Boosting BiVO₄ Photoanode Performance via Organic-Inorganic Cocatalyst Synergy for Efficient Water Splitting

Key Points

• This research aims to enhance the performance of BiVO4 photoanodes by utilizing organic-inorganic cocatalysts for water splitting applications.
• Characterization of BiVO4 photoanodes and cocatalysts
• Evaluation of water splitting performance under solar illumination
• Comparison of different cocatalyst combinations
• Significant increase in water splitting efficiency observed with cocatalyst synergy
• Lowering of defect state impacts on BiVO4 surfaces
• Enhanced stability and performance metrics under prolonged testing