All-in-one ultrathin nanoporous ZnIn₂S₄ with ameliorated photoredox capability: harvesting electron–hole pairs in cooperative hydrogen and benzaldehyde production

Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(3), С. 1453 - 1464

Опубликована: Сен. 11, 2023

All-in-one ultrathin porous ZnIn 2 S 4 toward photocatalytic water reduction and benzyl alcohol oxidation for the co-production of hydrogen fuels value-added benzaldehyde.

Язык: Английский

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Research Progress of ZnIn2S4-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting

Catalysts, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(6), С. 967 - 967

Опубликована: Июнь 2, 2023

Photocatalytic overall water splitting in solar–chemical energy conversion can effectively mitigate environmental pollution and resource depletion. Stable ternary metal indium zinc sulfide (ZnIn2S4) is considered one of the ideal materials for photocatalytic due to its unique electronic optical properties, as well suitable conduction valence band positions splitting, it has attracted widespread researcher interest. Herein, we first briefly describe mechanism then introduce properties ZnIn2S4 including crystal structure, main synthetic methods morphology. Subsequently, systematically summarize research progress ZnIn2S4-based photocatalysts achieve through modification such defect engineering, heterostructure construction, co-catalyst loading. Finally, provide insights into prospects challenges photocatalysts.

Язык: Английский

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Shining Light on Carbon Aerogel Photocatalysts: Unlocking the Potentials in the Quest for Revolutionizing Solar‐to‐Chemical Conversion and Environmental Remediation

Advanced Functional Materials, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 33(50)

Опубликована: Авг. 7, 2023

Abstract The past few years have witnessed a surge of interest in the development carbon aerogel‐based photocatalysts, stemming from their fascinating characteristics that encompass inherent properties 2D carbon‐based nanomaterials and unique 3D structural features. Benefitting auspicious physicochemical characteristics, including low density, abundant active sites, remarkable electrical conductivity, aerogels emerged as promising candidates for photocatalysis energy environmental applications. Thus, this review presents panorama state‐of‐the‐art advancements underlying synthesis modifications nanocomposites enhanced performance photocatalytic synthetic strategies followed by roles aerogel are highlighted to decipher bolstering activity. Additionally, fundamental mechanism behind photocatalysts well thoroughly discussed. Thereafter, works on applications solar‐driven hydrogen evolution, CO 2 reduction, pollutant decontamination, bacteria inactivation, 5 summarized with insights into charge dynamics being unveiled. Lastly, will prospect ongoing challenges future outlook heterostructures photocatalysis, aiming facilitate at forefront research.

Язык: Английский

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Synergistic redox reactions toward co‐production of H₂O₂ and value‐added chemicals: Dual‐functional photocatalysis to achieving sustainability

SusMat, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(3)

Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2024

Abstract Integrating H 2 O evolution with oxidative organic synthesis in a semiconductor‐driven photoredox reaction is highly attractive since and high‐value chemicals can be concurrently produced using solar light as the only energy input. The dual‐functional photocatalytic approach, free from sacrificial agents, enables simultaneous production of chemicals. This strategy promises green sustainable minimal greenhouse gas emissions. In this review, we first elucidate fundamental principles cooperative integration selective oxidation utilization photoexcited electrons holes over semiconductor‐based photocatalysts. Afterwards, thorough review on recent advancements value‐added presented. Notably, in‐depth discussions insights into techniques for unravelling mechanisms are elucidated. Finally, critical challenges prospects thriving field comprehensively discussed. It envisioned that will serve pivotal guidance rational design such system, thereby further stimulating development economical environmentally benign production.

Язык: Английский

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A compendium of all-in-one solar-driven water splitting using ZnIn₂S₄-based photocatalysts: guiding the path from the past to the limitless future

Chemical Society Reviews, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

We discuss the unique properties of zinc indium sulfide associated with exploitation multifarious material design strategies to realise sustainable solar-driven overall water splitting for green hydrogen production.

Язык: Английский

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Self-doped zinc-mediated ZnIn2S4 microflowers towards optimized visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen production

Journal of environmental chemical engineering, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(3), С. 112844 - 112844

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Design of hollow nanostructured photocatalysts for clean energy production

Coordination Chemistry Reviews, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 477, С. 214953 - 214953

Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Fabrication of Ultrathin Two-Dimensional/Two-Dimensional MoS₂/ZnIn₂S₄ Hybrid Nanosheets for Highly Efficient Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

ACS Applied Energy Materials, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 5(7), С. 8232 - 8240

Опубликована: Июль 7, 2022

Ultrathin (ut) two-dimensional (2D) ZnIn2S4 (ZIS) nanosheets have exhibited great potential in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Herein, ultrathin 2D/2D MoS2/ZnIn2S4 (ut-MoS2/ZIS) were designed and prepared via two steps of the situ hydro/solvothermal method. Benefiting from structure large intimate contact between ut-ZIS MoS2, charge transfer was increased recombination photogenerated carriers suppressed. It is also noteworthy that 4 wt % ut-MoS2/ZIS gave highest evolution rate 221.71 μmol h–1under visible light irradiation (λ > 420 nm), apparent quantum yield measured to be 11.8% at nm. Meanwhile, showed high stability after 16 h irradiation. PL, TRPL spectrum, photoelectrochemical measurement demonstrated MoS2 cocatalyst playeds a vitally important role separation proton reduction reaction. This work expected inspire design development highly efficient photocatalysts.

Язык: Английский

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Recent Progress and Perspectives of S-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalysts for Photocatalytic CO₂ Reduction

Energy & Fuels, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 38(2), С. 869 - 894

Опубликована: Дек. 29, 2023

Photocatalytic CO2 reduction (PCO2RR) is regarded as a promising means to mitigate the effects of climate change and current energy shortage. However, photocatalysis not very effective because rapid recombination photogenerated electron–hole pairs. S-scheme heterojunctions can effectively separate carriers significantly improve redox ability photocatalysts. In recent years, heterojunction photocatalysts have become popular topic research their superior photocatalytic performance. This review examines advancements in First, principle PCO2RR briefly introduced. Various types are introduced, charge transfer mechanisms characterization methods described, applications metal oxides, sulfides, other discussed reviewed, respectively. conclusion, limitations prospective directions photoreduction provide direction for design high-performance

Язык: Английский

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Recent advances in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution of AgIn₅S₈‐based photocatalysts

Interdisciplinary materials, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 2(5), С. 669 - 688

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2023

Abstract The development of semiconductor photocatalysts is great significance for the realization efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (PHE). AgIn 5 S 8 , as an emerging ternary metal sulfide photocatalyst, possesses advantages suitable bandgap (1.7–2.0 eV), environment‐friendly elements, and strong photostability, which holds potential to realize high‐efficiency PHE. Although ‐based have achieved promising research progresses, their PHE performances are still far below level commercial applications. In this review, basic properties mechanism first introduced in detail. Subsequently, process activities systematically summarized, mainly including morphology control, Schottky junction formation through cocatalyst loading, construction different types heterojunctions. Finally, current issues possible solutions future studies presented.

Язык: Английский

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