Multifarious function layers photoanode based on g-C3N4 for photoelectrochemical water splitting

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We report on a novel g-C₃N₄/TiO₂/Co-Pi photoanode combining a TiO₂ protection layer, Co-Pi hole capture layer, and g-C₃N₄ light-absorption layer layer for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting to generate hydrogen for the first time. This new photoanode with three function layers exhibits enhanced PEC performance with a photocurrent density of 0.346 mA·cm^-2 at 1.1 V (vs. RHE), which is approximately 3.6 times that of pure g-C₃N₄ photoanode. The enhanced PEC performance of g-C₃N₄/TiO₂/Co-Pi photoanode benefits from the following:(1) excellent visible light absorption of g-C₃N₄; (2) stable protection of TiO₂ to improve the durability of g-C₃N₄film; and (3)photogenerated holes capture Co-Pi to separate photogenerated electron-hole pairs efficiently. This promising multifarious function layers structure provides a new perspective for PEC water splitting to generate hydrogen.

Key words: g-C₃N₄, TiO₂, Co-Pi, Photoanode, Photoelectrochemical water splitting

Zhifeng Liu, Xue Lu. Multifarious function layers photoanode based on g-C₃N₄ for photoelectrochemical water splitting[J]. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2018, 39(9): 1527-1533.

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