A nanocomposite p-type semiconductor film for possible application in solar cells: Photo-electrochemical studies

Lashgari, Mohsen; Shafizadeh, Nahideh; Zeinalkhani, Parisa

doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2015.02.012

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“…Since then, extensive efforts have been devoted to the combination of solar water splitting and nitrogen fixation by employing semiconductor photocatalysts to split water into hydrogen and oxygen and to fix nitrogen to make ammonia. [336][337][338][339] However, there still exist controversies as to whether the fixation is putative or not, because the amount of NH 3 produced was too small to be distinguished clearly from contamination by environmental ammonia. [340][341][342][343] Recently, the photocatalytic activity of production of NH 3 from N 2 and H 2 O (Equation 42) has been much improved by using g-C 3 N 4 based heterostructured photocatalysts and other semiconductors such as BDD.…”

Section: Photocatalytic Production Of Ammonia By Nitrogen Fixation Anmentioning

confidence: 99%

Production of Liquid Solar Fuels and Their Use in Fuel Cells

Fukuzumi

2017

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This review focuses on the production of liquid fuels using solar energy combined with their use in direct liquid fuel cells. The production of formic acid, which is the two-electron reduced product of CO 2 , as a solar liquid fuel as well as a hydrogen storage material is discussed together with its use in direct formate fuel cells. Other CO 2 reduction products such as methanol and formaldehyde as solar liquid fuels as well as hydrogen storage materials are reviewed with the performance of the corresponding fuel cells. The production of nitrogen fixation products such as ammonia and hydrazine is also reviewed together with their fuel cells. Finally, the production of hydrogen peroxide from not only pure water but also seawater and dioxygen in the air using solar energy is discussed and combined with the recent development of one-compartment hydrogen peroxide fuel cells.

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Section: Photocatalytic Production Of Ammonia By Nitrogen Fixation Anmentioning

confidence: 99%

Production of Liquid Solar Fuels and Their Use in Fuel Cells

Fukuzumi

2017

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“…Among these, hydrothermal synthesis has gained widespread adoption due to its simplicity, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. Current research is centered on the development of multifunctional materials with applications spanning various domains [35][36][37]. This emphasis has driven our interest in synthesizing CZTS via the hydrothermal route.…”

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Graphene Oxide Boosted: A Multifaceted Examination of CZTS Composite for Enhanced Photocatalysis and Antimicrobial Efficacy

Cavusoglu,

Ibrahim,

Sakalak

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Because of their acute toxicity and long-lasting effects on the environment such as chemical accidents, agricultural runoff, and industrial effluents, has raised concerns around the world. Semiconductor-based photocatalysis has gained prominence for its ability to degrade organic contaminants comprehensively, providing a potential solution to the limitations of the conventional methods. This study addresses the environmental repercussions of dye contamination and explores the utilization of active semiconductor photocatalysts for effective wastewater treatment. Our focus lies in synthesizing CZTS through the hydrothermal route, a method gaining traction for its simplicity and environmental viability. To augment the photocatalytic efficiency of semiconductor materials, graphene oxide (GO) has been introduced with varying GO concentrations of 5% and 10%. Additionally, the study explores the performance of CZTS nanoparticles with varying GO concentrations for antibacterial applications against eight Gram-positive/negative bacterial strains and its catalytic prowess in the photodegradation of methylene blue dye under ultraviolet light.

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