Iron phosphorus trichalcogenide ultrathin nanosheets: enhanced photoelectrochemical activity under visible-light irradiation

Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (44) ◽  
pp. 21188-21195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Huang ◽  
Mengxiang Shang ◽  
Yongjin Zou ◽  
Wenbo Song ◽  
Ying Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Activity ◽  
Ultrathin Nanosheets ◽  
Templated Method

FePS3 nanosheets were achieved by a salt-templated method. The ultrathin structure endowed FePS3 with enhanced photoelectrochemical activity under visible light.

Systematic studies of Bi2O3 hierarchical nanostructural and plasmonic effect on photoelectrochemical activity under visible light irradiation

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (14) ◽  
pp. 16784-16791 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Neelakanta Reddy ◽  
Ch. Venkata Reddy ◽  
Adem Sreedhar ◽  
Migyung Cho ◽  
Dongseob Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Plasmonic Effect ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Activity

scholarly journals Synthesis of g-C3N4/Bi2O3/TiO2 composite nanotubes: enhanced activity under visible light irradiation and improved photoelectrochemical activity

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (60) ◽  
pp. 48983-48991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Jiani Lu ◽  
Michael R. Hoffmann ◽  
Qiang Wang ◽  
Yanqing Cong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Activity ◽  
Enhanced Activity ◽  
Composite Nanotubes

g-C3N4 and Bi2O3 were successfully incorporated into TiO2 nanotubes. The photocurrent generated by g-C3N4/Bi2O3/TiO2-NTs was about 15 times higher.g-C3N4/Bi2O3/TiO2-NT has a higher PEC response for the degradation of organic pollutants.

Photoelectrochemical activity of electrospun WO3/NiWO4 nanofibers under visible light irradiation

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 2208-2220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaheen Fatima Anis ◽  
Boor Singh Lalia ◽  
Giovanni Palmisano ◽  
Raed Hashaikeh
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Activity

Electrical, magnetic and photoelectrochemical activity of rGO/MgFe2O4 nanocomposites under visible light irradiation

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
pp. 12401-12408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor-ul Ain ◽  
Wajeeha Shaheen ◽  
Bushra Bashir ◽  
Naser M. Abdelsalam ◽  
Muhammad Farooq Warsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Activity

Photoelectrochemical activity of NiWO4/WO3 heterojunction photoanode under visible light irradiation

2013 ◽  
Vol 112 ◽  
pp. 191-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Zhu ◽  
Wenzhang Li ◽  
Jie Li ◽  
Yaomin Li ◽  
Haishi Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Activity

Cu Doped TiO2: Visible Light Assisted Photocatalytic Antimicrobial Activity and High Temperature Anatase Stability

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snehamol Mathew ◽  
Priyanka Ganguly ◽  
Stephen Rhatigan ◽  
Vignesh Kumaravel ◽  
Ciara Byrne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Anatase Phase ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Bacterial Inactivation ◽  
X Ray

Indoor surface contamination by microbes is a major public health concern. A damp environment is one potential sources for microbe proliferation. Smart photocatalytic coatings on building surfaces using semiconductors like titania (TiO<sub>2</sub>) can effectively curb this growing threat.<b> </b>Metal-doped titania in anatase phase has been proved as a promising candidate for energy and environmental applications. In this present work, the antimicrobial efficacy of copper (Cu) doped TiO<sub>2 </sub>(Cu-TiO<sub>2</sub>) was evaluated against <i>Escherichia coli</i> (Gram-negative) and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (Gram-positive) under visible light irradiation. Doping of a minute fraction of Cu (0.5 mol %) in TiO<sub>2 </sub>was carried out <i>via</i> sol-gel technique. Cu-TiO<sub>2</sub> further calcined at various temperatures (in the range of 500 °C – 700 °C) to evaluate the thermal stability of TiO<sub>2</sub> anatase phase. The physico-chemical properties of the samples were characterised through X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy (XPS) and UV-visible spectroscopy techniques. XRD results revealed that the anatase phase of TiO<sub>2</sub> was maintained well, up to 650 °C, by the Cu dopant. UV-DRS results suggested that the visible light absorption property of Cu-TiO<sub>2 </sub>was enhanced and the band gap is reduced to 2.8 eV. Density functional theory (DFT) studies emphasises the introduction of Cu<sup>+</sup> and Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions by replacing Ti<sup>4+</sup> ions in the TiO<sub>2</sub> lattice, creating oxygen vacancies. These further promoted the photocatalytic efficiency. A significantly high bacterial inactivation (99.9%) was attained in 30 mins of visible light irradiation by Cu-TiO<sub>2</sub>.

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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