A low-valent cobalt oxide co-catalyst to boost photocatalytic water oxidation <i>via</i> enhanced hole-capturing ability
Shi Yang Xiao, Yuanwei Liu, Xue Wu, L. Gan, Hao Lin, Lirong Zheng, Sheng Dai, Peng Fei Liu, Hua Gui Yang
Abstract
Ultrafine and well-dispersed CoO<sub>x</sub> co-catalysts with a dominating ratio of Co<sup>2+</sup> provide more attractive sites as well as stronger attraction forces for photogenerated holes, which can greatly enhance photocatalytic water oxidation efficiency.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisCobaltPhotocatalysisCobalt oxideOxideMaterials scienceChemical engineeringRedoxInorganic chemistryChemistryMetallurgyEngineeringBiochemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsZnO doping and properties