Non-quantum nanostructure-enabled hot carrier generation for enhancive photoelectrocatalytic oxidation of bio-alcohol in water coupled with hydrogen evolution
Pei‐dong Wu, Lanyun Li, Keping Wang, Hu Li, Zhen Fang
Abstract
A low-cost and eco-friendly photoanode was constructed using a unique nanowire structure, which could efficiently couple H 2 evolution with bio-alcohol being oxidized quantitatively to acid in water.
Topics & Concepts
NanostructureHydrogenAlcoholAlcohol oxidationQuantumNanotechnologyMaterials scienceChemistryChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryPhysicsEngineeringQuantum mechanicsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionCopper-based nanomaterials and applications