研究目的
Investigating the regulation of spatial charge transfer over intrinsically ultrathin-carbon-encapsulated photoanode to enhance solar water splitting efficiency.
研究成果
The ternary C-Sb2S3-TNTAs heterostructure, with in-situ carbon encapsulation and Sb2S3 sensitization, significantly enhances PEC water splitting performance by improving charge separation and light harvesting. Further Co-Pi decoration boosts hole transport and stability. This work provides a strategy for spatial charge carrier regulation in solar energy conversion.
研究不足
The photostability of Sb2S3-based electrodes is poor due to oxidation by photogenerated holes, requiring additional modifications like Co-Pi deposition or hole scavengers to mitigate photocorrosion.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A combinatorial strategy involving in-situ annealing for carbon encapsulation, hydrothermal synthesis for Sb2S3 deposition, and electrodeposition for Co-Pi loading on TiO2 nanotube arrays (TNTAs) to construct ternary heterostructures for photoelectrochemical water splitting.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Titanium sheets were used as substrates; samples included pristine TNTAs, carbon-encapsulated TNTAs (C-TNTAs), Sb2S3-sensitized TNTAs (Sb2S3-TNTAs), and ternary C-Sb2S3-TNTAs.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Titanium sheet (99.9%), graphite sheet (99.6%), chemicals like ethylene glycol, NH4F, HF, SbCl3, Na2S2O3, Co(NO3)2, etc.; equipment includes electrochemical workstation (CHI660E), Xe lamp (FX300), XRD (Miniflex600), FESEM (Supra55), TEM (Tecnai G2 F20), UV-vis DRS (Cary50), XPS (Escalab 250), Raman spectroscopy (Dxr-2xi), PL spectrometer (Varian Cary Eclipse), gas chromatography (Shimadzu 8A).
4:9%), graphite sheet (6%), chemicals like ethylene glycol, NH4F, HF, SbCl3, Na2S2O3, Co(NO3)2, etc.; equipment includes electrochemical workstation (CHI660E), Xe lamp (FX300), XRD (Miniflex600), FESEM (Supra55), TEM (Tecnai G2 F20), UV-vis DRS (Cary50), XPS (Escalab 250), Raman spectroscopy (Dxr-2xi), PL spectrometer (Varian Cary Eclipse), gas chromatography (Shimadzu 8A). Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: Preparation of TNTAs via two-step anodization, annealing in N2 for carbon encapsulation, hydrothermal growth of Sb2S3, electrodeposition of Co-Pi, followed by characterization and PEC measurements under simulated sunlight.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Use of LSV, EIS, IPCE, PL spectra, and hydrogen production measurements; data analyzed using formulas for ABPE, electron lifetime, and charge carrier density.
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Electrochemical Workstation
CHI660E
CHI Shanghai, Inc.
Used for photoelectrochemical measurements including linear sweep voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
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X-ray Diffractometer
Miniflex600
Rigaku Corporation
Used to study crystal structure of samples.
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Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope
Supra55
Carl Zeiss
Probes morphology of samples.
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X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer
Escalab 250
Thermo Scientific
Records XPS spectra to analyze elemental chemical states.
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Raman Spectrometer
Dxr-2xi
Thermo Scientific
Performs Raman measurements.
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Gas Chromatography
Shimadzu 8A
Shimadzu
Determines hydrogen evolution amount.
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Xe Lamp
FX300
Beijing Perfect Light co. LTD
Provides simulated sunlight irradiation for photoelectrochemical experiments.
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Transmission Electron Microscope
Tecnai G2 F20
Collects TEM, HRTEM images and EDS spectra.
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UV-vis Diffuse Reflectance Spectrometer
Cary50
Varian
Obtains optical properties of samples.
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Photoluminescence Spectrometer
Varian Cary Eclipse
Collects PL spectra to study charge carrier separation.
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