Molecules,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
28(11), С. 4520 - 4520
Опубликована: Июнь 2, 2023
ZnIn2S4
(ZIS)
is
widely
used
in
the
field
of
photocatalytic
hydrogen
production
due
to
its
unique
photoelectric
properties.
Nonetheless,
performance
ZIS
usually
faces
problems
poor
conductivity
and
rapid
recombination
charge
carriers.
Heteroatom
doping
often
regarded
as
one
effective
strategies
for
improving
catalytic
activity
photocatalysts.
Herein,
phosphorus
(P)-doped
was
prepared
by
hydrothermal
method,
whose
energy
band
structure
were
fully
studied.
The
gap
P-doped
about
2.51
eV,
which
slightly
smaller
than
that
pure
ZIS.
Moreover,
upward
shift
band,
reduction
ability
enhanced,
also
exhibits
stronger
optimized
a
rate
1566.6
μmol
g-1
h-1,
3.8
times
pristine
(411.1
h-1).
This
work
provides
broad
platform
design
synthesis
phosphorus-doped
sulfide-based
photocatalysts
evolution.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
36(11)
Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2023
Photocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution
(PHE)
via
water
splitting
using
semiconductor
photocatalysts
is
an
effective
path
to
solve
the
current
energy
crisis
and
environmental
pollution.
Heterojunction
photocatalysts,
containing
two
or
more
semiconductors,
exhibit
better
PHE
rates
than
those
with
only
one
owing
altered
band
alignment
at
interface
stronger
driving
force
for
charge
separation.
Traditional
binary
metal
sulfide
(BMS)-based
heterojunction
such
as
CdS,
MoS
Carbon Energy,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
4(5), С. 665 - 730
Опубликована: Авг. 9, 2022
Abstract
Green
energy
generation
is
an
indispensable
task
to
concurrently
resolve
fossil
fuel
depletion
and
environmental
issues
align
with
the
global
goals
of
achieving
carbon
neutrality.
Photocatalysis,
a
process
that
transforms
solar
into
clean
fuels
through
photocatalyst,
represents
felicitous
direction
toward
sustainability.
Eco‐rich
metal‐free
graphitic
nitride
(g‐C
3
N
4
)
profiled
as
attractive
photocatalyst
due
its
fascinating
properties,
including
excellent
chemical
thermal
stability,
moderate
band
gap,
visible
light‐active
nature,
ease
fabrication.
Nonetheless,
shortcomings
g‐C
include
fast
charge
recombination
limited
surface‐active
sites,
which
adversely
affect
photocatalytic
reactions.
Among
modification
strategies,
point‐to‐face
contact
engineering
2D
0D
nanomaterials
innovative
promising
synergy
owing
several
intriguing
attributes
such
high
specific
surface
area,
short
effective
charge‐transfer
pathways,
quantum
confinement
effects.
This
review
introduces
recent
advances
achieved
in
experimental
computational
studies
on
interfacial
design
nanostructures
construction
heterojunction
interfaces.
Notably,
materials
metals,
metal
oxides,
sulfides,
selenides,
phosphides,
nonmetals
different
mechanisms
are
systematically
discussed
along
controllable
synthesis
strategies.
The
applications
0D/2D
‐based
photocatalysts
focused
solar‐to‐energy
conversion
via
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
CO
2
reduction
reaction
evaluate
activity
elucidate
pathways.
Finally,
future
perspectives
for
developing
high‐efficiency
proposed
explore
potential
emerging
allotropes,
large‐scale
production,
machine
learning
integration,
multidisciplinary
technological
breakthroughs.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 24, 2023
Engineering
an
efficient
semiconductor
to
sustainably
produce
green
hydrogen
via
solar-driven
water
splitting
is
one
of
the
cutting-edge
strategies
for
carbon-neutral
energy
ecosystem.
Herein,
a
superhydrophilic
hollow
ZnIn2S4
(gZIS)
was
fabricated
realize
unassisted
photocatalytic
overall
splitting.
The
hierarchical
framework
benefits
exposure
intrinsically
active
facets
and
activates
inert
basal
planes.
nature
gZIS
promotes
intense
surface
molecule
interactions.
presence
vacancies
within
facilitates
photon
utilization
charge
transfer.
Systematic
theoretical
computations
signify
defect-induced
redistribution
enhancing
activation
reducing
kinetic
barriers.
Ultimately,
could
drive
pure
by
retaining
close-to-unity
stability
full
daytime
reaction
with
performance
comparable
other
complex
sulfide-based
materials.
This
work
reports
self-activated,
single-component
cocatalyst-free
great
exploration
value,
potentially
providing
state-of-the-art
design
innovative
aperture
production
achieve
carbon-neutrality.
ACS Catalysis,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(17), С. 11687 - 11696
Опубликована: Авг. 21, 2023
It
is
desirable
to
regulate
charge
migration
synergistically
via
atomic
level
decoration
because
it
can
construct
active
sites
with
both
thermodynamic
and
kinetic
advantages
in
photocatalytic
hydrogen
(H2)
evolution.
Here,
a
mild
cation
exchange-mediated
strategy
was
applied
anchor
palladium
(Pd)
cations
the
ZnIn2S4
nanostructure,
achieving
an
outstanding
H2
evolution
rate
of
1236.4
μmol
h–1
(λ
≥
420
nm)
accompanied
by
apparent
quantum
efficiency
60.06%
=
nm).
Pd
dopants
act
as
surface
chemical
state
modulators,
which
help
balance
*H
adsorption
thermodynamically.
More
importantly,
situ
electron
spin
resonance
XPS
analysis
reveal
that
synergistic
interaction
brought
Pd–S
structure
constructs
efficient
transfer
channel,
leading
more
delocalized
photocarriers
for
reaction.
A
feasible
proposed
this
study
improve
performance
photocatalysts
from
viewpoint
exchange.
Simultaneously,
verified
modulate
accumulation
at
substitution
sites,
providing
substantiation
unique
insights
into
electronic
modification
photocatalysts.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(20), С. 14792 - 14792
Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2023
Drought
stress
threatens
global
food
security
and
requires
creative
agricultural
solutions.
Recently,
phyto-synthesized
nanoparticles
NPs
have
garnered
attention
as
a
way
to
reduce
crop
drought.
This
extensive
research
examines
how
improve
growth
biochemistry
in
drought-stressed
situations.
The
review
begins
with
an
introduction
highlighting
the
urgency
of
addressing
challenges
posed
by
It
also
highlights
significance
synthesized
from
photosynthesis
this
context.
Its
purpose
is
underscore
importance
sustainable
farming
practices.
approach
contrasted
conventional
methods,
elucidating
ecological
economic
advantages
NPs.
discusses
nanoparticles,
including
titanium
dioxide,
iron
oxide,
gold,
silver,
copper.
In
addition,
we
their
ability
enhance
resistance.
primary
focus
elucidate
effects
on
plant
development
under
drought
stress.
Noteworthy
outcomes
encompass
improvements
seed
germination,
seedling
growth,
water
absorption,
photosynthesis,
chlorophyll
content,
activation
antioxidant
defense
mechanisms,
modulation
hormonal
responses.
These
results
potential
agents
for
enhancing
mitigating
assesses
risks
using
agriculture.
Considerations
include
non-target
organisms,
soil,
environmental
impacts.
Further
needed
determine
long-term
effects,
dangers,
benefits
Nanoparticles
offer
targeted
improving
tolerance,
outpacing
traditional
methods
ethics
balance.
Their
mechanisms
range
nutrient
delivery
molecular
regulation.
However,
impact
remains
understudied.
critical
identifying
gaps
advancing
practices
amid
scarcity.
