Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(21), P. 12006 - 12085
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Catalytic
COx
(CO
and
CO2)
hydrogenation
to
valued
chemicals
is
one
of
the
promising
approaches
address
challenges
in
energy,
environment,
climate
change.
H2O
an
inevitable
side
product
these
reactions,
where
its
existence
effect
are
often
ignored.
In
fact,
significantly
influences
catalytic
active
centers,
reaction
mechanism,
performance,
preventing
us
from
a
definitive
deep
understanding
on
structure-performance
relationship
authentic
catalysts.
It
necessary,
although
challenging,
clarify
provide
practical
strategies
tune
concentration
distribution
optimize
influence.
this
review,
we
focus
how
induces
structural
evolution
catalysts
assists
processes,
as
well
efforts
understand
underlying
mechanism.
We
summarize
discuss
some
representative
tuning
for
realizing
rapid
removal
or
local
enrichment
around
catalysts,
along
with
brief
techno-economic
analysis
life
cycle
assessment.
These
fundamental
understandings
further
extended
reactions
CO
CO2
reduction
under
external
field
(light,
electricity,
plasma).
also
present
suggestions
prospects
deciphering
controlling
applications.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
6(12)
Published: Nov. 6, 2022
Inspired
by
natural
photosynthesis,
harnessing
the
wide
range
of
solar
energy
and
utilizing
appropriate
semiconductor-based
catalysts
to
convert
carbon
dioxide
into
beneficial
species,
for
example,
CO,
CH4
,
HCOOH,
CH3
COH
have
been
shown
be
a
sustainable
more
environmentally
friendly
approach.
Graphitic
nitride
(g-C3
N4
)
has
regarded
as
highly
effective
photocatalyst
CO2
reduction
reaction,
owing
its
cost-effectiveness,
high
thermal
chemical
stability,
visible
light
absorption
capability,
low
toxicity.
However,
weaker
electrical
conductivity,
fast
recombination
rate,
smaller
window,
reduced
surface
area
make
this
catalytic
material
unsuitable
commercial
photocatalytic
applications.
Therefore,
certain
procedures,
including
elemental
doping,
structural
modulation,
functional
group
adjustment
g-C3
addition
metal
complex
motif,
others,
may
used
improve
activity
towards
reduction.
This
review
investigated
scientific
community's
perspectives
on
synthetic
pathways
optimization
approaches
increase
selectivity
efficiency
-based
hybrid
structures,
well
their
benefits
drawbacks
Finally,
concludes
comparative
discussion
presents
promising
picture
future
scope
improvements.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(48)
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Abstract
The
present
energy
crisis
and
environmental
challenges
may
be
efficiently
resolved
by
converting
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
into
various
useful
products.
development
of
more
effective
catalysts
has
been
the
main
focus
current
research
on
photocatalytic
CO
reduction.
Due
to
their
high
atomic
efficiency
superior
catalytic
activity,
single‐atom
(SACs)
have
attracted
considerable
interest
in
conversion.
This
review
discusses
developments,
obstacles,
potential
SACs
for
And
further,
principle
work
compared
analyzed
effects
support
materials
active
site
types
reduction
performance.
believes
that
sharing
these
some
inspiration
rational
design
stable
based
can
provided.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 2066 - 2078
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
Porous
organic
polymers
(POPs)
continue
to
garner
immense
attention
for
CO2
capture
and
sequestration
(CCS)
as
well
fixation
generate
useful
chemicals
alleviating
global
warming.
Functionally
engineered,
visible
light
responsive
photopolymers
with
extended
π-conjugation
abundant
heteroatoms
enable
photogenerated
charge
carriers,
enhancement
in
absorption,
higher
separation,
reduction
recombination
during
photocatalysis.
In
this
work,
we
have
explored
the
construction
of
a
chemically
stable,
pyridine-equipped,
imine-linked
porous
polymer
(Py-POP)
by
template-free
Schiff
base
condensation
1,3,5-tris(4-aminophenyl)
benzene
(APB)
2,6-pyridinedicarboxaldehyde
(PDC).
This
donor–acceptor
Py-POP
extensive
π-conjugations
enables
photocatalytic
styrene
epoxide
(STE)
under
illumination.
We
achieved
an
impressive
conversion
STE
carbonate
(STC)
(∼99%)
optimized
reaction
conditions
using
tert-butyl
ammonium
bromide
(TBAB)
promoter.
Both
efficient
adsorption
activation
are
enabled
existence
both
imine
pyridine
moieties
Py-POP.
The
interaction
between
is
further
illustrated
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
that
show
all
POP-CO2
interactions
favorable
exergonic.
Using
situ
diffuse
reflectance
infrared
Fourier
transform
spectroscopy
(DRIFTS)
characterization
techniques,
elucidate
mechanistic
pathways
active
key
surface
species
photofixation
Our
results
provide
insight
into
effectiveness
efficient,
sustainable
photocatalysts
light-driven
various
energy
applications.
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.
Carbon Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: July 11, 2023
Abstract
Systematic
optimization
of
the
photocatalyst
and
investigation
role
each
component
is
important
to
maximizing
catalytic
activity
comprehending
photocatalytic
conversion
CO
2
reduction
solar
fuels.
A
surface‐modified
Ag@Ru‐P25
with
H
O
treatment
was
designed
in
this
study
convert
vapor
into
highly
selective
CH
4
.
Ru
doping
followed
by
Ag
nanoparticles
(NPs)
cocatalyst
deposition
on
P25
(TiO
)
enhances
visible
light
absorption
charge
separation,
whereas
modifies
surface
hydroxyl
(–OH)
groups
promotes
adsorption.
High‐resonance
transmission
electron
microscopy,
X‐ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy,
near‐edge
structure,
extended
fine
structure
techniques
were
used
analyze
chemical
composition
photocatalyst,
while
thermogravimetric
analysis,
adsorption
isotherm,
temperature
programmed
desorption
performed
examine
significance
increasing
activity.
The
optimized
1.0
@Ru
‐P25
excellent
CO,
,
C
6
a
~95%
selectivity
where
~135
times
higher
than
that
pristine
TiO
(P25).
For
first
time,
work
explored
effect
dramatically
increases
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(19), P. 8548 - 8577
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
A
photocatalytic
system
driven
by
solar
light
is
one
of
the
promising
strategies
for
converting
CO2
into
valuable
energy.
The
reduction
to
CH4
widely
studied
since
has
a
high
energy
density
as
main
component
nonrenewable
natural
gas.
Therefore,
it
necessary
develop
semiconductor
materials
with
activity
and
selectivity.
Graphitic
carbon
nitride
(g-C3N4/CN)
attracted
widespread
attention
due
its
excellent
redox
ability
visible
response.
hybrid
constructed
loading
cocatalysts
on
g-C3N4
can
significantly
improve
yield
target
products,
serve
general
platform
explore
mechanism
reaction.
Herein,
we
briefly
introduce
theory
selective
photoreduction
basic
properties
cocatalysts.
Then,
several
typical
configurations
modification
cocatalyst/CN
systems
promoting
production
are
presented
in
detail.
In
particular,
systematically
summarize
application
composite
photocatalysts
methane,
according
classification
(monometal,
bimetal,
metal-based
compound,
nanocarbon
materials).
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
developing
cocatalyst/g-C3N4
selectivity
guide
rational
design
catalysts
performance
future.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
127(16), P. 7565 - 7579
Published: April 17, 2023
Nuclear
energy
is
considered
a
suitable
and
eco-friendly
alternative
for
combating
the
rising
greenhouse
gases
in
atmosphere
from
excessive
fossil
fuel
consumption.
Betavoltaic
battery
form
of
nuclear
technology
that
utilizes
decay
β-emitting
radioisotopes
to
produce
electrical
power.
Owing
its
long
shelf
life,
high
specific
density,
ability
work
under
extreme
conditions,
it
has
been
subject
considerable
research
attention
past
few
years.
Despite
significant
on
betavoltaic
battery,
several
impediments
realizing
conversion
efficiency
maximum
power
density
have
yet
be
overcome.
This
Review
Article
comprehensively
discusses
challenges
recent
progress
development.
First,
promising
strategies
improving
performance,
theoretical
principles,
equations
quantifying
are
discussed.
Then
thorough
overview
β-radiation
absorbing
materials,
such
as
traditional
semiconductors,
metal
oxides,
organic/inorganic
explored.
Finally,
outlook
discussed
before
concluding
review.