Tuning the Cu_xO nanorod composition for efficient visible light induced photocatalysis

Abstract

Single and mixed phase Cu2O/CuO nanorod arrays prepared by thermal oxidation were tested for photocatalysis and photoelectrochemical properties.

Size‐Dependent Visible Light Photocatalytic Performance of Cu2O Nanocubes

“…Copper (I) oxide (Cu 2 O) is an attractive semiconductor for large‐scale applications such as wastewater treatment, and possesses a narrow bandgap (2.0–2.2 eV) enabling visible light utilisation. In addition, the position of the conduction band minimum (CBM) and valence band maximum (VBM) span the potentials for proton reduction and water oxidation required for overall water splitting . A wide range of Cu 2 O morphologies are amenable to synthesis, including cubes, rhombicuboctahedra, polyhedra, nanowires, nanocages, and hollow structures, and consequently their facet‐dependent photocatalytic properties have been investigated for the destruction of hazardous organic compounds .…”

Low-temperature solution synthesis of CuO/Cu2O nanostructures for enhanced photocatalytic activity with added H2O2: synergistic effect and mechanism insight

“…[1][2][3][4] Therefore, it is very meaningful to explore efficient photocatalysts for environmental applications such as wastewater treatment. 5,6 In view of visible light covering the main band of solar light, the photocatalysts driven by visible light generate highly efficient photocatalytic activity due to the better utilization of available solar irradiation (l $ 400 nm). [6][7][8] Among them, photocatalysts with a narrow bandgap have attracted considerable attention due to the abilities of these photocatalysts to sufficiently utilize the available solar irradiation (l $ 400 nm).…”

Low-temperature growth of polyethylene glycol-doped BiZn2VO6 nanocompounds with enhanced photoelectrochemical properties

“…Some single phase metal oxide (MO) nanostructures (e.g. CuO, ZnO, TiO2, Fe2O3 [4][5][6] are promising as photo-electrode materials for visible light induced photo-catalysis because of their high catalytic properties along with their chemical, structural, and electronic surface composition that can be tailored with specific properties. However, to date, no single phase material exists that can be used to meet all the aforementioned demands.…”