Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 30, 2024
Abstract
The
photocatalytic
reduction
of
CO
2
into
valuable
chemicals
and
fuels
has
become
a
significant
research
focus
in
recent
years
due
to
its
environmental
sustainability
energy
efficiency.
Metal
halide
perovskites
(MHPs),
renowned
for
their
remarkable
optoelectronic
properties
tunable
structures,
are
regarded
as
promising
photocatalysts.
Yet,
practical
uses
constrained
by
inherent
instability,
severe
electron–hole
recombination,
scarcity
active
sites,
prompting
substantial
efforts
optimize
MHP‐based
This
review
summarizes
the
latest
advancements
photocatalysis.
First
fundamental
principles
photocatalysis
outlined
structural
optical
characteristics
MHPs
evaluated.
Then
key
strategies
enhancing
MHP
photocatalysts,
including
morphology
surface
modification,
encapsulation,
metal
cation
doping,
heterojunction
engineering,
molecular
immobilization
highlighted.
Finally,
considering
progress
needs
industrial
application,
challenges
future
prospects
explored.
aims
support
researchers
development
more
efficient
stable
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 1932 - 1975
Published: April 4, 2024
Carbon
dioxide
(CO2),
an
archetypal
greenhouse
gas,
can
be
transformed
into
valuable
fuels
through
photocatalysis,
presenting
auspicious
avenue
for
combating
global
climate
change
and
energy
crisis.
While
halide
perovskites
have
sparked
substantial
research
interest,
concerns
over
lead
toxicity
spurred
exploration
of
their
lead-free
counterparts
CO2
photoreduction.
This
comprehensive
Review
navigates
the
fundamentals
reduction,
delving
basic
principles,
mechanisms,
relevant
operando
techniques.
It
then
introduces
diverse
structures
(LFHPs),
synthesis
methodologies,
intrinsic
properties
that
render
them
suitable
Subsequently,
unfolds
application
modification
strategies
light-driven
conversion,
highlighting
breakthroughs
shedding
light
on
potential
mechanisms.
Finally,
current
challenges
to
tailor
LFHPs
robust
photocatalytic
reduction
are
critically
discussed,
offering
insights
future
in
this
realm.
aims
illuminate
path
toward
sustainable
bridging
knowledge
gaps
inspiring
innovations
a
greener
carbon-neutral
tomorrow.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
are
a
promising
platform
for
heterogeneous
photocatalysis
due
to
their
stability
and
design
diversity,
but
potential
is
often
restricted
by
unmanageable
targeted
excitation
charge
transfer.
Herein,
bimetallic
COF
integrating
photosensitizers
catalytic
sites
designed
facilitate
locally
ultrafast
transfer,
aiming
improve
the
photocatalytic
reduction
of
CO
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Abstract
Metal
halide
perovskite
(MHP)‐based
photocatalysts
encounter
significant
stability
challenges
in
water‐containing
systems,
posing
a
major
obstacle
to
their
application
artificial
photosynthesis.
Herein,
an
innovative
and
universal
strategy
is
present
create
MHP‐based
ternary
heterojunctions
based
on
self‐templating
method.
A
series
of
composite
catalysts
featuring
sandwich
hollow
structures
are
constructed,
with
MHPs
such
as
CsPbBr
3
,
Cs
Bi
2
I
9
Sb
Br
AgBiBr
6
serving
the
intermediate
layers.
The
unique
structure
effectively
shields
from
direct
water
contact,
allowing
exhibit
exceptional
photocatalytic
environments
for
durations
exceeding
200
h.
Furthermore,
design
ensures
complete
contact
between
reaction
substrates
both
oxidation
reduction
functional
areas.
Compared
single
materials,
heterojunction
stronger
capability
improved
charge
separation
efficiency,
leading
substantial
enhancement
CO
performance.
Notably,
layer
achieves
electron
consumption
rate
up
1824
µmol
g
−1
h
reduction,
which
far
superior
other
reported
under
similar
conditions.
This
study
provides
potent
simultaneously
enhancing
activity
photocatalysts,
paving
way
potential
applications
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(28), P. 12703 - 12707
Published: July 1, 2024
In
recent
years,
halide
perovskites
have
attracted
considerable
attention
for
photocatalytic
CO2
reduction.
However,
the
presence
of
surface
defects
and
lack
specific
catalytic
sites
reduction
lead
to
low
performance.
this
study,
we
demonstrate
a
facile
method
that
post-treats
CsPbBr3
with
ZnBr2
Our
experimental
characterization
results
show
has
dual
role:
Br–
ions
in
passivate
Br
vacancies
(VBr)
on
surface,
while
Zn2+
cations
act
as
The
ZnBr2–CsPbBr3
achieves
CO
evolution
rate
57
μmol
g–1
h–1,
which
is
nearly
three
times
higher
than
pristine
CsPbBr3.
enhanced
performance
over
mainly
due
decreased
VBr
lower
reaction
energy
barrier
This
work
presents
an
effective
simultaneously
introduce
sites,
providing
useful
guidance
regulation
perovskite
photoelectric
properties
design
efficient
photocatalysts.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
The
photocatalytic
activity
of
lead-free
perovskite
heterostructures
currently
suffers
from
low
efficiency
due
to
the
lack
active
sites
and
inadequate
photogenerated
carrier
separation,
latter
which
is
hindered
by
slow
charge
transfer
at
heterostructure
interfaces.
Herein,
a
facile
strategy
reported
for
construction
halide-perovskite-based
with
swift
interfacial
transfer,
achieved
through
direct
partial
conversion
2D
antimony
oxybromide
Sb4O5Br2
generate
Cs3Sb2Br9/Sb4O5Br2
heterostructure.
Compared
traditional
electrostatic
self-assembly
method,
this
approach
endows
tightly
interconnected
interface
in
situ
conversion,
significantly
accelerating
thereby
enhancing
separation
carriers.
cobalt-doped
demonstrates
record-high
electron
consumption
rate
840
µmol
g-1
h-1
CO2
reduction
CO
coupled
H2O
oxidation
O2,
over
74-
16-fold
higher
than
that
individual
Cs3Sb2Br9,
respectively.
This
work
provides
an
effective
promoting
photocatalysts
improve
performance
artificial
photosynthesis.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 4, 2025
Abstract
Vacancy‐ordered
Cs
2
SnX
6
perovskites,
with
low‐toxicity
and
high
stability,
have
emerged
as
promising
photocatalysts
for
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER).
However,
most
derivatives
low
catalytic
activity
mainly
due
to
their
insufficient
light
utilization
efficiency.
Herein,
a
simple
in
situ
method
is
introduced
sensitize
PtSnCl
Eosin
Y
(EY),
forming
EY‐Cs
HER
aqueous
solution.
Various
characterizations
indicate
that
the
EY
immobilized
onto
during
synthesis
process.
The
displayed
extended
absorption
range
efficient
charge
transfer
from
.
resulting
material
exhibits
rate
of
17.6
mmol
g
−1
h
,
≈1760
folds
than
pristine
This
work
demonstrates
an
effective
construct
dye‐sensitized
perovskites
highlights
importance
interaction
between
dye
perovskite.
It
provides
useful
guidance
design
new
perovskite‐based
it
will
advance
development
solar
energy
conversion
into
renewable
fuels.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 16, 2025
Abstract
Overall
artificial
photosynthesis,
as
a
promising
approach
for
sunlight-driven
CO
2
recycling,
requires
photocatalysts
with
efficient
light
adsorption
and
separate
active
sites
coupling
H
O
oxidation.
Here
we
show
In-based
metal–organic
framework
(MOF)
heterostructure,
i.e.,
In-porphyrin
(In-TCPP)
nanosheets
enveloping
an
In-NH
-MIL-68
(M68N)
core,
via
facile
one-pot
synthesis
that
utilises
competitive
nucleation
growth
of
two
organic
linkers
In
nodes.
The
coherent
interfaces
the
core@shell
MOFs
assure
structural
stability
which
will
function
heterojunctions
to
facilitate
transfer
photogenerated
charge
overall
photosynthesis.
In-TCPP
shell
in
heterostructure
improves
capabilities
visible
absorption
enhance
photocatalytic
reduction.
Simultaneously,
In-O
M68N
core
efficiently
catalyze
oxidation,
achieving
high
yields
HCOOH
(397.5
μmol
g
−1
h
)
(321.2
under
focused
sunlight
irradiation.
superior
performance
this
coupled
its
straightforward
synthesis,
shows
great
potential
mitigating
carbon
emissions
producing
valuable
chemicals
using
solar
energy.