Enhancement of the photoelectrochemical water splitting performance of hematite photoanodes <i>via</i> uniform Ti and gradient Ge co-doping
Chunlian Hu, Junhao Wu, Congzhao Dong, Xiao Fang, Pengfei Feng, Bonan Li, Baochun Ma, Yong Ding
Abstract
Ti doping increased the carrier concentration and Ge doping improved the charge separation efficiency. Meanwhile, a gradient energy band structure was constructed, which played a contributing role in improving the charge separation efficiency.
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HematiteDopingWater splittingMaterials sciencePhotoelectrochemistryChemical engineeringOptoelectronicsNanotechnologyMetallurgyChemistryPhotocatalysisElectrochemistryPhysical chemistryCatalysisElectrodeEngineeringBiochemistryIron oxide chemistry and applicationsMetal Extraction and BioleachingMine drainage and remediation techniques