Unique Cd<sub>0.5</sub>Zn<sub>0.5</sub>S/WO<sub>3−<i>x</i></sub> direct <i>Z</i>-scheme heterojunction with S, O vacancies and twinning superlattices for efficient photocatalytic water-splitting
Teng Hou, Hanchu Chen, Yanyan Li, Hui Wang, Fengli Yu, Caixia Li, Haifeng Lin, Shaoxiang Li, Lei Wang
Abstract
-scheme charge-transfer pathway are responsible for the exceptional HER capability. Our study could enlighten the rational engineering and optimization of semiconductor nanostructures for energy and environmental applications.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceHeterojunctionWurtzite crystal structureCrystal twinningPhotocatalysisSuperlatticeVacancy defectSemiconductorQuantum dotNanotechnologyZincCrystallographyOptoelectronicsChemistryMicrostructureCatalysisMetallurgyBiochemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsQuantum Dots Synthesis And Properties