Photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production with high efficiency monolayer In<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>5</sub>: a theoretical study
Cong Zhang, Meiping Tan, Xin Lü, Wenzhuo Li, Yang Yu, Qiang Wang, Wenjun Zhang, Xiaole Qiu, Hongchao Yang
Abstract
shows a remarkable photo-generated current, suggesting that electrons and holes can be separated efficiently. Our results offer a superior candidate material for realizing photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen evolution.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisMonolayerHydrogen productionWater splittingPhotocatalytic water splittingHydrogenProduction (economics)Materials scienceChemical engineeringPhotochemistryChemistryNanotechnologyCatalysisOrganic chemistryEngineeringMacroeconomicsEconomicsAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques2D Materials and ApplicationsChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films