Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Abstract
Hybrid
lead
halides
show
significant
potential
in
photocatalysis
due
to
their
excellent
photophysical
properties,
but
the
atomically
precise
modification
of
organic
component
achieve
synergistic
interactions
with
halide
units
remains
a
great
challenge.
Herein,
for
first
time,
we
have
employed
crystal
engineering
strategy
construct
class
single‐atom‐substituted
hybrid
electron
donor‐acceptor
(D‐A)
effect.
The
frameworks
consist
1D
linear
[PbCl]
+
chains
as
inorganic
building
and
benzoxadiazole/benzothiadiazole/
benzoselenadiazole‐funtionalized
dicarboxylates
linkers.
covalent
bonding
between
ligands
electron−withdrawing
groups
electron‐rich
not
only
facilitate
charge
separation,
also
enhance
structural
robustness
that
is
critical
photocatalysis.
D‐A
structured
serve
highly
efficient
heterogeneous
photooxidation
catalysts,
including
aerobic
oxidation
C(sp
3
)−H
bonds,
oxidative
coupling
primary
amines,
phenylboronic
acids
selective
sulfides
are
demonstrated
30
examples.
Importantly,
these
reactions
able
be
driven
by
natural
sunlight
ambient
air
afford
quantitative
yields.
Moreover,
our
photocatalysts
successful
fix
into
photocatalytic
flow
system,
which
enables
flow‐type
synthesis
high
value‐added
products
on
gram
scale.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Growing
global
population,
escalating
energy
consumption,
and
climate
change
threaten
future
security.
Fossil
fuel
combustion,
primarily
coal,
oil,
natural
gas,
exacerbates
the
greenhouse
effect
driving
warming
through
CO
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Abstract
Metal
halide
perovskite
(MHP)‐based
photocatalysts
encounter
significant
stability
challenges
in
water‐containing
systems,
posing
a
major
obstacle
to
their
application
artificial
photosynthesis.
Herein,
an
innovative
and
universal
strategy
is
present
create
MHP‐based
ternary
heterojunctions
based
on
self‐templating
method.
A
series
of
composite
catalysts
featuring
sandwich
hollow
structures
are
constructed,
with
MHPs
such
as
CsPbBr
3
,
Cs
Bi
2
I
9
Sb
Br
AgBiBr
6
serving
the
intermediate
layers.
The
unique
structure
effectively
shields
from
direct
water
contact,
allowing
exhibit
exceptional
photocatalytic
environments
for
durations
exceeding
200
h.
Furthermore,
design
ensures
complete
contact
between
reaction
substrates
both
oxidation
reduction
functional
areas.
Compared
single
materials,
heterojunction
stronger
capability
improved
charge
separation
efficiency,
leading
substantial
enhancement
CO
performance.
Notably,
layer
achieves
electron
consumption
rate
up
1824
µmol
g
−1
h
reduction,
which
far
superior
other
reported
under
similar
conditions.
This
study
provides
potent
simultaneously
enhancing
activity
photocatalysts,
paving
way
potential
applications
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 321 - 348
Published: April 8, 2025
MXenes
and
MBenes
emerge
as
highly
promising
materials
for
electrocatalytic
carbon
dioxide
reduction
(CO2-ER)
due
to
their
exceptional
properties,
including
high
surface
area,
tunable
chemical
functionality,
superior
adsorption
capacities
compared
other
traditional
materials.
While
offer
advantages
in
terms
of
porosity,
CO2
capacity,
cost-effective
production,
demonstrate
greater
stability
harsh
conditions,
such
humid,
hot,
or
corrosive
environments,
making
them
ideal
specific
CO2-ER
applications.
Both
show
great
potential
enhancing
the
efficiency,
cost-effectiveness,
versatility
technologies.
Despite
encouraging
progress,
challenges
remain
optimizing
these
large-scale
implementation,
issues
related
regeneration,
stability,
scalability.
Continued
research
into
fabrication,
modification,
real-world
applications
is
essential
unlock
full
combating
emissions
advancing
sustainable
capture
solutions.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(22), P. 16795 - 16833
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
The
photoelectrochemical
(PEC)
reduction
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
to
produce
solar
fuels
presents
a
sustainable
strategy
mitigate
CO2
emissions
and
alleviate
the
global
energy
crisis.
While
significant
research
efforts
have
been
dedicated
optimizing
cell
system
configurations
designing
efficient
photoelectrocatalysts,
there
remains
lack
in-depth
understanding
pathway.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
fundamental
insights
PEC
with
focus
on
pathways
from
perspectives
final
products
adsorption
modes.
First,
key
challenges
are
identified
analyzed,
including
initial
activation
CO2,
competitive
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
complex
carbon–carbon
(C–C)
coupling
process.
then
examines
aspects
process,
covering
state-of-the-art
devices,
their
operational
principles,
methodologies
for
capturing
intermediates.
through
concerted
or
sequential
proton–electron
transfer
mechanisms
is
discussed
in
detail.
Furthermore,
potential
systematically
categorized
basis
distinct
modes
that
drive
insertion,
carbon-coordinated
oxygen-coordinated
monodentate
adsorption,
bidentate
oxygen
vacancies.
Detailed
leading
formation
C1,
C2,
C3
compounds
elucidated,
an
emphasis
strategies
enhance
selectivity
toward
C1
C2+
products.
In
particular,
aids
catalyst
design.
For
production,
design
focuses
promoting
activation,
as
rate-determining
step
(RDS)
activation.
contrast,
formation,
aim
increase
intermediate
concentration,
thereby
enhancing
lateral
interaction
intermediates,
which
crucial
C–C
coupling.
Finally,
summarizes
future
breakthroughs
electron,
interfacial,
ionic
pathways,
offering
into
ongoing
technologies.
Excessive
hole-accumulation-induced
photocorrosion
is
considered
a
key
factor
that
limits
the
activity
of
photoelectrochemical
water
splitting
reaction.
In
this
study,
heterogeneous
catalyst
was
prepared
by
simple
impregnation
method,
i.e.,
modification
different
ratios
heterometallic
oxyhydroxides
(FexCo1-xOOH)
on
in
situ
photoreduction-treated
BiVO4
(Bi-BVO).
This
work
demonstrates
for
first
time
adjusting
FeCo
ratio
can
greatly
enhance
separation,
transport,
and
directional
control
electron-hole
pairs,
thus
inhibiting
photocorrosion.
The
Bi-BVO/Fe0.7Co0.3OOH
composite
exhibited
photocurrent
density
0.243
mA
cm-2
at
1.23
VRHE
(4.5
times
pure
under
1.5
G
AM
illumination)
sacrificial
agent-free
Na2SO4
electrolyte.
After
20
h
continuous
illumination,
optimized
samples
showed
negligible
attenuation
(7.2%).
strong
stability
light
conditions
be
attributed
to
Fe
Co
acting
as
hole
shuttling
mediators,
which
efficiently
match
generation
rate
Bi-BVO
transport
surface
active
sites.
Furthermore,
formation
Co-O-V
bonds
passivation
states,
immobilize
V5+
lattice,
further
inhibit
bimetallic
oxyhydroxide
strategy
provides
valuable
insights
into
mitigating
offers
an
optimization
approach
splitting.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 6, 2025
Since
its
inception,
photoelectrochemistry
has
sought
to
power
the
generation
of
fuels,
particularly
hydrogen,
using
energy
from
sunlight.
Efficient
and
durable
photoelectrodes,
however,
remain
elusive.
Here
we
review
current
state
art,
focusing
our
discussion
on
advances
in
photoelectrodes
made
past
decade.
We
open
by
briefly
discussing
fundamental
photoelectrochemical
concepts
implications
for
photoelectrode
function.
next
a
broad
range
semiconductor
broken
down
material
class
(oxides,
nitrides,
chalcogenides,
mature
photovoltaic
semiconductors),
identifying
intrinsic
properties
their
influence
performance.
then
identify
innovative
situ
operando
techniques
directly
probe
photoelectrode|electrolyte
interface,
enabling
direct
assessment
structure-property
relationships
catalytic
surfaces
active
reaction
environments.
close
considering
more
complex
fuel-forming
reactions
(carbon
dioxide
nitrogen
reduction,
as
well
alternative
oxidation
reactions),
where
product
selectivity
imposes
additional
criteria
electrochemical
driving
force
architecture.
By
contextualizing
recent
literature
within
framework,
seek
provide
direction
continued
progress
toward
achieving
efficient
stable
photoelectrodes.
Chemical Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3)
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
The
reduction
of
CO2
to
C2+
products
using
photoelectrochemistry
(PEC)
is
significant
and
highly
challenging.
However,
systematic
summaries
on
PEC
conversion
into
are
lacking.
Therefore,
this
paper
systematically
reviews
the
current
research
status
for
preparation
products,
including
pathways
usage
catalysts
reactors,
methods
improving
product
selectivity.
Besides,
deficiencies
in
analyzed,
future
developments
discussed.