Plasmonic platinum nanoparticles–tungsten oxide nanoarchitectures as visible light photocatalysts for highly efficient overall water splitting
Leibo Gong, Qingyun Chu, Xinyu Liu, Yiwei Tan
Abstract
Plasmon-enhanced Pt–WO 3 ·0.5H 2 O–WO 3 photocatalysts were prepared for photocatalytic overall water splitting under visible light and simulated sunlight irradiation. Exceptional STH efficiency (7.6%) and AQEs of higher than 10% have been achieved.
Topics & Concepts
PlasmonMaterials scienceVisible spectrumPhotocatalysisWater splittingTungsten oxideTungstenNanoparticleIrradiationPlatinumPlatinum nanoparticlesNanotechnologyOptoelectronicsPhotochemistryChemistryCatalysisMetallurgyBiochemistryNuclear physicsPhysicsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsAdvanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis