articleNature CommunicationsSep 14, 2020GOLD OA

Unique S-scheme heterojunctions in self-assembled TiO2/CsPbBr3 hybrids for CO2 photoreduction

Wuhan University of Technology · Ji Hua Laboratory · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Abstract Exploring photocatalysts to promote CO 2 photoreduction into solar fuels is of great significance. We develop TiO 2 /perovskite (CsPbBr 3 ) S-scheme heterojunctions synthesized by a facile electrostatic-driven self-assembling approach. Density functional theory calculation combined with experimental studies proves the electron transfer from CsPbBr 3 quantum dots (QDs) to TiO 2 , resulting in the construction of internal electric field (IEF) directing from CsPbBr 3 to TiO 2 upon hybridization. The IEF drives the photoexcited electrons in TiO 2 to CsPbBr 3 upon light irradiation as revealed by in-situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis, suggesting the formation of an S-scheme heterojunction in…

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Keywords
  • Heterojunction
  • Perovskite (structure)
  • X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
  • Materials science
  • Photocatalysis
  • Electron transfer
  • Quantum dot
  • Electron
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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