Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
33(3)
Published: Nov. 7, 2022
Abstract
Temperature
variation‐induced
thermoelectric
catalytic
efficiency
of
material
is
simultaneously
restricted
by
its
electrical
conductivity,
Seebeck
coefficient,
and
thermal
conductivity.
Herein,
Bi
2
Te
3
nanosheets
are
in
situ
grown
on
reduced
graphene
oxides
(rGO)
to
generate
an
efficient
photo‐thermoelectric
catalyst
(rGO‐Bi
).
This
system
exhibits
phonon
scattering
effect
extra
carrier
transport
channels
induced
the
formed
heterointerface
between
rGO
,
which
improves
power
factor
value
reduces
thus
enhancing
performance
2.13
times
than
single
.
The
catalysis
rGO‐Bi
significantly
reactive
oxygen
species
yields,
resulting
from
effective
electron–hole
separation
caused
unique
field
heterointerfaces
Correspondingly,
electrospinning
membranes
containing
exhibit
high
antibacterial
vivo
(99.35
±
0.29%),
accelerated
tissue
repair
ability,
excellent
biosafety.
study
provides
insight
into
design
catalysis.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 1725 - 1738
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
Converting
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
value-added
fuels
or
chemicals
through
photothermal
catalytic
CO2
hydrogenation
is
a
promising
approach
to
alleviate
the
energy
shortage
and
global
warming.
Understanding
nanostructured
material
strategies
in
process
vital
for
designing
devices
catalysts
maximizing
performance.
In
this
Perspective,
we
first
describe
several
essential
nanomaterial
design
concepts
enhance
sunlight
absorption
utilization
hydrogenation.
Subsequently,
review
latest
progress
C1
(e.g.,
CO,
CH4,
CH3OH)
multicarbon
hydrocarbon
(C2+)
products.
Finally,
relevant
challenges
opportunities
exciting
research
realm
are
discussed.
This
perspective
provides
comprehensive
understanding
light–heat
synergy
over
nanomaterials
instruction
rational
catalyst
utilization.
Materials Today,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
68, P. 234 - 253
Published: July 17, 2023
Photothermal
catalysis
is
an
innovative
approach
that
integrates
photochemical
and
thermocatalytic
processes
to
enable
efficient
use
of
full-spectrum
sunlight
in
catalyzing
various
chemical
reactions
for
energy
conversion
environmental
governance.
This
has
demonstrated
competitive
performance
efficiency
compared
conventional
techniques,
making
it
suitable
large-scale
applications.
In
this
review,
we
will
comprehensively
examine
the
fundamentals
classification
photothermal
discuss
detailed
design
principles
types
catalysts,
focusing
on
enhancing
solar
light
absorption,
improving
internal
electric
field
more
energetic
hot
carriers
(EHC)
localized
thermal
(LTE),
interfacial
engineering
robust
directed
EHC
transferring,
regulating
LTE
continuous
24/7
operation.
We
also
report
a
diverse
range
reactions.
Moreover,
introduce
latest
technologies
synthesizing
catalysts
advanced
concentrators
pilot
testing
production
fuels
at
scale.
Finally,
future
opportunities
challenges
promising
but
fledging
be
discussed,
which
expected
transform
industries
into
clean
sustainable
manner.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(23)
Published: April 4, 2023
Solar-driven
CO2
hydrogenation
into
multi-carbon
products
is
a
highly
desirable,
but
challenging
reaction.
The
bottleneck
of
this
reaction
lies
in
the
C-C
coupling
C1
intermediates.
Herein,
we
construct
centre
for
intermediates
via
situ
formation
Co0
-Coδ+
interface
double
sites
on
MgAl2
O4
(Co-CoOx
/MAO).
Our
experimental
and
theoretical
prediction
results
confirmed
effective
adsorption
activation
by
site
to
produce
intermediates,
while
introduction
electron-deficient
state
Coδ+
can
effectively
reduce
energy
barrier
key
CHCH*
Consequently,
Co-CoOx
/MAO
exhibited
high
C2-4
hydrocarbons
production
rate
1303
μmol
g-1
h-1
;
total
organic
carbon
selectivity
62.5
%
under
light
irradiation
with
ratio
(≈11)
olefin
paraffin.
This
study
provides
new
approach
toward
design
photocatalysts
used
conversion
C2+
products.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 1, 2023
Cu-based
nanocatalysts
are
the
cornerstone
of
various
industrial
catalytic
processes.
Synergistically
strengthening
stability
and
activity
is
an
ongoing
challenge.
Herein,
high-entropy
principle
applied
to
modify
structure
nanocatalysts,
a
PVP
templated
method
invented
for
generally
synthesizing
six-eleven
dissimilar
elements
as
two-dimensional
(2D)
materials.
Taking
2D
Cu2Zn1Al0.5Ce5Zr0.5Ox
example,
not
only
enhances
sintering
resistance
from
400
°C
800
but
also
improves
its
CO2
hydrogenation
pure
CO
production
rate
417.2
mmol
g-1
h-1
at
500
°C,
4
times
higher
than
that
reported
advanced
catalysts.
When
photothermal
hydrogenation,
it
exhibits
record
photochemical
energy
conversion
efficiency
36.2%,
with
generation
248.5
571
L
yield
under
ambient
sunlight
irradiation.
The
materials
provide
new
route
simultaneously
achieve
activity,
greatly
expanding
application
boundaries
catalysis.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 5, 2024
Abstract
Photothermal
CO
2
conversion
to
ethanol
offers
a
sustainable
solution
for
achieving
net-zero
carbon
management.
However,
serious
carrier
recombination
and
high
C-C
coupling
energy
barrier
cause
poor
performance
in
generation.
Here,
we
report
Cu/Cu
Se-Cu
O
heterojunction-nanosheet
array,
showcasing
good
yield
under
visible–near-infrared
light
without
external
heating.
The
Z-scheme
Cu
heterostructure
provides
spatially
separated
sites
reduction
water
oxidation
with
boosted
transport
efficiency.
microreactors
induced
by
Se
nanosheets
improve
the
local
concentration
of
intermediates
(CH
3
*
CO*),
thereby
promoting
process.
effect
elevates
system’s
temperature
around
200
°
C.
Through
synergizing
electron
heat
flows,
achieve
an
generation
rate
149.45
µmol
g
−1
h
,
selectivity
48.75%
apparent
quantum
0.286%.
Our
work
can
serve
as
inspiration
developing
photothermal
catalysts
into
multi-carbon
chemicals
using
solar
energy.
