Self-organization and zinc doping of Ga2O3 nanoporous architecture: A potential nano-photogenerator for hydrogen

Nabeen K. Shrestha, Kiyoung Lee, Robin Kirchgeorg, Robert Hahn, Patrik Schmuki

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

30 Scopus citations

Abstract

The present work introduces the formation of a highly organized one dimensional Ga2O3 nanoporous architecture by anodization of Ga metal at - 10 C in a mixture of phosphoric acid and ethylene glycol. In addition to pure Ga2O3, we perform in situ Zn doping by alloying Ga with 1 at.% Zn. After zinc doping, the Ga2O3 nanoporous layers demonstrate promising properties for photo-induced hydrogen generation from water.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)112-115
Number of pages4
JournalElectrochemistry Communications
Volume35
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013

Keywords

  • GaO
  • Nanoporous structures
  • Self-organization
  • Water splitting
  • Zn doping

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Self-organization and zinc doping of Ga2O3 nanoporous architecture: A potential nano-photogenerator for hydrogen'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this