Large area high-performance bismuth vanadate photoanode for efficient solar water splitting
Mei‐Rong Huang, Wenhai Lei, Min Wang, Shuji Zhao, Changli Li, Moran Wang, Hongwei Zhu
Abstract
Large-scale BiVO<sub>4</sub> photoanodes were prepared for solar water splitting. A photocurrent density of water oxidation of ∼2.23 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> at 1.23 V<sub>RHE</sub> and ∼0.83% conversion efficiency at 0.65 V<sub>RHE</sub> were achieved, with <4% decay after 5 h of operation under harsh conditions.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocurrentBismuth vanadateWater splittingEnergy conversion efficiencyMaterials scienceBismuthVanadateAnalytical Chemistry (journal)OptoelectronicsChemistryPhotocatalysisMetallurgyCatalysisEnvironmental chemistryBiochemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsGas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors