The Journal of Chemical Physics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
161(17)
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
The
CO
reduction
reaction
(CORR)
for
the
production
of
high-value-added
multi-carbon
(C2+)
products
is
currently
being
actively
investigated,
where
searching
high-efficiency
catalysts
with
moderate
intermediate
binding
strength
and
low
kinetic
barrier
C–C
coupling
poses
a
significant
challenge.
In
this
study,
we
employed
density
functional
theory
computations
to
design
four
synergistic
dual
sites
CORR
C2
products,
namely,
TM-P@melon,
by
co-doping
transition
metals
(TM
=
Mn,
Fe,
Co,
Ni)
phosphorus
(P)
into
polymeric
carbon
nitride
(i.e.,
melon-CN).
Mn–P@melon
Ni–P@melon
exhibit
higher
selectivity
toward
C2H5OH
C2H6,
respectively,
limiting
potentials
(C–C
energy
barriers)
−0.43
V
(0.52
eV)
−0.17
(0.26
eV),
respectively.
introduction
TM
P
atoms
not
only
narrows
band
gap
melon-CN
but
also
favors
*CHO,
providing
an
active
site
coupling,
thus
facilitating
catalytic
reaction.
Our
work
provides
rational
insights
stable,
low-cost,
efficient
that
facilitate
sustainable
high-value
chemicals
fuels.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(18), P. 9378 - 9418
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Organic
transformation
by
light-driven
catalysis,
especially,
photocatalysis
and
photothermal
denoted
as
photo(thermal)
is
an
efficient,
green,
economical
route
to
produce
value-added
compounds.
In
recent
years,
owing
their
diverse
structure
types,
tunable
pore
sizes,
abundant
active
sites,
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)-based
catalysis
has
attracted
broad
interest
in
organic
transformations.
this
review,
we
provide
a
comprehensive
systematic
overview
of
MOF-based
for
First,
the
general
mechanisms,
unique
advantages,
strategies
improve
performance
MOFs
are
discussed.
Then,
outstanding
examples
transformations
over
introduced
according
reaction
type.
addition,
several
representative
advanced
characterization
techniques
used
revealing
charge
kinetics
intermediates
presented.
Finally,
prospects
challenges
field
proposed.
This
review
aims
inspire
rational
design
development
materials
with
improved
catalysis.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
into
high‐value‐added
fuels
has
received
significant
attention,
yet
multiple
electron
and
proton
processes
involved
in
RR
result
low
selectivity.
Herein,
a
strategy
involving
oxygen
vacancies
(Ovs)‐enriched
Bi
MoO
6
coated
on
ZIF‐67‐derived
Co
3
O
4
to
construct
well‐defined
core‐shell
nanocage
is
developed,
which
drives
effective
photoconversion
CH
with
nearly
100%
selectivity
high
apparent
quantum
efficiency
of
2.5%
at
420
nm
pure
water
under
simulated
irradiation.
Theoretical
calculations
experiments
exhibit
that
the
potential
difference
stemming
from
built‐in
electric
field
provides
guarantee
for
occurring
H
oxidation
set
.
Numerous
exposed
Ovs
formed
Bi─O
bond
by
ethylene
glycol
mediated
approach
promotes
adsorption
charge
separation
efficiency,
can
optimize
kinetics
thermodynamics,
facilitating
hydrogenation
key
intermediate
*CO
generate
This
work
new
controlled
vacancy
generation
photocatalysts
achieve
high‐performance
methanation.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(31), P. 40825 - 40835
Published: July 25, 2024
The
generation
of
hydrogen
through
photocatalysis
is
a
fascinating
technology
for
addressing
environmental
concerns
and
the
energy
crisis.
Nevertheless,
quest
cost-effective,
stable,
efficient
photocatalysts
in
realm
conversion
remains
significant
challenge.
Herein,
we
designed
novel
InVO4/Ti3C2
MXene
(IVTC)
heterostructures
by
employing
acid
etching
to
produce
Ti3C2
with
an
accordion-like
morphology,
using
hydrothermal
technique
production
orthorhombic
InVO4
nanoparticles
(NPs),
integrating
them
self-assembly
approach.
Both
field-emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
HRTEM
analyses
revealed
consistent
distribution
NPs
average
size
43.4
nm
on
both
surfaces
between
sheets
MXene.
intimate
interface
nanosheet
suppressed
carrier
recombination
promoted
charge
transfer,
thereby
boosting
photocatalytic
H2
production.
Under
visible
light
exposure,
rate
evolution
enhanced
IVTC
containing
optimized
10%
loading
InVO4,
exhibiting
over
3-fold
increase
compared
pristine
NPs,
maintaining
efficiency
across
four
cycles.
This
research
presents
promising
method
designing
creating
high-efficiency
possessing
excellent
visible-light-driven
activity
evolution.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
Constructing
heterojunctions
between
phase
interfaces
represents
a
crucial
strategy
for
achieving
excellent
photocatalytic
performance,
but
the
absence
of
sufficient
interface
driving
force
and
limited
charge
transfer
pathway
leads
to
unsatisfactory
separation
processes.
Herein,
doping‐engineering
is
introduced
construct
In─N
bond‐bridged
In
2
S
3
nanocluster
modified
doped
carbon
nitride
(CN)
nanosheets
Z‐Scheme
van
der
Waals
(VDW)
(In
/CNS)
photocatalyst,
preparation
process
just
by
one‐step
pyrolysis
using
pre‐coordination
confinement
method.
Specifically,
atoms
doping
enhances
bond
strength
forms
high‐quality
interfacial
linkage
which
serves
as
atomic‐level
“highway”
improving
electrons
migration,
decreasing
recombination
probability.
The
detailed
characterization
results,
along
with
theoretical
calculations,
confirm
that
both
atom
incorporation
formation
VDW
synergistically
improve
internal
electric
field.
This,
in
turn,
accelerates
simultaneously
light
absorption
capacity.
Consequently,
optimal
hydrogen
evolution
performance
In₂S₃/CNS2
160.8
times
greater
than
In₂S₃,
8.2
higher
CNS.
This
study
emphasizes
role
atomic‐scale
regulation
intrinsic
fields
heterojunctions,
contributing
ameliorative
performance.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(44)
Published: June 29, 2024
Abstract
Building
artificial
carbon
cycling
systems
for
the
direct
conversion
of
wastewater
into
value‐added
solar
fuels
using
renewable
energy
can
contribute
to
achieving
neutrality.
Herein,
a
bifunctional
photocatalyst
comprising
three‐dimensionally
ordered
Ti
3
C
2
T
x
/TiO
nanoflowers
is
exploited
tandem
achieve
efficient
organic
treatment
with
simultaneous
CO
resourcing.
The
highest
efficiency
achieved
by
optimal
treat
simulated
containing
rhodamine
B
(RhB),
an
enhanced
primary
production
rate
10.02
µmol
g
−1
h
and
RhB
degradation
77.6%
after
1
illumination
in
anoxic
environment.
CO/H
ratio
produced
syngas
be
readily
tuned
from
0.95
1.86
adjusting
content.
Mechanistic
studies
based
on
DFT,
situ
DRIFTS,
LC‐MS
/IC
reveal
that
coupled
photocatalytic
reduction
processes
collectively
undertake
*HCOO
intermediate
coverage.
This
phenomenon
triggers
sustainable
*CO
under
mild
conditions
crosses
key
rate‐limiting
step
‐to‐CO
conversion,
thereby
overall
utilization
treatment.
study
offers
in‐depth
insights
design
mechanisms
highly
effective
systems.
