Design of Z-Scheme WSSe-XS₂ (X = Zr and Hf) Heterostructures as Photocatalyst for Efficient Solar Water Splitting

Wei Zhang; Zheng Dai; Yuan Zhao; Lina Bai

doi:10.1039/d5cp01785h

January 1, 2025Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Design of Z-Scheme WSSe-XS₂ (X = Zr and Hf) Heterostructures as Photocatalyst for Efficient Solar Water Splitting

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The design of Z-scheme heterostructures enhances photocatalytic performance for solar water splitting.
Utilization efficiency of photo-generated carriers is significantly improved in these novel heterostructures.
Transition metal dichalcogenides serve as effective photocatalysts, though limitations previously existed.
This approach may lead to enhanced application of TMDs in sustainable energy technologies.

Implication

Research demonstrates improved utilization efficiency of photo-generated carriers for photocatalyst, indicating better performance in water splitting.

Abstract

Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have been extensively studied as efficient photocatalysts for water splitting. However, utilization efficiency of photo-generated carriers remains a major limitation for their practical applications. An effective...

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Design of Z-Scheme WSSe-XS₂ (X = Zr and Hf) Heterostructures as Photocatalyst for Efficient Solar Water Splitting

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Design of Z-Scheme WSSe-XS₂ (X = Zr and Hf) Heterostructures as Photocatalyst for Efficient Solar Water Splitting

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