In situ metal doping during modified anodization synthesis of Nb2O5 with enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)352-358
Journal / PublicationAICHE Journal
Volume62
Issue number2
Online published16 Sept 2015
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2016

Abstract

Significance: A new technique of in situ doping of alkali metal (Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, and Cs+) in Nb2O5 was showcased by the modified anodization of Nb foils at high frequency, negative-to-positive pulsed voltage. At the optimized dopant concentration and synthesis condition, the doped-Nb2O5 shows twofold enhancement in photoelectrochemical water splitting efficiencies compared with the undoped Nb2O5 electrode, as a result of improved charge carrier density and enhanced surface charge transfer.

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  • Doping, Hydrogen, Photoelectrode, Pulsed anodization, Water splitting