Construction of WO<sub>3</sub> quantum dots/TiO<sub>2</sub> nanowire arrays type II heterojunction <i>via</i> electrostatic self-assembly for efficient solar-driven photoelectrochemical water splitting
ning Zhang, Huili Li, Bo Yao, Shiyan Liu, Junfeng Ren, Yawei Wang, Zebo Fang, Rong Wu, Shunhang Wei
Abstract
Mercury lamp irradiation changes the potential of WO 3 quantum dots and TiO 2 nanowire arrays. The enhanced bulk carrier separation efficiency is the reason for the excellent photoelectrochemical performance of self-assembled type II heterojunction.
Topics & Concepts
NanowirePhotocurrentQuantum dotHeterojunctionMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsNanotechnologySelf-assemblyAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesGas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsZnO doping and properties