Optimizing the performance of Au_y/Ni_x/TiO₂NTs photoanodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting

Abstract

Water splitting using photoelectrochemical (PEC) techniques is thought to be a potential method for creating green hydrogen as a sustainable energy source.

Sensitization of TiO2/g-C3N4 Heterostructures via Pd–Au Cocatalysts: A Rational Design of Water Splitting System for Green Fuel Production

“…41 Actually, the LSPR effect is predicated upon synchronized unconfined charge carrier oscillation on gold surfaces 42 and manifests resonance with photons present in the visible-light spectrum. 43 The interaction between gold surface and photons results in generation of hot electrons/holes. 44 Subsequently, the hot electron (e − ) transfer to the conduction band (CB) of semiconductors thereby results in the origination of hot holes on the surface of Au nanoparticles.…”

“…It has been reported that utilization of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) induced by Au nanoparticles is a highly effective approach in enhancing the performance of numerous semiconductors . Actually, the LSPR effect is predicated upon synchronized unconfined charge carrier oscillation on gold surfaces and manifests resonance with photons present in the visible-light spectrum . The interaction between gold surface and photons results in generation of hot electrons/holes .…”