3C-SiC/ZnS heterostructured nanospheres with high photocatalytic activity and enhancement mechanism
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Abstract
3C-SiC/n-type ZnS heterostructured nanospheres synthesized hydrothermally deliver enhanced photocatalytic performance under visible light excitation. The heterostructured catalysts consisting of 3C-SiC and ZnS nanocrystals with a mean size being less than 5 nm exhibit extended light absorption to the visible range. The proper band structure of the 3C-SiC and ZnS nanocrystals and intrinsic electric field induced by the heterojunction promote separation of photoexcited electrons and holes in the ZnS and 3C-SiC nanocrystals resulting in the increased photocatalytic efficiency. The associated mechanism is studied and proposed.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques · Copper-based nanomaterials and applications · ZnO doping and properties
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Key Laboratory of Modern Acoustics, MOE, Institute of Acoustics and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University 1 , Nanjing 210093, P. R. China
Huaiyin Institute of Technology 2 Department of Physics, , Huaian 223003, P. R. China
NingBo University 3 Department of Physics, , NingBo 315001, P. R. China
City University of Hong Kong 4 Department of Physics and Materials Science, , Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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