New Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(35), P. 15633 - 15644
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Highly
crystalline
CdS
with
an
S
defect
and
a
Cl
dopant
was
synthesized
through
low-temperature
calcination
within
semi-liquid-state
complex
chloride
molten
salts.
Process Safety and Environmental Protection,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
186, P. 1149 - 1168
Published: April 18, 2024
The
incorporation
of
biomass
waste
into
the
process
wealth
creation
through
production
hydrogen,
a
significant
fuel
source
for
renewable
energy.
Hydrogen
from
various
sources,
including
crop
remnants,
algae,
or
waste,
makes
use
easily
accessible
and
materials,
ensuring
an
uninterrupted
supply
without
exhausting
fossil
reserves.
Traditional
techniques,
like
gasification
pyrolysis,
used
hydrogen
residues,
present
notable
challenges
such
as
high
temperature
pressure
demands,
substantial
capital
investment,
risk
releasing
pollutants.
Conversely,
innovative
approach
photoelectrocatalytic
green
stands
at
vanguard
clean
energy
advancements,
holding
great
promise
directly
deriving
with
help
sunlight,
offering
genuinely
sustainable
eco-friendly
resolution.
integration
sunlight
extra
electrical
stimulus
biomass-to-hydrogen
conversion,
leveraging
resources
that
are
abundantly
available
continuously
renewed,
endorses
truly
nature
this
process.
resultant
fuel,
created
method,
burns
cleanly,
emitting
solely
water
vapor
thus
significantly
curbing
greenhouse
gas
emissions
air
pollution.
This
exhaustive
review
presents
detailed
evaluation
utilization
diverse
raw
covering
carbohydrates,
lignin,
triglycerides
(fats
oils),
proteins,
terpenes
production.
It
highlights
transformative
possibilities
arising
synergistic
amalgamation
electrocatalytic
(EC)
photocatalytic
(PC)
technologies,
setting
new
pioneering
era
transition
towards
effective
circular
economy.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(37)
Published: June 17, 2024
Abstract
The
photocatalytic
conversion
of
biomass
and
plastic
waste
provides
opportunities
for
sustainable
fuel
chemical
production.
Heterogeneous
photocatalysts,
typically
composed
semiconductors
with
distinctive
redox
properties
in
their
conduction
band
(CB)
valence
(VB),
facilitate
both
the
oxidative
reductive
valorization
organic
feedstocks.
This
article
a
comprehensive
overview
recent
advancements
photorefinery
plastics
from
perspective
photocatalysts.
We
explore
roles
VB
CB
enhancing
value‐added
via
various
pathways.
Our
aim
is
to
bridge
gap
between
mechanisms
renewable
carbon
feedstock
valorization,
inspiring
further
development
refinery
plastics.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
The
excessive
use
of
fossil
fuels
has
significantly
increased
environmental
stress,
driving
the
need
for
green,
sustainable
biofuel
alternatives.
Innovations
in
photocatalysis
(PC),
electrocatalysis
(EC),
and
their
synergistic
approaches,
like
photothermal
catalysis
(PTC),
photo‐enzymatic
(PENC),
photoelectrocatalysis
(PEC),
offer
advanced
methods
biomass
conversion
into
biofuels,
surpassing
traditional
limitations.
However,
comprehensive
research
on
these
processes
is
still
lacking.
This
review
aims
to
systematically
analyze
recent
progress
catalytic
strategies
biomass‐to‐biofuel
conversion.
It
first
describes
characteristics,
types,
properties
biofuels.
Then,
it
explores
fundamental
mechanisms
PC,
EC,
combined
technologies.
chemical
pathways
involved
conversion—such
as
transesterification,
esterification,
hydrogenation,
decarboxylation,
bond
cleavage,
cyclization—are
examined.
Efficient
catalyst
design
specific
reactions
factors
influencing
efficiency
rates
are
also
discussed.
Additionally,
this
paper
assesses
impact
economic
benefits
green
technology
production,
offering
a
valuable
reference
energy
application.
addresses
challenges
deployment
production
suggests
future
directions,
aiming
provide
scientific
guidance
technical
support
development
vital
field.
In
summary,
underscores
importance
continued
innovation
promote
solutions.
Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(2), P. 65 - 87
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Lignin,
as
the
only
non-petrochemical
resource
in
nature
that
can
provide
renewable
aromatic-based
compounds,
has
a
complex
and
recalcitrant
structure.
Photocatalysis
received
increasing
attention
recent
years
due
to
its
ability
cleave
C–O
C–C
bonds
of
lignin
under
mild
conditions.
Herein,
lignin's
composition
structure,
photocatalytic
depolymerization
substrates,
multiphase
photocatalyst,
selective
are
presented,
among
which,
focus
is
on
metal
oxide,
nitride,
sulfide
photocatalysts
through
heterojunction
construction,
doping,
defect
morphology
modulation
strategies
improve
performance
photocatalysis.
Reaction
pathways
reaction
mechanisms
involved
process
were
also
further
analyzed
facilitate
understanding
relationship
between
photocatalyst
structure
performance,
better
design
high-performance
rational
experimental
procedures.
In
addition,
certain
achieve
both
degradation
H2
generation,
enhance
higher
output
value
biomass
resourcing.
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 100449 - 100449
Published: July 5, 2024
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
significant
interest
in
photocatalytic
technologies
utilizing
semiconductors
and
photosensitizers
responsive
to
solar
light,
owing
their
potential
for
energy
environmental
applications.
Current
efforts
are
focused
on
enhancing
existing
photocatalysts
developing
new
ones
tailored
uses.
Anthraquinones
(AQs)
serve
as
redox-active
electron
transfer
mediators
photochemically
active
organic
photosensitizers,
effectively
addressing
common
issues
such
low
light
utilization
carrier
separation
efficiency
found
conventional
semiconductors.
AQs
offer
advantages
abundant
raw
materials,
controlled
preparation,
excellent
capabilities,
photosensitivity,
with
applications
spanning
the
energy,
medical,
sectors.
Despite
utility,
comprehensive
reviews
AQs-based
systems
contexts
lacking.
this
review,
we
thoroughly
describe
photochemical
properties
of
photocatalysis,
particularly
key
challenges
like
clean
production,
antibacterial
action,
pollutant
degradation.
However,
face
limitations
practical
due
electrical
conductivity
solubility-related
secondary
contamination.
To
mitigate
these
issues,
design
synthesis
graphene-immobilized
highlighted
a
solution
enhance
Additionally,
future
research
directions
proposed
deepen
understanding
AQs'
theoretical
mechanisms
provide
wastewater
treatment.
This
review
aims
facilitate
mechanistic
studies
improve
technologies.