Defective ZrO<sub>2−<i>x</i></sub> supported Ru nanoparticles as a Mott–Schottky photocatalyst for efficient ammonia synthesis under ambient conditions
Rong Fu, Yan Wang, Guangming Wang, Qingyun Zhan, Lili Zhang, Le Liu
Abstract
The supported Ru co-catalyst induces upward band bending in the defective ZrO 2− x , forming an interfacial Schottky barrier that facilitates the separation of photogenerated charge carriers and provides energetic electrons for nitrogen activation.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisCatalysisSchottky barrierNanoparticleMaterials scienceAmmoniaCharge carrierAmmonia productionChemical engineeringElectronBand bendingInorganic chemistryPhotochemistryNanotechnologyChemistryOptoelectronicsPhysicsQuantum mechanicsEngineeringDiodeOrganic chemistryBiochemistryAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCaching and Content Delivery