Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(48)
Published: July 12, 2024
Abstract
The
photoelectrochemical
reduction
of
nitrate
to
ammonia
(PEC
NO
3
RR)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
pathway
for
facilitating
the
natural
nitrogen
cycle.
PEC
RR
can
lower
potential
needed
synthesis
through
photogenerated
voltage,
showcasing
significant
merging
abundant
solar
energy
with
sustainable
fixation.
However,
it
is
influenced
by
selective
photocathodes
poor
carrier
kinetics,
low
catalytic
selectivity,
and
yields.
There
are
few
reports
on
suitable
photoelectrodes
owning
efficient
charge
transport
at
overpotentials.
Herein,
we
rationally
constructed
CuSn
alloy
co‐catalysts
antimony
sulfides
highly
an
ultra‐low
onset
(0.62
V
RHE
).
CuSn/TiO
2
/Sb
S
achieved
faradic
efficiency
97.82
%
applied
0.4
,
yield
16.96
μmol
h
−1
cm
−2
0
under
one
sun
illumination.
Dynamics
experiments
theoretical
calculations
have
demonstrated
that
enhanced
separation
transfer
efficiency,
electrons
participate
in
quickly.
Meanwhile,
moderate
*
adsorption
this
photocathode
optimizes
activity
increases
NH
4
+
yield.
This
work
opens
avenue
designing
sulfide‐based
route
solar‐to‐ammonia
conversion.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(46)
Published: June 20, 2024
Abstract
Photoelectrochemical
(PEC)
cells
are
regarded
as
a
promising
approach
to
convert
sunlight
chemical
fuels,
whereas
the
serious
photo‐induced
charge
recombination
of
semiconductor
photoelectrode
hinders
its
solar
conversion
efficiency.
Over
past
few
decades,
designing
and
constructing
heterojunction
photoelectrodes
via
thermodynamically
favorable
transfer
have
been
proven
be
effective
in
boosting
separation.
However,
conventional
construction
strategy
generally
introduces
incompatible,
nonconformal,
or
defective
interfaces,
leaving
considerable
room
improve
efficiency
photoelectrodes.
To
compensate
for
unsatisfied
efficiency,
some
novel
strategies,
such
grain
boundary
engineering,
band
gap
field‐effected
etc.,
adopted
provide
additional
driving
force,
which
significantly
improves
In
this
review,
these
strategies
discussed
beyond
construction,
prospects
development
applications
photoanodes
also
proposed.
As
primary
air
pollutants
from
fossil
fuel
combustion,
the
excess
emission
of
nitric
oxides
(NOx)
results
in
a
series
atmospheric
environmental
issues.
Although
selective
catalytic
reduction
technology
has
been
confirmed
to
be
effective
for
NOx
removal,
green
purification
and
value-added
conversion
under
ambient
conditions
are
still
facing
great
challenges,
especially
nitrogen
resource
recovery.
To
address
that,
photo-/electrocatalysis
offers
sustainable
routes
efficient
upcycling
temperature
pressure,
which
received
considerable
attention
scientific
communities.
In
this
review,
recent
advances
critically
summarized.
The
target
products
reaction
mechanisms
systems,
together
with
responsible
active
sites,
discussed,
respectively.
Then,
realistic
practicability
is
proposed,
including
strict
performance
evaluation
criteria
application
by
photo-/electrocatalysis.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
opportunities
proposed
terms
catalyst
design,
enhancement,
mechanism
understanding,
practical
conditions,
product
separation
techniques.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(20), P. 7459 - 7511
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
on
the
mechanism
of
photoelectrochemical
biomass
conversion
and
highlights
extension
dual-function
cells
for
valorization
paired
with
more
valuable
half-reactions.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(21), P. 10739 - 10773
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
paper
summarizes
the
latest
research
progress
in
selective
photocatalytic,
electrocatalytic,
and
photoelectrocatalytic
oxidation
of
HMF,
along
with
reaction
mechanisms,
advantages,
challenges
faced
during
HMF
oxidation.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(48)
Published: July 12, 2024
Abstract
The
photoelectrochemical
reduction
of
nitrate
to
ammonia
(PEC
NO
3
RR)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
pathway
for
facilitating
the
natural
nitrogen
cycle.
PEC
RR
can
lower
potential
needed
synthesis
through
photogenerated
voltage,
showcasing
significant
merging
abundant
solar
energy
with
sustainable
fixation.
However,
it
is
influenced
by
selective
photocathodes
poor
carrier
kinetics,
low
catalytic
selectivity,
and
yields.
There
are
few
reports
on
suitable
photoelectrodes
owning
efficient
charge
transport
at
overpotentials.
Herein,
we
rationally
constructed
CuSn
alloy
co‐catalysts
antimony
sulfides
highly
an
ultra‐low
onset
(0.62
V
RHE
).
CuSn/TiO
2
/Sb
S
achieved
faradic
efficiency
97.82
%
applied
0.4
,
yield
16.96
μmol
h
−1
cm
−2
0
under
one
sun
illumination.
Dynamics
experiments
theoretical
calculations
have
demonstrated
that
enhanced
separation
transfer
efficiency,
electrons
participate
in
quickly.
Meanwhile,
moderate
*
adsorption
this
photocathode
optimizes
activity
increases
NH
4
+
yield.
This
work
opens
avenue
designing
sulfide‐based
route
solar‐to‐ammonia
conversion.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Antimony
selenide
(Sb2Se3)
is
emerging
as
an
optically
active
material
for
optoelectronic
devices.
Understanding
the
carrier
nonradiative
recombination
processes
in
Sb2Se3
crucial
improvement
of
devices'
performance.
In
this
work,
was
investigated
by
transient
absorption
spectrum
on
broad
time
scale
from
hundred
femtoseconds
to
several
microseconds.
The
evolution
has
been
associated
with
free
and
trapped
process.
Our
temperature
varying
measurement
also
confirmed
that
insensitive
temperature.
Finally,
rate
equation
discussed.
To
simulate
decay
well
interpret
its
temperature-insensitive
character,
trap-assisted
Auger
introduced
into
equation.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
nitrate
reduction
(NO
3
RR)
offers
a
promising
approach
to
address
pollution
by
converting
harmful
nitrates
into
environment‐benign
or
valuable
products
like
nitrogen
gas
(N
2
)
ammonia
(NH
).
This
review
explores
the
mechanisms,
challenges,
and
catalysts
involved
in
NO
RR,
highlighting
role
of
catalyst
selectivity,
stability,
external
reaction
conditions.
The
discussion
also
covers
environmental
economic
benefits
RR
for
water
treatment,
alongside
potential
future
directions
scaling‐up,
system
integration,
expanding
research
tackling
related
nitrogen‐based
pollutants
as
well
real
world
applications.
