Small Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(7)
Published: May 8, 2024
Long‐lasting
hydrogen
evolution
and
efficient
dew
harvest
is
realized
via
electrospinning
a
polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF)
membrane
on
hybrid
hydrogels
embedded
with
photocatalytic
g‐C
3
N
4
/Pt
nanosheets.
Due
to
the
hindrance
of
water
evaporation
by
hydrophobic
PVDF
membrane,
drying
process
significantly
slows
down.
Hence,
nanosheets
can
continue
working
splitting
molecules
in
hydrogels.
When
thickness
48
μm,
rate
reach
2,543
μmol
h
−1
g
,
which
38%
more
than
that
hydrogel
without
covering.
Therefore,
covered
are
able
work
high
efficiency
for
12
h,
sufficient
during
daytime.
In
addition,
hydrophilic
construct
Janus
structure
induce
fast
transport
from
side.
It
beneficial
rapid
collection
morning.
Based
long‐lasting
harvest,
present
very
suitable
environment
rich
solar
resource
lack
supply,
such
as
desert
or
prairie.
Progress in Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
142, P. 101242 - 101242
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
Drawing
inspiration
from
the
natural
process
of
photosynthesis
found
in
plant
leaves,
scientists
are
exploring
use
photocatalysis
to
convert
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
valuable
products
using
solar
light
and
water.
Photocatalytic
CO2
conversion
has
emerged
as
one
efficient
green
approaches
revitalize
environment
greenhouse
gas
pollution.
Owing
its
visible-range
band
gap,
non-toxicity,
ease
synthesis
at
economic
costs
stability
under
irradiation,
g-C3N4
most
explored
photocatalyst.
However,
due
rampant
exciton
recombination
owing
poor
electrical
conductivity,
efficiency
reduction
falls
short
for
pure/pristine
form.
Therefore,
structural
manoeuvre
materials
N-rich
configurations,
heteroatom/single-atom
doping
hybridization
with
various
functional
including
metal
oxides/sulfides,
perovskite
halides
complexes
been
adopted,
thereby
overcoming
their
inherent
drawbacks
photocatalytic
reduction.
In
this
timely
review,
we
present
an
overview
recent
advances
surface/interface
engineering
nitrides
fuels
useful
chemical
by-products.
More
importance
is
given
critical
evaluation
surface
manipulation
how
it
amplifies
affects
properties
Finally,
provide
a
comprehensive
outlook
future
directions
these
functionalised
applications.
We
strongly
believe
that
unique
review
will
offer
new
knowledge
on
property
relationship
nitride-based
impact
enhancing
performance
reactions
further
create
opportunities
them
areas.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(3), P. 1423 - 1440
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Plastic
waste
has
emerged
as
a
serious
issue
due
to
its
impact
on
environmental
degradation
and
resource
scarcity.
recycling,
especially
of
halogen-containing
plastics,
presents
challenges
potential
secondary
pollution
lower-value
implementations.
Chemical
recycling
via
pyrolysis
is
the
most
versatile
robust
approach
for
combating
plastic
waste.
In
this
Review,
we
present
recent
advancements
in
halogen-plastic
utilization
pathways
from
"reducing
upcycling"
halogens.
We
emphasize
advanced
management
halogen-plastics
through
copyrolysis
with
solid
wastes
(waste
polymers,
biomass,
coal,
etc.),
which
an
efficient
method
dealing
mixed
obtain
high-value
products
while
reducing
undesirable
substances.
Innovations
catalyst
design
reaction
configurations
catalytic
are
comprehensively
evaluated.
particular,
tandem
catalysis
system
promising
route
halogen
removal
selective
conversion
targeted
products.
Furthermore,
propose
novel
insights
regarding
upcycling
halogens
halogen-plastics.
This
includes
preparation
halogen-based
sorbents
elemental
mercury
removal,
halogenation–vaporization
process
metal
recovery,
development
halogen-doped
functional
materials
new
energy
applications.
The
reutilization
facilitates
halogen-plastics,
but
many
efforts
needed
mutually
beneficial
outcomes.
Overall,
future
investigations
catalyst-driven
technologies
highlighted.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Precisely
controlled
interconnected
pore
structure,
thin
framework,
and
high
macroporosity
of
three-way
catalyst
particles
using
the
template-assisted
spray
method.
