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Design of AgxAu1−x alloy/ZnIn2S4 system with tunable spectral response and Schottky barrier height for visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution

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Abstract A 3-dimensional AgxAu1−x alloy/ZnIn2S4 system (AgxAu1−x/ZIS) has been designed and constructed for high-efficiency H2 production ability under visible light. In this system, the AgxAu1−x alloyed nanoparticles (NPs) are deposited… Click to show full abstract

Abstract A 3-dimensional AgxAu1−x alloy/ZnIn2S4 system (AgxAu1−x/ZIS) has been designed and constructed for high-efficiency H2 production ability under visible light. In this system, the AgxAu1−x alloyed nanoparticles (NPs) are deposited on ZIS microsphere self-assembled by ZIS sheets, and have an intimate contact with ZIS. The elaborate construction of AgxAu1−x/ZIS makes it own remarkable advantages in driving and controlling light-related reaction. Firstly, the maximizing of optical adsorption properties can be achieved via coupling of ZIS with plasmonic AgxAu1−x NPs in one system, and the absorption band can be tuned by plasmon hybridization through regulating the proportion of Ag and Au in AgxAu1−x NPs. Secondly, the Schottky barrier height formed at AgxAu1−x NPs and ZIS interface could be adjusted by adapting the Ag-Au metal alloy composition, and the optimal height of Schottky barrier (Ag0.6Au0.4/ZIS) plays a key role in prolonging electron-hole pair lifetimes and making them capable of facilitating chemical reactions. All of these lead to the significant improvement of H2 production ability. The H2 production ability of Ag0.6Au0.4/ZIS is 7.1 times higher than that of ZIS under the same condition after 10 h irradiation. The Apparent quantum yield (AQY) of Ag0.6Au0.4/ZIS is about 8.06%. Based on the results, a mechanism is proposed for Ag0.6Au0.4/ZIS.

Keywords: alloy znin2s4; schottky barrier; system; agxau1 alloy; zis

Journal Title: Chemical Engineering Journal
Year Published: 2020

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