Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalytic
water
splitting
for
hydrogen
production
represents
a
crucial
approach
obtaining
green
energy
through
artificial
solar
utilization,
offering
sustainable
method
generation
that
helps
mitigate
shortages
and
protect
the
environment.
Among
numerous
photocatalytic
materials,
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
intensive
study
from
researchers
due
to
their
distinctive
benefits,
such
as
porosity,
pre‐design
capability,
tunability
at
atomic
level.
Significant
advancements
are
made
in
development
of
enhancement
performance,
comprehension
mechanisms.
In
this
review,
recent
COF‐based
spotlighted,
both
half‐reactions
overall
reactions,
with
particular
emphasis
on
rational
design
COF
structures
regulate
materials'
optical
electrical
properties,
well
fundamental
processes
photocatalysis.
Drawing
current
research
field,
existing
challenges,
potential
opportunities
also
discussed
future
development.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(9)
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
Abstract
Although
S‐scheme
artificial
photosynthesis
shows
promise
for
photocatalytic
hydrogen
production,
traditional
methods
often
overly
concentrate
on
a
single
reduction
site.
This
limitation
results
in
inadequate
redox
capability
and
inefficient
charge
separation,
which
hampers
the
efficiency
of
evolution
reaction.
To
overcome
this
limitation,
double
system
is
proposed
that
leverages
dual
sites,
thereby
preserving
energetic
photo‐electrons
holes
to
enhance
apparent
quantum
efficiency.
The
design
features
junction
consisting
CdS
nanospheres
decorated
with
anatase
TiO
2
nanoparticles
coupled
graphitic
C
3
N
4
.
as‐prepared
catalyst
exhibits
rate
26.84
mmol
g
−1
h
an
40.2%
at
365
nm.
enhanced
ascribed
efficient
separation
transport
induced
by
S‐scheme.
Both
theoretical
calculations
comprehensive
spectroscopy
tests
(both
situ
ex
situ)
affirm
across
interface.
Moreover,
substituting
reduction‐type
other
similar
sulfides
like
ZnIn
S
,
ZnS,
MoS
In
further
confirms
feasibility
configuration.
findings
provide
pathway
designing
more
effective
photosynthetic
systems,
opening
up
fresh
perspectives
enhancing
performance.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 10, 2024
Abstract
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
attract
significant
attention
due
to
their
ordered,
crystalline,
porous,
metal‐free,
and
predictable
structures.
These
unique
characteristics
offer
great
opportunities
for
the
diffusion
transmission
of
photogenerated
charges
during
photocatalysis.
Currently,
a
considerable
number
COFs
are
used
as
metal‐free
semiconductor
photocatalysts.
This
review
aims
understand
relationships
between
structure
photocatalysis
performance
provides
in‐depth
insight
into
synthetic
strategy
improve
performance.
Subsequently,
focuses
on
structural
motif
in
sustainable
photocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution,
carbon
dioxide
reduction,
peroxide
generation,
compound
transformations.
Last,
conjunction
with
progress
achieved
challenges
yet
be
overcome,
candid
discussion
is
undertaken
regarding
field
COF
photocatalysis,
accompanied
by
presentation
potential
research
avenues
future
directions.
seeks
provide
readers
comprehensive
understanding
pivotal
role
robust
guidance
innovative
utilization
EcoEnergy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 248 - 295
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
In
the
advancing
world
of
graphene,
highly
anisotropic
2D
semiconductor
nanosheets,
notable
for
their
nanometer‐scale
thickness,
have
emerged
as
a
leading
innovation,
displaying
immense
potential
in
exploration
renewable
and
clean
energy
production.
These
garnered
significant
attention
from
researchers.
The
nanosheets
are
marked
by
extraordinary
electronic,
optical,
chemical
attributes,
positioning
them
attractive
foundational
components
heterogeneous
photocatalysts.
This
review
diligently
summarizes
both
seminal
work
ongoing
developments
pertaining
to
application
solar
within
context
photocatalysis.
We
begin
detailing
distinctive
properties
concentrating
on
pivotal
roles
augmenting
photocatalytic
efficiency,
explaining
intrinsic
mechanisms
that
govern
migration
rate
photogenerated
carriers
material's
surface.
Subsequently,
we
delineate
methods
employed
synthesize
typical
nanosheets.
alignment
with
overarching
objective
expanding
light
absorption
capacity
accelerating
charge
transfer,
also
examine
current
research
hybridization
techniques
involving
materials
varied
dimensions,
well
deployment
diverse
applications.
conclude
identifying
promising
avenues
challenges
await
further
this
burgeoning
field.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11)
Published: Jan. 7, 2024
Abstract
Generally,
the
low
electron–hole
separation
efficiency
of
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
prevents
their
catalytic
performance
from
reaching
satisfactory
results.
For
this
reason,
creation
heterojunctions
is
considered
an
effective
strategy
but
usually
suffers
dimensional
mismatch
integrated
material,
even
at
expense
its
redox
capacity.
To
overcome
these
difficulties,
a
novel
2D/2D
S‐scheme
heterojunction
between
H
2
N–Cu–MOF
(NCM)
and
TpPa–1–COF
(TP1C)
successfully
constructed
for
efficient
photocatalytic
production.
The
matching
dimensions
two
crystalline
porous
materials
enables
with
abundant
surface
reactive
sites,
strong
interaction
optimized
electronic
structure.
Moreover,
combination
can
also
form
S–scheme
heterojunction,
which
not
only
promote
pair,
preserve
ability,
thus
remarkably
boosting
competence.
Consequently,
rate
optimal
20%
NCM/TP1C
in
production
reaches
4.19
mmol
g
−1
h
,
46.5
times
higher
than
that
bare
NCM,
22.1
folds
over
pure
TP1C.
This
research
offers
innovative
perspective
formation
based
on
crystal
solar
energy
utilization.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(28)
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
is
a
very
promising
and
sustainable
technology,
yet
precisely
exploring
effective
HER
photocatalysts
remains
critical
challenge
due
to
the
rapid
charge
recombination.
In
this
work,
brand‐new
S‐scheme
heterojunction
successfully
designed
constructed
by
in
situ
growth
of
twinned
Zn
0.5
Cd
S
Solid
Solution
(CZS)
on
novel
fluorenone‐based
covalent
triazine
framework
(FOCTF).
The
heterojunctions
identified
via
irradiation
XPS,
electron
spin
resonance,
which
can
greatly
improve
photocatalytic
rate
stability.
Under
illumination,
highest
well‐designed
CZS‐FOCTF
247.62
mmolg
−1
h
,
3.83
times
as
high
that
pure
CZS.
Experimental
theoretical
investigations
corroborate
new
FOCTF
has
well‐matched
staggered
band
alignment
work
function
difference
with
as‐fabricated
establish
favorable
internal
electric
field,
accelerates
directional
migration,
thereby
enhancing
separation
utilization
efficiency
carriers.
This
finding
achieves
spatially
oriented
powerful
transport
at
interfaces
inorganic–organic
hybrid
heterojunctions.
It
thus
desirable
furnish
an
alternative
strategy
rationally
design
CZS‐based
based
organic
oxidation
semiconductors
for
diversified
reactions.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(14)
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
to
hydrocarbon
fuels
through
solar
energy
provides
a
feasible
channel
for
reducing
emission
and
resource
depletion.
Nevertheless,
severe
charge
recombination
high
barrier
limit
the
efficiency.
Herein,
surface
amine‐functionalized
SnO
with
oxygen
vacancies
(A‐Vo‐SnO
)
is
fabricated
achieve
visible‐light‐driven
photocatalytic
reduction.
Specifically,
amino
groups
modified
onto
of
catalyst
can
provide
more
active
sites
promote
adsorption
.
Meanwhile,
synchronously
induced
defect
level
reduces
band‐gap
expands
light‐absorption
region
from
UV
light
visible
light.
The
modulate
electronic
structure
work
as
separation
centers
spatial
charges,
thus
promoting
interfacial
transfer
efficiency
providing
catalytic
sites,
evidenced
by
experimental
observation
theoretical
calculation.
As
expected,
this
A‐Vo‐SnO
exhibits
CH
4
evolution
rate
17.27
µmol
g
−1
h
without
adding
sacrificial
agent
co‐catalyst,
much
higher
than
5.98
pure
This
significant
inspiration
design
engineering
based
on
photocatalysts
towards
conversion.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(41)
Published: July 8, 2024
For
heterojunction
system,
the
lack
of
stable
interfacial
driving
force
and
definite
charge
transfer
channel
makes
separation
efficiency
unsatisfactory.
The
photoreaction
mechanism
occurring
at
interface
also
receives
less
attention.
Herein,
a
2D/2D
Z-scheme
junction
BiOBr@NiFe-LDH
with
large-area
contact
featured
by
short
hydrogen
bonds
strong
electric
field
(IEF)
is
synthesized,
in
situ
photoinduced
metallic
species
assisting
demonstrated.
between
O
atoms
from
BiOBr
H
NiFe-LDH
induce
significant
redistribution,
establishing
robust
IEF.
Notably,
during
photocatalytic
reaction,
Bi