Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(36), P. 17009 - 17023
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Rational
design
and
synthesis
of
a
unique
heterojunction
photocatalyst
structure
is
an
important
strategy
to
enhance
its
performance
structural
stability.
Herein,
Co
Materials Today Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 100055 - 100055
Published: May 24, 2024
Semiconductor
photocatalyzed
energy
production
and
environment
treatment
have
received
a
lot
of
attention.
Mn–Cd–S
solid
solutions
(MnxCd1−xS)
with
tunable
band
structure,
suitable
redox
capacity,
visible
light
response
is
recognized
as
one
the
most
promising
photocatalysts
for
practical
applications.
However,
low
separation
efficiency
photogenerated
carriers
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
restricts
its
photocatalytic
activity.
This
review
discusses
advantages
drawbacks
MnxCd1−xS
photocatalysis
in
terms
electronic
structure
surveys
modification
strategies
activity,
including
modulation
Mn/Cd
ratio,
morphology/structure
regulation,
defect
engineering,
construction
heterojunction,
loading
cocatalysts,
integration
multiple
strategies.
Then,
progress
water
splitting
to
hydrogen,
carbon
dioxide
reduction,
pollutant
degradation
using
MnxCd1−xS-based
materials
are
summarized.
Finally,
it
concluded
by
outlining
challenges
opportunities
developing
efficient
based
on
MnxCd1−xS.