Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
9(11)
Published: Feb. 4, 2019
Abstract
2D
metal
organic
frameworks
(MOF)
have
received
tremendous
attention
due
to
their
organic–inorganic
hybrid
nature,
large
surface
area,
highly
exposed
active
sites,
and
ultrathin
thickness.
However,
the
application
of
MOF
in
light‐to‐hydrogen
(H
2
)
conversion
is
rarely
reported.
Here,
a
novel
[Ni(phen)(oba)]
n
·0.5
H
O
(phen
=
1,10‐phenanthroline,
oba
4,4′‐oxybis(benzoate))
for
first
time
employed
as
general,
high‐performance,
earth‐abundant
platform
support
CdS
or
Zn
0.8
Cd
0.2
S
achieving
tremendously
improved
visible‐light‐induced
‐production
activity.
Particularly,
CdS‐loaded
exhibits
an
excellent
activity
45
201
µmol
h
−1
g
,
even
exceeding
that
Pt‐loaded
by
185%.
Advanced
characterizations,
e.g.,
synchrotron‐based
X‐ray
absorption
near
edge
structure,
theoretical
calculations
disclose
interactive
nature
between
CdS,
combined
with
high
abundant
reactive
centers,
favorable
band
structure
MOFs,
synergistically
contribute
this
distinguished
photocatalytic
performance.
The
work
not
only
demonstrates
can
serve
versatile
effective
supporting
sulfides
boost
performance
without
noble‐metal
co‐catalysts,
but
also
paves
avenues
design
synthesis
2D‐MOF‐based
heterostructures
catalysis
electronics
applications.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
119(6), P. 3962 - 4179
Published: Feb. 14, 2019
Photoreduction
of
CO2
into
sustainable
and
green
solar
fuels
is
generally
believed
to
be
an
appealing
solution
simultaneously
overcome
both
environmental
problems
energy
crisis.
The
low
selectivity
challenging
multi-electron
photoreduction
reactions
makes
it
one
the
holy
grails
in
heterogeneous
photocatalysis.
This
Review
highlights
important
roles
cocatalysts
selective
photocatalytic
reduction
using
semiconductor
catalysts.
A
special
emphasis
this
review
placed
on
key
role,
design
considerations
modification
strategies
for
photoreduction.
Various
cocatalysts,
such
as
biomimetic,
metal-based,
metal-free,
multifunctional
ones,
their
are
summarized
discussed,
along
with
recent
advances
area.
provides
useful
information
highly
photo(electro)reduction
electroreduction
complements
existing
reviews
various
photocatalysts.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Sept. 14, 2020
Abstract
Exploring
photocatalysts
to
promote
CO
2
photoreduction
into
solar
fuels
is
of
great
significance.
We
develop
TiO
/perovskite
(CsPbBr
3
)
S-scheme
heterojunctions
synthesized
by
a
facile
electrostatic-driven
self-assembling
approach.
Density
functional
theory
calculation
combined
with
experimental
studies
proves
the
electron
transfer
from
CsPbBr
quantum
dots
(QDs)
,
resulting
in
construction
internal
electric
field
(IEF)
directing
upon
hybridization.
The
IEF
drives
photoexcited
electrons
light
irradiation
as
revealed
in-situ
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
analysis,
suggesting
formation
an
heterojunction
/CsPbBr
nanohybrids
which
greatly
promotes
separation
electron-hole
pairs
foster
efficient
photoreduction.
hybrid
nanofibers
unveil
higher
-reduction
rate
(9.02
μmol
g
–1
h
comparing
pristine
(4.68
).
Isotope
(
13
tracer
results
confirm
that
reduction
products
originate
source.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 10775 - 10981
Published: June 17, 2021
Metal-halide
perovskites
have
rapidly
emerged
as
one
of
the
most
promising
materials
21st
century,
with
many
exciting
properties
and
great
potential
for
a
broad
range
applications,
from
photovoltaics
to
optoelectronics
photocatalysis.
The
ease
which
metal-halide
can
be
synthesized
in
form
brightly
luminescent
colloidal
nanocrystals,
well
their
tunable
intriguing
optical
electronic
properties,
has
attracted
researchers
different
disciplines
science
technology.
In
last
few
years,
there
been
significant
progress
shape-controlled
synthesis
perovskite
nanocrystals
understanding
applications.
this
comprehensive
review,
having
expertise
fields
(chemistry,
physics,
device
engineering)
joined
together
provide
state
art
overview
future
prospects
nanocrystal
research.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
58(28), P. 9491 - 9495
Published: May 8, 2019
Improving
the
stability
of
lead
halide
perovskite
quantum
dots
(QDs)
in
a
system
containing
water
is
key
for
their
practical
application
artificial
photosynthesis.
Herein,
we
encapsulate
low-cost
CH3
NH3
PbI3
(MAPbI3
)
QDs
pores
earth-abundant
Fe-porphyrin
based
metal
organic
framework
(MOF)
PCN-221(Fex
by
sequential
deposition
route,
to
construct
series
composite
photocatalysts
MAPbI3
@PCN-221(Fex
(x=0-1).
Protected
MOF
exhibit
much
improved
reaction
systems
water.
The
close
contact
Fe
catalytic
site
MOF,
allows
photogenerated
electrons
transfer
rapidly
sites
enhance
photocatalytic
activity
CO2
reduction.
Using
as
an
electron
source,
@PCN-221(Fe0.2
exhibits
record-high
total
yield
1559
μmol
g-1
reduction
CO
(34
%)
and
CH4
(66
%),
38
times
higher
than
that
PCN-221(Fe0.2
absence
QDs.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
3(11), P. 2656 - 2662
Published: Oct. 4, 2018
The
proper
energy
band
structure
and
excellent
visible-light
responses
enable
halide
perovskites
as
potential
photocatalysts
for
CO2
reduction,
but
the
conversion
efficiency
is
still
low
due
to
serious
radiative
recombination,
capturing
ability,
poor
stability.
Here
we
illustrate
design
synthesis
of
a
perovskite@metal–organic
framework
(MOF)
composite
photocatalyst
with
enhanced
reduction
activity.
A
facile
in
situ
synthetic
procedure
employed
directly
grow
zinc/cobalt-based
zeolitic
imidazolate
(ZIF)
coating
on
surface
CsPbBr3
quantum
dots.
CsPbBr3@ZIF
shows
largely
improved
moisture
stability,
charge
separation
efficiency.
Moreover,
catalytic
active
Co
centers
ZIF-67
can
further
accelerate
process
activate
adsorbed
molecules,
which
leads
activity
gaseous
reduction.
This
work
would
provide
new
insight
designing
perovskite/MOF-based
catalysts.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
57(51), P. 16811 - 16815
Published: Nov. 7, 2018
Photocatalytic
conversion
of
diluted
CO2
into
solar
fuel
is
highly
appealing
yet
still
in
its
infancy.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
the
metal-node-dependent
performance
for
photoreduction
by
constructing
Ni
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)
monolayers
(Ni
MOLs).
In
(10
%),
MOLs
exhibit
a
highest
apparent
quantum
yield
1.96
%
with
CO
selectivity
96.8
%,
which
not
only
exceeds
reported
systems
but
also
superior
to
most
catalysts
pure
.
Whereas
isostructural
Co
almost
inactive
,
indicating
dependent
on
metal
nodes.
Experimental
and
theoretical
investigations
show
that
strong
binding
affinity
crucial
factor,
stabilizes
Ni-CO2
adducts
facilitates
-to-CO
conversion.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
31(36)
Published: July 4, 2019
As
one
of
the
most
critical
approaches
to
resolve
energy
crisis
and
environmental
concerns,
carbon
dioxide
(CO2
)
photoreduction
into
value-added
chemicals
solar
fuels
(for
example,
CO,
HCOOH,
CH3
OH,
CH4
has
attracted
more
attention.
In
nature,
photosynthetic
organisms
effectively
convert
CO2
H2
O
carbohydrates
oxygen
(O2
using
sunlight,
which
inspired
development
low-cost,
stable,
effective
artificial
photocatalysts
for
photoreduction.
Due
their
low
cost,
facile
synthesis,
excellent
light
harvesting,
multiple
exciton
generation,
feasible
charge-carrier
regulation,
abundant
surface
sites,
semiconductor
quantum
dots
(QDs)
have
recently
been
identified
as
promising
materials
establishing
highly
efficient
photosystems.
Recent
advances
in
QDs
are
highlighted.
First,
unique
photophysical
structural
properties
QDs,
enable
versatile
applications
conversion,
analyzed.
photocatalytic
reduction
then
introduced
three
categories:
binary
II-VI
(e.g.,
CdSe,
CdS,
ZnSe),
ternary
I-III-VI
CuInS2
CuAlS2
),
perovskite-type
CsPbBr3
,
NH3
PbBr3
Cs2
AgBiBr6
).
Finally,
challenges
prospects
with
future
discussed.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 13103 - 13114
Published: Sept. 17, 2020
All-inorganic
Pb-free
bismuth
(Bi)
halogen
perovskite
quantum
dots
(PQDs)
with
distinct
structural
and
photoelectric
properties
provide
plenty
of
room
for
selective
photoreduction
CO2.
However,
the
efficient
conversion
CO2-to-CO
high
selectivity
on
Bi-based
PQDs
driven
by
solar
light
remains
unachieved,
precise
reaction
path/mechanism
promoted
surface
halogen-associated
active
sites
is
still
poorly
understood.
Herein,
we
screen
a
series
nontoxic
stable
Cs3Bi2X9
(X
=
Cl,
Br,
I)
photocatalytic
reduction
at
gas-solid
interface.
Among
all
reported
pure-phase
PQDs,
as-synthesized
Cs3Bi2Br9
exhibited
highest
efficiency
generating
134.76
μmol
g-1
CO
yield
98.7%
under
AM
1.5G
simulated
illumination.
The
intermediates
were
dynamically
monitored
precisely
unraveled
based
in
situ
DRIFTS
investigation.
In
combination
DFT
calculation,
it
was
revealed
that
Br
allow
optimizing
coordination
modes
surface-bound
intermediate
species
reducing
energy
rate-limiting
step
COOH-
formation
from
•CO2-.
This
work
presents
mechanistic
insight
into
halogen-involved
catalytic
mechanism
fuel
production.
Small Structures,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Sept. 30, 2020
Photocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
attracts
substantial
interests
for
the
production
of
chemical
fuels
via
solar
energy
conversion,
but
activity,
stability,
and
selectivity
products
were
severely
determined
by
efficiencies
light
harvesting,
charge
migration,
surface
reactions.
Structural
engineering
is
a
promising
tactic
to
address
aforementioned
crucial
factors
boosting
photoreduction.
Herein,
timely
comprehensive
review
focusing
on
recent
advances
in
photocatalytic
conversion
based
design
strategies
over
nano‐/microstructure,
crystalline
band
structure,
structure
interface
provided,
which
covers
both
thermodynamic
kinetic
challenges
photoreduction
process.
The
key
parameters
essential
tailoring
size,
morphology,
porosity,
bandgap,
surface,
or
interfacial
properties
photocatalysts
are
emphasized
toward
efficient
selective
into
valuable
chemicals.
New
trends
structural
meet
demands
prominent
activity
also
introduced.
It
expected
furnish
guideline
inside‐and‐out
state‐of‐the‐art
with
well‐defined
structures
conversion.