1. The effect of GO content on the improvement of efficient water splitting applications in ZnO/GO nanocomposites.
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Azmayesh, Rasoul, Naghshara, Hamid, Mohammadi Aref, Sajedeh, Ghafouri, Mohammad, and Siahsahlan, Mahnaz
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HYDROGEN economy , *HYDROGEN production , *GRAPHENE oxide , *ELECTRON-hole recombination , *SOLAR energy - Abstract
The production of solar hydrogen presents a compelling opportunity to harness solar energy, playing a crucial role in addressing climate change and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The progress of the hydrogen economy largely depends on establishing hydrogen production as a key foundational element. Moreover, selecting appropriate materials to support the main catalyst is vital for enhancing hydrogen production. This article furnishes a simple, affordable approach to existing water-splitting technologies that harness solar energy as the primary source for hydrogen production. To achieve this, the impact of GO content on ZnO nanoparticles/GO compositions' photoelectrochemical efficiency is studied. While all the presented samples show sensitivity to light, the sample with 0.35% GO performs the best, demonstrating the highest photocurrent density, the lowest rate of electron-hole recombination, and the greatest photoelectrochemical efficiency. • The PEC behavior of ZnO/GO nano composite was studied with varying GO amount. • Efficient separation of e & h decreases recombination and charge transfer resistance. • The 0.35-%G sample shows the most enhanced PEC and best photo stability properties. • The 0.35-%G sample has the narrowest band-gap and the lowest-intensity PL spectrum. • The 0.35%G sample provides the most optimal conditions for water splitting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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