Cu2O clusters grown on TiO2 nanoplates as efficient photocatalysts for hydrogen generation

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Zhao, Kun, Zhao, Shenlong, Qi, Jian, Yin, Huajie, Gao, Chao, Khattak, Abdul Muqsit, Wu, Yijin, Iqbal, Azhar, Wu, Lei, Gao, Yan, Yu, Ranbo and Tang, Zhiyong. 2016. "Cu2O clusters grown on TiO2 nanoplates as efficient photocatalysts for hydrogen generation." Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers. 3 (4), pp. 488-493. https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QI00284B
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Cu2O clusters grown on TiO2 nanoplates as efficient photocatalysts for hydrogen generation

ERA Journal ID210596
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsZhao, Kun (Author), Zhao, Shenlong (Author), Qi, Jian (Author), Yin, Huajie (Author), Gao, Chao (Author), Khattak, Abdul Muqsit (Author), Wu, Yijin (Author), Iqbal, Azhar (Author), Wu, Lei (Author), Gao, Yan (Author), Yu, Ranbo (Author) and Tang, Zhiyong (Author)
Journal TitleInorganic Chemistry Frontiers
Journal Citation3 (4), pp. 488-493
Number of Pages6
Year2016
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
ISSN2052-1545
2052-1553
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1039/C5QI00284B
Web Address (URL)http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2016/QI/C5QI00284B#!divAbstract
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Conversion of solar energy into chemical energy in the form of so-called “solar fuels”, e.g., hydrogen, methane etc., is considered as one of the most promising methods to solve the future energy and environment challenges. Herein, ultrafine Cu2O clusters are in situ uniformly grown on the surface of TiO2 nanoplates (Cu2O/TiO2) via a one-pot hydrothermal method. The morphology and structure of Cu2O/TiO2 products are investigated by different characterization techniques. Furthermore, a detailed study on photocatalytic hydrogen generation demonstrates that the charge transfer of TiO2 with Cu2O loading is significantly accelerated, leading to high charge separation efficiency. Impressively, Cu2O/TiO2 exhibits superior catalytic activity towards water reduction, which is even higher than that of TiO2 loaded with noble metal Au nanoparticles. The strategy, facilitating charge transfer by construction of a heterojunction interface with cheap transition metal oxides, will offer the opportunity toward practical application of nanomaterials in energy conversion.

Keywordsconversion; solar energy; chemical energy; “solar fuels”; ultrafine Cu2O clusters; TiO2; nanoplates; one-pot hydrothermal method; morphology; structure; characterization techniques; photocatalytic hydrogen generation ; separation efficiency; catalytic activity; nanoparticles; energy conversion
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020401102. Environmentally sustainable engineering
340601. Catalysis and mechanisms of reactions
340399. Macromolecular and materials chemistry not elsewhere classified
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National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China
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Multi-shelled LiMn2O4 hollow microspheres as superior cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries
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Phase transformation and negative thermal expansion in TaVO5
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Facile solvothermal synthesis of gear-shaped submicrostructured Y2O3:Eu 3+ phosphor
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The role of spontaneous polarization in the negative thermal expansion of tetragonal PbTiO3-based compounds
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Facile molten salt synthesis of ordered perovskite Ba(Sr 1/3Nb 2/3)O3 powders
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Morphology-tailored synthesis of flower-like Y 2O 3:Eu3+ microspheres
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Rapid molten salt synthesis of isotropic negative thermal expansion ScF3
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Large-scale synthesis of isotropic single-crystalline ScF3 cubes by hydrothermal method
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Zero thermal expansion and ferromagnetism in cubic sc1-xMxF3 (M = Ga, Fe) over a wide temperature range
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Controlled synthesis and properties of porous Cu/CeO2 microspheres
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Controllable assembly of CeO2 micro/nanospheres with adjustable size and their application in Cr(VI) adsorption
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N,N-dimethylformamide-induced synthesis and photoluminescence of CePO4 and Ce0.95PO4:Tb0.05 with sphere-like nanostructures
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Microstructure construction and composition modification of CeO2 macrospheres with superior performance
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Bismuth oxychloride hollow microspheres with high visible light photocatalytic activity
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A novel and highly efficient photocatalyst based on P 25- graphdiyne nanocomposite
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