COMPARISON OF HEMATITE NANOCRYSTALLINE FILMS FOR USE IN PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

Authors

Allison B. Taylor, Valdosta State University
Linda de la Garza, Valdosta State University

Abstract

Hematite, α-Fe₂O₃ nanocrystalline films have become a covetable material for use in photoelectrochemical cells because of efficient energy conversion in the visible electromagnetic spectrum and water splitting abilities to produce hydrogen gas. Nanoparticulate solutions of Fe₂O₃ were synthesized by a hydrolysis method with laboratory grade FeCl₃ and with FeCl₃ solution made from a sample of rust. The contaminated rust was collected from woven steel cable which was left exposed to harsh outdoor conditions. The solutions were deposited by a dip-coat method onto conductive glass and characterized by UV/ VIS, IR spectroscopy, and photoelectrochemistry. The efficiency of photocurrent production was evaluated

Recommended Citation

Taylor, Allison B. and de la Garza, Linda (2017) "COMPARISON OF HEMATITE NANOCRYSTALLINE FILMS FOR USE IN PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS," Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 75, No. 1, Article 70.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.gaacademy.org/gjs/vol75/iss1/70