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

Jiabao Ge; Kaige Tian; Lingjiang Kong; Yu CHEN; Junqing Yan

doi:10.1039/d6ta00173d

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

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

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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

Implication

Research demonstrates improved water splitting efficiency in bismuth vanadate photoanodes, indicating enhanced performance through cocatalyst synergy.

Abstract

Bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) emerges as a promising photoanode material due to its suitable bandgap, excellent visible light absorption, and chemical stability. However, defect states on the BiVO4 surface inhibit performance...

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Ge et al. (2026) studied this question.

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