Kaikai Ba , Yunan Liu , Ping Wang , Yanhong Lin , Dejun Wang , Tengfeng Xie
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Abstract
The construction of Z-scheme charge transfer pathways simulating natural photosynthesis is considered a promising method for improving reaction driving forces. Here, we modified the surface of titanium doped Fe2O3 (Ti-Fe2O3) nanorods with NH2-MIL-125(Ti) (Ti-MOFs) and a promising organic-inorganic hybrid Z-scheme NH2-MIL-125(Ti)/Ti-Fe2O3 was successfully prepared. At 1.23 V vs. RHE, the photocurrent density of the composite photoanode reaches 2.67 mA/cm2, which is 5 times higher than that of Ti-Fe2O3. The results of surface photovoltage, ESR and fs-TAS indicate that this improvement is mainly due to the effective Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism providing a strong driving force for charge separation and transport, greatly suppressing carrier recombination and allowing carriers with strong oxidation ability to participate in water oxidation. Meanwhile, NH2-MIL-125(Ti) can enhance light absorption and reduce the surface defect state of Ti-Fe2O3. This study not only provides a feasible approach for the photoanode water splitting of traditional inorganic semiconductor/MOF based heterostructures, but also provides rich and effective means for revealing Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism in depth.
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The Journal of Catalysis publishes scholarly articles on both heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, covering a wide range of chemical transformations. These include various types of catalysis, such as those mediated by photons, plasmons, and electrons. The focus of the studies is to understand the relationship between catalytic function and the underlying chemical properties of surfaces and metal complexes.
The articles in the journal offer innovative concepts and explore the synthesis and kinetics of inorganic solids and homogeneous complexes. Furthermore, they discuss spectroscopic techniques for characterizing catalysts, investigate the interaction of probes and reacting species with catalysts, and employ theoretical methods.
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