Synthesis and characterization of Cobalt aluminate and Fe2O 3 nanocomposite electrode for solar driven water splitting to produce hydrogen

Sudhakar Shet, Kwang Soon Ahn, Yanfa Yan, Heli Wang, Nuggehalli Ravindra, John Turner, Mowafak Al-Jassim

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Abstract

Cobalt aluminate-Fe2O3 p-n nanocomposite electrodes were deposited on the silver coated stainless steels and annealed at 800°C. Their photoresponses were investigated and compared with that of p-type Cobalt aluminate. We found that nanocomposite electrodes exhibited much improved photoresponses as compared to p-type Cobalt aluminate. We attribute the improvement to the band offset at the formed three-dimensional p-n junction, which promote photo-generated carrier separation and reduce carrier recombination.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAdvances in Synthesis, Processing, and Applications of Nanostructures
PublisherAmerican Ceramic Society
Pages109-114
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781118273272
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventAdvances in Synthesis, Processing, and Applications of Nanostructures - Materials Science and Technology 2011 Conference, MS and T 2011 - Columbus, OH, United States
Duration: Oct 16 2011Oct 20 2011

Publication series

NameCeramic Transactions
Volume238
ISSN (Print)1042-1122

Other

OtherAdvances in Synthesis, Processing, and Applications of Nanostructures - Materials Science and Technology 2011 Conference, MS and T 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityColumbus, OH
Period10/16/1110/20/11

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Materials Chemistry

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