An ultrathin Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> bridging layer between CdS and ZnO boosts photocatalytic hydrogen production
Dandan Ma, Zhenyu Wang, Jian‐Wen Shi, Yajun Zou, Yixuan Lv, Xin Ji, Zhihui Li, Yonghong Cheng, Lianzhou Wang
Abstract
An ultrathin Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> bridging layer is intentionally introduced into the interface between CdS and ZnO by using an atomic layer deposition method, and the resultant CdS@Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>@ZnO catalyst exhibits a significantly enhanced H<sub>2</sub> evolution rate.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisBridging (networking)Atomic layer depositionMaterials scienceLayer (electronics)Hydrogen productionCatalysisHydrogenChemical engineeringNanotechnologyChemistryComputer scienceEngineeringComputer networkOrganic chemistryBiochemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsQuantum Dots Synthesis And Properties