Abstract
A facile approach to synthesize reduced graphene oxide (RGO) loaded potassium niobate microspheres was reported. The composition, microstructure and electron-transfer properties of the obtained product were characterized. Compared to pure potassium niobate microspheres and commercial P25 TiO2, the as-prepared potassium niobate microspheres/RGO composite showed much higher photocatalytic activity for generating hydrogen under UV irradiation. It was ascribed to the enhanced separation efficiency of electron/hole pairs as testified by electrochemical impedance spectrum and fluorescence spectrum. Importantly, the composite photocatalyst was stable and easy to recycle, and the amount of hydrogen evolution did not decrease after six recycles. The results are potentially applicable to a range of semiconductors useful in water reduction as well as other areas of heterogeneous photocatalysis.
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