Synergistic defect engineering and cocatalyst loading in a Bi 2 MoO 6 -OVs/MoS 2 photoanode for efficient power generation in H 2 O 2 photoelectrochemical cells

Key Points

• The study aims to improve power generation efficiency through defect engineering and cocatalyst integration in a photoanode system.
• Developed a photoanode using Bi2MoO6 with engineered oxygen vacancies and MoS2.
• Integrated a porous carbon/iron phthalocyanine cathode derived from cornstalks.
• Evaluated the system's efficiency in converting solar energy to fuel and electricity.
• Demonstrated enhanced efficiency in the solar-to-fuel-to-electricity conversion process.
• Improved power generation due to optimal defect engineering and cocatalyst configuration.