Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
Light‐driven
CO
2
reduction
to
multi‐carbon
(C
2+
)
products
is
ideal
but
remains
challenging.
This
paper
anchors
the
metal
active
center
on
electron‐rich
capabilities
4‐(diphenylamine)‐thiophene
carboxylic
acid
supramolecular
receptor
unit.
Then
a
novel
catalyst
that
satisfies
optimal
distance
of
C–C
coupling
constructed
utilizing
π‐conjugated
group
stacking
effect.
The
activity
this
superior
most
photocatalysts
reported
for
C
H
6
,
with
yield
250.9
µmol
h
−1
g
selectivity
64.2%.
In
situ
spectroscopic
and
theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
photogenerated
electrons
accumulate
at
adjacent
center,
thereby
effectively
activation
*
capture.
process
reduces
reaction
energy
barrier
coupling.
addition,
constructing
controllable
homogeneous
Cu
sites
improved
.
study
provides
new
way
design
precisely
electron‐enriched
sits
realize
photo‐driven
products.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 10, 2024
Abstract
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
attract
significant
attention
due
to
their
ordered,
crystalline,
porous,
metal‐free,
and
predictable
structures.
These
unique
characteristics
offer
great
opportunities
for
the
diffusion
transmission
of
photogenerated
charges
during
photocatalysis.
Currently,
a
considerable
number
COFs
are
used
as
metal‐free
semiconductor
photocatalysts.
This
review
aims
understand
relationships
between
structure
photocatalysis
performance
provides
in‐depth
insight
into
synthetic
strategy
improve
performance.
Subsequently,
focuses
on
structural
motif
in
sustainable
photocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution,
carbon
dioxide
reduction,
peroxide
generation,
compound
transformations.
Last,
conjunction
with
progress
achieved
challenges
yet
be
overcome,
candid
discussion
is
undertaken
regarding
field
COF
photocatalysis,
accompanied
by
presentation
potential
research
avenues
future
directions.
seeks
provide
readers
comprehensive
understanding
pivotal
role
robust
guidance
innovative
utilization
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(29), P. 25649 - 25673
Published: July 12, 2023
Photocatalysis
is
a
facile
and
sustainable
approach
for
energy
conversion
environmental
remediation
by
generating
solar
fuels
from
water
splitting.
Due
to
their
two-dimensional
(2D)
layered
structure
excellent
physicochemical
properties,
molybdenum
disulfide
(MoS2)
has
been
effectively
utilized
in
photocatalytic
H2
evolution
reaction
(HER)
CO2
reduction.
The
efficiency
of
MoS2
greatly
depends
on
the
active
edge
sites
present
structure.
Modifications
like
reducing
layer
numbers,
creating
defective
structures,
adopting
different
morphologies
produce
more
unsaturated
S
atoms
as
sites.
Hence,
acts
cocatalyst
nanocomposites/heterojunctions
facilitate
photogenerated
electron
transfer.
This
review
highlights
role
nanocomposites
activity
described
comprehensively
binary
(with
metal
oxide,
carbonaceous
materials,
sulfides,
metal-organic
frameworks)
ternary
composites
MoS2.
Photocatalytic
reduction
complex
challenging
process
that
demands
an
efficient
light-responsive
semiconductor
catalyst
tackle
thermodynamic
kinetic
factors.
using
emerging
topic
would
be
cost-effective
substitute
noble
catalysts.
Herein,
we
also
exclusively
envisioned
possibility
its
this
area.
expected
furnish
understanding
diverse
roles
fuel
generation,
thus
endorsing
interest
utilizing
unique
create
nanostructures
future
applications.
Journal of CO2 Utilization,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
80, P. 102682 - 102682
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Climate
change,
which
is
caused
by
increasing
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions,
poses
a
serious
threat
to
humanity,
impacting
economies,
societies,
and
the
environment.
Carbon
dioxide
(CO2),
major
contributor
effect,
responsible
for
climate
change
thus
must
be
reduced.
capture,
conversion,
storage
(CCUS)
technology,
involves
catalytic,
photocatalytic,
electrocatalytic
conversions,
promising
method
reducing
CO2
emissions
converting
into
valuable
products.
Recent
advances
in
electrocatalytic,
photocatalytic
reduction
of
have
highlighted
potential
environmental
economic
benefits
these
technologies.
However,
practical
application
techniques
challenging
requires
scientific
research
engineering
efforts
develop
efficient
materials
capable
simultaneously
capturing
it
Therefore,
this
review
presents
comprehensive
analysis
various
catalytic
systems
capture
conversion.
This
aims
identify
advantages
limitations
In
addition,
identified
challenges
future
prospects
proposed
methods
are
outlined.
Thus,
article
covers
current
trends
perspectives
field
combating
through
management.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(33), P. 21804 - 21835
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
are
crystalline
networks
with
extended
backbones
cross-linked
by
covalent
bonds.
Due
to
the
semiconductive
properties
and
variable
metal
coordinating
sites,
along
rapid
development
in
linkage
chemistry,
utilization
of
COFs
photocatalytic
CO2RR
has
attracted
many
scientists'
interests.
In
this
Review,
we
summarize
latest
research
progress
on
for
CO2
reduction.
first
part,
present
COF
linkages
that
have
been
used
CO2RR,
discuss
four
mechanisms
including
as
intrinsic
photocatalysts,
photosensitive
motifs
metalated
semiconductors
heterojunction
photocatalysts.
Then,
principles
structural
designs
functional
building
units
stacking
mode
exchange.
Finally,
outlook
challenges
provided.
This
Review
is
intended
give
some
guidance
design
synthesis
diverse
different
linkages,
various
structures,
divergent
modes
efficient
photoreduction
CO2.
Chemistry of Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(4), P. 1793 - 1809
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Recently,
there
has
been
a
burgeoning
interest
in
photocatalytic
CO2
conversion
from
the
general
public
and
scientific
community.
In
theory,
this
technology
can
harness
abundant
solar
energy
to
transform
waste
into
valuable
chemicals,
holding
potential
replace
certain
conventional
chemical
engineering
methods
for
industrial
production
sustainable
eco-friendly
manner.
Despite
these
promising
aspects,
practical
application
of
hampered
by
its
limited
activity
selectivity.
Numerous
efforts
have
dedicated
enhancing
over
past
few
decades,
driving
progress.
However,
noticeable
shortage
research
focused
on
improving
selectivity
process,
particularly
concerning
generation
high-value
C2+
products.
Perspective,
our
primary
objective
is
delve
recent
developments
conversion,
with
specific
emphasis
Our
discussion
will
commence
elucidating
fundamental
principles
mechanisms
underlying
C–C
coupling
reaction.
Subsequently,
we
provide
an
overview
current
techniques
available
fine-tuning
reactions
toward
formation
Finally,
conclude
perspective
offering
insights
prospects
advancements
field.