MXene-transition metal compound sulfide and phosphide hetero-nanostructures for photoelectrochemical water splitting

Ranjit Mohili, N. R. Hemanth, Kwangyeol Lee, Nitin K. Chaudhari

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    Abstract

    Solar-driven photoelectrochemical water splitting (SPWS) is considered a sustainable and clean strategy for hydrogen (H2) generation on a large scale. Semiconductors are prevalent as photoelectrodes and demonstrate competency in converting incident photons to free electrons. However, semiconductor-based SPWS suffers seriously from poor efficiency, low corrosion resistance, and high cost. MXenes are a large family of 2D materials possessing excellent electronic conductivity, high anisotropy of holes and electrons, and a hydrophilic surface. In addition, their large surface area with tunable functional terminations can alter the work function and carrier transport properties that offer a broad spectrum of electronic features and provide a possibility to fabricate MXene-based composites with improved photoelectrochemical efficiency. Rationally designed hetero-nanostructures with a tunable bandwidth are being explored to maximize the efficiency of solar to H2 (STH) energy conversion. Combining MXenes with transition metal sulfide/phosphide can lead to excellent visible light photocatalytic activity, better electronic carrier transport, and increased STH efficiency. These promising results promote the state-of-art of MXene-transition metal compound sulfide and phosphide hetero-nanostructures as potential candidates for photoelectrochemical water splitting and other solar energy applications.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSolar-Driven Green Hydrogen Generation and Storage
    PublisherElsevier
    Pages129-139
    Number of pages11
    ISBN (Electronic)9780323995801
    ISBN (Print)9780323995818
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2023 Jan 1

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    Keywords

    • Electrolysis
    • MXenes
    • Photoelectrodes
    • Solar driven

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
    • General Business,Management and Accounting

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