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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yufei Cheng, Ming Gong, Tete Xu, Enzhou Liu, Jun Fan, Hui Miao, Xiaoyun Hu
Summary: In this study, a core-shell heterostructure nanorod was successfully fabricated, allowing for efficient photocurrent generation and enhanced stability and H2 production rate under neutral conditions. This provides new insights into the design of antimony chalcogenide heterostructure photoelectrodes.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhongrui Yu, Ying Li, Jiangtao Qu, Rongkun Zheng, Julie M. Cairney, Jiujun Zhang, Mingyuan Zhu, Aslam Khan, Wenxian Li
Summary: A hierarchical Co3O4/P-C3N4/TiO2 photoanode with improved visible lights absorption and enhanced PEC performance was achieved by encapsulating 1-D TiO2 nanorod arrays with phosphorous doped graphitic carbon nitride (P-C3N4) and decorating them with highly dispersed 0-D Co3O4 nanodots. The matched energy band positions in the photoanode facilitate swift diffusion of photogenerated holes, while the short diffusion path in Co3O4 nanodots suppresses the accumulation of surface positive charge. This study presents a perspective for enhanced visible light response in Co3O4/P-C3N4/TiO2 heterostructural photoanode for photoelectrochemical water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Maoqi Cao, Hongmei Li, Kang Liu, Junhua Hu, Hao Pan, Junwei Fu, Min Liu
Summary: Vertical SrNbO2N nanorod arrays were successfully synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method with nitridation process, and exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity for solar-driven photoelectrochemical water splitting after decoration with CoOx nanoparticles.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Sitong Liu, Wenzhong Wang, Ying Cheng, Lizhen Yao, Yuhong Liu, Mingjuan Lin, Huabin Chen, Yujie Liang, Junli Fu, Lijuan Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates the construction and performance of a ternary BiVO4/FeVO4/Cu2O nanorod array (NRA) photoelectrode for enhanced photoelectrochemical (PEC) water oxidation. The nanorod array exhibits improved light absorption capability and effective charge separation, resulting in substantially boosted PEC activity.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yoo Jae Jeong, Sung Won Hwang, Settasit Chaikasetsin, Hyun Soo Han, In Sun Cho
Summary: A novel dual-textured BiVO4 / Sb:SnO2 heterostructure was successfully synthesized as a photoanode for photoelectrochemical water splitting. The synthesized heterostructure exhibited a considerable enhancement in charge collection performance, resulting in a photocurrent density approximately four times higher than a single-textured heterostructure. This study provides new insights into the design of efficient photoelectrodes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhenyu Wang, Xiaoming Mou, Dongrun Li, Caixia Song, Debao Wang
Summary: A bifunctional electrocatalyst with excellent performance and low cost, NiS/LDH/NF has been constructed on nickel foam by hydrothermal and electro-deposition methods. It functions as a catalyst for overall water splitting, achieving a current density of 10 mA cm-2 at a low voltage of 1.51 V in 1 M KOH, due to the formation of amorphous NiS/crystalline LDH heterostructure with abundant surface defects and active sites.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Robabeh Bashiri, Muhammad Syahmi Irfan, Norani Muti Mohamed, Suriati Sufian, Liew Yi Ling, Nur Amirah Suhaimi, Mohamad Fakhrul Ridhwan Samsudin
Summary: The fabrication of SrTiO3@TiO2@Fe2O3 nanorod heterostructure for photocatalytic solar hydrogen production was demonstrated, optimizing the composition of Sr and Fe on the surface. The optimized heterostructure showed improved photoconversion efficiency and high hydrogen production. Manipulation of morphology and energy band alignment greatly influenced the physicochemical and photoelectrochemical properties of the materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinyi Xue, Chunhui Lu, Mingwei Luo, Taotao Han, Yuqi Liu, Yanqing Ge, Wen Dong, Xinlong Xu
Summary: In this study, a SnSe2/ZnS heterostructure was constructed using a two-step physical vapor deposition method. The heterostructure exhibited high photoresponse and photoelectrocatalytic activity, which can be attributed to the high light utilization and efficient charge transport.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hai-Peng Zhao, Mei-Ling Zhu, Hao-Yan Shi, Qian-Qian Zhou, Rui Chen, Shi-Wei Lin, Mei-Hong Tong, Ming-Hao Ji, Xia Jiang, Chen-Xing Liao, Yan-Xin Chen, Can-Zhong Lu
Summary: In this study, Ce-doped Fe2O3 nanorod arrays were prepared using a simple hydrothermal method. The Ce doping improved the visible light absorption of Fe2O3 and effectively inhibited the recombination of electron/hole pairs. The Ce-doped sample exhibited superior PEC performance with a photocurrent density of 1.47 mA/cm(2).
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ayat N. El-Shazly, Mahmoud A. Hamza, Nageh K. Allam
Summary: The defect engineering of BiPO4 nanorods via hydrogen treatment can enhance photocatalytic performance, but high-temperature treatment may lead to structural damage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengzhou Wu, Haoyang Wu, Shaohua Xie, Wenliang Wang, Guoqiang Li
Summary: This research constructed an InN nanorod/Ni(OH)2 heterojunction to enhance the interfacial charge transfer and improve the photoelectric current and efficiency of InN nanomaterials in photoelectrochemical water splitting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Wang, Jiawei Chen, Wanru Liao, Fangyang Liu, Min Liu, Liangxing Jiang
Summary: A BiOI/AgI/Ag plasmonic heterostructure photocathode was successfully designed through electrodeposition, ion-exchange, and illumination methods. This photocathode exhibits superior performance in photoelectrochemical water splitting.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zehao Zang, Xuewei Wang, Xiang Li, Qingling Zhao, Lanlan Li, Xiaojing Yang, Xiaofei Yu, Xinghua Zhang, Zunming Lu
Summary: This study presents a novel heterostructure catalyst Co9S8/Cu2S/CF with low overpotentials for water splitting. The strong interfacial interaction promotes water molecule dissociation, achieving efficient alkaline water splitting.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yufei Du, Rui Ma, Lingzhen Wang, Jin Qian, Qilin Wang
Summary: The performance of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) were enhanced by synthesizing the BiOI/graphitic carbon nitride nanotubes (g-C3N4 nanotubes) heterojunction. The stable heterojunction prevented rapid recombination between photoexcited electrons and holes, resulting in optimized electronic transmission pathway and faster surface reaction rates. Additionally, the composite exhibited outstanding OER and HER activities under illuminated conditions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ashish Waghmare, Vidhika Sharma, Pratibha Shinde, Shruti Shah, Ashvini Punde, Yogesh Hase, Bharat Bade, Vidya Doiphode, Swati Rahane, Somnath Ladhane, Mohit Prasad, Sachin Rondiya, Sandesh Jadkar
Summary: In this study, novel MoO3/gamma-In2Se3 heterostructure photoanodes were fabricated using RF magnetron sputtering. The results showed that the heterostructure photoanodes had advantages in light absorption, efficient separation of photogenerated charge carriers, and reduced charge carrier recombination rate, leading to enhanced PEC performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Ran, Danyang Zhao, Xueping Gao, Longwei Yin
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Ran, Shi Qiu, Panlong Zhai, Zhuwei Li, Junfeng Gao, Xiaomeng Zhang, Bo Zhang, Chen Wang, Licheng Sun, Jungang Hou
Summary: By utilizing a three-dimensional ordered macroporous inverse opal array and an ultrathin carbon-nitride-based layer intercalated technology, significant improvements were achieved in the performance of photoelectrochemical water splitting. The conformal heterojunction photoanode exhibited high current density and incident photon-to-current efficiency under simulated sunlight illumination, showcasing a promising approach for sustainable energy conversion systems.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yanting Zhang, Lei Ran, Zhuwei Li, Panlong Zhai, Bo Zhang, Zhaozhong Fan, Chen Wang, Xiaomeng Zhang, Jungang Hou, Licheng Sun
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful synthesis of 3D hollow octahedral Cu2S/CdS p-n heterostructured architectures for efficient photocatalytic water splitting and significantly enhanced visible-light-driven hydrogen generation rate. The construction of p-n heterostructure with highly matched band alignment played a crucial role in facilitating charge separation and transfer, leading to improved charge dynamics and prolonged charge lifetimes.
TRANSACTIONS OF TIANJIN UNIVERSITY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanting Zhang, Lei Ran, Yanxue Zhang, Panlong Zhai, Yunzhen Wu, Junfeng Gao, Zhuwei Li, Bo Zhang, Chen Wang, Zhaozhong Fan, Xiaomeng Zhang, Jiaqi Cao, Dingfeng Jin, Licheng Sun, Jungang Hou
Summary: This study reports the efficient nitrogen photofixation using two-dimensional boron-doped niobic acid nanosheets with oxygen vacancies, achieving enhanced ammonia evolution rates under visible-light irradiation in pure water. The synergy of boron dopant and oxygen vacancy plays a crucial role in regulating the band structure of niobic acid, facilitating charge transfer, reducing energy barriers, and promoting high rates of ammonia evolution, providing a general strategy for designing active photocatalysts for solar nitrogen conversion.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chen Wang, Panlong Zhai, Mingyue Xia, Yunzhen Wu, Bo Zhang, Zhuwei Li, Lei Ran, Junfeng Gao, Xiaomeng Zhang, Zhaozhong Fan, Licheng Sun, Jungang Hou
Summary: This study reports an efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalyst that combines iridium clusters and high-valence cobalt species, achieving non-concerted proton-electron transfer at the atomic scale to trigger OER activity at multiple active sites. Experimental evidence confirms the importance of lattice oxygen oxidation mechanism, while theoretical simulations suggest that the catalyst's OER performance is mainly dominated by the LOM pathway, facilitating reaction kinetics.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bei Ran, Zuokai Wang, Wenlin Cai, Lei Ran, Wenxi Xia, Weijian Liu, Xiaojun Peng
Summary: The use of photo-antimicrobials (PAMs) in phototherapy (PT) offers a new approach to combat multi-drug-resistant pathogens. By reacting with cell membranes, PAMs can effectively eradicate various pathogens, making them suitable for treating local infections, wound dressings, and biofilm removal from medical devices. Further development of organic photo-antimicrobials (OPAMs) is crucial for addressing the general challenges in microbial infections, especially during the global COVID-19 epidemic.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaomeng Zhang, Panlong Zhai, Yanxue Zhan, Yunzhen Wu, Chen Wang, Lei Ran, Junfeng Gao, Zhuwei Li, Bo Zhang, Zhaozhong Fan, Licheng Sun, Jungang Hou
Summary: A versatile coupling strategy was developed to enhance the performance of photoelectrochemical water splitting by introducing Ni-N-4-O sites. The construction of single-atomic Ni-N-4-O moiety facilitated hole transfer, decreased free energy barriers, and accelerated reaction kinetics, resulting in outstanding long-term photostability.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bei Ran, Lei Ran, Jungang Hou, Xiaojun Peng
Summary: Boron-doped niobic acid nanosheets exhibit outstanding antibacterial properties as a photocatalytic platform, generating high levels of ROS to effectively kill bacteria and demonstrating broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against multiple bacterial strains.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Ran, Zhuwei Li, Bei Ran, Jiaqi Cao, Yue Zhao, Teng Shao, Yurou Song, Michael K. H. Leung, Licheng Sun, Jungang Hou
Summary: This study presents a novel method to enhance the catalytic performance of CO2 reduction by anchoring different metal single-atom sites on a triazine-based covalent organic framework. The synthesized catalyst shows superior CO generation rate and selectivity, achieving efficient CO2 conversion under visible light irradiation.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yue Zhao, Lei Ran, Rui Chen, Yurou Song, Junfeng Gao, Licheng Sun, Jungang Hou
Summary: This study presents an integrated photoanode by grafting covalent triazine frameworks as conjugated molecules on the surface of ferroelectric BaTiO3-x nanorod array, and constructing oxyhydroxide oxygen evolution cocatalyst (OEC). The integrated OEC/CTF/BTO array achieves high photocurrent density and low onset potential, while also exhibiting outstanding stability. The enhanced PEC activity is attributed to the integration of CTF and OEC, which enhances light-harvesting capability, boosts charge carrier mediation, and promotes water oxidation kinetics.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Lei Ran, Jungang Hou, Shuyan Cao, Zhuwei Li, Yanting Zhang, Yunzhen Wu, Bo Zhang, Panlong Zhai, Licheng Sun
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Ran, Longwei Yin