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CuWO4|MnWO4 heterojunction thin film with improved photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic properties using simulated solar irradiation

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In this paper, we report the synthesis of CuWO4, MnWO4, and FTO|CuWO4|MnWO4 as type II heterojunction thin film prepared by the drop-casting method. These thin films were synthesized by microwave-hydrothermal method with pure phase formation confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), micro-Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses. The photoelectrochemical response of these films was investigated under simulated illumination with AM 1.5 G type filter. The heterojunction displayed photocurrent density values two times higher than the FTO|CuWO4 film, reaching 39 μA/cm2 at 1.23 V versus normal hydrogen electrode. Optical and electrochemical characterizations revealed superior visible light absorption and lower charge transfer resistance for the FTO|CuWO4|MnWO4 heterojunction thin film. Low photoluminescence emission and transient photocurrent data confirmed a decreased electronic charge transfer between the valence and the conduction band, besides a reduced electron–hole recombination rate for the FTO|CuWO4|MnWO4 heterojunction film. Mott-Schottky photocurrent response investigation revealed that the FTO|CuWO4|MnWO4 heterojunction thin film can be considered an excellent photoanode for photoelectrocatalytic applications under solar irradiation. Finally, the heterojunction exhibited better performance for the photodegradation of Rhodamine B (RhB), corresponding to 55.5% at 165 min.

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The authors acknowledge the financial support of the research financing institutions: CNPq (455864/2014-4, 307559/2015-7, 307559/2016-8, 305757/2018-0, 166281/2017-4), FINEP (ref. no. 0315/08), FAPESP (2013/07296-2, 2019/26860-2), and financial support from the FAPEPI (006/2018)/CAPES Institution for a fellowship.

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• A new FTO|CuWO4|MnWO4 heterojunction film was synthesized by microwave-hydrothermal method.

• The type-II band alignment of the heterojunction film promoted efficient charge separation and transfer.

• The film heterojunction photoanode exhibited short charge carrier recombination time and improvement at photocurrent density.

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Lima, A.E.B., Assis, M., Resende, A.L.S. et al. CuWO4|MnWO4 heterojunction thin film with improved photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic properties using simulated solar irradiation. J Solid State Electrochem 26, 997–1011 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-022-05143-9

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