It
has
been
attracting
worldwide
interests
in
efficient
and
sustainable
H2
generation.
Developing
an
photocatalyst
is
the
major
kernel
to
achieve
aforesaid
goal.
Here,
we
developed
a
visible
photocatalytic
system
using
Cd0.5Zn0.5S
SrWO4.
And
then
its
behavior
was
explored
for
generation
under
light
illumination.
We
found
that
obtained
Cd0.5Zn0.5S/SrWO4
nanocomposite
with
outstanding
performance
production.
When
it
used
as
photocatalyst,
fastest
production
rate
of
9.47
mmol
g-1
h-1
would
be
achieved.
Moreover,
results
also
indicate
SrWO4
excellent
cocatalyst
Cd0.5Zn0.5S.
The
will
strengthened
by
about
31
times
due
usage
These
research
provide
helpful
insight
into
design
preparation
photocatalysts
tomorrow.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(37)
Published: June 17, 2024
Abstract
The
photocatalytic
conversion
of
biomass
and
plastic
waste
provides
opportunities
for
sustainable
fuel
chemical
production.
Heterogeneous
photocatalysts,
typically
composed
semiconductors
with
distinctive
redox
properties
in
their
conduction
band
(CB)
valence
(VB),
facilitate
both
the
oxidative
reductive
valorization
organic
feedstocks.
This
article
a
comprehensive
overview
recent
advancements
photorefinery
plastics
from
perspective
photocatalysts.
We
explore
roles
VB
CB
enhancing
value‐added
via
various
pathways.
Our
aim
is
to
bridge
gap
between
mechanisms
renewable
carbon
feedstock
valorization,
inspiring
further
development
refinery
plastics.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(11), P. 6261 - 6288
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Sunlight-driven
photocatalytic
conversion
of
furfural
and
its
derivatives
enables
activation
transformation
the
target
chemical
bonds
under
very
mild
conditions
using
photoexcited
charge
carriers
or
photogenerated
reactive
species.
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
493, P. 152603 - 152603
Published: May 27, 2024
Biomass
is
an
important
sustainable
carbon
source
and
converting
biomass
intermediates
into
value-added
chemicals/fuels
using
a
green
technology
promising
pathway.
Dual
functional
photocatalysis
can
be
used
to
"hit
two
birds
with
one
stone"
via
the
simultaneous
production
of
H2
valorisation
intermediates.
CdIn2S4
(CIS),
exciting
photocatalytic
material
because
its
high
visible
light
harvesting
capacity.
Herein,
ultrathin
CIS
nanosheets
were
fabricated
solvothermal
method
in
situ
deposition
Ru
(Ru-CIS).
The
performance
Ru-CIS
toward
selective
oxidation
furfuryl
alcohol
(FOH,
intermediate),
product
(Furfural,
FCHO)
concurrent
generation
hydrogen
was
investigated.
incorporation
resulted
up
50-fold
enhancement
rate
higher
FOH
FCHO
conversion%
selectivity%.
This
attributed
enhanced
charge
separation
due
incorporated
species
as
supported
by
density
theory
(DFT)
calculations.
Microstructures,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Biomass,
as
an
emerging
environmental
and
renewable
resource
derived
from
various
green
sources,
is
increasingly
being
recognized
for
its
inherent
structural
characteristics
that
are
conducive
to
the
production
of
high-value
chemicals.
The
complicated
structure
oxygen-rich
nature
biomass
derivatives
necessitate
targeted
conversion,
typically
involving
liquid-phase
hydrogenation
or
addition
acidic
basic
environments.
These
processes
impose
stringent
requirements
on
efficiency
durability
catalysts.
Recently,
innovation
single
atom
catalysts
(SACs)
with
individual
catalytic
sites
dispersed
supports
has
demonstrated
high
good
selectivity.
Owing
their
atomic
utilization
cost-efficiency,
SACs
have
emerged
one
most
promising
heterogeneous
This
review
summarizes
current
progress
conversion
mediated
by
SACs.
Significant
emphasis
placed
unique
active
reaction
mechanisms
in
kinds
methods
(thermocatalysis,
electrocatalysis,
photocatalysis).
In
order
facilitate
comparison,
reactions
categorized
according
type
raw
material
(cellulose,
hemicellulose,
lignin,
etc.
).
Especially,
developing
strategies
preparing
summarized
better
satisfy
industrial
requirements.
Finally,
we
provide
anticipatory
outlook
future
developments
this
field,
focusing
advanced
systems.
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 27, 2024
Bifunctional
photocatalysis
for
biomass
conversion
and
fuel
production
not
only
utilizes
abundant
renewable
resources,
but
also
obtains
high‐energy
fuels
while
obtaining
fine
chemicals.
It
is
a
green,
clean,
efficient,
low‐cost,
high‐value
strategy,
which
conducive
to
achieving
carbon
neutralization,
cycle,
solving
energy
environmental
problems.
However,
very
few
literatures
have
classified
analyzed
the
bifunctional
of
biomass.
On
basis
latest
research
progress,
photocatalysts
based
on
classification
transformation
coupled
with
(hydrogen
or
CO
2
reduction)
by
mainly
using
rate,
value‐added
product
yield,
(H
,
CO)
so
as
evaluation
indicators
are
reviewed.
The
reaction
mechanisms,
development
status,
prospects
analyzed,
summarized
prospected.
This
review
helps
better
understand
in
route.
Crystal Growth & Design,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(18), P. 7605 - 7616
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
In
order
to
solve
the
current
energy
and
environmental
crisis,
design
of
efficient
catalyst
materials
is
a
highly
effective
solution.
this
paper,
photocatalytic
performance
TiO2/g-C3N4
composites
was
improved
by
regulating
their
microstructure,
such
as
constructing
nanosheet
structures,
defect
sites,
contact
interfaces.
Although
TiO2
had
limited
activity
in
H2
production
under
visible
light
irradiation,
it
could
serve
an
electron
acceptor
g-C3N4,
greatly
increased
g-C3N4.
The
optimal
composite
showed
good
(436.3
μmol
h–1
g–1),
which
23.8
3
times
that
T400
respectively.
be
attributed
higher
separation
rate
photogenerated
charge
carriers
(PCCs),
more
active
sites
for
reaction,
lower
barrier
than
Through
many
characterization
testing
technologies,
work
deeply
studies
relationship
between
fine
structure
reaction
mechanism
2D/2D
TiO2/g-C3N4,
providing
new
direction
understanding
development
2D
with
activity.
