Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(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.
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.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
The
photocatalytic
oxidation
of
alcohols
to
value-added
chemicals
with
simultaneous
hydrogen
(H2)
generation
is
a
promising
sustainable
process
that
suffers
from
slow
charge
transfer
and
poor
integration
both
reactions.
Here,
an
NH2-containing
Ni
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)
used
as
precursor
for
creating
N-doped
C
layer
encapsulated
nickel
phosphide
(NiPx@NC),
which
effectively
enhances
the
reaction
coupling
when
modified
on
narrow-band-gap
Ag-In-Zn-S
quantum
dots
(AIZS
QDs).
resulting
AIZS/NiPx@NC
photocatalysts
demonstrate
high
efficiency
benzyl
alcohol
(BA)
coupled
H2
evolution,
achieving
H2/benzaldehyde
production
rates
9.66/5.67
mmol
g-1
h-1,
are
3.30
47.25
times
higher
than
those
pure
AIZS
QDs,
respectively.
Additionally,
selectivity
benzaldehyde
enhanced
77.96%.
also
shows
improved
performance
other
organics,
including
4-methoxybenzyl
biomass-derived
furfuryl
alcohol.
Photoelectrochemical
transient
photovoltage
spectroscopy
tests
confirm
increased
effective
surface
charges
efficiency,
while
electron
paramagnetic
resonance
reveals
carbon-centered
radical
pathway
selective
formation.
DFT
calculations
suggest
carbon
proton
adsorption
sites
BA
NiPx@NC
surface.
This
work
highlights
potential
multifunction
in
developing
carbon-based
cocatalysts
evolution.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
The
excessive
use
of
fossil
fuels
has
significantly
increased
environmental
stress,
driving
the
need
for
green,
sustainable
biofuel
alternatives.
Innovations
in
photocatalysis
(PC),
electrocatalysis
(EC),
and
their
synergistic
approaches,
like
photothermal
catalysis
(PTC),
photo‐enzymatic
(PENC),
photoelectrocatalysis
(PEC),
offer
advanced
methods
biomass
conversion
into
biofuels,
surpassing
traditional
limitations.
However,
comprehensive
research
on
these
processes
is
still
lacking.
This
review
aims
to
systematically
analyze
recent
progress
catalytic
strategies
biomass‐to‐biofuel
conversion.
It
first
describes
characteristics,
types,
properties
biofuels.
Then,
it
explores
fundamental
mechanisms
PC,
EC,
combined
technologies.
chemical
pathways
involved
conversion—such
as
transesterification,
esterification,
hydrogenation,
decarboxylation,
bond
cleavage,
cyclization—are
examined.
Efficient
catalyst
design
specific
reactions
factors
influencing
efficiency
rates
are
also
discussed.
Additionally,
this
paper
assesses
impact
economic
benefits
green
technology
production,
offering
a
valuable
reference
energy
application.
addresses
challenges
deployment
production
suggests
future
directions,
aiming
provide
scientific
guidance
technical
support
development
vital
field.
In
summary,
underscores
importance
continued
innovation
promote
solutions.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(44), P. 30429 - 30441
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
An
advanced
sulfur-doped
g-C
3
N
4
/V
2
C
MXene
(SCN/V
C)
Schottky
junction
HER
photocatalyst
was
prepared
via
vacuum
ball
milling
and
subsequent
annealing.
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.
