Chi-Jung Chang , Shao-Ching Hsieh , Jemkun Chen , Yi-Ching Wang , Chao-Lung Chiang , Yan-Gu Lin
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Abstract
Background
Lead citrate is a precursor that can be prepared by recycling the spent lead paste of lead-acid batteries. Lead citrate is used to synthesize lead oxide, which can be repeatedly utilized for the lead-acid battery application.
Methods
We report a new application of lead citrate precursor to synthesize PbS@Cu2S nanomaterials for photocatalytic H2 production. PbS@Cu2S was prepared by microwave-assisted hydrothermal and ion-exchange processes. The electron-transfer dynamics and H2-production activity of PbS@Cu2S photocatalysts were studied.
Significant findings
A S-scheme heterojunction is proposed based on the results of Tauc plots, ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy, the electron paramagnetic resonance scavenger test, and in situ near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) analysis. Results of in situ NEXAFS reveal the transfer of photoexcited electrons from PbS to Cu2S. By loading an optimized amount of Cu2S, the carrier separation and photocatalytic activity of PbS@Cu2S photocatalysts are improved. This technology can transform the lead citrate precursor to the PbS@Cu2S photocatalyst with excellent high H2 production activity (3824 μmol g−1 h−1).
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Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (formerly known as Journal of the Chinese Institute of Chemical Engineers) publishes original works, from fundamental principles to practical applications, in the broad field of chemical engineering with special focus on three aspects: Chemical and Biomolecular Science and Technology, Energy and Environmental Science and Technology, and Materials Science and Technology. Authors should choose for their manuscript an appropriate aspect section and a few related classifications when submitting to the journal online.