Hematene: A Sustainable 2D Conductive Platform for Visible-Light-driven Photocatalytic Ammonia Decomposition
Applied materials today(2023)
摘要
The emerging class of 2D non-van der Waals (n-vdW) materials, including 2D iron oxides, possesses unique properties and high applicability, making them attractive for various technological applications. However, the synthesis of these materials through a scalable and eco-friendly method remains a challenge, as most known chemical exfoliation processes require toxic organic solvents. In this study, we report a green synthesis of 2D hematene (& alpha;-Fe2O3) using an ultrasound-supported exfoliation method of earth-abundant iron oxide ore in a pure aqueous solution. The resulting hematene sheets, only a few nanometers thick, exhibit superior electrochemical performance in terms of charge transfer processes, making them ideal for photocatalytic applications. By doping a conductive hematene substrate with ruthenium, we demonstrate a synergistic effect for generating electrons and holes under visible light irradiation. Using this approach, we successfully decomposed ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, highlighting the potential of this novel class of environmentally-friendly photocatalysts for clean energy production. Overall, our water-assisted scalable synthesis of hematene offers a promising strategy for producing efficient and sustainable photocatalysts.
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Hematene,Ammonia,Hydrogen Production,Photocatalytic decomposition
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