In:
Angewandte Chemie, Wiley, Vol. 127, No. 39 ( 2015-09-21), p. 11629-11633
Abstract:
The efficiency of solar‐energy‐conversion devices depends on the absorption region and intensity of the photon collectors. Organic chromophores, which have been widely stabilized on inorganic semiconductors for light trapping, are limited by the interface between the chromophore and semiconductor. Herein we report a novel orange zinc germanate (Zn‐Ge‐O) with a chromophore‐like structure, by which the absorption region can be dramatically expanded. Structural characterizations and theoretical calculations together reveal that the origin of visible‐light response can be attributed to the unusual metallic GeGe bonds which act in a similar way to organic chromophores. Benefiting from the enhanced light harvest, the orange Zn‐Ge‐O demonstrates superior capacity for solar‐driven hydrogen production.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0044-8249
,
1521-3757
DOI:
10.1002/ange.v127.39
DOI:
10.1002/ange.201505988
Language:
German
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2015
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