研究目的
To design a novel non-noble-metal Mo2C@C/g-C3N4 heterostructure for highly efficient and stable visible-light-driven photocatalytic water splitting.
研究成果
The Mo2C@C/g-C3N4 heterostructure exhibits a significantly enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution rate due to efficient charge separation and transfer facilitated by carbon nanosheets. The study demonstrates a feasible strategy for designing efficient photocatalysts through interfacial engineering.
研究不足
The study focuses on the photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible-light irradiation and does not explore the full solar spectrum utilization. The scalability and cost-effectiveness of the synthesis process are not discussed.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involves the construction of a Mo2C@C/g-C3N4 heterostructure where carbon nanosheets serve as a binder between Mo2C and g-C3N4. The methodology includes hydrothermal processes followed by thermal treatment for the synthesis of Mo2C@C and its deposition onto g-C3N4 nanosheets.
2:The methodology includes hydrothermal processes followed by thermal treatment for the synthesis of Mo2C@C and its deposition onto g-C3N4 nanosheets.
Sample Selection and Data Sources:
2. Sample Selection and Data Sources: Samples include bulk g-C3N4, g-C3N4 nanosheets, Mo2C@C, and Mo2C/CN composites. Data sources include characterization techniques such as TEM, HRTEM, XRD, XPS, UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, and photocatalytic measurements.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes a Bruker D2 Phaser for XRD, FEI Quanta 250 for SEM, JEOL JEM2100 for TEM, and a V-670 spectrophotometer for UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. Materials include dicyandiamide, (NH4)6Mo7O24·4H2O, glucose, and triethanolamine.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The procedure involves the synthesis of g-C3N4 nanosheets, Mo2C@C via hydrothermal and thermal treatments, and the assembly of Mo2C@C/g-C3N4 heterostructures. Photocatalytic H2 evolution measurements are conducted under visible-light irradiation.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data analysis includes PL spectra, transient photocurrent responses, EIS, and transient fluorescence decay spectra to understand charge carrier dynamics.
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