Environmental Science Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(8), P. 3390 - 3399
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Ag/CAU-17@MoS
2
core–shell
S-scheme
heterojunction
photocatalyst
is
prepared
via
hydrothermal,
solvothermal
and
photodeposition
methods.
It
promotes
the
separation
transfer
of
charge
carriers
maintains
strong
photocatalytic
oxidation
capacity.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
Achieving
synergistic
oxidation
and
reduction
represents
a
significant
challenge
in
the
field
of
photocatalysis.
In
this
study,
hydrothermal/in
situ
construction
Bi
atom
clusters
within
2
Sn
O
7
/ZnIn
S
4
(BSO/ZIS)
heterostructures
is
reported.
These
exhibit
self‐accelerating
charge‐transfer
mechanisms
facilitated
by
internal
electric
fields
bonding
bridges,
resulting
highly
efficient
light
absorption
capabilities.
X‐ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS)
Kelvin
probe
force
microscopy
(KPFM),
as
well
theoretical
calculations,
indicate
that
canonical
induction
promotion
electrons
holes
lowers
activation
energy
CHO*
generation,
allowing
simultaneous
CO
toluene
over
catalyst,
enhances
proton‐coupling
electron‐transfer
processes,
unique
reaction
mechanism.
The
reactant,
Bi‐Bi
(B‐BSO/ZIS)
heterostructure
achieves
rate
to
726.3
µmol
g
−1
h
(99.9%
selectivity)
benzaldehyde
2362.0
(98.0%
selectivity),
which
increases
activity
14.6
5.7
times
compared
pristine
ZnIn
.
This
study
underscores
significance
modulating
photocatalytic
pathway
through
strategic
selection
metal
reactants,
contributing
rational
design
photocatalysts
for
enhanced
adsorption
stabilization
*H.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 29, 2025
Hydrogen
production
from
water
using
piezo-catalysis
is
increasingly
popular,
but
it
typically
requires
expensive
noble
metal
cocatalysts
to
speed
up
the
reactions.
In
this
study,
we
found
that
a
UV
irradiation
treatment
on
piezoelectric
material
BiOCl
enhances
its
H2
evolution
by
6.8
folds,
0.41
2.81
mmol/g/h,
even
outperforming
those
loaded
with
cocatalysts.
Our
experiments
and
simulations
revealed
prompts
in
situ
reduction
of
lattice
Bi3+
BiOCl,
creating
Bi
nanoparticles
surface.
These
serve
as
cocatalysts,
enhancing
hydrogen
(1)
capturing
piezo-generated
electrons
Bi's
higher
work
function;
(2)
facilitating
charge
transfer
between
due
their
intimate
contact;
(3)
improving
kinetics
more
suitable
H*
adsorption
strength.
This
UV-enhancement
technique
can
be
applied
various
Bi-based
materials
(e.g.,
BiOBr,
BiOI,
Bi2WO6,
etc.)
well
piezo-catalytic
dye
degradation
reactions,
demonstrating
versatility
potential
for
broader
applications.
research
provides
straightforward
cost-effective
approach
improve
performance
without
need
costly
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 121670 - 121670
Published: May 1, 2025
Bismuth
stannate
(Bi2Sn2O7)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
compound
for
heterostructure
applications
due
to
its
outstanding
photocatalytic,
structural,
and
optical
properties.
As
pyrochlore-type
semiconducting
material,
Bi2Sn2O7
demonstrates
suitable
bandgap,
strong
visible-light
absorption,
high
chemical
stability,
making
it
attractive
environmental
remediation.
Heterostructures
based
on
have
gained
significant
attention
because
of
their
enhanced
charge
carrier
separation
efficiency,
improved
charged
mobility,
synergistic
effects
that
boost
photocatalytic
performance.
Different
strategies
been
utilized
construct
Bi2Sn2O7-based
heterostructures,
including
doping,
vacancies
generation,
coupling
with
other
semiconductors
form
Z-scheme
S-scheme
heterojunctions.
These
engineered
interfaces
effectively
reduce
recombination,
thereby
enhancing
efficiency
pollutant
degradation.
Furthermore,
various
synthesis
techniques
reviewed
viz.
hydrothermal,
solvothermal
solid-state
reaction
method,
in-situ,
co-precipitation,
etc
photocatalyst
in
which
the
hydrothermal
method
was
most
preferable
yield
crystallinity,
morphology,
cost-effectiveness,
eco-friendly,
energy
conserving.
This
review
highlights
properties,
synthesis,
modification
strategies,
application
heterostructures
technologies.
The
challenges
well
future
prospects
these
materials
are
also
analysed,
emphasizing
potential
next-generation
photocatalysts.
Further
research
is
required
optimize
material
enhance
transport,
develop
scalable
methods
commercial
applications.