Characterization of Cu<sub>2</sub>O/CuO heterostructure photocathode by tailoring CuO thickness for photoelectrochemical water splitting
Dasol Jeong, Woohyeon Jo, Jaebum Jeong, Taegeon Kim, Seungyeon Han, Min‐Kyu Son, Hyunsung Jung
Abstract
Optimization of CuO thickness in the Cu 2 O/CuO photocathode by controlling the annealing time: optimal thickness of CuO induces the improved light utilization and band bending, resulting in the enhanced photoelectrochemical performance.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocathodeHeterojunctionWater splittingCharacterization (materials science)Materials scienceOptoelectronicsNanotechnologyPhotocatalysisChemistryPhysicsCatalysisElectronQuantum mechanicsBiochemistryCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsZnO doping and propertiesElectronic and Structural Properties of Oxides