Boosting photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> conversion using strongly bonded Cu/reduced Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> nanosheets
Rajendra C. Pawar, Plassidius J. Chengula, Haritham Khan, Hazina Charles, Caroline Sunyong Lee
Abstract
) sample produced an exceptional amount of CO. The separation of charge carriers and efficient use of light resulted in a remarkable photocatalytic performance. The acceptor levels were created by the Cu nanophase, and the carrier trapping states were created by the oxygen vacancies. This mechanism was supported by ESR and DRIFT analyses, which showed that enough free radicals were produced. This study opens up new possibilities for developing efficient photocatalysts that will generate green fuel.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisMaterials scienceAnalytical Chemistry (journal)Inorganic chemistryCatalysisNuclear chemistryChemistryOrganic chemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesGa2O3 and related materialsCatalytic Processes in Materials Science