Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
The
multifarious
aromatic
sulfone-decorated
conjugated
polymers
(CPs)
have
recently
been
developed
to
enable
them
be
employed
in
artificial
photocatalysis
with
encouraging
achievements.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
The
generation
of
radicals
through
photo-Fenton-like
reactions
demonstrates
significant
potential
for
remediating
emerging
organic
contaminants
(EOCs)
in
complex
aqueous
environments.
However,
the
excitonic
effect,
induced
by
Coulomb
interactions
between
photoexcited
electrons
and
holes,
reduces
carrier
utilization
efficiency
these
systems.
In
this
study,
we
develop
Cu
single-atom-loaded
covalent
frameworks
(CuSA/COFs)
as
models
to
modulate
effects.
Temperature-dependent
photoluminescence
ultrafast
transient
absorption
spectra
reveal
that
incorporating
acenaphthene
units
into
linker
(CuSA/Ace-COF)
significantly
exciton
binding
energy
(Eb).
This
modification
not
only
enhances
peroxymonosulfate
adsorption
at
active
sites
but
also
facilitates
rapid
electron
transfer
promotes
selective
hydroxyl
radical
generation.
Compared
CuSA/Obq-COF
(Eb
=
25.6
meV),
CuSA/Ace-COF
12.2
meV)
shows
a
39.5-fold
increase
pseudo-first-order
rate
constant
sulfamethoxazole
degradation
(0.434
min-1).
work
provides
insights
modulating
behavior
single-atom
catalysts
via
engineering
EOCs
degradation.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(15), P. 9075 - 9087
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
electrocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
reaction
(CO
RR)
utilizing
Cu
single-atom
catalyst
modulation
through
second-shell
S
coordination
(Cu–C
3
N
4
–S)
achieves
predominant
catalytic
activity
with
high
C
H
faradaic
efficiency
at
low
potentials.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
Abstract
The
photocatalytic
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
is
a
key
pathway
for
producing
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
).
While
most
previous
studies
have
focused
on
the
two‐step
2e
−
ORR
process,
one‐step
two‐electron
route
offers
thermodynamic
and
kinetic
advantages
that
can
significantly
enhance
activity
selectivity.
In
this
study,
photocatalyst
design
reported
by
incorporating
cadmium
into
vacancy‐rich
Zn
3
S
6
(Cd‐S
V
/ZIS).
This
catalyst
enables
H
production
via
process
without
use
of
sacrificial
agents,
achieving
high
yield
39.42
µmol
g
−1
min
under
UV–vis
light
irradiation,
outperforming
ZIS‐based
photocatalysts.
Theoretical
simulations
experimental
results
demonstrate
Cd
doping
improves
carrier
kinetics
catalyst,
broadens
its
absorption
range,
promotes
Yeager
adsorption
configuration
,
leading
to
highly
active
selective
generation.
study
provides
insights
efficient
photocatalysts
production.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
In
the
domain
of
heterogeneous
catalytic
activation
peroxymonosulfate
(PMS),
high-valent
metal-oxo
(HVMO)
species
are
widely
recognized
as
potent
oxidants
for
abatement
organic
pollutants.
However,
generation
selectivity
and
efficiency
HVMO
often
constrained
by
stringent
requirements
catalyst
adsorption
sites
electron
transfer
efficiency.
this
study,
a
single-atom
catalyst,
Cu
Artificial photosynthesis.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
is
a
promising
energy
carrier
and
widely
implemented
as
an
eco-friendly
oxidant
in
organic
synthesis,
wastewater
treatment,
other
industrial
healthcare
sectors.
The
photocatalytic
H2O2
production
using
O2
H2O
raw
materials,
powered
by
sunlight,
represents
green
chemical
process
with
the
advantages
of
mild
reaction
conditions,
controllable
operation,
negligible
secondary
pollution.
With
increased
focus
on
sustainable
production,
comprehensive
timely
review
needed
to
deepen
insight
into
this
conversion
from
material
design
strategies
dynamic
catalytic
mechanisms.
In
review,
pathways
for
modification
photocatalysts
are
systematically
discussed.
Moreover,
advanced
synchrotron
radiation
X-ray
absorption
spectroscopy
its
application
generation
carefully
analyzed.
Finally,
outlines
challenges
future
prospects
associated
which
aims
offer
valuable
insights
guidelines
rational
high-performance
toward
generation.