Cs3Bi2Br9/g‑C3N4 direct Z‑scheme heterojunction for enhanced
photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO
photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO
Author(s)
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Lead-free halide perovskite derivative Cs3Bi2Br9 has recently been found to possess optoelectronic properties suitable for photocatalytic CO2 reduction reactions to CO. However, further work needs to be performed to boost charge separation for improving the overall efficiency of the photocatalyst. This report demonstrates the synthesis of a hybrid inorganic/organic heterojunction between Cs3Bi2Br9 and g-C3N4 at different ratios, achieved by growing Cs3Bi2Br9 crystals on the surface of g-C3N4 using a straightforward antisolvent crystallization method. The synthesized powders showed enhanced gas-phase photocatalytic CO2 reduction in the absence of hole scavengers of 14.22 (±1.24) μmol CO g–1 h–1 with 40 wt % Cs3Bi2Br9 compared with 1.89 (±0.72) and 5.58 (±0.14) μmol CO g–1 h–1 for pure g-C3N4 and Cs3Bi2Br9, respectively. Photoelectrochemical measurements also showed enhanced photocurrent in the 40 wt % Cs3Bi2Br9 composite, demonstrating enhanced charge separation. In addition, stability tests demonstrated structural stability upon the formation of a heterojunction, even after 15 h of illumination. Band structure alignment and selective metal deposition studies indicated the formation of a direct Z-scheme heterojunction between the two semiconductors, which boosted charge separation. These findings support the potential of hybrid organic/inorganic g-C3N4/Cs3Bi2Br9 Z-scheme photocatalyst for enhanced CO2 photocatalytic activity and improved stability.
Date Issued
2023-10-24
Date Acceptance
2023-10-01
Citation
Chemistry of Materials, 2023, 35 (20), pp.8607-8620
ISSN
0897-4756
Publisher
American Chemical Society
Start Page
8607
End Page
8620
Journal / Book Title
Chemistry of Materials
Volume
35
Issue
20
Copyright Statement
© 2023 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society. This publication is licensed under
CC-BY 4.0 .
CC-BY 4.0 .
License URL
Identifier
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.chemmater.3c01635
Subjects
Chemistry
Chemistry, Physical
DIOXIDE
EFFICIENT
GRAPHITIC CARBON NITRIDE
IDENTIFICATION
Materials Science
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
PEROVSKITES
Physical Sciences
Science & Technology
Technology
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2023-10-16