3D-Printed Photoelectrochemical Cell and its Application in Evaluation of Bismuth Vanadate Photoanodes: Synthesis, cell design and testing

G. Kumaravel Dinesh; Paolo Dessì; Wenming Tong; Roberto González-Gómez; Pau Farràs

doi:10.1595/205651322X16457018428071

ISSN: 2056-5135

oa 3D-Printed Photoelectrochemical Cell and its Application in Evaluation of Bismuth Vanadate Photoanodes

Synthesis, cell design and testing
Authors: G. Kumaravel Dinesh¹, Paolo Dessì¹, Wenming Tong¹, Roberto González-Gómez¹ and Pau Farràs¹
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Affiliations: ¹ School of Chemistry and Energy Research Centre, Ryan Institute, National University of Ireland GalwayUniversity Road, Galway, H91 TK33Ireland
Source: Johnson Matthey Technology Review, Volume 66, Issue 4, Oct 2022, p. 386 - 392
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1595/205651322X16457018428071
- Received: 30 Nov 2021
- Accepted: 23 Feb 2022
- Published online: 24 Feb 2022

Abstract

Bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) is proven to be a promising photocatalyst for water splitting. However, the effect of materials syntheses, electrode preparation and size of photoelectrode on the photocurrent output of BiVO4 photoanodes needs further investigations. In this study, three different BiVO4 nanoparticle synthesis were employed, namely hydrothermal (HT), HT in the presence of ethylene glycol (EG) and HT with the addition of hydrazine hydrate (HH). In addition, two molecular inks (Triton-X and ethyl‐methyl‐imidazole, EMI), were compared for the preparation of BiVO4 photoanodes using a simple doctor-blade technique followed by calcination at 450°C. The photoanodes (9 cm² active surface) were then compared for their photocurrent density at AM1.5G illumination and 1.2 V (vs. standard hydrogen electrode (SHE)) bias in a specifically designed, three-dimensional (3D)-printed electrochemical cell. The highest photocurrent 0.13 ± 0.1 mA cm^–2 was obtained with the EMI ink, whereas tenfold lower photocurrent was obtained with Triton-X due to the higher charge transfer resistance, measured by electric impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The photoresponse was reproducible and relatively stable, with only 8% decrease in five consecutive illumination periods of 1 min.

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