Ni doping coupled with 3DOM structure induced surface electronic regulation in Ni/3DOM-CTO to boost photoelectrochemical water splitting

Key Points

• Improved photoelectrochemical water splitting observed, enhancing efficiency.
• The system displayed a notable increase in surface electronic regulation, indicating its performance capacity.
• Assessment used a framework of ni doping and 3dom structure for the analysis, focusing on interaction mechanics.
• Supports the hypothesis that structural modifications can significantly impact energy conversion processes.