研究目的
To fabricate ultrathin 2D type-II p-n heterojunctions La2Ti2O7/In2S3 for efficient charge separations and enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under visible light illumination.
研究成果
The fabricated 2D type-II p-n heterojunctions La2Ti2O7/In2S3 show significantly enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution due to efficient charge separations and prolonged charge lifetime, attributed to intimate face-to-face contact. This strategy is promising for applications in optoelectronics and sensors, with potential for extension to other material systems.
研究不足
The study is limited to specific mass ratios of La2Ti2O7/In2S3 and visible light conditions; scalability and long-term stability in practical applications may require further investigation. Optimization of synthesis parameters and exploration of other material combinations could enhance performance.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved synthesizing La2Ti2O7 nanosheets via hydrothermal method and In2S3 nanosheets via reflux method, followed by fabricating heterojunctions through a self-assembling process driven by coulombic force. Photocatalytic activity was evaluated under visible light, and photoelectrochemical measurements were conducted to analyze charge separations.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples included pristine La2Ti2O7, In2S3, their physical mixtures, and heterojunctions with varying mass ratios (
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4:0 to
1.0). Data were sourced from material characterizations and performance tests.
5:0). Data were sourced from material characterizations and performance tests. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Equipment included X-ray diffractometer (Bruker D8 Focus), SEM (Hitachi S4800), TEM (JEOL JEM-2100), UV-Vis spectrophotometer (JASCO-750), BET surface area analyzer (Micromeritics TriStar 3000), FT-IR (Thermo Scientific NICOLET IS10), XPS (Thermo Escalab 250), Raman spectrograph (Renishaw inVia), photocatalytic reactor (Perfect Light Labsolar-IIIAG), Xenon lamp (Perfect Light PLX-SXE300), gas chromatograph (TECHCOMP GC7900), and electrochemical workstation (Zahner). Materials included La(NO3)3·xH2O (Aladdin, 99%), Ti(SO4)2 (Aladdin, 99.99%), In(NO3)3·4H2O, CTAB, TAA, DMF, Na2S, Na2SO3, H2PtCl6, FTO glass, and electrolytes.
6:99%), In(NO3)3·4H2O, CTAB, TAA, DMF, Na2S, Na2SO3, H2PtCl6, FTO glass, and electrolytes. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: Synthesis of nanosheets, fabrication of heterojunctions by mixing suspensions in DMF, calcination, characterization via XRD, SEM, TEM, UV-Vis, BET, FT-IR, XPS, Raman, photocatalytic H2 evolution tests with Pt co-catalyst, and PEC measurements in a three-electrode setup.
7:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using software suites for spectroscopy, BET model for surface area, and statistical methods for photocatalytic rates and PEC data.
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X-ray diffractometer
D8 Focus
Bruker
Examining phase purity and compositions via XRD techniques
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Scanning electron microscope
S4800
Hitachi
Examining microstructures with EDS analysis
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Transmission electron microscope
JEM-2100
JEOL
Examining microstructures at high resolution
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UV-Vis spectrophotometer
JASCO-750
JASCO
Collecting diffuse reflectance spectra
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FT-IR spectrometer
NICOLET IS10
Thermo Scientific
Collecting and analyzing FT-IR data
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X-ray photoelectron spectrometer
Escalab 250
Thermo
Analyzing surface chemical compositions and binding energies
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Surface area analyzer
TriStar 3000
Micromeritics
Analyzing specific surface areas via BET model
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Raman spectrograph
inVia
Renishaw
Measuring Raman spectra
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Photocatalytic reactor
Labsolar-IIIAG
Perfect Light
Performing hydrogen evolution experiments under visible light
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Xenon lamp
PLX-SXE300
Perfect Light
Serving as a light source for photocatalytic and PEC measurements
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Gas chromatograph
GC7900
TECHCOMP
Analyzing gas components in the reactor
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Electrochemical workstation
Zahner
Performing photoelectrochemical measurements
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Electronic timer and shutter
GCI-73
DAHENG
Controlling incident light in PEC measurements
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Fluorine-doped tin oxide glass
FTO
Used as substrate for photoelectrodes
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