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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Photocatalysis

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  • Photocatalytic hydrogen generation is crucial for sustainable energy.
  • Developing efficient, stable, and cost-effective photocatalysts remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and synthesize novel InVO4/Ti3C2 MXene (IVTC) heterostructures.
  • To enhance photocatalytic hydrogen production efficiency using visible light.

Main Methods:

  • Acid etching of Ti3C2 MXene and hydrothermal synthesis of InVO4 nanoparticles.
  • Self-assembly of InVO4 nanoparticles onto Ti3C2 MXene sheets.
  • Characterization using field-emission scanning electron microscopy and HRTEM.

Main Results:

  • Consistent distribution of InVO4 nanoparticles (43.4 nm) on Ti3C2 MXene.
  • Optimized 10% InVO4 loading in IVTC heterostructures showed a 3-fold increase in H2 evolution rate.
  • Enhanced charge transfer and suppressed carrier recombination at the heterostructure interface.
  • Maintained efficiency over four photocatalytic cycles.

Conclusions:

  • IVTC heterostructures demonstrate superior visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity for H2 evolution.
  • The intimate interface between InVO4 and Ti3C2 MXene is key to improved performance.
  • This work presents a viable strategy for designing advanced photocatalytic materials for clean energy.