Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(37)
Published: April 30, 2024
Abstract
Main
group
Bi‐based
materials
have
gained
popularity
as
N
2
reduction
reaction
(NRR)
photo/electrocatalysts
due
to
their
ability
inhibit
competitive
H
evolution
reactions
(HER)
and
the
unique
adsorption
activities.
The
introduction
of
defects
in
catalysts
represents
a
highly
effective
strategy
for
enhancing
light
absorption,
promoting
efficient
separation
photogenerated
carriers,
optimizing
activity
free
radicals,
regulating
electronic
structure,
improving
catalytic
performance.
In
this
review,
we
outline
various
applications
state
defect
engineering
elucidate
impact
vacancies
on
NRR
particular,
types
defects,
methods
tailoring,
advanced
characterization
techniques,
well
with
abundant
corresponding
behavior
were
elucidated
detail.
Finally,
main
challenges
opportunities
future
development
defective
are
discussed,
which
provides
comprehensive
theoretical
guidance
field.
