Conformal deposition of atomic TiO2 layer on chalcogenide nanorod with excellent activity and durability towards solar H2 generation

• Published in: Chemical engineering journal (Lausanne, Switzerland : 1996) Vol. 341; pp. 335 - 343
• Main Authors: Liu, Maochang, Xue, Fei, Wang, Xixi, Fu, Wenlong, Wang, Yi, Lu, Youjun, Li, Naixu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2018
• Subjects: Core–shell structure; Electron tunneling; H2 production; Photocatalysis; Photocorrosion; H2 production; Electron tunneling; Photocorrosion; Core–shell structure; Photocatalysis

[Display omitted] •Ultrathin TiO2 shell was coated on chalcogenide nanorod as a protecting layer.•The synthesis relies on kinetic control for layer-by-layer deposition of TiO2.•The heterostructure enables superior activity and stability of solar H2 evolution.•Charge transfer is controlled by type-II...