1. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan 750021, China 2. College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou 416000, China
In this study, the hydrogen evolution performance of CdS nanorods is improved using ZnCo2O4. ZnCo2O4 nanospheres are synthesized using the hydrothermal and calcination methods, and CdS nanorods are synthesized using the solvothermal method. From the perspective of morphology, numerous CdS nanorods are anchored on the ZnCo2O4 microspheres. According to the experimental results of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, the final hydrogen evolution capacity of 7417.5 μmol∙g–1∙h–1 is slightly more than two times that of the single CdS, which proves the feasibility of our study. Through various characterization methods, it is proved that the composite sample has suitable optoelectronic properties. In addition, ZnCo2O4 itself exhibits good conductivity and low impedance, which shortens the charge-transfer path. Overall, the introduction of ZnCo2O4 expands the adsorption range of light and improves the performance of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. This design can provide reference for developing high-efficiency photocatalysts.
J Zou, G Liao, J Jiang, Z Xiong, S Bai, H Wang, P Wu, P Zhang, X Li. In-situ construction of sulfur-doped g-C3N4/defective g-C3N4 isotype step-scheme heterojunction for boosting photocatalytic H2 evolution. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2022, 41: 2201025–2201033
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P Wang, M Yang, S Tang, F Chen, Y Li. Preparation of cellular C3N4/COSe2/Ga composite photocatalyst and its CO2 reduction activity. Chemical Journal of Chinese Universities, 2021, 6: 1924–1932
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Z Yong, Q Ni, L Long, W Bing. Syntheses, structures and photocatalytic degradation properties of two copper(II) coordination polymers with flexible bis(imidazole) ligand. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2021, 40: 595–602
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K Yang, T Liu, D Xiang, Y Li, Z Jin. Graphdiyne (g-CnH2n-2) based Co3S4 anchoring and edge-covalently modification coupled with carbon-defects g-C3N4 for photocatalytic hydrogen production. Separation and Purification Technology, 2022, 298: 121564 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121564
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H Weia, M Yun, Q Rong, X Hun, L Ru. Study on the different photocatalytic performances for tetracycline hydrochloride degradation of p-block metal composite oxides Sr1.36Sb2O6 and Sr2Sb2O7. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2021, 40: 394–402
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Y Yang, J Wu, B Cheng, L Zhang, A Al-Ghamdi, S Wageh, Y Li. Enhanced photocatalytic H2-production activity of CdS nanoflower using single atom Pt and graphene quantum dot as dual cocatalysts. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2022, 41(6): 2206006–2206014
Y Cao, H Gou, P Zhu, Z Jin. Ingenious design of Co Al-LDH p−n heterojunction based on CuI as holes receptor for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2022, 41: 2206079–2206085
T Yan, X Zhang, H Liu, Z Jin. CeO2 particles anchored to Ni2P nanoplate for efficient photo-catalytic hydrogen evolution. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2022, 41: 2201047–2201053
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L Zhang, X Hao, J Li, Y Wang, Z Jin. Unique synergistic effects of ZIF-9(Co)-derived cobalt phosphide and CeVO4 heterojunction for efficient hydrogen evolution. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2020, 41(1): 82–94 https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(19)63454-6
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Y Liu, X Hao, H Hu, Z Jin. High efficiency electron transfer realized over NiS2/MoSe2 S-scheme heterojunction in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica, 2021, 37(6): 2008030 (in Chinese)
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Z Jin, Y Li, X Hao. Ni, Co-based selenide anchored g-C3N4 for boosting photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica, 2021, 37(10): 1912033 (in Chinese)
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G Wang, Y Quan, K Yang, Z Jin. EDA-assisted synthesis of multifunctional snowflake-Cu2S/CdZnS S-Scheme heterjunction for improved the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 2022, 121: 28–39 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2021.11.073
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H Li, H Gong, Z Jin. In2O3-modified Three-dimensional nanoflower MoSx form S-scheme heterojunction for efficient hydrogen production. Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica, 2022, 38(0): 2201037 https://doi.org/10.3866/PKU.WHXB202201037
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S LiuK WangM YangZ Jin. Rationally designed Mn0.2Cd0.8S@CoAl LDH S-scheme heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production. Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica, 2022, 38(7): 2109023 (in Chinese)
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D Li, X Ma, P Su, S Yang, Z Jiang, Y Li, Z Jin. Effect of phosphating on NiAl-LDH layered double hydroxide form S-scheme heterojunction for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Molecular Catalysis, 2021, 516: 111990 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcat.2021.111990
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J Bai, R Shen, Z Jiang, P Zhang, Y Li, X Li. Integration of 2D layered CdS/WO3 S-scheme heterojunctions and metallic Ti3C2 MXene-based Ohmic junctions for effective photocatalytic H2 generation. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2022, 43(2): 359–369 https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(21)63883-4
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Z Jin, H Li, J Li. Efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution over graphdiyne boosted with a cobalt sulfide formed S-scheme heterojunctions. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2022, 42(2): 303–315 https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(21)63818-4
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R Gao, H He, J Bai, L Hao, R Shen, P Zhang, Y Li, X Li. Pyrene-benzothiadiazole-based polymer/Cds 2d/2d organic/inorganic hybrid S-scheme heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2022, 41(6): 2206031–2206038
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T Hu, K Dai, J Zhang, S Chen. Noble-metal-free Ni2P modified step-scheme SnNb2O6/CdS-diethylenetriamine for photocatalytic hydrogen production under broadband light irradiation. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2020, 269: 118844 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2020.118844
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S Zhang, M Du, Z Xing, Z Li, K Pan, W Zhou. Defect-rich and electron-rich mesoporous Ti-MOFs based NH2-MIL-125(Ti)@ZnIn2S4/CdS hierarchical tandem heterojunctions with improved charge separation and enhanced solar-driven photocatalytic performance. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2020, 262: 118202 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2019.118202
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J Wei, Y Chen, H Zhang, Z Zhuang, Y Yu. Hierarchically porous S-scheme CdS/UiO-66 photocatalyst for efficient 4-nitroaniline reduction. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2021, 42(1): 78–86 https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(20)63661-0
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J Peng, J Shen, X Yu, H Tang, Q Zulfiqar. Zulfiqar, Liu Q. Construction of LSPR-enhanced 0D/2D CdS/MoO3−x S-scheme heterojunctions for visible-light-driven photocatalytic H2 evolution. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2021, 42(1): 87–96 https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(20)63595-1
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X Jia, X Wu, B Liu. Formation of ZnCo2O4@MnO2 core-shell electrode materials for hybrid supercapacitor. Dalton Transactions, 2018, 47(43): 15506–15511 https://doi.org/10.1039/C8DT03298J
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H Chen, X Du, J Sun, H Mao, R Wu, C Xu. Simple preparation of ZnCo2O4 porous quasi-cubes for high performance asymmetric supercapacitors. Applied Surface Science, 2020, 515: 146008 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.146008
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H Chen, J Wang, X Han, F Liao, Y Zhang, L Gao, C Xu. Facile synthesis of mesoporous ZnCo2O4 hierarchical microspheres and their excellent supercapacitor performance. Ceramics International, 2019, 45(7): 8577–8584 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.01.176
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S Liang, G Sui, J Li, D Guo, Z Luo, R Xu, H Yao, C Wang, S Chen. ZIF-L-derived porous C-doped ZnO/CdS graded nanorods with Z-scheme heterojunctions for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2022, 47(21): 11190–11202 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.01.154
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A Raja, N Son, M Swaminathan, M Kang. Facile synthesis of sphere-like structured ZnIn2S4-rGO-CuInS2 ternary heterojunction catalyst for efficient visible-active photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2021, 602: 669–679 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2021.06.034
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S Guan, L An, S Ashraf, L Zhang, B Liu, Y Fan, B Li. Oxygen vacancy excites Co3O4 nanocrystals embedded into carbon nitride for accelerated hydrogen generation. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2020, 269: 118775 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2020.118775
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Y Han, Z Liang, H Dang, X Dong. Extremely high photocatalytic H2 evolution of novel Co3O4/Cd0.9Zn0.1S p–n heterojunction photocatalyst under visible light irradiation. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2018, 87: 196–203 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2018.03.035
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L Wang, G Tang, S Liu, H Dong, Q Liu, J Sun, H Tang. Interfacial active-site-rich 0D Co3O4/1D TiO2 p−n heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 428: 131338 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.131338
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J Liu, J Ke, Y Li, B Liu, L Wang, H Xiao, S Wang. Co3O4 quantum dots/TiO2 nanobelt hybrids for highly efficient photocatalytic overall water splitting. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2018, 236: 396–403 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2018.05.042
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H Li, G Wang, X Zhang, Z Jin. Based on amorphous carbon C@ZnxCd1−xS/Co3O4 composite for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2020, 45(15): 8405–8417 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.01.004
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B Ma, Y Liu, J Li, K Lin, W Liu, H Zhan. Mo2N: an effificient non-noble metal cocatalyst on CdS for enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light irradiation. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2016, 41(47): 22009–22016 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.08.133
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J Penga, J Xu, Z Wang, Z Ding, S Wang. Developing an efficient NiCo2S4 cocatalyst for improving visible light H2 evolution performance of Cds nanoparticles. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2017, 19(38): 25919–25926 https://doi.org/10.1039/C7CP05147F
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B Ma, H Xu, K Lin, J Li, H Zhan, W Liu, C Li. Mo2C as non-noble metal co-catalyst in Mo2C/CdS composite for enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light irradiation. ChemSusChem, 2016, 9(8): 820–824 https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.201501652
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L Tian, S Min, F Wang, Z Zhang. Metallic vanadium nitride as a noble-metal-free cocatalyst efficiently catalyze photocatalytic hydrogen production with CdS nanoparticles under visible light irradiation. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2019, 47(47): 28640–28650 https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.9b09389
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X Meng, W Qi, W Kuang, S Adimi, H Guo, T Thomas, S Liu, Z Wang, M Yang. Chromium-titanium nitride as efficient co-catalyst for photocatalytic hydrogen production. Journal of Materials Chemistry A: Materials for Energy and Sustainability, 2020, 8(31): 15774–15781 https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TA00488J
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M Mao, J Xu, J Li, S Zhao, X Li. Enhancement of catalytic hydrogen evolution by NiS modification of ZnCo2O4 with cubic morphology. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2020, 31(15): 12026–12040 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-020-03833-6
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H Gong, X Zhang, G Wang, Y Liu, Y Li, Z Jin. Dodecahedron ZIF-67 anchoring ZnCdS particles for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Molecular Catalysis, 2020, 485: 110832 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcat.2020.110832
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G Wang, Z Jin. Oxygen-vacancy-rich cobalt-aluminium hydrotalcite structures served as high-performance supercapacitor cathode. Journal of Materials Chemistry C: Materials for Optical and Electronic Devices, 2021, 9(2): 620–632 https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TC03640D
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Z Jin, X Wang, Y Wang, T Yan, X Hao. Snowflake-like Cu2S coated with NiAl-LDH forms a p–n heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2021, 4(12): 14220–14231 https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.1c02982
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Y Quan, G Wang, Z Jin. Tactfully assembled CuMOF/CdS S-scheme heterojunction for high-performance photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2021, 4(8): 8550–8562 https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.1c01755
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J Li, M Li, Z Jin. 2D/3D ZIF-9/Mo15S19 S-scheme heterojunction for productive photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Energy Technology, 2022, 10(2): 2100669 https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202100669
