Enhancement in Photoelectrochemical Efficiency by Fabrication of BiVO4@MWCNT Nanocomposites. (8th December 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Yan; Yu, Jianqiang; Wang, Hongwei; Sun, Mengmeng; Bu, Yuyu; Yu, Deshuang; Li, Weibing
• Other Names: Zheng Yuanhui Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of nanotechnology. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-12-08
• Subjects: Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology; Periodicals; Periodicals; 620.5
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/702130
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9503

Abstract

Abstract : An enormous enhancement in the photo-to-current conversion efficiency over the nanocomposite material composed by BiVO4 on the surface of MWCNTs, with respect to electrode of pure BiVO4, was observed. The heterojunction formed between MWCNTs and nano-BiVO4 is beneficial for the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes, resulting in more electrons that are able to transport efficiently to the surface and therefore enhance the photoefficiency.