Mesoporous (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) hexagonal nanoplates were prepared by nitridation of layered double hydrox- ides (LDHs) containing Zn2+ and Ga3+ ions with different [Zn]/[Ga] ratios. Their specific surface areas...Mesoporous (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) hexagonal nanoplates were prepared by nitridation of layered double hydrox- ides (LDHs) containing Zn2+ and Ga3+ ions with different [Zn]/[Ga] ratios. Their specific surface areas ranged from 21.25 to 50.95 m2/g were much higher than those previously reported. The (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) showed broad visible light absorption and reduced band gaps with increasing Zn content. When [Zn]/[Ga]=2, the (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) absorbed strongly the light of wavelength less than 525 nm and showed the highest visible light driven 142 production efficiency. After totally repeated runs for 30 h, the H2-production activity of (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) did not fall off, indicating its good photochemical stability and photocatalytic activity for long time. Herein, the results pro- vide new insights into (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) as high performance photocatalyst and their potential application in visi- ble-light driven water splitting H2 production.展开更多
文摘Mesoporous (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) hexagonal nanoplates were prepared by nitridation of layered double hydrox- ides (LDHs) containing Zn2+ and Ga3+ ions with different [Zn]/[Ga] ratios. Their specific surface areas ranged from 21.25 to 50.95 m2/g were much higher than those previously reported. The (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) showed broad visible light absorption and reduced band gaps with increasing Zn content. When [Zn]/[Ga]=2, the (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) absorbed strongly the light of wavelength less than 525 nm and showed the highest visible light driven 142 production efficiency. After totally repeated runs for 30 h, the H2-production activity of (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) did not fall off, indicating its good photochemical stability and photocatalytic activity for long time. Herein, the results pro- vide new insights into (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) as high performance photocatalyst and their potential application in visi- ble-light driven water splitting H2 production.