Synergistic doping with Ag, CdO, and ZnO to overcome electron-hole recombination in TiO₂ photocatalysis for effective water photo splitting reaction.

ABSTRACT: This manuscript is dedicated to a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted challenge of fast electron-hole recombination in titanium dioxide photocatalysis, with a primary focus on its critical role in advancing the field of water photo splitting. To address this challenge, three prominent approaches-Schottky barriers, Z-scheme systems, and type II heterojunctions-were rigorously investigated for their potential to ameliorate TiO₂'s photocatalytic performance toward water photo splitting. Three distinct dopants-silver, cadmium oxide, and zinc oxide-were strategically employed. This research also delved into the dynamic interplay between these dopants, analyzing the synergetic effects that arise from binary and tertiary doping configurations. The results concluded that incor

SUBMITTER: Erfan NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10661415 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature