研究目的
To develop an efficient visible-light-driven photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) by mimicking the natural photosynthesis process using a Z-scheme charge transport mechanism.
研究成果
The g-C3N4/Ag2CrO4 nanocomposite exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity and stability for hydrogen evolution under visible light, attributed to the Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism that effectively separates photogenerated electron-hole pairs. The optimal mass ratio of 23.1% Ag2CrO4 to g-C3N4 showed the highest photocatalytic activity, 14 times that of bare g-C3N4.
研究不足
The study focuses on the photocatalytic activity under visible light and does not explore the performance under other light conditions. The stability of the photocatalyst over extended periods and under varying environmental conditions was not thoroughly investigated.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employed a bio-inspired Z-scheme g-C3N4/Ag2CrO4 heterostructure nanocomposite fabricated via a facile chemical precipitation method.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The samples included pure g-C3N4, Ag2CrO4, and their composites with varying mass ratios.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Instruments used included XRD, TEM, SEM, EDS, XPS, UV-vis DRS, FT-IR, PL spectra, and a gas chromatograph for hydrogen detection.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The photocatalytic activity was evaluated by monitoring hydrogen evolution under visible light irradiation with methanol as a sacrificial agent.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The photocatalytic performance was analyzed based on hydrogen production rates, and the charge transfer properties were studied using PL spectra and photocurrent analysis.
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Transmission electron microscopy
Tecnai G2 20 S-TWIN
FEI
Observing the morphology of the samples
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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
ESCALAB 250Xi
Thermo Fisher
Analyzing chemical compositions of the samples
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Uv-visible diffuse reflectance spectra
UV-3600
Shimadzu
Collecting optical absorption spectra of the samples
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Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometer
Nicolet iS10 IR
Thermo Scientific
Obtaining Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra
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Fluorescence spectrometer
F-4500
Hitachi
Recording photoluminescence (PL) spectra
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X-ray diffractometer
XRD-6000
Shimadzu
Analyzing the phase structures of the samples
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Scanning electron microscopy
JSM 7500F
Japan Electron Optics Laboratory Co., Ltd.
Obtaining energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) data
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Electrochemical workstation
CHI 660D
Shanghai Chen Hua Instrument Co., Ltd.
Performing photocurrent experiments
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Solar simulator illumination
CXE-350
Beijing Aodite Photoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.
Providing light source for photocurrent experiments
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Gas chromatograph
GC7900
Tech-comp Shanghai Co., Ltd.
Detecting produced hydrogen in situ
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