TiO_(2)is a promising photocatalyst with limited use in practical applications owing to its wide bandgap,narrow light response range,and rapid recombination of photoexcited carriers.To address these limitations,a nove...TiO_(2)is a promising photocatalyst with limited use in practical applications owing to its wide bandgap,narrow light response range,and rapid recombination of photoexcited carriers.To address these limitations,a novel 1D/2D TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)heterostructure was designed according to the principles of the S-scheme heterojunction.The TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)(TZISx)hybrids prepared via a hydrothermal method afforded significant improvement in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)in comparison to pristine TiO_(2)and ZnIn_(2)S_(4).In particular,the optimal TZIS2 sample(mass ratio of ZnIn_(2)S_(4)to TiO_(2)was 0.4)exhibited the highest PHE activity(6.03 mmol/h/g),which was approximately 3.7 and 2.0 times higher than those of pristine TiO_(2)and ZnIn_(2)S_(4),respectively.This improvement in the PHE of the TZIS2 sample could be attributed to the formation of an intimate heterojunction interface,high-efficiency separation of charge carriers,abundant reactive sites,and enhanced light absorption capacity.Notably,theoretical and experimental results demonstrated that the S-scheme mechanism of interfacial electron transfer in the TZISx composites facilitated the transfer and separation of photoexcited charge carriers,resulting in more isolated photoexcited electrons for the PHE reaction.展开更多
Converting solar energy into chemical energy by artificial photosynthesis is promising in addressing the issues of the greenhouse effect and fossil fuel crisis.Herein,a novel photocatalyst,i.e.CdS/TiO_(2) hollow micro...Converting solar energy into chemical energy by artificial photosynthesis is promising in addressing the issues of the greenhouse effect and fossil fuel crisis.Herein,a novel photocatalyst,i.e.CdS/TiO_(2) hollow microspheres(HS),were dedicatedly designed to boost overall photocatalytic efficiency.TiO_(2) nanoparticles were in-situ decorated on the inside and outside the shell of Cd S HS,ensuring close contact between TiO_(2) and CdS.The CdS/TiO2 HS with abundant mesopores inside of the shell boost the light absorption via multiscattering effect as well as accessible to reactions in all directions.The heterojunction was scrutinized and the charge transfer across it was revealed by in-situ irradiated X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(ISI-XPS).Ultimately,the charge transfer in this composite was determined to follow stepscheme mechanism,which not only facilitates the separation of charge carriers but also preserves strong redox ability.Benefited from the intimate linkage between Cd S and TiO_(2) and the favorable step-scheme heterojunction,enhanced photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction activity was accomplished.The CH4 yield rate of CdS/TiO_(2) reaches 27.85μmol g^(–1) h^(–1),which is 145.6 and 3.8 times higher than those of pristine CdS and TiO_(2),respectively.This work presents a novel insight into constructing step-scheme photocatalytic system with desirable performance.展开更多
文摘TiO_(2)is a promising photocatalyst with limited use in practical applications owing to its wide bandgap,narrow light response range,and rapid recombination of photoexcited carriers.To address these limitations,a novel 1D/2D TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)heterostructure was designed according to the principles of the S-scheme heterojunction.The TiO_(2)/ZnIn_(2)S_(4)(TZISx)hybrids prepared via a hydrothermal method afforded significant improvement in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)in comparison to pristine TiO_(2)and ZnIn_(2)S_(4).In particular,the optimal TZIS2 sample(mass ratio of ZnIn_(2)S_(4)to TiO_(2)was 0.4)exhibited the highest PHE activity(6.03 mmol/h/g),which was approximately 3.7 and 2.0 times higher than those of pristine TiO_(2)and ZnIn_(2)S_(4),respectively.This improvement in the PHE of the TZIS2 sample could be attributed to the formation of an intimate heterojunction interface,high-efficiency separation of charge carriers,abundant reactive sites,and enhanced light absorption capacity.Notably,theoretical and experimental results demonstrated that the S-scheme mechanism of interfacial electron transfer in the TZISx composites facilitated the transfer and separation of photoexcited charge carriers,resulting in more isolated photoexcited electrons for the PHE reaction.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.51872220,51932007,51961135303,21871217,U1905215 and U1705251)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFB1502001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.WUT:2019IVB050)。
文摘Converting solar energy into chemical energy by artificial photosynthesis is promising in addressing the issues of the greenhouse effect and fossil fuel crisis.Herein,a novel photocatalyst,i.e.CdS/TiO_(2) hollow microspheres(HS),were dedicatedly designed to boost overall photocatalytic efficiency.TiO_(2) nanoparticles were in-situ decorated on the inside and outside the shell of Cd S HS,ensuring close contact between TiO_(2) and CdS.The CdS/TiO2 HS with abundant mesopores inside of the shell boost the light absorption via multiscattering effect as well as accessible to reactions in all directions.The heterojunction was scrutinized and the charge transfer across it was revealed by in-situ irradiated X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(ISI-XPS).Ultimately,the charge transfer in this composite was determined to follow stepscheme mechanism,which not only facilitates the separation of charge carriers but also preserves strong redox ability.Benefited from the intimate linkage between Cd S and TiO_(2) and the favorable step-scheme heterojunction,enhanced photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction activity was accomplished.The CH4 yield rate of CdS/TiO_(2) reaches 27.85μmol g^(–1) h^(–1),which is 145.6 and 3.8 times higher than those of pristine CdS and TiO_(2),respectively.This work presents a novel insight into constructing step-scheme photocatalytic system with desirable performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52202102,51972180)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2019BB030,ZR2020ME082)+3 种基金the Science and Technology Support Plan for Youth Innovation of Colleges and Universities of Shandong Province(2021KJ056)the Science Fund of Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing at Yantai(AMGM2023F13,AMGM2021F05)the Undergraduate Training Program on Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Shandong Province(S202210431016)the Science,Education and Industry Integration of Basic Research Projects of Qilu University of Technology(2023PY022)。
