The present levels of CO_(2)emission in the atmosphere require the development of technologies to achieve carbon neutrality using inexpensive processes.Conversion of CO_(2)into cyclic carbonates is one of the solution...The present levels of CO_(2)emission in the atmosphere require the development of technologies to achieve carbon neutrality using inexpensive processes.Conversion of CO_(2)into cyclic carbonates is one of the solutions to this problem.Here,we synthesized a ZnV_(2)O_(6)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)nanocomposite and catalyzed the cycloaddition of CO_(2)to epoxides for the green synthesis of cyclic carbonates under visible light irradiation.The present nanocomposite photocatalyst exhibited up to 96%yield of cyclic carbonates.The photocatalyst was found to be efficient for photocatalytic cycloaddition reactions,and the recovered photocatalyst showed stability in up to five consecutive photocatalytic experiments.The current methodology of cyclic carbonate production is a significant step toward the mitigation of atmospheric CO_(2)and can work well with the development of nanocomposite photocatalysts.展开更多
Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)),an environmentally friendly chemical with high value,is extensively used in industrial production and daily life.However,the traditional anthraquinone method for H_(2)O_(2) production is ...Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)),an environmentally friendly chemical with high value,is extensively used in industrial production and daily life.However,the traditional anthraquinone method for H_(2)O_(2) production is associated with a highly energy-consuming and heavily polluting process.Solor-driven photocatalytic evolution of H_(2)O_(2) is a promising,eco-friendly,and energy-efficient strategy that holds great potential to substitute the traditional approach.Here,a ternary photocatalyst,NiS/CdS/Halloysite nanotubes(NiS/CdS/HNTs)is designed and prepared with an earth-abundant clay mineral HNTs as the support and NiS as a co-catalyst.The pivotal roles of HNTs and NiS in the photocatalytic process are elucidated by experiments and theoretical calculations.HNTs serve as the carrier,which allows CdS to be uniformly dispersed onto its surface as small particles,increasing effective contact with H_(2)O and O_(2) for H_(2)O_(2) formation.Simultaneously,it resulted in the formation of a Schottky junction between NiS and CdS,which not only favors photogenerated charges separating efficiently but also provides a unidirectional path to transfer electrons.Consequently,the optimized NiS/CdS/HNTs composite demonstrates an H_(2)O_(2) evolution rate of 380.5μmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1) without adding any sacrificial agent or extra O_(2),nearly 5.0 times that of pure CdS.This work suggests a feasible idea for designing and developing highly active and low-cost solar energy catalytic composite materials.展开更多
Storing solar energy in battery systems is crucial to achieving a green and sustainable society.However,the efficient development of photo-enhanced zinc-air batteries(ZABs)is limited by the rapid recombination of phot...Storing solar energy in battery systems is crucial to achieving a green and sustainable society.However,the efficient development of photo-enhanced zinc-air batteries(ZABs)is limited by the rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers on the photocathode.In this work,the visible-light-driven CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalyst with unique petal-like layer structure was designed and developed,which can be used as air electrode for visible-light-driven ZABs.The superior performance of ZABs assembled by CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)was mainly attributed to the successful construction of Schottky heterojunction between g-C_(3)N_(4)and carbon nanotubes(CNTs),which accelerates the transfer of electrons from g-C_(3)N_(4)to CoS_(2)/CuS cocatalysts,improves the carrier separation ability,and extends the carrier lifetime.Thereinto,the visible-driven ZABs assembled by CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalyst has a power density of 588.90 mW cm^(-2) and a charge-discharge cycle of 643 h under visible light irradiation,which is the highest performance ever reported for photo-enhanced ZABs.More importantly,the charge-discharge voltage drop of ZABs was only 0.54 V under visible light irradiation,which is significantly lower than the voltage drop(0.94 V)in the dark.This study provides a new idea for designing efficient and stable visible-light-driven ZABs cathode catalysts.展开更多
Extensive work on a Cu-modified TiO_(2) photocatalyst for CO_(2) reduction under visible light irradiation was conducted. The structure of the copper cocatalyst was established using UV-vis diff use refl ectance spect...Extensive work on a Cu-modified TiO_(2) photocatalyst for CO_(2) reduction under visible light irradiation was conducted. The structure of the copper cocatalyst was established using UV-vis diff use refl ectance spectroscopy, high-resolution transmis- sion electron microscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. It was found that copper exists in different states (Cu 0 , Cu^(+) , and Cu^(2+) ), the content of which depends on the TiO_(2) calcination temperature and copper loading. The optimum composition of the cocatalyst has a photocatalyst based on TiO_(2) calcined at 700℃ and modified with 5 wt% copper, the activity of which is 22 μmol/(h·g cat ) (409 nm). Analysis of the photocatalysts after the photocatalytic reaction disclosed that the copper metal on the surface of the calcined TiO_(2) was gradually converted into Cu_(2) O during the photocatalytic reaction. Meanwhile, the metallic copper on the surface of the noncalcined TiO_(2) did not undergo any trans- formation during the reaction.展开更多
The visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution is extremely important,but the poor charge transfer capa-bility,a sluggish evolution rate of hydrogen,and severe photo-corrosion make photocatalytic hydrogen evolution impra...The visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution is extremely important,but the poor charge transfer capa-bility,a sluggish evolution rate of hydrogen,and severe photo-corrosion make photocatalytic hydrogen evolution impractical.In this study,we present 1D/2D ReS_(2)-CdS hybrid nanorods for photocatalytic hy-drogen evolution,comprised of a ReS_(2)nanosheet layer grown on CdS nanorods.We found that precise control of the contents of the ReS_(2)nanosheet layer allows for manipulating the electronic structure of Re in the ReS_(2)-CdS hybrid nanorods.The ReS_(2)-CdS hybrid nanorods with optimal ReS_(2)nanosheet layer content dramatically improve photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity.Notably,photocatalytic hydro-gen evolution activity(64.93 mmol g^(−1)h^(−1))of ReS_(2)-CdS hybrid nanorods with ReS_(2)nanosheet layers(Re/Cd atomic ratio of 0.051)is approximately 136 times higher than that of pure CdS nanorods under visible light irradiation.Furthermore,intimated coupling of the ReS_(2)nanosheet layer with CdS nanorods reduced the surface trap-site of the CdS nanorods,resulting in enhanced photocatalytic stability.The de-tailed optical and electrical investigations demonstrate that the optimal ReS_(2)nanosheet layer contents in the ReS_(2)-CdS hybrid nanorods can provide improved charge transfer capability,catalytic activity,and light absorption efficiency.This study sheds light on the development of photocatalysts for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.展开更多
Constructing own oxygen vacancies in the photocatalysts is a very promising method to improve their photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction activity.However,some catalysts have excellent stabilities,making it difficult for the...Constructing own oxygen vacancies in the photocatalysts is a very promising method to improve their photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction activity.However,some catalysts have excellent stabilities,making it difficult for them to construct their own oxygen vacancies.To simplify the above difficulty of stable photocatalysts,constructing extrinsic oxygen vacancies on their surface as a novel idea is proposed.Here,a stable TiO_(2)nanosheet is chosen as a research object,we uniformly deposited BiOCl quantum dots on their surface via a simple adsorption-deposition method.It is found that BiOCl quantum dots are able to simultaneously self-transform into defective BiOCl with many oxygen vacancies when the photocatalyst is performed photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.These extrinsic oxygen vacancies can act as“CO_(2)and photo-generated electrons reservoirs”to improve CO_(2)capture and accelerate the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes.For the above reasons,the modified TiO_(2)showed obvious enhancement of photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction compared to pristine TiO_(2)and BiOCl.This work may open a new avenue to broaden the use of oxygen vacancies in the process of photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.展开更多
Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))synthesis,driven by solar energy,offers a sustainable and cleaner alternative for producing green H_(2)O_(2)from water and oxygen.2D photocatalysts have emerged as powerful ...Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))synthesis,driven by solar energy,offers a sustainable and cleaner alternative for producing green H_(2)O_(2)from water and oxygen.2D photocatalysts have emerged as powerful materials for this purpose due to their unique physiochemical properties such as a flexible planar structure and large surface area.This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in 2D photocatalytic materials employed in H_(2)O_(2)synthesis,including metal oxides,metal chalcogenides,bismuth-based materials,graphitic carbon nitrides(g-C_(3)N_(4)),metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),and covalent organic frameworks(COFs).Beginning with an extensive introduction to possible reaction routes for photocatalytic H_(2)O_(2)synthesis,we summarize the common methods for H_(2)O_(2)detection,crucial for obtaining reliable results in H_(2)O_(2)studies.Additionally,we highlight molecular-level modification strategies for 2D photocatalysts,such as surface modification,ion doping,defect engineering,and heterojunction construction,which promote high-efficiency solar-to-chemical conversion for sustainable H_(2)O_(2)photosynthesis.Furthermore,we discuss key issues and provide perspective outlooks for the efficient and sustainable generation of H_(2)O_(2)in scale-up industrial production.This review offers in-depth insights into different reaction pathways of H_(2)O_(2)synthesis and provides design principles for 2D photocatalysts to enhance H_(2)O_(2)production,guiding the development of efficient photocatalysts for H_(2)O_(2)synthesis.展开更多
Difficult dynamical transfer behaviors for charge carriers from generation locations to corresponding re-ductive and oxidative sites as well as subsequent their splitting H_(2)O with large reaction overpotential have ...Difficult dynamical transfer behaviors for charge carriers from generation locations to corresponding re-ductive and oxidative sites as well as subsequent their splitting H_(2)O with large reaction overpotential have not been solved yet,which seriously impedes the conversion efficiency of solar energy into H_(2)(STH).Herein,nanocage-like g-C_(3)N_(4)(C_(3)N_(4)NC)supported Ni2 P nanoparticles(Ni2 P/C_(3)N_(4)NC)have been constructed for solving the above dynamical bottleneck by synchronously regulating d-and p-band cen-ters using the strain effect.Photo-excited electrons and holes are separately propelled to reductive site(Ni2 P)and oxidative site(C_(3)N_(4)NC)within the localized electric field for∗-OH dehydrogenation and∗-O coupling in the photocatalytic H_(2)O splitting along with an STH of 2.52%at 65℃under AM 1.5 G irradi-ation,being explored by in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy,in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Hall effect tests.The research explores a unique insight to boost STH over heterojunction photocatalysts by synchronously regulating their d-and p-band centers.展开更多
Perovskite SrTaO_(2)N is one of the most promising narrow-bandgap photocatalysts for Z-scheme overall water splitting.However,the formation of defect states during thermal nitridation severely hinders the separation o...Perovskite SrTaO_(2)N is one of the most promising narrow-bandgap photocatalysts for Z-scheme overall water splitting.However,the formation of defect states during thermal nitridation severely hinders the separation of charges,resulting in poor photocatalytic activity.In the present study,we successfully synthesize SrTaO_(2)N photocatalyst with low density of defect states,uniform morphology and particle size by flux-assisted one-pot nitridation combined with Mg doping.Some important parameters,such as the size of unit cell,the content of nitrogen,and microstructure,prove the successful doping of Mg.The defect-related carrier recombination has been significantly reduced by Mg doping,which effectively promotes the charge separation.Moreover,Mg doping induces a change of the band edge,which makes proton reduction have a stronger driving force.After modifying with the core/shell-structured Pt/Cr_(2)O_(3)cocatalyst,the H_(2)evolution activity of the optimized SrTaO_(2)N:Mg is 10 times that of the undoped SrTaO_(2)N,with an impressive apparent quantum yield of 1.51%at 420 nm.By coupling with Au-FeCoO_(x)modified BiVO_(4)as an O_(2)-evolution photocatalyst and[Fe(CN)_(6)]_(3)−/[Fe(CN)_(6)]_(4)−as the redox couple,a redox-based Z-scheme overall water splitting system is successfully constructed with an apparent quantum yield of 1.36%at 420 nm.This work provides an alternative way to prepare oxynitride semiconductors with reduced defects to promote the conversion of solar energy.展开更多
基金sponsored in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21477167)the Science and Technology Research Plan Program of Henan Province(Nos.222102320328,232102210075,232102320137)the Key Science Research Program Foundation of High Education Schools of Henan Province(No.23B610010).
文摘The present levels of CO_(2)emission in the atmosphere require the development of technologies to achieve carbon neutrality using inexpensive processes.Conversion of CO_(2)into cyclic carbonates is one of the solutions to this problem.Here,we synthesized a ZnV_(2)O_(6)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)nanocomposite and catalyzed the cycloaddition of CO_(2)to epoxides for the green synthesis of cyclic carbonates under visible light irradiation.The present nanocomposite photocatalyst exhibited up to 96%yield of cyclic carbonates.The photocatalyst was found to be efficient for photocatalytic cycloaddition reactions,and the recovered photocatalyst showed stability in up to five consecutive photocatalytic experiments.The current methodology of cyclic carbonate production is a significant step toward the mitigation of atmospheric CO_(2)and can work well with the development of nanocomposite photocatalysts.
文摘Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)),an environmentally friendly chemical with high value,is extensively used in industrial production and daily life.However,the traditional anthraquinone method for H_(2)O_(2) production is associated with a highly energy-consuming and heavily polluting process.Solor-driven photocatalytic evolution of H_(2)O_(2) is a promising,eco-friendly,and energy-efficient strategy that holds great potential to substitute the traditional approach.Here,a ternary photocatalyst,NiS/CdS/Halloysite nanotubes(NiS/CdS/HNTs)is designed and prepared with an earth-abundant clay mineral HNTs as the support and NiS as a co-catalyst.The pivotal roles of HNTs and NiS in the photocatalytic process are elucidated by experiments and theoretical calculations.HNTs serve as the carrier,which allows CdS to be uniformly dispersed onto its surface as small particles,increasing effective contact with H_(2)O and O_(2) for H_(2)O_(2) formation.Simultaneously,it resulted in the formation of a Schottky junction between NiS and CdS,which not only favors photogenerated charges separating efficiently but also provides a unidirectional path to transfer electrons.Consequently,the optimized NiS/CdS/HNTs composite demonstrates an H_(2)O_(2) evolution rate of 380.5μmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1) without adding any sacrificial agent or extra O_(2),nearly 5.0 times that of pure CdS.This work suggests a feasible idea for designing and developing highly active and low-cost solar energy catalytic composite materials.
文摘Storing solar energy in battery systems is crucial to achieving a green and sustainable society.However,the efficient development of photo-enhanced zinc-air batteries(ZABs)is limited by the rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers on the photocathode.In this work,the visible-light-driven CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalyst with unique petal-like layer structure was designed and developed,which can be used as air electrode for visible-light-driven ZABs.The superior performance of ZABs assembled by CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)was mainly attributed to the successful construction of Schottky heterojunction between g-C_(3)N_(4)and carbon nanotubes(CNTs),which accelerates the transfer of electrons from g-C_(3)N_(4)to CoS_(2)/CuS cocatalysts,improves the carrier separation ability,and extends the carrier lifetime.Thereinto,the visible-driven ZABs assembled by CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalyst has a power density of 588.90 mW cm^(-2) and a charge-discharge cycle of 643 h under visible light irradiation,which is the highest performance ever reported for photo-enhanced ZABs.More importantly,the charge-discharge voltage drop of ZABs was only 0.54 V under visible light irradiation,which is significantly lower than the voltage drop(0.94 V)in the dark.This study provides a new idea for designing efficient and stable visible-light-driven ZABs cathode catalysts.
基金supported by Russian Science Foundation (No.#21-73-10235)
文摘Extensive work on a Cu-modified TiO_(2) photocatalyst for CO_(2) reduction under visible light irradiation was conducted. The structure of the copper cocatalyst was established using UV-vis diff use refl ectance spectroscopy, high-resolution transmis- sion electron microscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. It was found that copper exists in different states (Cu 0 , Cu^(+) , and Cu^(2+) ), the content of which depends on the TiO_(2) calcination temperature and copper loading. The optimum composition of the cocatalyst has a photocatalyst based on TiO_(2) calcined at 700℃ and modified with 5 wt% copper, the activity of which is 22 μmol/(h·g cat ) (409 nm). Analysis of the photocatalysts after the photocatalytic reaction disclosed that the copper metal on the surface of the calcined TiO_(2) was gradually converted into Cu_(2) O during the photocatalytic reaction. Meanwhile, the metallic copper on the surface of the noncalcined TiO_(2) did not undergo any trans- formation during the reaction.
基金supported by the National Re-search Foundation of Korea(Nos.NRF-2020R1C1C1008514,2019R1A6A1A11053838,and NRF-2023R1A2C1004015)the“Regional Innovation Strategy(RIS)”through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(MOE)(No.2021RIS-003).
文摘The visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution is extremely important,but the poor charge transfer capa-bility,a sluggish evolution rate of hydrogen,and severe photo-corrosion make photocatalytic hydrogen evolution impractical.In this study,we present 1D/2D ReS_(2)-CdS hybrid nanorods for photocatalytic hy-drogen evolution,comprised of a ReS_(2)nanosheet layer grown on CdS nanorods.We found that precise control of the contents of the ReS_(2)nanosheet layer allows for manipulating the electronic structure of Re in the ReS_(2)-CdS hybrid nanorods.The ReS_(2)-CdS hybrid nanorods with optimal ReS_(2)nanosheet layer content dramatically improve photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity.Notably,photocatalytic hydro-gen evolution activity(64.93 mmol g^(−1)h^(−1))of ReS_(2)-CdS hybrid nanorods with ReS_(2)nanosheet layers(Re/Cd atomic ratio of 0.051)is approximately 136 times higher than that of pure CdS nanorods under visible light irradiation.Furthermore,intimated coupling of the ReS_(2)nanosheet layer with CdS nanorods reduced the surface trap-site of the CdS nanorods,resulting in enhanced photocatalytic stability.The de-tailed optical and electrical investigations demonstrate that the optimal ReS_(2)nanosheet layer contents in the ReS_(2)-CdS hybrid nanorods can provide improved charge transfer capability,catalytic activity,and light absorption efficiency.This study sheds light on the development of photocatalysts for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21637005)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M670483)。
文摘Constructing own oxygen vacancies in the photocatalysts is a very promising method to improve their photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction activity.However,some catalysts have excellent stabilities,making it difficult for them to construct their own oxygen vacancies.To simplify the above difficulty of stable photocatalysts,constructing extrinsic oxygen vacancies on their surface as a novel idea is proposed.Here,a stable TiO_(2)nanosheet is chosen as a research object,we uniformly deposited BiOCl quantum dots on their surface via a simple adsorption-deposition method.It is found that BiOCl quantum dots are able to simultaneously self-transform into defective BiOCl with many oxygen vacancies when the photocatalyst is performed photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.These extrinsic oxygen vacancies can act as“CO_(2)and photo-generated electrons reservoirs”to improve CO_(2)capture and accelerate the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes.For the above reasons,the modified TiO_(2)showed obvious enhancement of photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction compared to pristine TiO_(2)and BiOCl.This work may open a new avenue to broaden the use of oxygen vacancies in the process of photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22106087)the Joint Funds of the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LZY22B070001)+2 种基金the Foundation of China Scholarship Council(No.202208330186)the JST Fusion Oriented Research for disruptive Science and Technology Program(No.JPMJFR213D)JSPS Leading Initiative for Excellent Young Researchers program。
文摘Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))synthesis,driven by solar energy,offers a sustainable and cleaner alternative for producing green H_(2)O_(2)from water and oxygen.2D photocatalysts have emerged as powerful materials for this purpose due to their unique physiochemical properties such as a flexible planar structure and large surface area.This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in 2D photocatalytic materials employed in H_(2)O_(2)synthesis,including metal oxides,metal chalcogenides,bismuth-based materials,graphitic carbon nitrides(g-C_(3)N_(4)),metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),and covalent organic frameworks(COFs).Beginning with an extensive introduction to possible reaction routes for photocatalytic H_(2)O_(2)synthesis,we summarize the common methods for H_(2)O_(2)detection,crucial for obtaining reliable results in H_(2)O_(2)studies.Additionally,we highlight molecular-level modification strategies for 2D photocatalysts,such as surface modification,ion doping,defect engineering,and heterojunction construction,which promote high-efficiency solar-to-chemical conversion for sustainable H_(2)O_(2)photosynthesis.Furthermore,we discuss key issues and provide perspective outlooks for the efficient and sustainable generation of H_(2)O_(2)in scale-up industrial production.This review offers in-depth insights into different reaction pathways of H_(2)O_(2)synthesis and provides design principles for 2D photocatalysts to enhance H_(2)O_(2)production,guiding the development of efficient photocatalysts for H_(2)O_(2)synthesis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51972177 and 22372084)the Key Project of Zhejiang Province(No.2023C3016)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo City(No.2021J067).
文摘Difficult dynamical transfer behaviors for charge carriers from generation locations to corresponding re-ductive and oxidative sites as well as subsequent their splitting H_(2)O with large reaction overpotential have not been solved yet,which seriously impedes the conversion efficiency of solar energy into H_(2)(STH).Herein,nanocage-like g-C_(3)N_(4)(C_(3)N_(4)NC)supported Ni2 P nanoparticles(Ni2 P/C_(3)N_(4)NC)have been constructed for solving the above dynamical bottleneck by synchronously regulating d-and p-band cen-ters using the strain effect.Photo-excited electrons and holes are separately propelled to reductive site(Ni2 P)and oxidative site(C_(3)N_(4)NC)within the localized electric field for∗-OH dehydrogenation and∗-O coupling in the photocatalytic H_(2)O splitting along with an STH of 2.52%at 65℃under AM 1.5 G irradi-ation,being explored by in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy,in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Hall effect tests.The research explores a unique insight to boost STH over heterojunction photocatalysts by synchronously regulating their d-and p-band centers.
文摘Perovskite SrTaO_(2)N is one of the most promising narrow-bandgap photocatalysts for Z-scheme overall water splitting.However,the formation of defect states during thermal nitridation severely hinders the separation of charges,resulting in poor photocatalytic activity.In the present study,we successfully synthesize SrTaO_(2)N photocatalyst with low density of defect states,uniform morphology and particle size by flux-assisted one-pot nitridation combined with Mg doping.Some important parameters,such as the size of unit cell,the content of nitrogen,and microstructure,prove the successful doping of Mg.The defect-related carrier recombination has been significantly reduced by Mg doping,which effectively promotes the charge separation.Moreover,Mg doping induces a change of the band edge,which makes proton reduction have a stronger driving force.After modifying with the core/shell-structured Pt/Cr_(2)O_(3)cocatalyst,the H_(2)evolution activity of the optimized SrTaO_(2)N:Mg is 10 times that of the undoped SrTaO_(2)N,with an impressive apparent quantum yield of 1.51%at 420 nm.By coupling with Au-FeCoO_(x)modified BiVO_(4)as an O_(2)-evolution photocatalyst and[Fe(CN)_(6)]_(3)−/[Fe(CN)_(6)]_(4)−as the redox couple,a redox-based Z-scheme overall water splitting system is successfully constructed with an apparent quantum yield of 1.36%at 420 nm.This work provides an alternative way to prepare oxynitride semiconductors with reduced defects to promote the conversion of solar energy.
