Materials Reports Energy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
3(2), С. 100193 - 100193
Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2023
Using
clean
solar
energy
to
reduce
CO2
into
value-added
products
not
only
consumes
the
over-emitted
that
causes
environmental
problems,
but
also
generates
fuel
chemicals
alleviate
crises.
The
photocatalytic
reduction
reaction
(PCO2RR)
relies
on
semiconductor
photocatalysts
suffer
from
high
recombination
rate
of
photo-generated
carriers,
low
light
harvesting
capability,
and
stability.
This
review
explores
recent
discoveries
novel
semiconductors
for
PCO2RR,
focusing
rational
catalyst
design
strategies
(such
as
surface
engineering,
band
hierarchical
structure
construction,
single-atom
catalysts,
biohybrid
catalysts)
promote
catalytic
performance
catalysts
PCO2RR.
advanced
characterization
techniques
contribute
understanding
intrinsic
properties
are
discussed.
Lastly,
perspectives
future
challenges
possible
solutions
PCO2RR
presented.
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17(20), С. 20560 - 20569
Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2023
Inefficient
charge
separation
and
slow
interfacial
reaction
dynamics
significantly
hamper
the
efficiency
of
photocatalytic
CO2
reduction.
Herein,
a
facile
EDC/NHS-assisted
linking
strategy
was
developed
to
enhance
in
heterojunction
photocatalysts.
Using
this
approach,
we
successfully
synthesized
amide-bonded
carbon
quantum
dot-g-C3N4
(CQD-CN)
The
formation
amide
covalent
bonds
between
CN
CQDs
CN-CQD
facilitates
efficient
carrier
migration,
adsorption,
activation.
Exploiting
these
advantages,
photocatalysts
exhibit
high
selectivity
with
CO
CH4
evolution
rates
79.2
2.7
μmol
g-1
h-1,
respectively.
These
are
about
1.7
3.6
times
higher
than
those
CN@CQD
bulk
CN,
Importantly,
demonstrate
exceptional
stability,
even
after
12
h
continuous
testing.
presence
COOH*
signal
is
identified
as
crucial
intermediate
species
conversion
CO.
This
study
presents
bonding
engineering
for
developing
high-performance
solar-driven
reduction
CO2.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
35(38)
Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2023
Constructing
Van
der
Waals
heterojunction
is
a
crucial
strategy
to
achieve
excellent
photocatalytic
activity.
However,
in
most
heterojunctions
synthesized
by
ex
situ
assembly,
electron
transfer
encounters
huge
hindrances
at
the
interface
between
two
components
due
large
spacing
and
potential
barrier.
Herein,
phosphate-bridged
of
cobalt
phthalocyanine
(CoPc)/tungsten
disulfide
(WS2
)
bridged
phosphate
(xCoPc-nPO4-
-WS2
designed
prepared
traditional
wet
chemistry
method.
By
introducing
small
molecule
into
CoPc
WS2
,
creates
an
"bridge",
resulting
compact
combination
eliminating
space
Therefore,
(PO4-
bridge
can
serve
as
efficient
channel
efficiently
transmit
photoelectrons
from
under
excited
states.
These
are
captured
catalytic
central
Co2+
subsequently
convert
CO2
molecules
CO
CH4
products,
achieving
17-fold
enhancement
on
3CoPc-0.6PO4-
sample
compared
that
pure
.
Introducing
"bridge"
create
provides
new
perspective
designing
photocatalysts
for
reduction
valuable
products.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(48)
Опубликована: Окт. 11, 2023
Abstract
Infrared
light
driven
photocatalytic
reduction
of
atmospheric
CO
2
is
challenging
due
to
the
ultralow
concentration
(0.04
%)
and
low
energy
infrared
light.
Herein,
we
develop
a
metallic
nickel‐based
metal–organic
framework
loaded
with
Pt
(Pt/Ni‐MOF),
which
shows
excellent
activity
for
thermal‐photocatalytic
conversion
H
even
under
irradiation.
The
open
Ni
sites
are
beneficial
capture
activate
,
while
photogenerated
electrons
dominate
dissociation
on
sites.
Simultaneously,
thermal
results
in
spilling
dissociated
sites,
where
adsorbed
thermally
reduced
CH
4
.
synergistic
interplay
dual‐active‐sites
renders
Pt/Ni‐MOF
record
efficiency
9.57
%
at
940
nm
converting
enables
procurement
be
independent
emission
sources,
improves
trace
by
eliminating
media
regeneration
molecular
release.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2024
Abstract
The
meticulous
design
of
active
sites
and
light
absorbers
holds
the
key
to
development
high-performance
photothermal
catalysts
for
CO
2
hydrogenation.
Here,
we
report
a
nonmetallic
plasmonic
catalyst
Mo
N/MoO
-
x
nanosheets
by
integrating
localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
effect
with
two
distinct
types
Leveraging
synergism
dual
sites,
H
molecules
can
be
simultaneously
adsorbed
activated
on
N
atom
O
vacancy,
respectively.
Meanwhile,
this
noble-metal-free
signifies
its
promising
ability
convert
photon
energy
into
heat.
Consequently,
exhibit
remarkable
catalytic
performance
in
reverse
water-gas
shift
reaction.
Under
continuous
full-spectrum
irradiation
(3
W·cm
−2
)
duration
168
h,
achieve
yield
rate
355
mmol·gcat
−1
·h
flow
reactor
selectivity
exceeding
99%.
This
work
offers
valuable
insights
precise
reducing
carbon
footprints.
Abstract
Graphitic
carbon
nitride
(CN),
as
a
nonmetallic
photocatalyst,
has
gained
considerable
attention
for
its
cost‐effectiveness
and
environmentally
friendly
nature
in
catalyzing
solar‐driven
CO
2
conversion
into
valuable
products.
However,
the
photocatalytic
efficiency
of
reduction
with
CN
remains
low,
accompanied
by
challenges
achieving
desirable
product
selectivity.
To
address
these
limitations,
two‐step
hydrothermal‐calcination
tandem
synthesis
strategy
is
presented,
introducing
quantum
dots
(CQDs)
forming
ultra‐thin
CQD/CN
nanosheets.
The
integration
CQDs
induces
distinct
work
function
CN,
creating
robust
interface
electric
field
after
combination.
This
facilitates
accumulation
photoelectrons
region,
providing
an
abundant
source
reduced
electrons
process.
Remarkably,
nanosheets
exhibit
average
yield
120
µmol
g
−1
,
showcasing
outstanding
selectivity
92.8%.
discovery
not
only
presents
innovative
pathway
development
high‐performance
photocatalysts
grounded
non‐metallic
materials
employing
but
also
opens
new
avenues
versatile
application
prospects
environmental
protection
sustainable
cleaning
energy.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(21)
Опубликована: Март 20, 2024
Abstract
Considering
that
CO
2
reduction
is
mostly
a
multielectron
reaction,
it
necessary
for
the
photocatalysts
to
integrate
multiple
catalytic
sites
and
cooperate
synergistically
achieve
efficient
photocatalytic
various
products,
such
as
C
hydrocarbons.
Herein,
through
crystal
engineering,
we
designed
constructed
metal–organic
framework‐derived
Zr/Ti
bimetallic
oxide
solid
solution
support,
which
was
confirmed
by
X‐ray
diffraction,
electron
microscopy
absorption
spectroscopy.
After
anchoring
Au
nanoparticles,
composite
photocatalyst
exhibited
excellent
performances
toward
syngas
(H
production
rates
of
271.6
260.6
μmol
g
−1
h
)
even
hydrocarbons
(C
H
4
6
6.80
4.05
).
According
control
experiments
theoretical
calculations,
strong
interaction
between
support
nanoparticles
found
be
beneficial
binding
intermediates
reducing
reduction,
highlighting
synergy
effect
system
with
active
sites.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024
Abstract
H
2
O
dissociation
plays
a
crucial
role
in
solar-driven
catalytic
CO
methanation,
demanding
high
temperature
even
for
solar-to-chemical
conversion
efficiencies
<1%
with
modest
product
selectivity.
Herein,
we
report
an
oxygen-vacancy
(V
o
)
rich
CeO
catalyst
single-atom
Ni
anchored
around
its
surface
V
sites
by
replacing
Ce
atoms
to
promote
and
achieve
effective
photothermal
reduction
under
concentrated
light
irradiation.
The
photon
flux
reduces
the
apparent
activation
energy
CH
4
production
prevents
from
depletion.
defects
coordinated
Ni,
significantly
capture
of
charges
local
phonons
at
d
-impurity
orbitals,
thereby
inducing
more
activation.
presents
yield
192.75
µmol/cm
/h,
efficiency
1.14%
selectivity
~100%.
mechanistic
insights
uncovered
this
study
should
help
further
development
O-activating
catalysts
expedite
practical
utilization
technologies.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(14), С. 5039 - 5047
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
work
is
the
first
to
introduce
photocontrolled
catalysts
into
CO
2
RR,
and
further
RE
single
atom
catalysts,
aiming
optimize
photocatalytic
performance
by
utilizing
synergistic
effect
of
composites.