2D Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 025022 - 025022
Published: March 14, 2023
Abstract
Graphdiyne
(GDY)
is
a
new
carbon
allotrope
with
excellent
properties
due
to
its
unique
structure
and
highly
conjugated
system.
In
this
work,
GDY/CuMoO
4
(CMO)/CuO
tandem
S-scheme
heterojunction
was
constructed
using
the
cross-coupling
method.
Among
them,
CuI
not
only
used
as
coupling
catalyst
obtain
easily
collected
GDY,
but
also
precursor
for
more
active
composite
catalysts.
2D
GDY
provides
substrate
loading
of
CMO
CuO,
while
system
electrical
conductivity
allow
composites
form
strong
charge
distribution
transport.
The
step-by-step
progressive
heterojunctions
based
on
one-step
calcination
strategy
have
stronger
reducing
activity
carrier
transfer
capability.
intrinsic
mechanism
investigated
by
photoelectrochemical
characterization
in
situ
x-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
analysis,
photocatalytic
hydrogen
production
reaction
proposed.
This
work
viable
approach
development
photocatalysis
design
heterojunctions.
ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(5), P. 1914 - 1926
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
The
high
cost
and
limited
sources
of
fossil
fuels
led
researchers
to
discover
alternative
energy.
aim
this
work
is
explore
stable
efficient
catalysts
for
hydrogen
evolution
under
sunlight.
From
perspective,
various
including
CdS,
Ag@CdS,
Cu@CdS,
Cu/Ag@CdS
have
been
designed
synthesized
via
the
hydrothermal
method.
To
enhance
surface
stability
activity
copper
silver
metals
were
selected
as
cocatalysts.
Cocatalyst
contents
in
situ
deposited
over
surfaces
CdS
using
a
chemical
reduction
approach.
optical
structural
properties
investigated
UV–vis/diffuse
reflectance
spectroscopy
(DRS),
Raman,
photoluminescence
(PL),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
transmission
(TEM),
Fourier-transform
infrared
(FTIR),
atomic
force
(AFM)
techniques.
Their
compositions
characteristics
confirmed
by
energy-dispersive
(EDX)
photoelectron
(XPS)
studies.
Thermal
was
assured
thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA),
whereas
magnetic
determined
paramagnetic
(EPR).
Photoreactions
done
quartz
photoreactor
(150
mL/Velp
Scienific)
generation
activities
monitored
gas
chromatographs,
i.e.,
GC-TCD
(Shimadzu-2010/Japan).
results
depict
that
with
2%
Cu
1%
Ag
on
exhibit
highest
(i.e.,
18.93
mmol
g–1
h–1
45.04%
quantum
efficiencies).
higher
attributed
synergism
generated
between
cocatalysts
during
photoreaction.
It
has
predicted
populations
plasmon
resonance
(SPR)
Cu/Ag
Schottky
junctions
formed
restrict
charge
recombination
back
reactions).
Additionally,
factors
like
pH,
temperature,
photocatalyst
dosage,
intensity
light
evaluated
discussed
optimize
ideal
conditions.
study
hold
promise
an
eventual
transition
replace
costly
conventional
used
sustainable
generation.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(16), P. 20027 - 20039
Published: April 12, 2023
Photocatalytic
water
cracking
hydrogen
(H2)
production
is
a
promising
clean
energy
technology.
Therefore,
ternary
CdS@Nb2O5/Nb2CTx
(MXene)
heterojunction
with
hierarchical
structure
was
designed
to
promote
photocatalytic
H2
evolution.
When
Na2S/Na2SO3
and
lactic
acid
were
used
as
sacrificial
agents,
the
evolution
reaction
(HER)
rates
of
optimized
photocatalyst
1501.7
2715.8
μmol
g-1
h-1,
12.4%
26.1%
apparent
quantum
efficiencies
(AQE)
at
420
nm,
respectively.
Its
HER
performance
10.9-fold
higher
than
that
pure
CdS
remained
87%
activity
after
five
rounds
cycle
tests.
Such
an
enhancement
stems
from
excellent
light
absorption
properties,
tight
interfacial
contact,
fast
charge
transfer
channel,
sufficient
active
sites.
Mechanism
analysis
demonstrates
S-scheme
Schottky
junction
synchronous
regulation
boost
for
production.
This
work
creates
possibilities
manufacturing
Nb-based
MXene
photocatalysts
converting
solar
other
applications.