研究目的
To enhance the photocatalytic H2 evolution of Cu2O microcube by coupling with TiO2 nanoparticles through the formation of p-n heterojunctions, aiming to improve solar energy utilization and hydrogen production efficiency.
研究成果
The Cu2O/TiO2 p-n heterojunction composites, particularly CT-60 with 60 wt.% TiO2, significantly enhance photocatalytic H2 evolution due to improved charge separation, broader light absorption, and increased specific surface area. The composites show high stability and efficiency, making them promising for solar energy applications. Future work could focus on further optimizing the heterojunction and exploring other semiconductor combinations.
研究不足
The study may have limitations in scalability, long-term stability beyond three cycles, and potential optimization of TiO2 content to avoid excessive loading that reduces visible light absorption. The use of specific surfactants and hydrothermal conditions might not be universally applicable.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A facile, one-pot hydrothermal method was used to synthesize Cu2O/TiO2 p-n heterojunction composites with AOT surfactant to control morphology and enhance photocatalytic activity.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Cubic Cu2O particles and TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized; composites with different TiO2 mass ratios (
3:5 wt.%, 25 wt.%, 50 wt.%, 60 wt.%, 80 wt.%) were prepared. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Chemicals included cupric acetate, sodium citrate dihydrate, ascorbic acid, sodium hydrate, titanium tetrachloride, AOT surfactant, normal butanol, absolute ethyl alcohol; equipment included Teflon-lined autoclaves, XRD (Bruker D8), SEM (JSM-7001F), TEM (JEM-2100), HRTEM, BET (Belsorp-mini II), XPS (Thermo Fisher Scientific), UV-vis spectrophotometer (UV-U3900), PL spectrophotometer (F-7000), electrochemical workstation (CHI660D), gas chromatograph (Agilent 7890A).
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Synthesis involved hydrothermal reactions at specific temperatures and times; characterization included XRD, SEM, TEM, BET, XPS, UV-vis, PL, EIS, photoelectrochemical measurements; photocatalytic activity was evaluated in a closed system with a Xe lamp and methanol sacrificial reagent.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using standard techniques for XRD peak identification, BET surface area calculation, UV-vis band gap estimation, PL intensity comparison, EIS Nyquist plot fitting, and GC quantification of H2 production.
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X-ray diffractometer
D8
Bruker
Analyzing phase structure of samples
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Field emission scanning electron microscope
JSM-7001F
JEOL
Characterizing morphology of samples
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Transmission electron microscope
JEM-2100
JEOL
Characterizing microstructure and morphology
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UV-vis spectrophotometer
UV-U3900
Hitachi
Studying optical properties
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Photoluminescence spectrophotometer
F-7000
Hitachi
Collecting photoluminescence spectra
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Gas chromatograph
7890A
Agilent
Measuring generated H2
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BET surface area analyzer
Belsorp-mini II
Bel Japan
Analyzing specific surface area
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X-ray photoelectron spectrometer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Measuring chemical composition
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Electrochemical workstation
CHI660D
Shanghai Chenhua Instrument
Performing electrochemical impedance spectrometry and photoelectrochemical responses
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Xe lamp
Simulating sunlight for photocatalytic experiments
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