Hydrogen production and photocatalytic activity of g‐C 3 N 4 /Co‐MOF (ZIF‐67) nanocomposite under visible light irradiation

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
K.C. Devarayapalli ◽  
S.V. Prabhakar Vattikuti ◽  
T.V.M. Sreekanth ◽  
Ki Soo Yoo ◽  
P.C. Nagajyothi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation

Improving the photocatalytic hydrogen production of Ag/g-C3N4 nanocomposites by dye-sensitization under visible light irradiation

Nanoscale ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 2249-2259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiayi Qin ◽  
Jingpei Huo ◽  
Piyong Zhang ◽  
Jian Zeng ◽  
Tingting Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Dye Sensitization ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production

Fluorescein-sensitized Ag/g-C3N4 nanocomposites have a remarkably enhanced photocatalytic activity for hydrogen production under visible light.

Enhanced hydrogen production by carbon-doped TiO2 decorated with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) under visible light irradiation

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 2479-2488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liyuan Kuang ◽  
Wen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposite ◽  
Carbon Doped ◽  
Reduced Graphene

Carbon doped TiO2 anchored to reduced graphene oxide formed a hybrid nanocomposite (C-TiO2/rGO) that exhibited greater photocatalytic activity and stability.

The enhanced photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4-LaFeO3 for the water reduction reaction through a mediator free Z-scheme mechanism

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1022-1032 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Acharya ◽  
S. Mansingh ◽  
K. M. Parida
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Water Reduction ◽  
Solid Interface

A g-C3N4/LaFeO3 solid–solid interface showing enhanced hydrogen production ability under visible-light irradiation through a mediator free Z-Scheme mechanism.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production from Water on Ga, Sn-Doped ZnS under Visible Light Irradiation

2014 ◽  
Vol 925 ◽  
pp. 200-204
Author(s):  
Leny Yuliati ◽  
Melody Kimi ◽  
Mustaffa Shamsuddin
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Absorption Edge ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production ◽  
Gap Energy

Zinc sulfide (ZnS) has been reported to act as a photocatalyts to reduce water to hydrogen. However, ZnS could not work under visible light irradiation due to its large band gap energy. In order to improve the performance of ZnS, Ga and Sn were doped to ZnS. The series of Ga (0.1),Sn (x)-ZnS with various amounts of Sn (x) was prepared by hydrothermal method. XRD patterns suggested that the addition of Ga might reduce the crystallinity of ZnS, suggesting that Ga might inhibit the crystal growth or agglomeration of ZnS. On the other hand addition of Sn did not much affect the structure of the Ga (0.1)-ZnS. The DR UU-visible spectra confirmed the red shift of the absorption edge with the addition of Ga due to the reduced band gap energy, while the addition of Sn did not much shift the absorption edge of the Ga (0.1)-ZnS to longer wavelength. FESEM images showed that all the prepared samples have sphere-shaped particles and no remarkable change was observed with the addition of Ga or Sn. The photocatalytic hydrogen production from water was carried out at room temperature in the presence of sacrificial agent under visible light irradiation. While ZnS did not show activity under visible light, all the prepared Ga (0.1)-ZnS and Ga (0.1),Sn (x)-ZnS samples exhibited photocatalytic activity for hydrogen production. The highest hydrogen production was achieved on Ga (0.1),Sn (0.01)-ZnS, which activity was ca. three times higher than that of the single doped Ga (0.1)-ZnS. This study clearly showed that Sn acted as a good co-dopant to increase the photocatalytic activity of Ga (0.1)-ZnS for hydrogen production from water under visible light irradiation.

scholarly journals Preparation of High Activity Ga and Cu Doped ZnS by Hydrothermal Method for Hydrogen Production under Visible Light Irradiation

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melody Kimi ◽  
Leny Yuliati ◽  
Mustaffa Shamsuddin
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Production Rate ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Property ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Hydrogen Production Rate ◽  
Cu Doping

Ga(0.1),Cu(x)-ZnS (x=0.01, 0.03, 0.05) photocatalysts were successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method. The synthesized Ga and Cu codoped ZnS photocatalysts showed photocatalytic property effective for hydrogen production from aqueous solution containing Na2SO3and Na2S as sacrificial reagent under visible light irradiation. The rate of hydrogen production was found to be strongly dependent on Cu doping content. The highest photocatalytic activity is observed for Ga(0.1),Cu(0.01)-ZnS with hydrogen production rate of 114 µmol/h. The addition of Ga as codoped increased the photocatalytic activity to 58 times as compared to single doped Cu-ZnS. The Ga and Cu codoped ZnS photocatalysts are also stable under long irradiation. The enhancement in the photocatalytic activity of Ga and Cu codoped photocatalyst can be attributed to the synergistic effect between Ga and Cu. The photocatalytic activity was greatly enhanced with the addition of 0.5 wt% Ru as cocatalyst with a hydrogen production rate of 744 µmol/h.

scholarly journals High activity of Ag-doped Cd0.1Zn0.9S photocatalyst prepared by the hydrothermal method for hydrogen production under visible-light irradiation

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 587-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leny Yuliati ◽  
Melody Kimi ◽  
Mustaffa Shamsuddin
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Ag Doping ◽  
Light Region ◽  
Co Precipitation

Background: The hydrothermal method was used as a new approach to prepare a series of Ag-doped Cd0.1Zn0.9S photocatalysts. The effect of Ag doping on the properties and photocatalytic activity of Cd0.1Zn0.9S was studied for the hydrogen production from water reduction under visible light irradiation. Results: Compared to the series prepared by the co-precipitation method, samples prepared by the hydrothermal method performed with a better photocatalytic activity. The sample with the optimum amount of Ag doping showed the highest hydrogen production rate of 3.91 mmol/h, which was 1.7 times higher than that of undoped Cd0.1Zn0.9S. With the Ag doping, a red shift in the optical response was observed, leading to a larger portion of the visible light absorption than that of without doping. In addition to the larger absorption in the visible-light region, the increase in photocatalytic activity of samples with Ag doping may also come from the Ag species facilitating electron–hole separation. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that Ag doping is a promising way to enhance the activity of Cd0.1Zn0.9S photocatalyst.

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.

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