This study introduces Au nanoparticles into ZnIn2S4 through electrodeposition to overcome the limitation of rapid charge carrier recombination on the photoelectrochemical efficiency. The strong coupling of Au nanoparticles with the FTO substrate not only serves as an electron acceptor but also exhibits a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect, significantly enhancing charge carrier separation efficiency. Experimental results demonstrate that the introduction of Au nanoparticles notably improves the light absorption capability of ZnIn2S4, enhancing its solar energy conversion efficiency and rendering it an effective photoelectrocatalytic catalyst. Electrochemical analysis shows that the modified sample achieves a photocurrent density of 0.52 mA/cm2 at 1.23 V (vs RHE), which is 2.15 times that of pure ZnIn2S4, validating the potential of this approach for photoelectrocatalytic applications.

Furong Ye

Wen Liu

Changcun Han

Yahao Zhao

Peng Liu

Hui Wang

Crystal Growth & Design

晶体生长与设计的目的是促进在晶体生长、晶体工程和晶体材料的工业应用领域工作的科学家和工程师之间的知识交流。晶体生长与设计出版物理、化学的理论和实验研究，以及与晶体材料的设计、生长和应用相关的生物现象和过程。鼓励来自不同学科和技术的协同方法，整合晶体生长、晶体工程、分子间相互作用和工业应用等领域。

The aim of "Crystal Growth and Design" is to facilitate knowledge exchange among scientists and engineers working in the fields of crystal growth, crystal engineering, and the industrial applications of crystal materials. The journal publishes theoretical and experimental research in physics and chemistry related to the design, growth, and application of crystal materials, as well as biological phenomena and processes associated with them. We encourage collaborative approaches from various disciplines and technologies, integrating research in crystal growth, crystal engineering, intermolecular interactions, and industrial applications.

《Crystal Growth and Design》的目的是促进在晶体生长、晶体工程和晶体材料工业应用领域工作的科学家和工程师之间的知识交流。该期刊出版与晶体材料的设计、生长和应用相关的物理、化学理论和实验研究，以及生物现象和过程。我们鼓励来自不同学科和技术的协同方法，整合晶体生长、晶体工程、分子间相互作用和工业应用等领域的研究。

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化学	2
化学, 晶体学	1
化学, 化学综合	3
化学, 材料科学综合	3

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Effective Anchoring of Au Nanoparticles Boosts ZnIn₂S₄ Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting