Enhancing the charge transfer driving force in ZnO/g-C₃N₄ S-scheme heterojunction via piezoelectric field for photocatalytic H₂ evolution

Key Points

• Charge transfer driving force was significantly enhanced through a piezoelectric field, facilitating improved hydrogen evolution.
• The observed increase in photocatalytic hydrogen production was linked to the optimized heterojunction properties over a set timeframe.
• Observational analysis of the ZnO/g-C₃N₄ heterojunction revealed key interactions that influence photocatalytic performance significantly.
• The findings indicate potential applications in clean energy production, highlighting the need for further exploration beyond initial findings.