Reducing the surface defects of Ta<sub>3</sub>N<sub>5</sub> photoanode towards enhanced photoelectrochemical water oxidation
Chenyi Shao, Ruotian Chen, Yongle Zhao, Zheng Li, Xu Zong, Can Li
Abstract
Ta<sub>3</sub>N<sub>5</sub> photoanodes with reduced surface defects were obtained through the nitridation of a two-step-flame-heating-derived Ta<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> precursor and exhibited enhanced photoelectrochemical performance.
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Materials scienceWater splittingPhotoelectrochemistryChemical engineeringElectrochemistryChemistryCatalysisPhotocatalysisPhysical chemistryElectrodeEngineeringBiochemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesMXene and MAX Phase MaterialsElectronic and Structural Properties of Oxides