Long-term societal prosperity depends on addressing the world’s energy and environmental problems,and photocatalysis has emerged as a viable remedy.Improving the efficiency of photocatalytic processes is fundamentall...Long-term societal prosperity depends on addressing the world’s energy and environmental problems,and photocatalysis has emerged as a viable remedy.Improving the efficiency of photocatalytic processes is fundamentally achieved by optimizing the effective utilization of solar energy and enhancing the efficient separation of photogenerated charges.It has been demonstrated that the fabrication ofⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductor-based photocatalysts is effective in increasing solar light absorption,long-term stability,large-scale production and promoting charge transfer.This focused review explores on the current developments inⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductor materials for solar-powered photocatalytic systems.The review explores on various subjects,including the advancement ofⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductors,photocatalytic mechanisms,and their uses in H2 conversion,CO_(2)reduction,environmental remediation,and photocatalytic oxidation and reduction reactions.In order to design heterostructures,the review delves into basic concepts including solar light absorption and effective charge separation.It also highlights significant advancements in green energy systems for water splitting,emphasizing the significance of establishing eco-friendly systems for CO_(2)reduction and hydrogen production.The main purpose is to produce hydrogen through sustainable and ecologically friendly energy conversion.The review intends to foster the development of greener and more sustainable energy source by encouraging researchers and developers to focus on practical applications and advancements in solar-powered photocatalysis.展开更多
We have developed a superior solar-blind ultraviolet （UV） photocathode with an AlxGa1_xrN photocathode （x ～ 0.45） in semi-transparent mode, and assessed spectra radiant sensitivity related to practical use. Betbr...We have developed a superior solar-blind ultraviolet （UV） photocathode with an AlxGa1_xrN photocathode （x ～ 0.45） in semi-transparent mode, and assessed spectra radiant sensitivity related to practical use. Betbre being grown over a basal plane sapphire substrate by low-pressure metal organic chemical vapor deposition （MOCVD）, a reasonable design was made to the photocathode epitaxy structure, focusing on the AlxGa1_xN： Mg active layer, then followed by a comprehen- sive analysis of the structural and optical characterization. The spectra radiant sensitivity is peaked of 41.395 mA/W at wavelength 257 nm and then decreases by about 3 to 4 decades at 400 nm demonstrating the ability of this photocathode for solar-blind application prospects.展开更多
Multidimensional influences of indium composition in barrier layers on GaN-based blue laser diodes(LDs)are discussed from both material quality and device physics perspectives.LDs with higher indium content in the bar...Multidimensional influences of indium composition in barrier layers on GaN-based blue laser diodes(LDs)are discussed from both material quality and device physics perspectives.LDs with higher indium content in the barriers demonstrate a notably lower threshold current and shorter lasing wavelength compared to those with lower indium content.Our experiments reveal that higher indium content in the barrier layers can partially reduce indium composition in the quantum wells,a novel discovery.Employing higher indium content barrier layers leads to improved luminescence properties of the MQW region.Detailed analysis reveals that this improvement can be attributed to better homogeneity in the indium composition of the well layers along the epitaxy direction.InGaN barrier layers suppress the lattice mismatch between barrier and well layers,thus mitigating the indium content pulling effect in the well layers.In supplement to experimental analysis,theoretical computations are performed,showing that InGaN barrier structures can effectively enhance carrier recombination efficiency and optical confinement of LD structure,thus improving the output efficiency of GaN-based blue LDs.Combining these theoretical insights with our experimental data,we propose that higher indium content barriers effectively enhance carrier recombination efficiency and indium content homogeneity in quantum well layers,thereby improving the output performance of GaN-based blue LDs.展开更多
基金supported by the Nano&Material Technology Development Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by Ministry of Science and ICT(No.2022M3H4A1A04096380)and(No.2022M3H4A3A01082883)。
文摘Long-term societal prosperity depends on addressing the world’s energy and environmental problems,and photocatalysis has emerged as a viable remedy.Improving the efficiency of photocatalytic processes is fundamentally achieved by optimizing the effective utilization of solar energy and enhancing the efficient separation of photogenerated charges.It has been demonstrated that the fabrication ofⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductor-based photocatalysts is effective in increasing solar light absorption,long-term stability,large-scale production and promoting charge transfer.This focused review explores on the current developments inⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductor materials for solar-powered photocatalytic systems.The review explores on various subjects,including the advancement ofⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductors,photocatalytic mechanisms,and their uses in H2 conversion,CO_(2)reduction,environmental remediation,and photocatalytic oxidation and reduction reactions.In order to design heterostructures,the review delves into basic concepts including solar light absorption and effective charge separation.It also highlights significant advancements in green energy systems for water splitting,emphasizing the significance of establishing eco-friendly systems for CO_(2)reduction and hydrogen production.The main purpose is to produce hydrogen through sustainable and ecologically friendly energy conversion.The review intends to foster the development of greener and more sustainable energy source by encouraging researchers and developers to focus on practical applications and advancements in solar-powered photocatalysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.10974015)the National Defense Pre-Research Foundation of China(Grant No.9140C380502150C38002)
文摘We have developed a superior solar-blind ultraviolet （UV） photocathode with an AlxGa1_xrN photocathode （x ～ 0.45） in semi-transparent mode, and assessed spectra radiant sensitivity related to practical use. Betbre being grown over a basal plane sapphire substrate by low-pressure metal organic chemical vapor deposition （MOCVD）, a reasonable design was made to the photocathode epitaxy structure, focusing on the AlxGa1_xN： Mg active layer, then followed by a comprehen- sive analysis of the structural and optical characterization. The spectra radiant sensitivity is peaked of 41.395 mA/W at wavelength 257 nm and then decreases by about 3 to 4 decades at 400 nm demonstrating the ability of this photocathode for solar-blind application prospects.
基金Project supported by Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.2023124)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB3608100)+3 种基金Key Research and Development Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BE2021008-1)Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering(Grant No.2022SXTD016)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62274157,61904172,62127807,62234011,61974162,62034008,62074142,62074140,and 62250038)Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB43030101)。
文摘Multidimensional influences of indium composition in barrier layers on GaN-based blue laser diodes(LDs)are discussed from both material quality and device physics perspectives.LDs with higher indium content in the barriers demonstrate a notably lower threshold current and shorter lasing wavelength compared to those with lower indium content.Our experiments reveal that higher indium content in the barrier layers can partially reduce indium composition in the quantum wells,a novel discovery.Employing higher indium content barrier layers leads to improved luminescence properties of the MQW region.Detailed analysis reveals that this improvement can be attributed to better homogeneity in the indium composition of the well layers along the epitaxy direction.InGaN barrier layers suppress the lattice mismatch between barrier and well layers,thus mitigating the indium content pulling effect in the well layers.In supplement to experimental analysis,theoretical computations are performed,showing that InGaN barrier structures can effectively enhance carrier recombination efficiency and optical confinement of LD structure,thus improving the output efficiency of GaN-based blue LDs.Combining these theoretical insights with our experimental data,we propose that higher indium content barriers effectively enhance carrier recombination efficiency and indium content homogeneity in quantum well layers,thereby improving the output performance of GaN-based blue LDs.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(62175250,62075229,62274169 and 62104238)the Program of Shanghai Academic/Technology Research Leader(21XD1404200)the International Science and Technology Cooperation Program of Shanghai(20520711200)。
