Construction of unique heterojunction photoanodes through <i>in situ</i> quasi-epitaxial growth of FeVO<sub>4</sub> on Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanorod arrays for enhanced photoelectrochemical performance
Wenwu Zhu, Yiqing Wei, Zhengchu Liu, Yongcai Zhang, Huichao He, Shaoguang Yang, Zhengdao Li, Zhigang Zou, Yong Zhou
Abstract
By enhancing the separation of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, reducing carrier recombination and the impedance of the interface electrolyte, the FeVO 4 –Fe 2 O 3 photoanode exhibits obviously enhanced photoelectrochemical performance.
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HeterojunctionNanorodPhotocathodeMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsElectrolyteEpitaxyRecombinationPhotoelectrochemical cellElectrodeCatalysisNanotechnologyElectronChemical engineeringChemistryPhysicsLayer (electronics)Physical chemistryQuantum mechanicsBiochemistryEngineeringGeneIron oxide chemistry and applicationsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applications