n-p Heterojunction of TiO2-NiO core-shell structure for efficient hydrogen generation and lignin photoreforming

• Published in: Journal of colloid and interface science Vol. 585; pp. 694 - 704
• Main Authors: Zhao, Heng, Li, Chao-Fan, Liu, Li-Yang, Palma, Bruna, Hu, Zhi-Yi, Renneckar, Scott, Larter, Stephen, Li, Yu, Kibria, Md Golam, Hu, Jinguang, Su, Bao-Lian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.03.2021
• Subjects: biobased products; biomass; Biomass photoreforming; Core-shell structure; crystal structure; energy; Hydrogen production; lignin; N-p heterojunction; nanocomposites; nickel oxide; NiO clusters; palmitic acid; photocatalysis; photocatalysts; pollution; stearic acid; value added; N-p heterojunction; NiO clusters; Core-shell structure; Biomass photoreforming; Hydrogen production

[Display omitted] •n-p heterojunction of TiO2-NiO ultrafine core-shell nanoparticles are prepared.•Strong interfacial interaction significantly improve charge separation efficiency.•As-fabricated photocatalyst exhibits excellent H2 production from water splitting.•H2, CH4 and fatty acids are cogener...