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A p-n junction is formed when p-type and n-type semiconductor materials are joined together. At the interface of the p-n junction, holes from the p-side and electrons from the n-side begin to diffuse into the opposite sides due to the concentration gradient. This diffusion of carriers leads to a region around the junction where there are no free charge carriers, known as the depletion region. The charge density within the depletion region for the n-side and p-side can be described by the...
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A novel nonmetallic dual plasmonic titanium nitride/molybdenum trioxide composite offers a cost-effective and stable alternative for solar steam generation. This advanced material achieves high solar-to-vapor efficiency, outperforming traditional plasmonic systems.

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  • Nanotechnology
  • Renewable Energy

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  • Plasmonic nanomaterials (Au, Ag, Cu) show promise for solar steam generation due to strong light-matter interactions.
  • High cost and poor stability limit the practical application of traditional plasmonic materials.
  • There is a need for advanced, cost-effective, and stable photothermal materials for efficient water evaporation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, nonmetallic dual plasmonic composite for enhanced solar steam generation.
  • To investigate the structure-property relationships of the proposed material.
  • To demonstrate the material's performance and stability for practical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a three-dimensional, urchin-like biomimetic composite structure of titanium nitride (TiN) nanoparticles embedded in molybdenum trioxide (MoO3-) nanorods.
  • Characterization of the dual plasmonic nanostructure using advanced microscopy techniques.
  • Evaluation of solar steam generation performance under 1 sun illumination.
  • Assessment of photothermal stability using *in situ* laser-heating transmission electron microscopy.

Main Results:

  • The TiN/MoO3- composite exhibits a high solar evaporation rate of approximately 2.05 kg m-2 h-1.
  • Achieved an impressive energy efficiency of up to 106.7% under 1 sun illumination.
  • Demonstrated superior photothermal stability and a unique dual plasmonic nanostructure.
  • Outperformed existing state-of-the-art plasmonic systems in solar steam generation.

Conclusions:

  • The nonmetallic dual plasmonic TiN/MoO3- composite is a highly efficient and stable material for solar steam generation.
  • The biomimetic urchin-like structure enhances light absorption and photothermal conversion.
  • This work offers a new paradigm for designing advanced plasmonic materials for renewable energy applications.