An ultrathin amorphous defective co-doped hematite passivation layer derived <i>via</i> an <i>in situ</i> electrochemical method for durable photoelectrochemical water oxidation
Milad Fathabadi, Mohammad Qorbani, Amr Sabbah, Shaham Quadir, Chih‐Yang Huang, Kuei-Hsien Chen, Li–Chyong Chen, Naimeh Naseri
Abstract
Owing to the passivation of surface states, low surface-potential fluctuations, and low charge-transfer resistance, an in situ electrochemically passivated photoanode shows higher photoelectrochemical performance and outstanding stability for ∼100 h.
Topics & Concepts
PassivationMaterials scienceElectrochemistryDopingLayer (electronics)Amorphous solidIn situHematiteChemical engineeringPhotoelectrochemistryElectrodeNanotechnologyOptoelectronicsChemistryMetallurgyPhysical chemistryEngineeringOrganic chemistryIron oxide chemistry and applicationsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applications