In Situ Growth of CuBi2O4/Bi2O3 Z-Scheme Heterostructures for Bifunctional Photocatalytic Applications

In this study, we present an in situ solvothermal approach for synthesizing a highly efficient bifunctional CuBi2O4/Bi2O3 composite catalyst for applications in H2 production and the removal of organic pollutants. Various characterization techniques, including XRD, UV-vis DRS, SEM, TEM, and EIS, wer...

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Veröffentlicht in:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids. - 1999. - 40(2024), 25 vom: 25. Juni, Seite 12954-12966
1. Verfasser: Mondal, Sneha (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Patra, Lokanath, Ilanchezhiyan, Pugazhendi, Neppolian, Bernaurdshaw, Pandey, Ravindra, Ganesh, Vattikondala
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2024
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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Zusammenfassung:In this study, we present an in situ solvothermal approach for synthesizing a highly efficient bifunctional CuBi2O4/Bi2O3 composite catalyst for applications in H2 production and the removal of organic pollutants. Various characterization techniques, including XRD, UV-vis DRS, SEM, TEM, and EIS, were used to characterize the prepared catalyst. Density functional theory calculations confirmed a Z-scheme mechanism, revealing the charge transfer mechanism from the Bi2O3 surface to the CuBi2O4 surface. The composite exhibited a photocurrent of 2.83 × 104 A/cm2 and a hydrogen production rate of 526 μmolg-1h-1 under natural sunlight. Moreover, the catalyst demonstrated efficient degradation of RhB up to 58% in 120 min under 50 W LED illumination. Additionally, multiple recycling tests confirmed its high stability and recyclability, making it a promising candidate for various applications in the field of photocatalysis
Beschreibung:Date Revised 25.06.2024
published: Print-Electronic
Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE
ISSN:1520-5827
DOI:10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00589