Open AccessMetal–Organic Frameworks as Promising Photosensitizers for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
Author(s) -
Zhang Liping,
Cui Ping,
Yang Hongbin,
Chen Jiazang,
Xiao Fangxing,
Guo Yuanyuan,
Liu Ye,
Zhang Weina,
Huo Fengwei,
Liu Bin
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
advanced science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.388
H-Index - 100
ISSN - 2198-3844
DOI - 10.1002/advs.201500243
Subject(s) - water splitting , materials science , metal organic framework , visible spectrum , nanotechnology , nanoparticle , metal , catalysis , photochemistry , chemical engineering , photocatalysis , chemistry , optoelectronics , metallurgy , organic chemistry , adsorption , engineering
Ti‐based metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) are demonstrated as promising photosensitizers for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting. Photocurrents of TiO 2 nano wire photoelectrodes can be improved under visible light through sensitization with aminated Ti‐based MOFs. As a host, other sensitizers or catalysts such as Au nanoparticles can be incorporated into the MOF layer thus further improving the PEC water splitting efficiency.