Scaffolding an ultrathin CdS layer on a ZnO nanorod array using pulsed electrodeposition for improved photocharge transport under visible light illumination

Yiming Tang; Patrapark Traveerungroj; Hui Ling Tan; Peng Wang; Rose Amal; Yun Hau Ng

doi:10.1039/c5ta05195a

January 1, 2015Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Scaffolding an ultrathin CdS layer on a ZnO nanorod array using pulsed electrodeposition for improved photocharge transport under visible light illumination

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To evaluate the photoelectrochemical performance and charge transport properties of ultrathin CdS coatings scaffolded on ZnO nanorod arrays under visible light illumination.
Synthesized large-area ZnO nanorod arrays to serve as structural scaffolds.
Deposited an ultrathin layer of CdS onto the ZnO nanorods using pulsed electrodeposition.
Evaluated photoelectrochemical performance and photocharge transport under visible light exposure.
ZnO nanorod arrays successfully provided effective large-area scaffolding for ultrathin CdS deposition.
The CdS/ZnO nanorod heterostructure exhibited improved photocharge transport under visible light illumination.
Photoelectrochemical performance increased significantly compared to baseline materials under visible light.

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Experimental study demonstrates enhanced photocharge transport using CdS-scaffolded ZnO nanorods under visible light, highlighting potential for efficient solar energy conversion.

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ZnO nanorod arrays are used as suitable large area scaffolds to support CdS for improved visible light photoelectrochemical performances.

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