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  • Photocatalysis
  • Renewable Energy

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  • Photocatalysis relies on efficient charge separation, often achieved through heterojunctions, but creating effective interfaces is challenging.
  • Existing synthesis methods for heterostructures are often complex, energy-intensive, or require costly materials.
  • Developing simple and efficient methods for fabricating heterojunctions is crucial for advancing photocatalytic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and synthesize a novel heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
  • To investigate the charge separation mechanism within the heterojunction using S-scheme band alignment.
  • To evaluate the photocatalytic performance and durability of the synthesized material.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a potassium intercalated graphitic carbon nitride (K-CN) and iron phosphor trisulfide (FPS) heterojunction via mechanical grinding.
  • Validation of the S-scheme band alignment using optical and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
  • Assessment of hydrogen evolution rates and catalyst durability under light illumination over 72 hours.

Main Results:

  • The K-CN/FPS heterojunction demonstrated a photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate over 25 times higher than pure K-CN.
  • Optical and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed the S-scheme band alignment, facilitating efficient charge separation.
  • Strong quenching of photoluminescence and significant H2 evolution were observed, indicating effective charge transfer.
  • The heterostructure exhibited excellent durability, maintaining its performance and crystal structure after prolonged illumination.

Conclusions:

  • A simple, mechanically synthesized K-CN/FPS heterojunction effectively promotes photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
  • The S-scheme mechanism is validated as the key factor for enhanced charge separation and performance.
  • This study presents a facile and promising strategy for constructing efficient photocatalysts for water-splitting applications.