Spray-deposited Co-Pi Catalyzed BiVO4: a low-cost route towards highly efficient photoanodes

2012 ◽  
Vol 1446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatwa F. Abdi ◽  
Nienke Firet ◽  
Ali Dabirian ◽  
Roel van de Krol
Keyword(s):  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Oxidation Catalyst ◽  
Spray Pyrolysis Method ◽  
Slow Electron ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency ◽  
Low Efficiency ◽  
Low Charge

ABSTRACTBismuth vanadate (BiVO4) thin films are deposited by a low-cost and scalable spray pyrolysis method. Its performance under AM1.5 illumination is mainly limited by slow water oxidation kinetics. We confirm that cobalt phosphate (Co-Pi) is an efficient water oxidation catalyst for BiVO4. The optimum thickness of BiVO4 is 300 nm, resulting in an AM1.5 photocurrent of 1.9 mA/cm2 at 1.23 V vs. RHE when catalyzed with Co-Pi. Once the water oxidation limitation is removed, the performance is limited by low charge separation efficiency. This causes more than 60% of the electron-hole pairs to recombine before reaching the respective interfaces. The slow electron transport is shown to be the main cause of this low efficiency, and future efforts should therefore be focused on addressing this key limitation.

scholarly journals Preparation and photocatalytic performance of metallic Nb0.9Ta0.1S2/2D-C3N4 composite

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanxiang Chen ◽  
Jianjian Yi ◽  
Zhao Mo ◽  
Yanhua Song ◽  
Wenshu Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Metal Sulfide ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Energy And Environment ◽  
Photocatalytic Application ◽  
Light Utilization ◽  
Ternary Metal ◽  
Key Issues

Abstract Photocatalysis technology has potential application in the field of energy and environment. How to expand visible light utilization and promote the separation efficiency of the carriers are the key issues for the high active photocatalysts preparation and future practical applications. In this work, a ternary metal sulfide Nb0.9Ta0.1S2 was prepared and used as an electron collector in the photocatalytic application. As a result, the generated electrons are quickly transferred to the surface of the composite to participate in the reaction. It was demonstrated that the photocatalytic activity of 2D-C3N4 was enhanced after the modification of Nb0.9Ta0.1S2. The Nb0.9Ta0.1S2/2D-C3N4 composite material was synthesized by solvothermal method. The composition of 5% Nb0.9Ta0.1S2/2D-C3N4 showed the highest H2 evolution rate of 1961.6 μmolg−1h−1, which was 6.6 times that of 2D-C3N4. The 15% Nb0.9Ta0.1S2/2D-C3N4 exhibited the best activity in Rhodamine B degradation rate of 97% in 2 h, which is 50% higher than that of 2D-C3N4. Nb0.9Ta0.1S2/2D-C3N4 can be used as electron trap to promote the effective separation of electron–hole pairs. This work provides benchmarks in exploring low-cost and efficient cocatalyst.

scholarly journals In Situ EPR Characterization of a Cobalt Oxide Water Oxidation Catalyst at Neutral pH

Catalysts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yury Kutin ◽  
Nicholas Cox ◽  
Wolfgang Lubitz ◽  
Alexander Schnegg ◽  
Olaf Rüdiger
Keyword(s):  
Cobalt Oxide ◽  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Oxidation Catalyst ◽  
O2 Evolution ◽  
Ligand Field ◽  
Neutral Ph

Here we report an in situ electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) study of a low-cost, high-stability cobalt oxide electrodeposited material (Co-Pi) that oxidizes water at neutral pH and low over-potential, representing a promising system for future large-scale water splitting applications. Using CW X-band EPR we can follow the film formation from a Co(NO3)2 solution in phosphate buffer and quantify Co uptake into the catalytic film. As deposited, the film shows predominantly a Co(II) EPR signal, which converts into a Co(IV) signal as the electrode potential is increased. A purpose-built spectroelectrochemical cell allowed us to quantify the extent of Co(II) to Co(IV) conversion as a function of potential bias under operating conditions. Consistent with its role as an intermediate, Co(IV) is formed at potentials commensurate with electrocatalytic O2 evolution (+1.2 V, vs. SHE). The EPR resonance position of the Co(IV) species shifts to higher fields as the potential is increased above 1.2 V. Such a shift of the Co(IV) signal may be assigned to changes in the local Co structure, displaying a more distorted ligand field or more ligand radical character, suggesting it is this subset of sites that represents the catalytically ‘active’ component. The described spectroelectrochemical approach provides new information on catalyst function and reaction pathways of water oxidation.

Rational design of light induced self healed Fe based oxygen vacancy rich CeO2 (CeO2NS–FeOOH/Fe2O3) nanostructure materials for photocatalytic water oxidation and Cr(vi) reduction

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (24) ◽  
pp. 11377-11389 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sultana ◽  
S. Mansingh ◽  
K. M. Parida
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Vacancy ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Nanostructure Materials ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency ◽  
Uv Visible

Self regenerating oxygen vacancy rich CeO2NS–FeOOH/Fe2O3 hybrids are optimized and show superior charge separation efficiency both in visible and UV-visible light.

Discovering a selective semimetal element to increase hematite photoanode charge separation efficiency

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (28) ◽  
pp. 16992-16998 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Esteves Nogueira ◽  
Mario Rodrigo Santos Soares ◽  
João Batista Souza Junior ◽  
Carlos Alberto Ospina Ramirez ◽  
Flavio Leandro Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Colloidal Deposition ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency

A colloidal deposition process combined with the thermal spreading ability of Sb over hematite surface is used to obtain a mesoporous photoanode for water oxidation.

ZnIn2S4 nanosheet growth on amine-functionalized SiO2 for the photocatalytic reduction of CO2

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuqing Shao ◽  
Zhaolin Dou ◽  
Xiaoyu Liang ◽  
Xinxin Zhang ◽  
Min Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Charge Separation ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Photocatalytic Reduction ◽  
Amine Functionalized ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency ◽  
Reduction Of Co2 ◽  
Low Charge

The photocatalytic reduction of CO2 into valuable fuels and sustainable energy has a promising future, yet remains a challenge due to low charge separation efficiency and inadequate active sites. We...

Carbon quantum dot sensitized integrated Fe2O3@g-C3N4 core–shell nanoarray photoanode towards highly efficient water oxidation

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (21) ◽  
pp. 9839-9845 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sha-Sha Yi ◽  
Jun-Min Yan ◽  
Qing Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dot ◽  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
High Catalytic Activity ◽  
Carbon Quantum Dot ◽  
Efficient Charge ◽  
Oxidation Performance ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency

The carbon quantum dot (CQD) sensitized integrated Ti:Fe2O3@g-C3N4 core–shell nanoarrays demonstrate superior PEC water oxidation performance which can be ascribed to efficient charge separation efficiency derived from the well-confined heterojunction structure together with the high catalytic activity of the CQDs for H2O2 decomposition.

Modulating Charge Separation Efficiency of Water Oxidation Photoanodes with Polyelectrolyte‐Assembled Interfacial Dipole Layers

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1908492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanghyun Bae ◽  
Dongseok Kim ◽  
Hyunwoo Kim ◽  
Minsu Gu ◽  
Jungki Ryu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency

Highly-oriented Fe2O3/ZnFe2O4 nanocolumnar heterojunction with improved charge separation for photoelectrochemical water oxidation

2016 ◽  
Vol 52 (58) ◽  
pp. 9013-9015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhibin Luo ◽  
Chengcheng Li ◽  
Dong Zhang ◽  
Tuo Wang ◽  
Jinlong Gong
Keyword(s):  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation

A highly-oriented Fe2O3/ZnFe2O4 heterojunction photoanode with well-defined morphology is featured for improving charge separation efficiency.

Construction of an efficient hole migration pathway on hematite for efficient photoelectrochemical water oxidation

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (46) ◽  
pp. 23478-23485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Li ◽  
Jing Li ◽  
Lili Gao ◽  
Yiping Hu ◽  
Xuefeng Long ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Migration Pathway ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency ◽  
Hole Migration ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation

In this study, we constructed an efficient hole migration pathway by integrating ultrathin amorphous NiOOH onto the Fe2O3 coating on F doped α-Fe2O3 nanorods. The resulting photoanode presents higher charge separation efficiency than most reported hematite-based photoanode.

Construction of Defect-Engineered Three-Dimensionally Ordered Macroporous WO3 for Efficient Photocatalytic Water Oxidation Reaction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yating Wang ◽  
Chaosheng Peng ◽  
Tao Jiang ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Zheng Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photonic Crystals ◽  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Oxidation Reaction ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Colloidal Crystal ◽  
Template Method ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency ◽  
Colloidal Crystal Template ◽  
Ordered Macroporous

To improve solar light harvesting and charge separation efficiency, we develop a facile strategy for synthesizing defect-engineered three-dimensionally ordered macroporous (3DOM) WO3 photonic crystals via colloidal crystal template method and...

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