An Electron Transfer Mediated Mechanism for Efficient Photoreforming of Waste Plastics Using a Ni 3 S 4 /ZnCdS Heterojunction
University of South China · Uppsala University · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Abstract The oxidative degradation of plastics in conjunction with the production of clean hydrogen (H 2 ) represents a significant challenge. Herein, a Ni 3 S 4 /ZnCdS heterojunction is rationally synthesized and employed for the efficient production of H 2 and high‐selectivity value‐added chemicals from waste plastic. By integrating spectroscopic analysis techniques with density functional theory (DFT) calculations, a solely electron transfer‐mediated reaction mechanism is confirmed, wherein Ni 3 S 4 extracts electrons from ZnCdS (ZCS) to promote the spatial segregation of photogenerated electrons and holes, which not only facilitates H 2 production but also maintains the high oxidation potential of holes on…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 15.93
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 76
Authors
12- ZMZehao Ma
University of South China
- SZShaoqi Zhan
Uppsala University
- YZYule ZhangCorresponding
Shenzhen University, University of South China
- YZYule Zhang
Uppsala University, Shenzhen University, University of South China
- AVArtem V. Kuklin
Uppsala University, University of South China
Topics & keywords
- Materials science
- Heterojunction
- Mechanism (biology)
- Electron
- Electron transfer
- Optoelectronics
- Chemical engineering
- Nanotechnology