TiO<sub>2</sub> protection layer and well-matched interfaces enhance the stability of Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub>/CdS/TiO<sub>2</sub> for visible light driven water splitting
Xuqiang Zhang, Gongxuan Lü, Yuqi Wu, Jiali Dong, Chengwei Wang
Abstract
Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub>-Based heterostructure materials present broad spectral absorption and a high absorption coefficient in the visible region; however, their photocatalytic activity and stability are still impeded due to photochemical corrosion.
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Visible spectrumMaterials scienceHeterojunctionAbsorption (acoustics)PhotocatalysisOptoelectronicsLayer (electronics)Absorption spectroscopyAttenuation coefficientCatalysisStability (learning theory)Molar absorptivityOpticsNanotechnologyChemistryComposite materialPhysicsBiochemistryMachine learningComputer scienceAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsQuantum Dots Synthesis And Properties