Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel Photocatalysts for Photocatalytic Reactions
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Open access
Authors
Zhang, Huayang
Date
2018Supervisor
Prof. Shaobin Wang
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Science and Engineering
School
WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering
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Abstract
This study focuses on the design of low-dimensional (LD) photocatalysts for water oxidation in oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Through skillful approaches, such as morphological control, interface construction, defect or vacancy engineering, we developed a series of LD hybrids and examined their photo- and photoelectrochemical performances in OER. Attribute to the stable LD structure and synergistic effect of the components, the heterojunction or hierarchical materials showed enhanced charge separation, transportation, water oxidation kinetics and quantum efficiency.