Ta3N5-WO2.72 film was prepared via sol-gel and ALD followed by RTA as a direct Z-scheme photocatalyst.
Enhanced visible light H2 evolution was observed even without co-catalyst.
Direct Z-scheme (film) performed better than liquid-state Z-scheme (powders) for Ta3N5-WO2.72 (WO3) system.
Conformal Ta3N5 film formed by ALD confirmed good physical contact, hence better electron migration.
Mechanism of electron-hole recombination in Ta3N5-WO2.72 (WO3) system is proposed.