CuO nanorod arrays by gas-phase cation exchange for efficient photoelectrochemical water splitting
Zhi Zheng, Mikhail Morgan, Pramathesh Maji, Xia Xiang, Xiaotao Zu, Weilie Zhou
Abstract
RHE (reversible hydrogen electrode) under 1.5 AM solar irradiation, demonstrating the potential as the photoelectrode for efficient photoelectrochemical water splitting. Our method provides a new approach for the rational fabrication of high-performance CuO-based nanodevices.
Topics & Concepts
NanorodPhotocurrentWater splittingMaterials scienceFabricationPhotoelectrochemical cellElectrodeReversible hydrogen electrodePhase (matter)Band gapNanotechnologyChemical engineeringOptoelectronicsElectrochemistryPhotocatalysisChemistryReference electrodeCatalysisElectrolyteEngineeringPhysical chemistryPathologyAlternative medicineBiochemistryMedicineOrganic chemistryCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsZnO doping and propertiesElectronic and Structural Properties of Oxides