Synergistic enhancement of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution in ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>/CuWO<sub>4</sub><i>via</i> an S-scheme heterojunction and the photothermal effect
Dafeng Zhang, Dong Zhang, Fuping Zhao, Yutong Zhao, Hengshuai Li, Junchang Liu, Xue-Yang Ji, Xipeng Pu, Huayang Zhang
Abstract
ZnIn 2 S 4 and CuWO 4 form an S-scheme heterojunction, effectively separating photo-generated carriers. The photothermal effect further enhances the reaction rate, achieving efficient hydrogen evolution.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyPhotocatalysisPhotothermal effectHeterojunctionMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsNanotechnologyChemistryCatalysisBiochemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsGas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors