Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Regulating
the
ferroelectric
polarization
in
catalysts
is
an
emerging
strategy
to
advance
water
splitting
reactions,
with
merits
of
high
charge
transfer
rate,
creation
real
active
sites,
and
optimizing
chemisorption
energy.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(33)
Published: March 21, 2024
Abstract
Solar‐to‐chemical
energy
conversion
thorugh
photocatalytic
technology
has
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
its
potential
for
clean
hydrogen
pro
duction,
pollutant
degradation,
and
carbon
dioxide
reduction.
However,
relatively
low
solar‐to‐chemical
efficiency
hinders
industrial
development.
External
fields
have
currently
emerged
as
a
supplementary
source
augment
the
overall
catalytic
efficiency.
Recently,
performance
been
considerably
enhanced
through
magnetic
field
modulation,
which
promotes
separation
transfer
of
photoexcited
charge
carriers.
This
article
systematically
reviews
recent
research
progress
field–assisted
photocatalysis,
discussing
phenomena
such
negative
magnetoresistance
effect,
Lorentz
force,
spin
polarization.
It
comprehensively
analyzes
effect
on
critical
processes
in
photocatalysis:
light
absorption,
charge‐carrier
separation,
surface
reactions.
In
particular,
this
review
focuses
spin‐relaxation
mechanism,
explains
how
electron
lifetime
is
extended
polarization,
proposes
design
strategies
spin‐polarized
materials.
Finally,
discusses
challenges
opportunities
enhancing
The
ultimate
objective
offer
notable
theoretical
experimental
insights
that
can
guide
development
high‐performance
photocatalysts
systems.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(14), P. 4907 - 4928
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Recent
studies
on
enhancing
charge
carrier
behavior
through
electric
effects
for
efficient
photocatalysis
are
summarized,
evaluating
the
in-depth
function
of
these
effects.
This
provides
unique
perspectives
to
optimize
photocatalytic
processes.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
(CO
RR)
is
rapidly
emerging
as
a
promising
sustainable
strategy
for
transforming
into
valuable
fuels
and
chemical
feedstocks,
crucial
step
toward
carbon‐neutral
society.
The
efficiency,
selectivity,
stability
of
RR
are
heavily
influenced
by
the
chosen
catalyst
operating
conditions
used.
Despite
substantial
advances
in
development
catalysts,
there
scarcity
comprehensive
reviews
focusing
on
influence
different
environments
performance.
This
review
offers
detailed
examination
internal
external
environmental
control
strategies
designed
to
enhance
efficiency.
fundamental
reaction
mechanisms
through
situ
operational
techniques,
paired
with
theoretical
analyses,
discussed
while
also
identifying
key
challenges
future
research
directions
technology.
By
delivering
overview
current
state
field,
this
highlights
critical
role
control,
mechanistic
insights,
practical
considerations
needed
successful
commercialization
Nano Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
116, P. 108800 - 108800
Published: Aug. 18, 2023
The
quest
for
maximum
photocatalysis
necessitates
the
unification
of
hot
spots
and
catalytic
sites
on
photocatalysts.
Herein,
boron
atoms
were
successfully
incorporated
into
tri-s-triazine
unit
C3N4
(PCN-B-X),
in
form
isolated
B-N
coordination.
In-situ
experimental
simulation
analyses
collectively
demonstrated
that
resulting
atomic
B
centers
cyano
groups
functioned
as
to
amplify
charge
dynamics
localized
density.
Concurrently,
coordination
served
sites,
reducing
activation
energy
oxygen
evolution
reaction.
Whereas,
excessive
precursor
led
partial
B-B
bonding,
adversely
affecting
optical
absorption
separation.
Consequently,
optimal
photocatalytic
activity
was
achieved
at
an
rate
248.9
µmol
h−1
g−1
(λ
>
420
nm),
when
harmoniously
aligned
PCN-B-20,
surpassing
by
5.2
times.
This
study
provides
insights
mechanism
suggests
approaches
develop
robust
metal-free
photocatalysts
solar
fuel
production.