p–n junction formation between CoPi and α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> layers enhanced photo-charge separation and catalytic efficiencies for efficient visible-light-driven water oxidation
Tomohiro Katsuki, Zaki N. Zahran, Yuta Tsubonouchi, Debraj Chandra, Norihisa Hoshino, Masayuki Yagi
Abstract
A high performance for PEC water oxidation results from the formation of a p–n junction at the interface between CoPi and α-Fe 2 O 3 , which is first observed among the hitherto-reported α-Fe 2 O 3 /CoPi-based electrodes.
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