Abstract:The present work demonstrates hydrogen generation by nanowire-nanoparticle conjugate structures under visible radiation. The mechanism of hydrogen generation is attributed to photolytic cleavage of water. The nanostructures are synthesized by sol-gel and reduction chemistries and characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, and optical spectroscopy. Photolysis is analyzed by gas chromatography. We discuss the possible mechanisms involved in the observed photolysis in terms of unique attributes of the multifunctional nanost… Show more
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