ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 4009 - 4019
Published: Feb. 24, 2023
To
effectively
restrain
the
charge
recombination
of
bulk
CdS,
which
dominantly
limits
photocatalytic
activity,
ultrathin
CdS–NiFeS
two-dimensional
(2D)–2D
heterojunctions
are
well
designed
with
creation
tight
interfaces,
where
NiFeS
nanosheets
derived
from
layered
double
hydroxides
possess
tunable
work
functions
and
hydrogen
evolution
overpotentials.
The
optimized
CdS–2%
NiFe0.1S
photocatalyst
presents
an
excellent
generation
activity
626.7
μmol/h
(10
mg
catalysts,
equivalent
to
62.67
mmol/g/h),
is
fairly
high
among
noble-metal-free
CdS-based
catalysts.
greatly
enhanced
catalytic
performance
can
be
ascribed
following
synergetic
effects.
This
2D–2D
heterostructure
formed
between
CdS
establishes
sufficient
contact
shortens
transport
distance,
efficiently
accelerates
electron
transfer
NiFeS,
possesses
a
large
function.
Moreover,
bimetallic
cocatalyst
evidently
decreases
reaction
barrier,
provides
abundant
active
sites,
then
facilitates
H2
generation.
research
may
offer
new
inspirations
develop
2D
nanomaterials
for
outstanding
performance.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 6536 - 6562
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
state-of-the-art
review
of
MXene-based
catalysts
in
CO
2
electro/photoreduction
places
an
emphasis
on
synthesis
approaches,
surface
termination
modulation,
heterostructure
engineering
and
reaction
mechanisms.
Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 408 - 418
Published: Sept. 21, 2023
Photocatalytic
technology
has
been
well
studied
as
a
means
to
achieve
sustainable
energy
generation
through
water
splitting
or
chemical
synthesis.
Recently,
low
C/N
atomic
ratio
carbon
nitride
allotrope,
C
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(50)
Published: Aug. 7, 2023
Abstract
The
past
few
years
have
witnessed
a
surge
of
interest
in
the
development
carbon
aerogel‐based
photocatalysts,
stemming
from
their
fascinating
characteristics
that
encompass
inherent
properties
2D
carbon‐based
nanomaterials
and
unique
3D
structural
features.
Benefitting
auspicious
physicochemical
characteristics,
including
low
density,
abundant
active
sites,
remarkable
electrical
conductivity,
aerogels
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
photocatalysis
energy
environmental
applications.
Thus,
this
review
presents
panorama
state‐of‐the‐art
advancements
underlying
synthesis
modifications
nanocomposites
enhanced
performance
photocatalytic
synthetic
strategies
followed
by
roles
aerogel
are
highlighted
to
decipher
bolstering
activity.
Additionally,
fundamental
mechanism
behind
photocatalysts
well
thoroughly
discussed.
Thereafter,
works
on
applications
solar‐driven
hydrogen
evolution,
CO
2
reduction,
pollutant
decontamination,
bacteria
inactivation,
5
summarized
with
insights
into
charge
dynamics
being
unveiled.
Lastly,
will
prospect
ongoing
challenges
future
outlook
heterostructures
photocatalysis,
aiming
facilitate
at
forefront
research.
Carbon Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(9)
Published: March 27, 2024
Abstract
The
world's
population
is
growing,
leading
to
an
increasing
demand
for
freshwater
resources
drinking,
sanitation,
agriculture,
and
industry.
Interfacial
solar
steam
generation
(ISSG)
can
solve
many
problems,
such
as
mitigating
the
power
crisis,
minimizing
water
pollution,
improving
purification
desalination
of
seawater,
rivers/lakes,
wastewater.
Cellulosic
materials
are
a
viable
ecologically
sound
technique
capturing
energy
that
adaptable
range
applications.
This
review
paper
aims
provide
overview
current
advancements
in
field
cellulose‐based
ISSG
devices,
specifically
focusing
on
their
applications
desalination.
examines
system
evaluates
effectiveness
various
cellulosic
materials,
cellulose
nanofibers
derived
from
different
sources,
carbonized
wood
two‐dimensional
(2D)
3D
cellulosic‐based
well
advanced
including
bacterial
membranes
obtained
agricultural
industrial
wastes.
focus
exploring
potential
these
devices
desalination,
purification,
treatment.
function,
advantages,
disadvantages
performance
were
also
deliberated
throughout
our
discussion.
In
addition,
suggested
methods
enhancing
utilization
systems
treatment
emphasized.
Electron,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
Electrochemical
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
and
overall
water
splitting
(OWS)
for
renewable
energy
generation
have
recently
become
a
highly
promising
sustainable
strategy
to
tackle
crisis
global
warming
arising
from
our
overreliance
on
fossil
fuels.
Previously,
tremendous
research
breakthroughs
been
made
in
2D
carbon‐based
heterostructured
electrocatalysts
this
field.
Such
heterostructures
are
distinguished
by
their
remarkable
electrical
conductivity,
exposed
active
sites,
mechanical
stability.
Herein,
with
fundamental
mechanisms
of
electrocatalytic
OWS
summarized,
review
critically
emphasized
state‐of‐the‐art
carbon
nanosheet‐,
graphene‐,
graphdiyne‐based
HER
since
2018.
Particularly,
the
three
emerging
carbonaceous
substrates
tend
be
incorporated
metal
carbides,
phosphides,
dichalcogenides,
nitrides,
oxides,
nanoparticles,
single
atom
catalysts,
or
layered
double
hydroxides.
Meanwhile,
fascinating
structural
engineering
facile
synthesis
strategies
were
also
unraveled
establish
structure–activity
relationship,
which
will
enlighten
future
electrocatalyst
developments
toward
ameliorated
activities.
Additionally,
computational
results
density
functional
theory
simulations
highlighted
as
well
better
comprehend
synergistic
effects
within
heterostructures.
Finally,
current
stages
recommendations
brand‐new
type
concluded
discussed
advanced
catalyst
designs
practical
applications.
