Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(12)
Published: Sept. 17, 2023
CO
2
reduction
(CO
RR)
with
selective
benzyl
alcohol
(BA)
oxidation
in
a
single
photoredox
reaction
can
simultaneously
utilize
photogenerated
electrons
and
holes
to
realize
efficient
production
of
fuels
value‐added
chemicals.
Herein,
unique
2D/1D
ZnIn
S
4
/In
O
3
(ZIS/In
)
heterostructure
is
developed
displaying
outstanding
performance
for
catalysis.
As
unequivocally
illustrated
by
various
advanced
ex
situ/in
situ
characterizations
theoretic
calculations,
the
notable
catalytic
performances
originate
from
built‐in
interfacial
electric
field
within
ZIS/In
heterostructure,
which
strongly
ameliorates
separation
transport
charge
carriers.
Remarkably,
activity
further
be
boosted
after
coupling
additional
thermal
treatments,
product
selectivity
highly
temperature
dependent.
Thereby,
precise
formation
targeted
products,
serve
as
valuable
industrial
products
controlled
changing
temperatures,
including
obtaining
syngas
different
H
/CO
ratios
reduction,
well
benzaldehyde,
hydrogenated
benzoin,
dibenzyl
ether
(never
reported
BA
during
photocatalysis)
conversion.
This
study
offers
constructive
inspiring
contribution
reasonably
developing
catalysts,
fully
holes,
demonstrate
how
controllably
yield
thermo‐
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(8)
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Abstract
Semiconductor
photocatalytic
technology
holds
immense
promise
for
converting
sustainable
solar
energy
into
chemically
storable
energy,
with
significant
applications
in
the
realms
of
and
environment.
However,
inherent
issue
rapid
recombination
photogenerated
electrons
holes
hinders
performance
single
photocatalysts.
To
overcome
this
challenge,
construction
2D
S‐scheme
heterojunction
photocatalysts
emerges
as
an
effective
strategy.
The
deliberate
design
dimensionality
ensures
a
substantial
interfacial
area;
while,
charge
transfer
mechanism
facilitates
efficient
separation
maximizes
redox
capabilities.
This
review
commences
fresh
perspective
on
heterojunctions,
followed
by
comprehensive
exploration
preparation
methods
characterization
techniques.
Subsequently,
recent
advancements
are
summarized.
Notably,
behind
activity
enhancement
is
elucidated.
Finally,
prospects
development
presented.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(21)
Published: April 23, 2023
Abstract
Global
warming
and
the
energy
shortage
due
to
burning
of
fossil
fuels
are
two
major
challenges.
A
strategy
light‐driven
catalytic
dry
reforming
methane
(DRM)
using
inexhaustible
solar
has
provided
an
effective
approach
tackle
these
Loaded
metallic
Ni
nanoparticles
have
been
identified
as
promising
catalysts
alternatives
noble
metals
for
DRM.
However,
they
suffer
from
quick
deactivation
caused
by
severe
coking
thermodynamically
inevitable
side‐reactions.
Herein,
a
unique
nickel
half‐metal
catalyst
monolayer
clusters
stabilized
alumina
is
reported,
with
100%
atomic
utilization
efficiency
extraordinary
performance
DRM,
dramatically
different
its
counterpart
conventional
nanoparticles.
It
extremely
high
specific
H
2
CO
production
rates
8572.96
9614.26
mmol
min
−1
gNi
,
more
than
one
order
magnitude
higher
those
No
detectable
coke
formed
alteration
kinetic
processes
resulting
in
inhibition
deposition.
discovered
that
light
not
only
significantly
enhances
activity,
but
also
enables
thermocatalytic
be
durable
oxidation
carbon
species
desorption
strongly
adsorbed
being
promoted
light.
