Atomically precise Au<sub><i>x</i></sub>Ag<sub>25−<i>x</i></sub> nanoclusters with a modulated interstitial Au–Ag microenvironment for enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Ye Liu, Zhi Li, Xiaohe Liu, Nicola Pinna, Yu Wang
Abstract
The interstitial Au–Ag microenvironments in the alloy (AuAg) 25 nanoclusters not only promoted the photogenerated charge carriers utilization but also optimized the reaction dynamics, which lead to the enhanced photoreactivities in the alloyed NCs.
Topics & Concepts
NanoclustersPhotocatalysisMaterials scienceHydrogenVisible spectrumPhotochemistryCharge carrierNanotechnologyChemical physicsChemistryOptoelectronicsCatalysisOrganic chemistryBiochemistryNanocluster Synthesis and ApplicationsAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications