Near-infrared-driven water splitting for hydrogen evolution using a Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub>-based photocathode by the application of upconversion nanoparticles
Kuang Feng, Zhiwang Cai, Dingwang Huang, Lintao Li, Kang Wang, Yan Li, Chenyang Wang, Jie Guang Song, Lingzhi Zhao, Wei Wei, Feng Jiang
Abstract
A Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> based photoelectrode is driven to water splitting by NIR light which is converted to green visible light by upconversion nanoparticles.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocathodePhoton upconversionWater splittingMaterials scienceVisible spectrumNanoparticleHydrogenOptoelectronicsInfraredPhotocatalysisNanotechnologyPhotochemistryOpticsChemistryDopingCatalysisPhysicsElectronQuantum mechanicsBiochemistryOrganic chemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion