Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(19), P. 8548 - 8577
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
A
photocatalytic
system
driven
by
solar
light
is
one
of
the
promising
strategies
for
converting
CO2
into
valuable
energy.
The
reduction
to
CH4
widely
studied
since
has
a
high
energy
density
as
main
component
nonrenewable
natural
gas.
Therefore,
it
necessary
develop
semiconductor
materials
with
activity
and
selectivity.
Graphitic
carbon
nitride
(g-C3N4/CN)
attracted
widespread
attention
due
its
excellent
redox
ability
visible
response.
hybrid
constructed
loading
cocatalysts
on
g-C3N4
can
significantly
improve
yield
target
products,
serve
general
platform
explore
mechanism
reaction.
Herein,
we
briefly
introduce
theory
selective
photoreduction
basic
properties
cocatalysts.
Then,
several
typical
configurations
modification
cocatalyst/CN
systems
promoting
production
are
presented
in
detail.
In
particular,
systematically
summarize
application
composite
photocatalysts
methane,
according
classification
(monometal,
bimetal,
metal-based
compound,
nanocarbon
materials).
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
developing
cocatalyst/g-C3N4
selectivity
guide
rational
design
catalysts
performance
future.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(15), P. 6307 - 6416
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
This
review
highlights
the
recent
advances
of
metalated
covalent
organic
frameworks,
including
synthetic
strategies
and
applications,
discusses
current
challenges
future
directions.
Advanced Powder Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 100150 - 100150
Published: July 5, 2023
Graphitic
carbon
nitride
nanosheets
(CNNs)
become
the
most
promising
member
in
family
benefitted
from
their
two-dimensional
structural
features.
Recently,
great
endeavors
have
been
made
synthesis
and
modification
of
CNNs
to
improve
photocatalytic
properties,
many
exciting
progresses
gained.
In
order
elucidate
fundamentals
based
catalysts
provide
insights
into
rational
design
photocatalysis
system,
we
describe
recent
progress
preparation
strategies
applications
this
review.
Firstly,
physicochemical
properties
are
briefly
introduced.
Secondly,
approaches
reviewed,
including
top-down
stripping
(thermal,
gas,
liquid,
composite
stripping)
bottom-up
precursor
molecules
(solvothermal,
template,
supramolecular
self-assembly
method).
Subsequently,
on
years
discussed,
crystal
structure
design,
doping,
surface
functionalization,
constructing
2D
heterojunction,
anchoring
single-atom.
Then
multifunctional
g-C3N4
nanosheet
materials
H2
evolution,
O2
overall
water
splitting,
H2O2
production,
CO2
reduction,
N2
fixation,
pollutant
removal,
organic
synthesis,
sensing
highlighted.
Finally,
opportunities
challenges
for
development
high-performance
systems
also
promising.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(6), P. 3002 - 3035
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
present
review
summarizes
the
current
state-of-the-art
in
MOF-based
heterojunctions
three
important
photocatalytic
processes:
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
CO
2
photoreduction
and
photodegradation
of
dyes.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(21), P. 7602 - 7664
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Carbon
nitrides,
with
feasibility
of
tailored
band
gap
via
suitable
nanoarchitectonics,
are
deemed
as
best
catalysts
amongst
existing
materials,
especially
for
HER,
OWS,
COR,
NRR,
water
oxidation,
pollutant
removal,
and
organocatalysis.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 8557 - 8618
Published: May 31, 2022
Direct
conversion
of
methane
(CH4)
to
C1–2
liquid
oxygenates
is
a
captivating
approach
lock
carbons
in
transportable
value-added
chemicals,
while
reducing
global
warming.
Existing
approaches
utilizing
the
transformation
CH4
fuel
via
tandemized
steam
reforming
and
Fischer–Tropsch
synthesis
are
energy
capital
intensive.
Chemocatalytic
partial
oxidation
remains
challenging
due
negligible
electron
affinity,
poor
C–H
bond
polarizability,
high
activation
barrier.
Transition-metal
stoichiometric
catalysts
harsh
oxidants
reaction
conditions
perform
poorly
with
randomized
product
distribution.
Paradoxically,
which
active
enough
break
also
promote
overoxidation,
resulting
CO2
generation
reduced
carbon
balance.
Developing
can
bonds
selectively
make
useful
chemicals
at
mild
vital
commercialization.
Single
atom
(SACs)
specifically
coordinated
metal
centers
on
support
have
displayed
intrigued
reactivity
selectivity
for
oxidation.
SACs
significantly
reduce
induced
electrostatic
polarization
facilitate
accelerated
rate
low
temperature.
The
distinct
metal–support
interaction
stabilize
intermediate
prevent
overoxidation
products.
present
review
accounts
recent
progress
field
selective
oxygenates.
chemical
nature
catalytic
sites,
effects
interaction,
stabilization
species
minimize
thoroughly
discussed
forward-looking
perspective
improve
performance.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(2)
Published: Sept. 12, 2023
Abstract
Fast
production
of
hydrogen
and
oxygen
in
large
amounts
at
an
economic
rate
is
the
need
hour
to
cater
needs
most
awaited
energy,
a
futuristic
renewable
energy
solution.
Production
through
simple
water
splitting
via
visible
light
photocatalytic
approach
using
sunlight
considered
as
one
promising
sustainable
approaches
for
generating
clean
fuels.
For
this
purpose,
variety
catalytic
techniques
novel
catalysts
have
been
investigated.
Among
these
catalysts,
carbon
nitride
presently
deemed
best
candidates
photocatalysis
due
its
unique
molecular
structure
adequate
visible‐range
bandgap.
Its
bandgap
can
be
further
engineered
by
structural
morphological
manipulation
or
doping/hybridization.
numerous
synthetic
nitrides,
supramolecular
self‐assembly
recently
developed
elegant
bottom‐up
strategies
it
bio‐inspired
provides
facile
eco‐friendly
route
synthesize
high
surface
area
with
superior
features
other
semiconducting
properties.
The
current
review
article
broadly
covers
synthesis
nanostructures
their
water‐splitting
applications
comprehensive
outlook
on
future
directions.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(4), P. 1276 - 1310
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
is
the
first
review
that
emphasizes
engineering
of
carbon
nitride-based
catalysts
for
thermal,
electrochemical,
and
photoelectrochemical
CO
oxidation
reactions
experimentally
theoretically.
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.