Table 1.
Synthesis parameters and compositional and structural phase of as-produced final products.
| Sample Name | Solvent | Ag doping w/w (%) | Reaction temperature (°C) | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | Water | 0 | 200 | CuO |
| S2 | Water | 0 | 230 | CuO |
| S3 | water | 0 | 260 | CuO |
| S4 | Water/EG/PVP | 0 | 150 | CuO |
| S5 | Water/EG/PVP | 0 | 200 | α-Cu1.8Se |
| a, bS6 | Water/EG/PVP | 0 | 230 | α-Cu2Se |
| S7 | Water/EG/PVP | 0 | 260 | α-Cu2.5Se |
| S8 | Water/EG/PVP | 1 | 230 | α-Cu2.7Se |
| aS9 | Water/EG/PVP | 2 | 230 | β-Cu1.3Se |
a
Samples tested for PEC performance.
b
Sample with photo-repairable property.