Photoelectrocatalytic Applications

Nanostructured Group-III Nitrides for Photoelectrocatalytic Applications and Renewable Energy Harvesting

Huafan Zhang, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Feb 14, 16:00 - 18:00

B4 L5 R5209

Photoelectrocatalytic Applications renewable energy

Leveraging on the unique solar light absorption behavior, chemical stability, and piezoelectric properties, nanostructured group-III-nitrides were utilized for implementing various renewable energy harvesting and conversion applications. By using different dimensional nanostructures, especially nanowires, and nanoporous membranes, this dissertation explored the practical applications in photocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction, photocatalytic wastewater remediation, and flexible self-powered piezoelectric sensing.