Spontaneous adsorption of iridium chloride complex on oxychloride photocatalysts provides efficient and durable reaction site for water oxidation†
Abstract
The visible-light-driven O2 evolution on oxychloride photocatalysts, such as Bi4NbO8Cl, was significantly enhanced by stirring in an aqueous solution containing IrCl63− in the dark. Various characterizations indicated that highly dispersed IrOxHyClz-like species spontaneously formed on the oxychloride surface, serving as effective and stable cocatalysts for enhancing O2 evolution.