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E01-JEM ARM 200CF	The role of carbon dots – derived underlayer in hematite photoanodes Qian Guo , Hui Luo , Jifang Zhang , Qiushi Ruan , Arun Prakash Periasamy , Yuanxing Fang , Zailai Xie , Xuanhua Li , Xinchen Wang , Junwang Tang , Joe Briscoe , Magdalena Titirici , Ana Belen Jorge Nanoscale 29 DOI: 10.1039/D0NR06139E Diamond Proposal Number(s): [22447] Open Access Show Abstract ▼ Abstract: Hematite is a promising candidate as photoanode for solar-driven water splitting, with a theoretically predicted maximum solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency of ∼16%. However, the interfacial charge transfer and recombination greatly limits its activity for photoelectrochemical water splitting. Carbon dots exhibit great potential in photoelectrochemical water splitting for solar to hydrogen conversion as photosensitisers and co-catalysts. Here we developed a novel carbon underlayer from low-cost and environmental-friendly carbon dots through a facile hydrothermal process, introduced between the fluorine-doped tin oxide conducting substrate and hematite photoanodes. This led to a remarkable enhancement in the photocurrent density. Owing to the triple functional role of carbon dots underlayer in improving the interfacial properties of FTO/hematite and providing carbon source for the overlayer as well as the change in the iron oxidation state, the bulk and interfacial charge transfer dynamics of hematite are significantly enhanced, and consequently led to a remarkable enhancement in the photocurrent density. The results revealed a substantial improvement in the charge transfer rate, yielding a charge transfer efficiency of up to 80% at 1.25 V vs. RHE. In addition, a significant enhancement in the lifetime of photogenerated electrons and an increased carrier density were observed for the hematite photoanodes modified with a carbon underlayer, confirming that the use of sustainable carbon nanomaterials is an effective strategy to boost the photoelectrochemical performance of semiconductors for energy conversion.	Sep 2020
B18-Core EXAFS E01-JEM ARM 200CF E02-JEM ARM 300CF	Pt single-atoms supported on nitrogen-doped carbon dots for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen generation Hui Luo , Ying Liu , Stoichko D. Dimitrov , Ludmilla Steier , Shaohui Guo , Xuanhua Li , Jingyu Feng , Fei Xie , Yuanxing Fang , Andrei Sapelkin , Xinchen Wang , Maria-magdalena Titirici Journal Of Materials Chemistry A 48 DOI: 10.1039/D0TA04431H Diamond Proposal Number(s): [22447, 20116] Show Abstract ▼ Abstract: Single-atom catalysis has become the most active new frontier in energy conversion applications due to its remarkable catalytic activity and low material consumption. However, the issue of atom aggregation during the synthesis process or catalytic reaction must be overcome. In this work, we have developed a one-step photo-deposition process to fabricate Pt single-atom catalysts (SACs) on nitrogen doped carbon dots (NCDs). The Pt–NCDs were then hybridized with TiO2 to achieve high hydrogen generation activity and to understand the fundamentals at the Pt/NCD/TiO2 interface. The synergistic effect of Pt SAC and NCDs with maximized atomic efficiency of Pt and improved charge transfer capability provides a new strategy to rationally design a multi-scale photocatalyst structure to achieve high H2 evolution efficiency. The facile synthesis process also holds great potential for various applications such as electrocatalysis, heterogeneous catalysis and drug delivery, providing a promising way to reduce the high cost of noble metals.	Jul 2020

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