Enhanced photoelectrochemical oxidation of glycerol to dihydroxyacetone coupled with hydrogen generation <i>via</i> accelerative middle hydroxyl dehydrogenation over a Bi<sup>0</sup>/Bi<sup>3+</sup> interface of a cascade heterostructure
Xinyan Feng, Xuefan Feng, Fuqin Zhang
Abstract
A unique photoanode composed of spatially ternary WO 3 /BiVO 4 /Bi cascade heterostructure with Bi 0 /Bi 3+ interface is constructed and exhibits a high glycerol conversion rate of 379.9 mmol m −2 h −1 , DHA selectivity of 60.6% and high stability.
Topics & Concepts
DehydrogenationDihydroxyacetoneTernary operationCascadeGlycerolSelectivityHeterojunctionHydrogenChemistryMaterials scienceAnalytical Chemistry (journal)CatalysisOrganic chemistryOptoelectronicsChromatographyProgramming languageComputer scienceElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applications