Positive onset potential and stability of Cu2O-based photocathodes in water splitting by atomic layer deposition of a Ga2O3buffer layer

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Authors

Changli Li · Bunkyo University

Takashi Hisatomi · Bunkyo University

Osamu Watanabe · Bunkyo University

Mamiko Nakabayashi · Institute of Engineering

Naoya Shibata · Institute of Engineering

Kazunari Domen · Bunkyo University

Jean‐Jacques Delaunay ·

Abstract

The improved energy band alignment of Pt/TiO2/Ga2O3/Cu2O structure results in a positive onset potential of ∼1 V<italic>vs.</italic>RHE and a stable cathodic photocurrent under appropriate TiO2deposition temperature.

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Copper-based nanomaterials and applications Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Electronic and Structural Properties of Oxides

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

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Published in: Energy & Environmental Science

Volume 8, Issue 5, pp. 1493-1500

DOI: 10.1039/c5ee00250h

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 11.17

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Positive onset potential and stability of Cu<sub>2</sub>O-based photocathodes in water splitting by atomic layer deposition of a Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>buffer layer

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