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.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 265 - 274
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Exploring
visible-light-responsive
photocatalysts
for
photocatalytic
lignocellulosic
biomass-to-H2
conversion
remains
a
glamorous
but
challenging
goal
because
the
photogenerated
holes
cannot
directly
transfer
to
biomass
owing
absence
of
charge
channel.
Herein,
we
design
ZnIn2S4
nanosheets
with
abundant
sulfur
vacancy
(VS-ZnIn2S4)
as
visible
light
responsive
H2
production
from
in
presence
MoS2
cocatalyst.
In
this
smartly
designed
photocatalysts,
reduces
energy
barrier
•OH
generation
reaction
and
results
fast
dynamics
•OH,
which
acts
crucial
species
oxygenolysis
biomass.
As
expected,
rate
optimized
MoS2/VS-ZnIn2S4
photocatalyst
α-cellulose
bamboo
powder
aqueous
solution
achieves
1572
133
μmol·g–1·h–1,
respectively.
This
study
validates
feasibility
boost
into
fuel.
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 27, 2024
Bifunctional
photocatalysis
for
biomass
conversion
and
fuel
production
not
only
utilizes
abundant
renewable
resources,
but
also
obtains
high‐energy
fuels
while
obtaining
fine
chemicals.
It
is
a
green,
clean,
efficient,
low‐cost,
high‐value
strategy,
which
conducive
to
achieving
carbon
neutralization,
cycle,
solving
energy
environmental
problems.
However,
very
few
literatures
have
classified
analyzed
the
bifunctional
of
biomass.
On
basis
latest
research
progress,
photocatalysts
based
on
classification
transformation
coupled
with
(hydrogen
or
CO
2
reduction)
by
mainly
using
rate,
value‐added
product
yield,
(H
,
CO)
so
as
evaluation
indicators
are
reviewed.
The
reaction
mechanisms,
development
status,
prospects
analyzed,
summarized
prospected.
This
review
helps
better
understand
in
route.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(22)
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Abstract
To
date,
humans
are
looking
for
suitable
energy
sources
to
meet
the
global
demand
fuels.
Among
many
candidates,
biohydrogen
(bio‐H
2
),
a
future
fuel
perspective,
is
expected
grow
critically
and
receive
considerable
attention
replace
fossil
This
review
focuses
on
production
via
post‐method
photocatalytic
reforming
of
ideal
feedstock
abundant
lignocellulosic
biomass.
Renewable
biomass
precursors
used
without
net
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
idea
holds
great
promise
as
sustainable
environmentally
friendly
solution.
In
particular,
saccharide
substrates,
including
monosaccharides,
disaccharides,
polysaccharides,
etc.,
have
been
sacrificial
reagents
in
over
past
few
decades.
various
cellulose
has
attracted
worldwide
since
it
most
polymeric
resource
that
can
be
obtained
from
sources.
Following,
photo‐reforming
renewable
biomass,
which
aligns
with
requirements
development,
successfully
proposed.
The
overall
catalytic
efficiency
will
discussed
regarding
evolution
rate
(mmol
g
cat
−1
h
).
Finally,
concluded
challenges
potential
opportunities
enhance
also
given.
Applied Catalysis B Environment and Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
360, P. 124526 - 124526
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Biomass
photorefining
is
a
promising
approach
for
sustainable
clean
energy
and
high-value
chemical
production.
However,
selectively
converting
glucose
into
glucaric
acid,
the
most
valuable
derivative,
still
poses
significant
challenge
due
to
difficulty
in
transforming
terminal
hydroxyl
group
carboxy
group.
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
highly
selective
acid
can
be
achieved
by
synergistically
coupling
alkalizing
modification
of
polymeric
carbon
nitride
(CN)
with
2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl
(TEMPO)
mediation,
which
promotes
oxidation
primary
alcohol
attached
C6
site
gluconic
acid.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
affirm
enhanced
performance
modified
CN
When
medicated
TEMPO,
optimized
photocatalysis
achieves
∼
100
%
conversion
>
30
yield,
setting
record
photocatalytic
This
work
showcases
significance
combining
photocatalyst
redox
mediation
inspiring
high-efficiency
systems
biomass
photorefining.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(42)
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
Photosynthesis
converts
solar
energy,
carbon
dioxide,
and
water
into
biomass,
offering
a
renewable
energy
chemical
source.
Biomass
photo(electro)refining
(BPeR)
emerges
as
sustainable
alternative
to
petrochemicals
for
fuel
production.
However,
BPeR
faces
challenges
due
photocatalyst
limitations,
necessitating
the
integration
of
cocatalysts.
Cocatalysts
significantly
impact
efficiency,
selectivity,
durability
reactions,
yet
their
roles
require
systematic
elucidation
understanding.
This
review
explores
how
cocatalysts
bond
functionalization,
cleavage,
formation
in
biomass
its
derivatives.
It
discusses
crucial
charge
carrier
generation,
separation,
transportation,
particularly
catalyzing
surface
reactions
such
hydrogen‐involved
manipulation
oxygen
or
radicals,
C─C/O/H
transformations.
Additionally,
it
outlines
prospects
developing
enhance
efficiency
durability,
boosting
viability
source
materials.