A review on carbon quantum dot/semiconductor-based nanocomposites as hydrogen production photocatalysts
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
RSC Advances
Abstract
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are discrete, quasi-spherical carbon nanoparticles with sizes below 10 nm. The properties of CQDs can be further enhanced by doping with elements such as nitrogen, phosphorous, sulphur, and boron or co-doping with heteroatoms such as nitrogen-phosphorous, nitrogen-sulphur, and nitrogen-boron. These excellent properties of CQDs can be utilized to enhance the photocatalytic performance of semiconductors. Therefore, in this review, we summarize different types of bare CQD-scaffolded semiconductors, both doped and co-doped, used for photocatalytic hydrogen production. Moreover, the detailed photocatalytic mechanism of CQD/semiconductor-based hydrogen production is reviewed. Recent progress in the design and development of CQD-based photocatalysts, along with the challenges involved, is comprehensively reviewed.
First Page
23404
Last Page
23422
DOI
10.1039/d4ra04149f
Publication Date
7-25-2024
Recommended Citation
Hareesh, K., "A review on carbon quantum dot/semiconductor-based nanocomposites as hydrogen production photocatalysts" (2024). Open Access archive. 10232.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/open-access-archive/10232
