Journal of CO2 Utilization,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
79, P. 102639 - 102639
Published: Dec. 11, 2023
The
excessive
consumption
of
fossil
fuels
has
led
to
a
rapid
surge
in
atmospheric
CO2
concentration,
triggering
severe
energy
crises
and
environmental
concerns.
In
this
context,
photoelectrochemical
(PEC)
technology
for
reduction
is
perceived
as
highly
appealing
resolution,
due
its
integration
the
advantages
offered
by
both
photocatalysis
electrocatalysis.
Undoubtedly,
photocathode
plays
pivotal
role
within
PEC
system.
Among
various
catalysts,
copper
(Cu)-based
photocathodes
have
garnered
significant
attention
owing
their
low
toxicity,
affordability,
advantageous
band
gap
distinctive
active
sites
that
enable
conversion
into
diversity
products
including
carbon
monoxide
(CO),
formic
acid
(HCOOH),
methane
(CH4),
ethylene
(C2H4),
ethanol
(C2H5OH)
so
on.
This
review
primarily
delves
current
developments
Cu-based
reduction,
encompassing
aspects
like
material
fabrication
processes
modification
techniques.
Subsequently,
an
analysis
presented
regarding
reaction
mechanisms
underlying
different
products.
Finally,
anticipatory
perspective
provided
future
research
field
reduction.
enables
researchers
promptly
capture
latest
advancements
offers
valuable
insights
on
design
synthesis
photocathode,
provides
guideline
achieve
enhanced
improvements
conversion.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Harnessing
solar
energy
through
photocatalysis
has
excellent
potential
for
powering
sustainable
chemical
production,
supporting
the
United
Nations'
environmental
goals.
Single-atoms
(SAs)
dispersed
on
catalyst
surfaces
are
gaining
attention
their
highly
active
and
durable
nature.
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
can
provide
enough
reactive
sites
to
sustain
selectivity
durability
over
time
because
of
tunable
channels
functional
groups.
Owing
organized
structures,
MOFs
ideal
platforms
securing
individual
atoms
promoting
solar-driven
reactions.
Few
reviews
have,
however,
reflected
possibility
combining
SAs
produce
potent
photocatalysts
that
may
clean
fuels
valuable
chemicals.
This
review
provides
a
general
overview
methods
generate
photocatalysts.
The
challenges
associated
with
these
MOF-based
single-atom
systems
also
critically
examined.
Their
future
development
is
discussed
as
continued
refinement
helps
more
fully
leverage
advantages
boosting
photocatalytic
performances
-
turning
sunlight
into
chemicals
in
manner
supports
development.
Insights
gained
here
could
illuminate
pathways
toward
realizing
profound
empower
production
driven
by
renewable
energy.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(12), P. 10539 - 10550
Published: June 9, 2023
Cuprous
oxide
(Cu2O)
has
attracted
tremendous
attention
in
the
field
of
photocatalytic
CO2
conversion
due
to
excellent
optical
character
and
carrier
separation
efficiency.
However,
is
a
multiple
proton-coupled
electron
transfer
process
that
usually
produces
various
products,
it
still
major
challenge
for
improving
yield
selectivity
single
product.
Herein,
low-temperature
deposition
method
combined
with
dynamic
hydrogen
bubble
template
was
used
synthesize
Ag/Cu2O
photocatalyst
tackle
this
problem.
The
porous
nanostructures
exhibits
performance
reduction.
CO
Ag/Cu2O-0.04
22.52
nmol
cm–2
h–1
(43.04
μmol
g–1
h–1),
which
about
1.5
times
original
sample.
For
CO,
increased
by
22%
compared
Cu2O,
reaching
82.9%.
Combined
density
functional
theory
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
found
Ag
loading
changes
adsorption
configuration
on
catalyst
from
bidentate
carbonate
monodentate
carbonate,
CO.
In
addition,
Schottky
junction
accelerates
surface
reaction
kinetics
acceleration
transportation
photogenerated
carriers.
Therefore,
work
provides
an
idea
develop
high-efficient
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(34)
Published: April 24, 2023
Encapsulating
photogenerated
charge-hopping
nodes
and
space
transport
bridges
within
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
is
a
promising
method
of
boosting
the
photocatalytic
performance.
Herein,
this
work
embeds
electron
transfer
media
(9,10-bis(4-pyridyl)anthracene
(BPAN))
in
MOF
cavities
to
build
multi-level
paths.
The
are
accurately
regulated
investigate
significance
paths
process
CO2
photoreduction
by
evaluating
difference
number
guest
media.
prepared
MOFs,
{[Co(BPAN)(1,4-dicarboxybenzene)(H2
O)2
]·BPAN·2H2
O}
{[Co(BPAN)2
(4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic
acid)2
(H2
]·2BPAN·2H2
(denoted
as
BPAN-Co-1
BPAN-Co-2),
exhibit
efficient
visible-light-driven
conversion
properties.
CO
efficacy
BPAN-Co-2
(5598
µmol
g-1
h-1
)
superior
that
most
reported
MOF-based
catalysts.
In
addition,
enhanced
ability
supported
density
functional
theory
(DFT).
This
illustrates
feasibility
realizing
charge
separation
characteristics
catalysts
at
molecular
level,
provides
new
insight
for
designing
high-performance
MOFs
artificial
photosynthesis.
Journal of CO2 Utilization,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
79, P. 102639 - 102639
Published: Dec. 11, 2023
The
excessive
consumption
of
fossil
fuels
has
led
to
a
rapid
surge
in
atmospheric
CO2
concentration,
triggering
severe
energy
crises
and
environmental
concerns.
In
this
context,
photoelectrochemical
(PEC)
technology
for
reduction
is
perceived
as
highly
appealing
resolution,
due
its
integration
the
advantages
offered
by
both
photocatalysis
electrocatalysis.
Undoubtedly,
photocathode
plays
pivotal
role
within
PEC
system.
Among
various
catalysts,
copper
(Cu)-based
photocathodes
have
garnered
significant
attention
owing
their
low
toxicity,
affordability,
advantageous
band
gap
distinctive
active
sites
that
enable
conversion
into
diversity
products
including
carbon
monoxide
(CO),
formic
acid
(HCOOH),
methane
(CH4),
ethylene
(C2H4),
ethanol
(C2H5OH)
so
on.
This
review
primarily
delves
current
developments
Cu-based
reduction,
encompassing
aspects
like
material
fabrication
processes
modification
techniques.
Subsequently,
an
analysis
presented
regarding
reaction
mechanisms
underlying
different
products.
Finally,
anticipatory
perspective
provided
future
research
field
reduction.
enables
researchers
promptly
capture
latest
advancements
offers
valuable
insights
on
design
synthesis
photocathode,
provides
guideline
achieve
enhanced
improvements
conversion.