Abstract:The photocatalytic hydrogen production efficiency of a single SrTiO3 photocatalytic catalyst is often low, which is mainly due to the serious combination of electrons and holes produced by photocatalysis as well as the mismatch of the redox capacity and light absorption range. Construction of semiconductor heterojunctions can solve these problems. CdS has a narrow band gap, which can effectively utilize visible light, and it has a band structure matched with that of SrTiO3. Therefore, CdS is considered as an i… Show more
“…The CF/SrTiO 3 composite fiber, featuring a core-shell heterojunction structure, was prepared using the method outlined in previous studies [10,11]. Generally, this involves coating a SrTiO 3 nanolayer onto Tencel fibers via the solvothermal method at 180 • C for 7 h, followed by carbonizing the fibers at 800 • C for 2 h under nitrogen to form CF/SrTiO 3 .…”
Section: Preparation Of Cf/srtio 3 /In 2 O 3 Composite Materialsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Na 2 S and Na 2 SO 3 served as sacrificial agents, and the reaction took place in 100 mL of aqueous solution. A 300 W xenon lamp (PLS-SE300C, Beijing perfectlight Co., Ltd., Beijing, China) was utilized to simulate sunlight [10,11].…”
Section: Photocatalytic Evolutionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, its excellent conductivity enhances the rapid transfer of photogenerated electrons, improving photocatalytic performance. In previous studies, we successfully synthesized CF/SrTiO 3 composite fiber materials and demonstrated that doping with Mn or incorporating CdS enhances light absorption and photogenerated electron transport, thereby improving the photocatalytic performance and facilitating the recyclability of the composite [10,11]. In this work, CF/SrTiO 3 composite fiber material was employed as a substrate for the initial deposition of In seeds.…”
Photocatalytic water splitting by semiconductors is considered a promising and cost-effective method for achieving sustainable hydrogen production. In this study, a CF/SrTiO3/In2O3 photocatalytic material with a double-layer core–shell structure was developed. The experimental results indicated that the produced CF/SrTiO3/In2O3 composite fiber displayed superior photocatalytic hydrogen production performance, achieving a hydrogen evolution rate of approximately 320.71 μmol/g·h, which is roughly seven times higher than that of the CF/SrTiO3 fiber alone. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of the CF/SrTiO3/In2O3 fiber can be attributed to the heterojunction structure enriched with oxygen vacancies. It was found that these oxygen vacancies created defective states that served as traps for photogenerated electrons, facilitating their migration to the surface defect states and enabling the reduction of H+ in water to produce hydrogen. Furthermore, the synergy between the heterojunction structure and the conductivity of the carbon fiber promoted the generation and migration of photogenerated electrons, reduced the recombination of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, and ultimately improved photocatalytic hydrogen production. This study presents a new approach for designing efficient photocatalysts with surface oxygen vacancies on carbon fibers, providing new insights into the sustainable application of photocatalysts.
“…The CF/SrTiO 3 composite fiber, featuring a core-shell heterojunction structure, was prepared using the method outlined in previous studies [10,11]. Generally, this involves coating a SrTiO 3 nanolayer onto Tencel fibers via the solvothermal method at 180 • C for 7 h, followed by carbonizing the fibers at 800 • C for 2 h under nitrogen to form CF/SrTiO 3 .…”
Section: Preparation Of Cf/srtio 3 /In 2 O 3 Composite Materialsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Na 2 S and Na 2 SO 3 served as sacrificial agents, and the reaction took place in 100 mL of aqueous solution. A 300 W xenon lamp (PLS-SE300C, Beijing perfectlight Co., Ltd., Beijing, China) was utilized to simulate sunlight [10,11].…”
Section: Photocatalytic Evolutionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, its excellent conductivity enhances the rapid transfer of photogenerated electrons, improving photocatalytic performance. In previous studies, we successfully synthesized CF/SrTiO 3 composite fiber materials and demonstrated that doping with Mn or incorporating CdS enhances light absorption and photogenerated electron transport, thereby improving the photocatalytic performance and facilitating the recyclability of the composite [10,11]. In this work, CF/SrTiO 3 composite fiber material was employed as a substrate for the initial deposition of In seeds.…”
Photocatalytic water splitting by semiconductors is considered a promising and cost-effective method for achieving sustainable hydrogen production. In this study, a CF/SrTiO3/In2O3 photocatalytic material with a double-layer core–shell structure was developed. The experimental results indicated that the produced CF/SrTiO3/In2O3 composite fiber displayed superior photocatalytic hydrogen production performance, achieving a hydrogen evolution rate of approximately 320.71 μmol/g·h, which is roughly seven times higher than that of the CF/SrTiO3 fiber alone. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of the CF/SrTiO3/In2O3 fiber can be attributed to the heterojunction structure enriched with oxygen vacancies. It was found that these oxygen vacancies created defective states that served as traps for photogenerated electrons, facilitating their migration to the surface defect states and enabling the reduction of H+ in water to produce hydrogen. Furthermore, the synergy between the heterojunction structure and the conductivity of the carbon fiber promoted the generation and migration of photogenerated electrons, reduced the recombination of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, and ultimately improved photocatalytic hydrogen production. This study presents a new approach for designing efficient photocatalysts with surface oxygen vacancies on carbon fibers, providing new insights into the sustainable application of photocatalysts.
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