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ZnO@In2O3 Core-Shell Heterojunctions Constructed With ZIF-8 and MIL-68 (In) for Improving Photogenerated Carrier
Chonghan Luo1, Yuan Liu1, Jiatian Yu1
1Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, the School of Chemistry and Chemical engineering, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Nanchang, 330031, China.
Abstract:
The realization of fast carrier transport can effectively enhance photocatalytic performance. A core-shell structure of ZnO and In2O3 is successfully constructed by using MIL-68 (In) and ZIF-8 as a substrate, forming a heterojunction. This MOF-derived core-shell heterojunction inherits the advantages of ZIF-8, with pores facilitating carriers transfer to the surface for reactions and a large specific surface area providing more active sites. This Z-scheme heterojunction of ZnO and In2O3 can effectively separate and improve the utilization of photogenerated carriers. The well-designed interface of the core-shell structure achieves the rapid transfer of photogenerated carriers. The photocatalytic degradation capability of ZnO@ In2O3 is enhanced by the synergistic effect of Z-scheme heterojunction and core-shell structure. This work provides insight into the investigation of constructing core-shell heterojunctions.
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