution-adsorption processes, in which few...

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