Solution phase treatments of Sb<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>3</sub> heterojunction photocathodes for improved water splitting performance
Pardis Adams, Fabrizio Creazzo, Thomas Moehl, Rowena Crockett, Peng Zeng, Zbyněk Novotný, Sandra Luber, Wooseok Yang, S. David Tilley
Abstract
The PEC performance of antimony selenide (Sb 2 Se 3 ) is increased by removing oxide impurities from the surface using (NH 4 ) 2 S etching solution and passivating dangling bonds with a CuCl 2 solution treatment.
Topics & Concepts
HeterojunctionOptoelectronicsWater splittingMaterials sciencePhase (matter)PhysicsChemistryPhotocatalysisQuantum mechanicsCatalysisBiochemistryChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesQuantum Dots Synthesis And Properties