Exploiting the LSPR effect for an enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction. Issue 4 (11th January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ye, Ziwei; Xu, Zehong; Yue, Wenhui; Liu, Xinyu; Wang, Lingzhi; Zhang, Jinlong
• Is Part Of: Physical chemistry chemical physics. Volume 25:Issue 4(2023)
• Page Start: 2706
• Page End: 2716
• Publication Date: 2023-01-11
• Subjects: Chemistry, Physical and theoretical -- Periodicals; 541.3
• DOI: 10.1039/d2cp04582f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1463-9076

Abstract

Abstract : This article summarizes recent advances in the development of plasmonic metal–semiconductor photocatalysts with an emphasis on the enhancing mechanism related to the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect. Abstract : Incorporation of plasmonic metals is one of the most widely adopted strategies for improving the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity of semiconductor photocatalysts. This article summarizes recent advances in the development of plasmonic metal–semiconductor photocatalysts and four localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) driven mechanisms by which plasmonic metal nanoparticles can contribute to enhancement of HER activity. In addition, principles for maximizing the contribution of these LSPR driven mechanisms are highlighted to provide insights for future design of plasmonic metal–semiconductor photocatalysts with enhanced HER activity.