Investigation of the local photothermal effects by fabricating a CQDs/Au/TiO<sub>2</sub> photoelectrode in a PEC water splitting system
Angran Cao, Lixia Sang, Zexin Yu, Yüe Zhao, Xudong Wang, Chong Wang, Mengnan Ma
Abstract
Au nanoparticles (Au NPs) and carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have been proved to generate strong local photothermal effects in a PEC water splitting system.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyWater splittingNanoparticlePhotothermal effectNanotechnologyMaterials scienceCatalysisQuantum dotOptoelectronicsChemical engineeringChemistryPhotocatalysisEngineeringBiochemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsSolar-Powered Water Purification Methods