| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6455146 | Catalysis Communications | 2016 | 5 Pages |
â¢Hydrilla templated ZnIn2S4 with hexagonal-cubic phase junctions.â¢Efficient charge separation of phase junction.â¢Remarkable light harvesting by hydrilla leaves derived special structures.â¢Significant enhancement in photocatalytic H2 evolution.
The nature provides inspiration for many special structures due to biological diversity. In this report ZnIn2S4 with hexagonal-cubic phase junctions was prepared through a bio-inspired approach using hydrilla as a template and can significantly enhance photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible-light in comparison to those hexagonal or cubic single-phase structures. The enhancement in photocatalytic performance has been shown to be attributed to efficient charge separation and transfer across the hexagonal-cubic phase junction and light harvesting of special hydrilla leaves structure.
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