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Earth abundant ZnO/CdS/CuSbS2 core-shell nanowire arrays as highly efficient photoanode for hydrogen evolution.

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Title: Earth abundant ZnO/CdS/CuSbS2 core-shell nanowire arrays as highly efficient photoanode for hydrogen evolution.
Authors: Su, Rong-Rong1, Yu, Yu-Xiang1 yuyx@scut.edu.cn, Xiao, Yong-Hao1, Yang, XianFeng1, Zhang, Wei-De1 zhangwd@scut.edu.cn
Source: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. Mar2018, Vol. 43 Issue 12, p6040-6048. 9p.
Subjects: Nanowire optical sensors, Hydrogen evolution reactions, Photonic band gap structures, Electroplating, Ion exchange resins
Abstract: CuSbS 2 is regarded as a promising photo-absorber for solar energy conversion due to its proper bandgap, high absorptivity and earth abundance. Herein, novel low-cost ZnO/CdS/CuSbS 2 core-shell nanowire arrays were constructed as photoanode for hydrogen evolution through non-aqueous electrodeposition and cation exchange. The nanowire demonstrates even and compact multilayer structure. The optimal ZnO/CdS/CuSbS 2 photoanode achieves a photocurrent of 6.48 mA/cm 2 at 0 V versus Ag/AgCl and the remarkable IPCE value with approximately 52% at 480 nm in an electrolyte solution containing 0.35 mol/L Na 2 SO 3 and 0.25 mol/L Na 2 S. It also exhibited a good stability, maintained 87.9% of the initial current after 1 h measurement. The high performance benefits from well-crystalline and compact multilayer structure, high absorptivity of CuSbS 2 and CdS, p-n junction formed between CdS and CuSbS 2 which promotes the electron-hole separation and ZnO nanowire array as three dimensional scaffolds for electron percolation pathway. This work suggests the potential applications of low-cost p-n junction core-shell nanowire arrays as a highly efficient photoanode for hydrogen evolution in oil-field waste water with reductive sulfide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:CuSbS 2 is regarded as a promising photo-absorber for solar energy conversion due to its proper bandgap, high absorptivity and earth abundance. Herein, novel low-cost ZnO/CdS/CuSbS 2 core-shell nanowire arrays were constructed as photoanode for hydrogen evolution through non-aqueous electrodeposition and cation exchange. The nanowire demonstrates even and compact multilayer structure. The optimal ZnO/CdS/CuSbS 2 photoanode achieves a photocurrent of 6.48 mA/cm 2 at 0 V versus Ag/AgCl and the remarkable IPCE value with approximately 52% at 480 nm in an electrolyte solution containing 0.35 mol/L Na 2 SO 3 and 0.25 mol/L Na 2 S. It also exhibited a good stability, maintained 87.9% of the initial current after 1 h measurement. The high performance benefits from well-crystalline and compact multilayer structure, high absorptivity of CuSbS 2 and CdS, p-n junction formed between CdS and CuSbS 2 which promotes the electron-hole separation and ZnO nanowire array as three dimensional scaffolds for electron percolation pathway. This work suggests the potential applications of low-cost p-n junction core-shell nanowire arrays as a highly efficient photoanode for hydrogen evolution in oil-field waste water with reductive sulfide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:03603199
DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.02.007