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01-11-2022 | Research paper

CuS nanoparticle–decorated TiO₂ nanobelts with enhanced electrocatalytic and photocatalytic properties

Authors: Fang Zhou, Zhiguang Zhang, Qiang Wang, Guifeng Yu, Shuli Yuan

Published in: Journal of Nanoparticle Research | Issue 11/2022

Abstract

TiO₂ nanobelts were decorated with CuS nanoparticles to construct TiO₂@CuS heterostructure though a simple hydrothermal method. The performance of electrocatalysis has been investigated by hydrogen evolution reaction. The overpotential (259 mV) and Tafel slope (102 mV∙dec⁻¹) of TC11 are obviously lower than of all other samples. And the photodegradation efficiency of TC11 is 1.3 times that of pure TiO₂ and 8.3 times that of pure CuS. The interface of CuS and TiO₂ can provide matched energy levels and built-in electric field to improve separation efficiency of photogenerated electron–hole pairs and charge transfer efficiency. And the surface of TiO₂@CuS can provide more active sites for catalysis. Therefore, the heterostructure construction of CuS and TiO₂ can significantly enhance the performances of bi-catalysis: electrocatalysis and photocatalysis. The simple method is a beneficial attempt in the field of renewable clean energy and environmental purification.

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Title: CuS nanoparticle–decorated TiO2 nanobelts with enhanced electrocatalytic and photocatalytic properties
Authors: Fang Zhou
Zhiguang Zhang
Qiang Wang
Guifeng Yu
Shuli Yuan
Publication date: 01-11-2022
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Journal of Nanoparticle Research / Issue 11/2022
Print ISSN: 1388-0764
Electronic ISSN: 1572-896X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-022-05602-4

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