Lei Tian , Yizhe Liu , Jiahuan Hu , Min Peng , Chi Chen , Zhi yuan Yao
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Direct type-II band alignment in CdO/GaSe vdW heterojunction: A DFT study for solar hydrogen production in broad pH range
First-principles DFT calculations reveal that the CdO/GaSe van der Waals heterostructure possesses a direct 2.01 eV bandgap with type-II alignment, enabling efficient carrier separation via interfacial electric fields. Band edge positions satisfy hydrogen evolution across pH 0–14 and overall water splitting under alkaline conditions. Compared with monolayers, the heterostructure shows a red-shifted absorption edge and markedly enhanced visible-light absorption (2000 cm−1 above GaSe). These synergistic effects of band engineering, charge transfer, and optical response establish CdO/GaSe as a promising photocatalyst for hydrogen production and sustainable energy conversion.
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