Catalysis Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(15), P. 4311 - 4318
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Anchoring
of
NiCo
x
alloy
nanoparticles
onto
nitrogen
vacancy-rich
carbon
nitride
nanotubes
with
porous
structure
was
well
designed
toward
promoting
efficiently
photocatalytic
conversion
CO
2
into
solar
fuels
in
the
presence
water
vapor.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(13), P. 16601 - 16611
Published: March 19, 2024
Carbon
Quantum
dots
(CQDs)
are
widely
studied
because
of
their
good
optical
and
electronic
characteristics
they
can
easily
generate
photocarriers.
Nitrogen-doped
CQDs
(NCQDs)
may
exhibit
improved
hydrophilic,
optical,
electron-transfer
properties,
which
conducive
to
photocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution.
In
this
paper,
NCQD-modified
ZnS
catalysts
were
successfully
prepared.
Under
the
irradiation
full
spectrum,
H2
evolution
rate
optimal
catalyst
0.25
wt
%
NCQDs/ZnS
achieves
5.70
mmol
g–1
h–1,
is
11.88,
43.84,
5.14
times
values
(0.48
h–1),
NCQDs
(0.13
CQDs/ZnS
(1.11
respectively.
Furthermore,
it
shows
stability,
indicating
that
modification
prevents
photocorrosion
oxidation
ZnS.
The
enhanced
performance
due
NCQD
loading,
promotes
separation
photogenerated
carriers,
optimizes
structures,
increases
specific
surface
area.
This
work
highlights
fact
afford
a
new
strategy
synthesize
ZnS-based
photocatalysts
with
production
performance.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 8116 - 8129
Published: May 9, 2024
The
PtIn
nanoalloys
with
high
surface
energy
are
generally
in
a
metastable
state
during
harsh
reaction
conditions,
and
the
ordered
alloy
structure
is
not
conducive
to
exposure
of
Pt
active
sites.
Herein,
strategy
for
restructuring
unfavorable
via
heteroatom
(Ce)
doping
applied
advance
an
isolated
Ptδ+
confined
by
InCeOx
nanoislands
supported
on
SiO2.
as-synthesized
catalyst
optimizing
PtIn(Ce)
ternary
components
exhibits
∼92.2%
selectivity
toward
propylene
stable
propane
conversion
∼67.1%
at
550
°C
(kd
0.010
h–1).
As
demonstrated
comprehensive
characterizations,
introduced
proper
amount
Ce
species
leads
reorganization
disadvantaged
nanoalloy
into
robustness
site
inhibiting
In0
generation.
modulate
electronic
interaction
between
Pt,
In,
carrier,
stimulating
capability
activate
reactive
molecules
same
time
acting
as
spatial
physical
barriers
restrict
migration
species.
This
work
proposed
facile
efficient
promote
against
sintering
coking
Pt-based
dehydrogenation.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(32)
Published: March 15, 2024
Abstract
Solar‐driven
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
methanation
holds
significant
research
value
in
the
context
of
emission
reduction
and
energy
crisis.
However,
this
eight‐electron
catalytic
reaction
presents
substantial
challenges
activity
selectivity.
In
regard,
researchers
have
conducted
extensive
exploration
achieved
developments.
This
review
provides
an
overview
recent
advances
efficient
selective
photocatalytic
CO
methanation.
It
begins
by
discussing
fundamental
principles
detail,
analyzing
strategies
for
improving
efficiency
conversion
to
CH
4
comprehensively.
Subsequently,
it
outlines
applications
advanced
characterization
methods
Finally,
highlights
prospects
opportunities
area,
aiming
inspire
into
high‐value
shed
light
on
mechanisms.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(21)
Published: Dec. 10, 2023
Abstract
To
address
charge
recombination
in
photocatalysis,
the
prevalent
approach
involves
use
of
noble
metal
cocatalysts.
However,
precise
factors
influencing
this
performance
variability
based
on
cocatalyst
selection
have
remained
elusive.
In
study,
CdS
hollow
spheres
loaded
with
distinct
nanoparticles
(Pt,
Au,
and
Ru)
are
investigated
by
femtosecond
transient
absorption
(fs‐TA)
spectroscopy.
A
more
pronounced
internal
electric
field
leads
to
creation
a
larger
Schottky
barrier,
order
Pt‐CdS
>
Au‐CdS
Ru‐CdS.
Owing
these
varying
barrier
heights,
interface
electron
transfer
rate
(
K
e
)
efficiency
η
metal‐CdS
acetonitrile
(ACN)
exhibit
following
trend:
Ru‐CdS
Pt‐CdS.
trends
for
water
different
(Ru‐CdS
Au‐CdS)
due
influence
water,
leading
consumption
photogenerated
electrons
affecting
metal/CdS
state.
Although
displays
highest
,
its
overall
photocatalytic
performance,
particularly
H
2
production,
lags
behind
that
backflow
from
Ru
CdS.
This
work
offers
fresh
perspective
origin
differences
provides
valuable
insights
design
construction.
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.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 27, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
serves
as
an
important
technology
for
value‐added
solar
fuel
production,
however,
it
is
generally
limited
by
interfacial
charge
transport.
To
address
this
limitation,
a
two‐dimensional/two‐dimensional
(2D/2D)
p‐n
heterojunction
CuS‐Bi
WO
6
(CS‐BWO)
with
highly
connected
and
matched
lattices
was
designed
in
work
via
two‐step
hydrothermal
tandem
synthesis
strategy.
The
integration
of
CuS
BWO
created
robust
interface
electric
field
provided
fast
transfer
channels
due
to
the
function
difference,
well
lattices.
combination
promoted
electron
from
Cu
Bi
sites,
leading
coordination
sites
high
electronic
density
low
oxidation
state.
nanosheets
facilitated
adsorption
activation
,
generation
high‐coverage
key
intermediate
b‐CO
3
2−
while
(CS)
acted
broad
light‐harvesting
material
provide
abundant
photoinduced
electrons
that
were
injected
into
conduction
band
photoreduction
reaction.
Remarkably,
CS‐BWO
exhibited
average
CH
4
yields
33.9
16.4
μmol
g
−1
h
respectively,
which
significantly
higher
than
those
CS,
BWO,
physical
mixture
samples.
This
innovative
design
strategy
developing
high‐activity
photocatalyst
converting
fuels.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(12), P. 6330 - 6341
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
CO2
photoreduction
using
a
semiconductor-based
photocatalyst
is
promising
option
for
completing
new
carbon–neutral
cycle.
The
short
lifetime
of
charges
generated
owing
to
light
energy
one
the
most
critical
problems
in
further
improving
performance
photocatalysts.
This
study
shows
structure,
electron
transmission,
and
stability
Ti3C2Xy
(X
=
oxo,
OH,
F,
or
Cl)
MXene
combined
with
ZrO2
photocatalyst.
Using
H2
as
reductant,
photocatalytic
CO
formation
rate
increased
by
6.6
times
4.6
μmol
h–1
gcat–1
(3.0
wt
%)–ZrO2
compared
that
ZrO2,
catalytic
route
was
confirmed
13CO2
form
13CO.
In
clear
contrast,
H2O
(gas)
CH4
formed
major
product
(5.0
at
3.9
gcat–1.
H2O,
12CH4,
12C2H6,
12C3H8
were
besides
H212CO,
demonstrating
C
source
partial
decomposition
hydrogenation
Ti3C2Xy.
atomic
force
high-resolution
microscopies,
1.6
nm
thick
sheets
observed,
suggesting
∼3
stacked
layers
are
consistent
Ti–C
Ti···Ti
interatomic
distances
0.218
0.301
nm,
respectively,
forming
[Ti6C]
octahedral
coordination,
component
X
ligand
suggested
be
F
OH/oxo,
temperature
increasing
116
K
higher
absorbed
energy,
all
based
on
extended
X-ray
absorption
fine
structure
analysis.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(15), P. 17406 - 17416
Published: July 24, 2024
Converting
CO2
into
useful
chemicals
or
fuels
through
photocatalysis
makes
an
important
contribution
to
mitigating
energy
shortages
and
climate
change.
Effective
separation
of
photogenerated
charges,
as
well
related
surface
states,
plays
a
crucial
role
in
semiconductor
photocatalytic
systems
for
efficient
reduction.
In
this
research,
enhance
the
performance
In2O3
on
reduction,
we
prepared
unique
N-doped
double-shell
hollow
dodecahedrons
coupled
with
Au
Co3O4
dual-cocatalysts
(Au/N–In2O3/Co3O4).
The
experimental
analysis
showed
that
dual-cocatalysts,
structure,
oxygen
vacancies
induced
by
N-doping
can
greatly
achieve
charge
separation/utilization
efficiency
increase
active
sites,
visible
light
absorption,
adsorption
capacity.
synergy
these
positive
factors
optimized
hybrid
catalyst
exhibit
enhanced
activity,
average
yields
CO
CH4
under
simulated
solar
irradiation
were
96.1
19.9
μmol
h–1
g–1,
respectively,
which
approximately
twice
high
pure
In2O3.
This
work
reports
feasible
strategy
establishing
In2O3-involved
excellent
reduction
system.