Enhanced solar water splitting of BiVO<sub>4</sub>photoanodes by<i>in situ</i>surface band edge modulation
Kai Song, Huilin Hou, Chuangchuang Gong, Fengmei Gao, Dongdong Zhang, Zhi Fang, Weiyou Yang, Fang He
Abstract
In this work, the surface band edge of the BiVO 4 photoanode is modulated by an in situ gas-phase cation exchange method, in which some of the Bi atoms on the surface are replaced by V atoms to form a V-rich surface.
Topics & Concepts
In situEnhanced Data Rates for GSM EvolutionSurface (topology)Modulation (music)Materials scienceOptoelectronicsWater splittingChemistryPhysicsTelecommunicationsGeometryEngineeringCatalysisPhotocatalysisMathematicsBiochemistryAcousticsOrganic chemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesGas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsCopper-based nanomaterials and applications