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Internal electric fields in asymmetric single-layer lattices for enhancing photocatalytic solar-to-hydrogen efficiency
Liu, Yuliang1,2; Wan, Yongfeng1; Li, Bo1; Yang, Chuanlu2; Lv, Xingshuai3; Shi, Ying1
2023-09-15
Source PublicationJournal of Materials Chemistry A
ISSN2050-7488
Volume11Issue:40Pages:21713-21720
Abstract

Two-dimensional materials with an intrinsic internal electric field possess promising potential to improve the photocatalytic water-splitting performance. However, the construction of the internal electric field is still a great challenge, which requires that the material itself should exhibit spontaneous symmetry breaking with intrinsic polarization. Herein, we propose using a general intercalation approach to introduce a spontaneous polarization electric field into a single-layer lattice by constructing spatially asymmetric configurations. Taking septuple-atomic-layer MoSiN as a model material, following the above design principle, four promising MSiNY (M = Mo, W; Y = P, As) monolayers are theoretically identified, exhibiting excellent stabilities, suitability and low reaction barriers for overall water splitting. Importantly, the intrinsic internal electric field of MoSiNY promotes the charge-carrier separation and improves the light absorption capacity simultaneously, thus enabling a high solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of 29.84-32.93%. Meanwhile, the carrier-transfer dynamic processes are explored, which demonstrate that MSiNP monolayers possess a low electron-hole recombination rate, suggesting their highly efficient photocatalysis. This study opens up an avenue to rationally engineer the internal electric field and contributes to enhancing the photocatalytic efficiency.

DOI10.1039/d3ta03824f
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Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaChemistry ; Energy & Fuels ; Materials Science
WOS SubjectChemistry, Physical ; Energy & Fuels ; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
WOS IDWOS:001075025200001
PublisherROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY, THOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLAND
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85174542558
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CollectionINSTITUTE OF APPLIED PHYSICS AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Corresponding AuthorYang, Chuanlu; Shi, Ying
Affiliation1.Institute of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
2.School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, China
3.Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macao, SAR, 999078, Macao
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Liu, Yuliang,Wan, Yongfeng,Li, Bo,et al. Internal electric fields in asymmetric single-layer lattices for enhancing photocatalytic solar-to-hydrogen efficiency[J]. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2023, 11(40), 21713-21720.
APA Liu, Yuliang., Wan, Yongfeng., Li, Bo., Yang, Chuanlu., Lv, Xingshuai., & Shi, Ying (2023). Internal electric fields in asymmetric single-layer lattices for enhancing photocatalytic solar-to-hydrogen efficiency. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11(40), 21713-21720.
MLA Liu, Yuliang,et al."Internal electric fields in asymmetric single-layer lattices for enhancing photocatalytic solar-to-hydrogen efficiency".Journal of Materials Chemistry A 11.40(2023):21713-21720.
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