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Hierarchical triphase diffusion photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical gas/liquid flow conversion

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  • Xiangyu Meng

    (Southeast University)

  • Chuntong Zhu

    (Southeast University)

  • Xin Wang

    (Anhui Normal University)

  • Zehua Liu

    (University of Science and Technology of China)

  • Mengmeng Zhu

    (Southeast University)

  • Kuibo Yin

    (Southeast University)

  • Ran Long

    (University of Science and Technology of China)

  • Liuning Gu

    (Southeast University)

  • Xinxing Shao

    (Southeast University)

  • Litao Sun

    (Southeast University)

  • Yueming Sun

    (Southeast University)

  • Yunqian Dai

    (Southeast University)

  • Yujie Xiong

    (Anhui Normal University
    University of Science and Technology of China)

Abstract

Photoelectrochemical device is a versatile platform for achieving various chemical transformations with solar energy. However, a grand challenge, originating from mass and electron transfer of triphase—reagents/products in gas phase, water/electrolyte/products in liquid phase and catalyst/photoelectrode in solid phase, largely limits its practical application. Here, we report the simulation-guided development of hierarchical triphase diffusion photoelectrodes, to improve mass transfer and ensure electron transfer for photoelectrochemical gas/liquid flow conversion. Semiconductor nanocrystals are controllably integrated within electrospun nanofiber-derived mat, overcoming inherent brittleness of semiconductors. The mechanically strong skeleton of free-standing mat, together with satisfactory photon absorption, electrical conductivity and hierarchical pores, enables the design of triphase diffusion photoelectrodes. Such a design allows photoelectrochemical gas/liquid conversion to be performed continuously in a flow cell. As a proof of concept, 16.6- and 4.0-fold enhancements are achieved for the production rate and product selectivity of methane conversion, respectively, with remarkable durability.

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  • Xiangyu Meng & Chuntong Zhu & Xin Wang & Zehua Liu & Mengmeng Zhu & Kuibo Yin & Ran Long & Liuning Gu & Xinxing Shao & Litao Sun & Yueming Sun & Yunqian Dai & Yujie Xiong, 2023. "Hierarchical triphase diffusion photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical gas/liquid flow conversion," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-13, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:14:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-023-38138-9
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38138-9
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