The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 611 - 617
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Focusing
on
Au13/BiOCl,
we
investigated
the
effects
of
metal–support
interaction
(MSI)
photogenerated
charge
carrier
separation
using
nonadiabatic
molecular
dynamic
simulations
combined
with
time-domain
density
functional
theory.
Our
results
show
that
time
scales
electron
transfer
from
Au13
cluster
to
BiOCl
are
distinct
depending
intensity
MSI.
Oxygen
vacancy
(OV)
can
enhance
between
and
BiOCl,
leading
a
stronger
(NA)
coupling
in
Au13/BiOCl
an
OV
system
compared
pristine
system.
The
scale
is
reduced
by
factor
1.65
study
suggests
be
facilitated
enhancing
MSI
provides
valuable
principles
for
design
high-performance
photocatalysts.
eScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 100208 - 100208
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Present
photocatalysts
for
the
synchronous
cleanup
of
pharmaceuticals
and
heavy
metals
have
several
drawbacks,
including
inadequate
reactive
sites,
inefficient
electron–hole
disassociation,
insufficient
oxidation
reduction
power.
In
this
research,
we
sought
to
address
these
issues
by
using
a
facile
solvothermal-photoreduction
route
develop
an
innovative
plasmonic
S-scheme
heterojunction,
Au/MIL-101(Fe)/BiOBr.
The
screened-out
Au/MIL-101(Fe)/BiOBr
(AMB-2)
works
in
durable
high-performance
manner
both
Cr(VI)
norfloxacin
(NOR)
eradication
under
visible
light,
manifesting
up
53.3
2
times
greater
NOR
abatement
rates,
respectively,
than
BiOBr.
Remarkably,
AMB-2's
ability
remove
Cr(VI)-NOR
co-existence
system
is
appreciably
better
sole-Cr(VI)
environment;
synergy
among
Cr(VI),
NOR,
AMB-2
results
utilization
photo-induced
carriers,
yielding
desirable
capacity
decontaminating
synchronously.
integration
MOF-based
heterojunctions
effect
contributes
markedly
reinforced
photocatalytic
increasing
number
active
augmenting
visible-light
absorbance,
boosting
efficient
disassociation
redistribution
powerful
photo-carriers,
elevating
generation
substances.
We
provide
details
mechanism,
decomposition
process,
bio-toxicity
intermediates.
This
synergistic
strategy
modifying
with
noble
metal
opens
new
horizons
devising
excellent
photosystems
environment
purification.
Advanced Powder Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(3), P. 100183 - 100183
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Devising
exceptional
S-scheme
heterojunction
photocatalysts
utilized
in
annihilating
pharmaceuticals
and
chromium
contamination
is
significant
for
addressing
the
problem
of
global
water
pollution.
In
this
work,
a
chemically
bonded
Mn0.5Cd0.5S/BiOBr
heterostructure
with
oxygen
vacancies
ingeniously
developed
through
facile
in-situ
solvothermal
synthesis.
The
designed
exhibits
eminently
reinforced
photo-activity
destruction
tetracycline
hydrochloride
Cr
(VI)
as
compared
its
individual
components.
This
substantial
photo-redox
performance
amelioration
benefitted
from
creation
an
intense
internal
electric
field
(IEF)
via
supplying
powerful
driving
force
migration
highway
by
interfacial
chemical
bond
to
foster
electron/hole
disintegration.
More
intriguingly,
IEF
at
hetero-interface
drives
fast
consumption
photo-induced
holes
Mn0.5Cd0.5S
photoelectrons
BiOBr,
profoundly
boosting
enrichment
active
photo-carriers
sparing
photo-corrosion
Mn0.5Cd0.5S.
Furthermore,
anti-interference
property
can
work
efficiently
real
matrices.
Multiple
uses
recycled
Mn0·5Cd0·5S/BiOBr
evidence
prominent
robustness
stability.
achievement
indicates
vast
potential
photosystems
structural
defects
design
photo-responsive
materials
effective
wastewater
treatment.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(49)
Published: Aug. 7, 2023
Oxygen
evolution
reaction
(OER)
is
a
cornerstone
for
variety
of
electrochemical
energy
conversion
and
storage
systems
such
as
water
splitting,
CO2
/N2
reduction,
reversible
fuel
cells,
metal-air
batteries.
However,
OER
catalysis
in
acids
suffers
from
extra
sluggish
kinetics
due
to
the
additional
step
dissociation
along
with
its
multiple
electron
transfer
processes.
Furthermore,
catalysts
often
suffer
poor
stability
harsh
acidic
electrolytes
severe
dissolution/corrosion
The
development
active
stable
highly
demanded.
Here,
recent
advances
electrocatalysis
are
reviewed
key
strategies
summarized
overcome
bottlenecks
activity
both
noble-metal-based
noble
metal-free
catalysts,
including
i)
morphology
engineering,
ii)
composition
iii)
defect
engineering.
Recent
achievements
operando
characterization
theoretical
calculations
which
provide
an
unprecedented
understanding
mechanisms
regarding
site
identification,
surface
reconstruction,
degradation/dissolution
pathways.
Finally,
views
offered
on
current
challenges
opportunities
break
activity-stability
relationships
mechanism
understanding,
catalyst
design,
well
standardized
evaluation
industrial
applications
proton
exchange
membrane
electrolyzers
beyond.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(5)
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
Piezo-photocatalysis
is
a
frontier
technology
for
converting
mechanical
and
solar
energies
into
crucial
chemical
substances
has
emerged
as
promising
sustainable
strategy
N
Advanced Powder Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 100201 - 100201
Published: April 9, 2024
Sunlight-driven
photocatalysis,
which
can
produce
clean
fuels
and
mitigate
pollutant
degradation,
has
received
extensive
research
attention
due
to
its
potential
for
addressing
both
energy
shortages
environmental
crises.
Bismuth
(Bi)-based
photocatalysts
with
broad
spectrum
solar-light
absorption
tunable
structures,
exhibit
promising
applications
in
solar-driven
photocatalysis.
Oxygen
vacancy
(OV)
engineering
is
a
widely
recognized
strategy
that
shows
great
accelerating
charge
separation
small
molecule
activation.
Based
on
OV
engineering,
this
review
focuses
Bi-based
provides
comprehensive
overview
including
synthetic
methods,
regulation
strategies,
photocatalytic
field.
The
methods
of
OVs
(BPOVs)
are
classified
into
hydrothermal,
solvothermal,
UV
light
reduction,
calcination,
chemical
etching,
mechanical
based
different
reaction
types,
provide
the
possibility
structural
BPOVs,
dimensional
regulation,
creation,
elemental
doping,
heterojunction
fabrication.
Furthermore,
also
highlights
CO2
N2
fixation,
H2
generation,
O2
evolution,
cancer
therapy,
bacteria
inactivation.
Finally,
conclusion
prospects
toward
future
development
BPOVs
presented.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(16)
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Abstract
Single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs)
are
demonstrated
to
show
exceptional
reactivity
and
selectivity
in
catalytic
reactions
by
effectively
utilizing
metal
species,
making
them
a
favorable
choice
among
the
different
active
materials
for
energy
conversion.
However,
SACs
still
early
stages
of
conversion,
problems
like
agglomeration
low
conversion
efficiency
hampering
their
practical
applications.
Substantial
research
focus
on
support
modifications,
which
vital
SAC
stability
due
intimate
relationship
between
atoms
support.
In
this
review,
category
supports
variety
surface
engineering
strategies
employed
SA
systems
summarized,
including
site
(heteroatom
doping,
vacancy
introducing,
groups
grafting,
coordination
tunning)
structure
(size/morphology
control,
cocatalyst
deposition,
facet
engineering,
crystallinity
control).
Also,
merits
single‐atom
systematically
introduced.
Highlights
comprehensive
summary
discussions
utilization
surface‐engineered
diversified
applications
photocatalysis,
electrocatalysis,
thermocatalysis,
devices.
At
end
potential
obstacles
using
field
discussed.
This
review
aims
guide
rational
design
manipulation
target‐specific
capitalizing
characteristic
benefits
engineering.
