Optimizing oxygen vacancies through crystal facets engineering to enhance the photooxidation of methane
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 159227 - 159227
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Plasmon Mediated Photocatalysis: Engineering Interfaces for Effective Hot Carrier Utilization
ACS Energy Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1347 - 1356
Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2025
Plasmonic
metal/semiconductor
hetero-nanostructures
have
attracted
tremendous
research
interests
in
optoelectronic
devices,
photocatalysis
and
photothermal
therapy,
related
fields.
Among
various
mechanisms
of
localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
(LSPR)
induced
enhancements,
the
mechanism
LSPR-induced
hot
carrier
injection
has
emerged
as
a
particularly
powerful
efficient
process
for
modulating
charge
dynamics,
especially
photocatalysis.
The
efficiency
these
injections
relies
on
robust
metal–semiconductor
interfaces,
with
performance
heavily
influenced
by
composition,
crystallinity,
atomic
structure
multi-interfaces
involved.
This
letter
explores
injection,
highlighting
recent
advances
emphasis
multi-interfacial
engineering
to
optimize
dynamics
utilization.
These
interface-regulated
processes,
combined
enhanced
photocatalytic
performance,
provide
new
opportunities
further
advanced
wide
range
photoelectric
conversion
applications.
Язык: Английский
Hollow structured photocatalysts
Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 100071 - 100071
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Insights Into the Light‐Driven Conversion of Methane: Mechanisms, Characterization, and Perspective
EcoEnergy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025
ABSTRACT
Methane,
recognized
as
a
promising
substitute
for
conventional
fossil
fuels
due
to
its
abundant
availability,
low
cost,
and
high
energy
density,
can
be
converted
into
value‐added
products,
providing
sustainable
energy–carbon
utilization
approach.
However,
inert
molecules
require
significant
C–H
bond
activation.
Photocatalytic
conversion
offers
an
effective
mild‐condition
solution,
reducing
thermocatalysis
demands
enhancing
activation
efficiency
selective
chemical
production.
This
review
systematically
arranges
photocatalytic
mechanisms,
categorizes
discusses
challenges,
prospects,
solutions
methane
photocatalysis
development.
Язык: Английский
Modulating π − d Conjugated Coordination in Bionic Cu/Cu2O Heterojunctions for Efficient Photodegradation of Organic Contaminants
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 23, 2025
Abstract
In
situ
grown
copper
(Cu)
metal
is
commonly
integrated
with
Cu
2
O
to
enhance
charge
separation
and
improve
photocatalytic
degradation
of
azo
dyes,
such
as
Orange
II
Methyl
orange
(MO).
However,
limited
solvent
diffusion
remains
a
critical
challenge
for
effective
pollutant
removal.
Inspired
by
the
dandelion
structure,
this
work
synthesizes
Cu/Cu
composite
an
interconnected
nanotube
structure
hollow
nanosphere,
facilitating
transport
increasing
active
surface
area.
The
optimized
O‐S3
catalyst
achieves
93
%
photodegradation
efficiency
maintains
98
stability
over
five
cycles
at
concentration
100
mgL
−1
,
significantly
outperforming
MO.
While
previous
studies
have
attributed
performance
dihedral
angle
planarity
II,
role
photogenerated
electron
catalyst‐dye
interface
largely
overlooked.
Here,
reveals
that
transfer
from
3
d
orbitals
p
energy
levels
N,
C,
atoms,
enhancing
carrier
mobility
binding
interactions.
Moreover,
extra
α‐OH
group
in
promotes
uniform
electronic
distribution
planar
π‐bond
formation,
further
improving
performance.
These
insights
provide
deeper
understanding
mechanisms
offer
valuable
strategies
designing
more
efficient
catalysts.
Язык: Английский
Photocatalytic, electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic conversion of methane to alcohol
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (CHINESE VERSION),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
70, С. 207 - 229
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Rational Design of Rare Earth-Based Nanomaterials for Electrocatalytic Reactions
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Rare
earth-based
nanomaterials
hold
great
promise
for
applications
in
the
electrocatalysis
field
owing
to
their
unique
4f
electronic
structure,
adjustable
coordination
modes,
and
high
oxophilicity.
As
a
cocatalyst,
location
of
rare
earth
elements
can
alter
intrinsic
properties
support,
including
environments,
structure
evolution
under
applied
potentials
variable
manner,
potentially
impact
catalytic
performance
with
respect
activity,
stability,
selectivity.
Therefore,
comprehensive
understanding
effects
elements'
on
local
reaction
mechanisms
is
prerequisite
designing
advanced
nanomaterials.
In
this
review,
have
been
categorized
into
three
main
groups
based
upon
namely
lattice,
surface,
interface
structure.
We
initially
discuss
recent
advances
representing
breakthroughs
realize
controllable
synthesis
Next,
we
state-of-the-art
modulation
strategy
employed
enhance
performance.
Combined
characterizations,
role
process
also
discussed.
Finally,
further
highlight
future
research
directions
remaining
challenges
development
practical
applications.
Язык: Английский
Photocatalytic CH4 Upgrading to Multicarbon Products
ACS Catalysis,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(22), С. 16673 - 16686
Опубликована: Окт. 29, 2024
Methane
is
both
a
greenhouse
gas
and
an
abundant
C1
fuel
resource
that
exists
in
nature.
The
selective
photocatalytic
upgrading
of
methane
into
multicarbon
(C2+)
chemicals
can
mitigate
the
effect
promote
utilization
value
methane,
which
C–C
coupling
step
key
to
production
products.
Achieving
this
targeted
under
ambient
temperature
pressure
conditions
requires
efficient
activation
C–H
bonds
as
well
balancing
adsorption
desorption
various
free
radicals
intermediates
facilitate
coupling.
In
Review,
we
delve
recent
advances
C2+
importance
catalyst
design,
including
active
site
assembly,
crystal
surface,
valence
reconstruction,
first
emphasized.
Then,
discuss
how
coreactants
such
carbon
dioxide
monoxide
be
introduced
enhance
chain
growth
pathways.
Furthermore,
also
summarize
developments
looping
systems
photoelectrocatalysis.
Finally,
conclude
with
outlook
for
future
advancement
field.
This
Review
aims
provide
general
framework
investigating
reactions
toward
products,
thereby
suggesting
research
directions
environmentally
friendly
strategies.
Язык: Английский