Reinforced Electrons Transfer and Capture in S‐Scheme TiO<sub>2</sub>@Co(OH)F‐Pt Heterojunction for Excellent Solar Hydrogen Evolution
Xinpei Li, Wen Zhang, Fan Yang, Shuang Yao, Lina Li, Xuguang An, Baojuan Xi, Shenglin Xiong, Changhua An
Abstract
Abstract TiO 2 with the merits of non‐toxicity, high stability, strong redox capability, and low cost, has garnered considerable attention in the fields of renewable energy. However, the practical application is limited by the rapid recombination of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, posing a challenge to enhance electron utilization without compromising catalytic activity. Herein, S‐scheme TiO 2 @Co(OH)F‐Pt heterojunction through a simple hydrothermal and photo‐deposition method is constructed. The experimental tests and theoretical computation indicate that Co(OH)F possesses a smaller work function and a more negative conduction band (CB) position, significantly accelerating the separation of photogenerated charge carriers. Furthermore, the built‐in electric field, band bending between TiO 2 and Co(OH)F, and the electron sink of Pt nanoparticles, facilitate the reduction of protons to hydrogen. The as‐prepared TiO 2 @Co(OH)F‐Pt exhibits high‐performance solar hydrogen evolution with an evolution rate of 1401 µmol h −1 . The apparent quantum yield (AQY) is determined to be 22.8% at a single wavelength of 365 nm. After reacting 12 h for three cycles, no noticeable performance degradation occurs, showing good stability of the catalyst. This work provides a rational strategy for the design of heterojunction photocatalysts for driving the production of new energy and useful chemicals.