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Chandran B, Oh JK, Lee SW, Um DY, Kim SU, Veeramuthu V, Park JS, Han S, Lee CR, Ra YH. Solar-Driven Sustainability: III-V Semiconductor for Green Energy Production Technologies. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:244. [PMID: 38990425 PMCID: PMC11239647 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01412-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Long-term societal prosperity depends on addressing the world's energy and environmental problems, and photocatalysis has emerged as a viable remedy. Improving the efficiency of photocatalytic processes is fundamentally achieved by optimizing the effective utilization of solar energy and enhancing the efficient separation of photogenerated charges. It has been demonstrated that the fabrication of III-V semiconductor-based photocatalysts is effective in increasing solar light absorption, long-term stability, large-scale production and promoting charge transfer. This focused review explores on the current developments in III-V semiconductor materials for solar-powered photocatalytic systems. The review explores on various subjects, including the advancement of III-V semiconductors, photocatalytic mechanisms, and their uses in H2 conversion, CO2 reduction, environmental remediation, and photocatalytic oxidation and reduction reactions. In order to design heterostructures, the review delves into basic concepts including solar light absorption and effective charge separation. It also highlights significant advancements in green energy systems for water splitting, emphasizing the significance of establishing eco-friendly systems for CO2 reduction and hydrogen production. The main purpose is to produce hydrogen through sustainable and ecologically friendly energy conversion. The review intends to foster the development of greener and more sustainable energy source by encouraging researchers and developers to focus on practical applications and advancements in solar-powered photocatalysis.
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- Bagavath Chandran
- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Engineering College, Research Center for Advanced Materials Development (RCAMD), Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Engineering College, Research Center for Advanced Materials Development (RCAMD), Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Engineering College, Research Center for Advanced Materials Development (RCAMD), Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Engineering College, Research Center for Advanced Materials Development (RCAMD), Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Engineering College, Research Center for Advanced Materials Development (RCAMD), Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Engineering College, Research Center for Advanced Materials Development (RCAMD), Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Engineering College, Research Center for Advanced Materials Development (RCAMD), Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Engineering College, Research Center for Advanced Materials Development (RCAMD), Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Engineering College, Research Center for Advanced Materials Development (RCAMD), Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Engineering College, Research Center for Advanced Materials Development (RCAMD), Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea.
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Yang Z, Zhang Q, Song H, Chen X, Cui J, Sun Y, Liu L, Ye J. Partial oxidation of methane by photocatalysis. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Nandy S, Savant SA, Haussener S. Prospects and challenges in designing photocatalytic particle suspension reactors for solar fuel processing. Chem Sci 2021; 12:9866-9884. [PMID: 34349960 PMCID: PMC8317641 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc01504d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Photocatalytic approaches for the production of solar hydrogen or hydrocarbons are interesting as they provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Research has been focused on water splitting and on the synthesis of photocatalyst materials and compounds, and their characterization. The material-related challenges include the synthesis and design of photocatalysts that can absorb visible light at a high quantum efficiency, cocatalysts that are selective and can accelerate the reduction and/or oxidation reactions, and protection layers that facilitate migration of the minority carriers to the surface-active sites while reducing charge recombination and photo-corrosion. Less attention has been paid to the conceptual design of reactors, and how design and coupled transport can affect the material choice and requirements. This perspective discusses the various possible conceptual designs for particle suspension reactors and the related implications on the material requirements to achieve high energy conversion efficiencies. We establish a link between the thermodynamic limits, materials requirements, and conceptual reactor designs, quantify changes in material requirements when more realistic operation and losses are considered, and compare the theory-derived guidelines with the ongoing materials research activity. This perspective discusses the various possible conceptual designs for particle suspension reactors and the related implications on the material and reactor requirements to achieve high STH conversion efficiencies.![]()
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- Swarnava Nandy
- Laboratory of Renewable Energy Science and Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, EPFL Station 9 1015 Lausanne Switzerland +41 21 69 33878
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- Laboratory of Renewable Energy Science and Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, EPFL Station 9 1015 Lausanne Switzerland +41 21 69 33878
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- Laboratory of Renewable Energy Science and Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, EPFL Station 9 1015 Lausanne Switzerland +41 21 69 33878
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Mitchell E, Law A, Godin R. Experimental determination of charge carrier dynamics in carbon nitride heterojunctions. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:1550-1567. [PMID: 33491708 DOI: 10.1039/d0cc06841a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Carbon nitride (CNx) is an emerging photocatalyst with the potential to efficiently produce solar fuels. CNx heterojunctions often show significant photocatalytic activity improvements. We review the charge carrier dynamics in a range of CNx heterojunctions including carbon-based material, black phosphorus, Ru complexes, molybdenum sulphide and metal phosphides. Time resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) and transient absorption spectroscopy (TAS) were the most common techniques employed for experimental charge carrier dynamics measurements. The low photoluminescence quantum yield of CNx appeared to limit the depth of conclusions from TRPL, with both lengthening and shortening of the TRPL lifetimes observed and attributed to enhanced charge separation. Overall, the charge carrier dynamics studies often showed a relative lifetime change of ∼2-fold and an activity improvement of >10-fold. We highlight the need for the use of a wider range of techniques to monitor the charge carrier dynamics for conclusive determination of photophysics-activity relationships and elucidation of improvement mechanisms.
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- Emma Mitchell
- Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia, 3247 University Way, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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Long X, Wang H, Wang C, Li X. The synergistic effect of biophoto anode for the enhancement of current generation and degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2020; 41:3420-3430. [PMID: 31025900 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2019.1611936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The demand for removal of refractory organic pollutants limits the application of microbial fuel cells. In this study, the synergistic effects of bioelectrochemical and photocatalysis methods were captured by constructing a biophoto anode from a combination of WO3/TiO2 and carbon felt. This biophoto electrode was able to decrease the aniline concentration from 63.3 ± 6.2 to 9.3 ± 5.5 mg/L. The structure of the benzene ring was broken through strong oxidation by photocatalysis. Electrochemical analysis showed that photocatalysis also enhanced the extracellular electron transfer of microorganisms and reduced the resistance of the anode from 136.9 Ω to 69.9 Ω. In addition, the maximum current output increased by 28.5% under the composite biophoto electrode. Further analysis of the microbial community indicated that the biophoto electrode promoted the enrichment of Geobacter in the anode. This biophoto electrode provided a method for overcoming the disadvantages of anaerobic degradation of refractory organics.
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- Xizi Long
- School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Semiconductor Modified with Ni and Zn as Efficient Photocatalysts for the Water Splitting Reaction. ChemCatChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202000691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Rahman MZ, Kibria MG, Mullins CB. Metal-free photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:1887-1931. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cs00313d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 231] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This article provides a comprehensive review of the latest progress, challenges and recommended future research related to metal-free photocatalysts for hydrogen productionviawater-splitting.
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- Mohammad Ziaur Rahman
- John J. Mcketta Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Chemistry
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Austin
- USA
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
- University of Calgary
- 2500 University Drive
- NW Calgary
- Canada
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- John J. Mcketta Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Chemistry
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Austin
- USA
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Enhanced charge separation and interfacial charge transfer of InGaN nanorods/C3N4 heterojunction photoanode. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.134844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Xia W, Wu J, Hu JC, Sun S, Li MD, Liu H, Lan M, Wang F. Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Conversion of CO 2 to CO Catalyzed by Surface-Ligand-Removed and Cd-Rich CdSe Quantum Dots. CHEMSUSCHEM 2019; 12:4617-4622. [PMID: 31448535 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201901633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Surface ligand-removed and Cd-rich CdSe quantum dots (QDs) exhibited exceptional activity as photocatalyst for the conversion of CO2 to CO. A CO production rate up to 789 mmol g-1 h-1 was achieved in a triethylamine/dimethylformamide mixture under visible-light irradiation. Mechanistic studies revealed that improving the Cd/Se stoichiometric ratio and exposing more active surface Cd atoms significantly enhanced the activity of CdSe QDs for CO2 photoreduction.
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- Wu Xia
- Key Laboratory of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P.R. China
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Ovcharov ML, Mishura AM, Shvalagin VV, Granchak VM. Semiconductor Nanocatalysts for CO2 Photoconversion Giving Organic Compounds: Design and Physicochemical Characteristics: A Review. THEOR EXP CHEM+ 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11237-019-09591-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Effect of organic capping agents on the optical and photocatalytic activity of mesoporous TiO2 nanoparticles by sol–gel method. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-019-0424-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Li P, Bao Z, Wang G, Xu P, Wang X, Liu Z, Guo Y, Deng J, Zhang W. Ternary semiconductor metal oxide blends grafted Ag@AgCl hybrid as dimensionally stable anode active layer for photoelectrochemical oxidation of organic compounds: Design strategies and photoelectric synergistic mechanism. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 362:336-347. [PMID: 30243257 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.09.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Revised: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The development of ultra-efficient, sustainable, and easily accessible anode with relative non-precious semiconducting metal oxides is highly significant for application in the practical treatment of organically polluted water. Herein, we report SnO2, TiO2, and Ag2O ternary semiconductor metal oxide blend grafted Ag@AgCl hybrids, prepared with the one-step sol-gel method and applied as a dimensionally stable anode (DSA)-active layer on a SnO2-Sb/Ti electrode. Factors affecting crystal formation, including the presence or absence of O2 during calcination, the calcination temperature, and Ag@AgCl additive dosage were discussed. The micromorphology, phase composition, and photoelectrochemical activity of the newly designed anode were comprehensively characterized. The optimized preparation, which yielded a solid-solution structure with flat and smooth surface and well-crystallized lattice configuration, occurred in the absence of O2 during calcination at 550 ℃ with an Ag@AgCl additive dosage of 0.2 g in the sol-gel precursor. The newly designed DSA displayed improved electrocatalysis (EC) and photoelectrical catalysis (PEC) capacity. The phenol and its TOC removal efficiency reached 90.65% and 58.17% for 10 mA/cm2 current density with a metal halide lamp in 3 h. The lifespan was four times that of SnO2-Sb/Ti electrode. This proposed DSA construction strategy may support improved EC and PEC reactivities toward the decomposition of organic pollutants.
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- Peng Li
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China; School of Water Resource & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China.
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- School of Water Resource & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China; School of Water Resource & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China.
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- School of Water Resource & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China; School of Water Resource & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China
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- School of Water Resource & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China; School of Water Resource & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China
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- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China; School of Water Resource & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang City, Jiangxi 330013, PR China
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Godin R, Hisatomi T, Domen K, Durrant JR. Understanding the visible-light photocatalytic activity of GaN:ZnO solid solution: the role of Rh 2-y Cr y O 3 cocatalyst and charge carrier lifetimes over tens of seconds. Chem Sci 2018; 9:7546-7555. [PMID: 30319755 PMCID: PMC6180316 DOI: 10.1039/c8sc02348d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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A persistent challenge for the widespread deployment of solar fuels is the development of high efficiency photocatalysts combined with a low-cost preparation and implementation route. Since its discovery in 2005, GaN:ZnO solid solution has been a benchmark overall water splitting photocatalyst. Notably, GaN:ZnO functionalised with an appropriate proton reduction cocatalyst is one of the few particulate photocatalyst systems that can generate hydrogen and oxygen directly from water using visible light. However, the reasons underlying the remarkable visible light activity of GaN:ZnO are not well understood and photophysical studies of GaN:ZnO have been limited to date. Using time-resolved optical spectroscopies, we investigated the charge carrier dynamics of GaN:ZnO and the effect of Rh2-y Cr y O3 proton reduction cocatalyst. Here we show that charge trapping and trap state filling play an important role in controlling the photophysics of GaN:ZnO. We also find that electrons transfer to Rh2-y Cr y O3 on sub-microsecond timescales, important to reduce the electron concentration within GaN:ZnO and promote hole accumulation. Operando measurements showed that the water oxidation process is the rate determining process, and that the dependence of the rate of water oxidation on the accumulated hole density is similar to common metal oxides photoanodes such as TiO2, α-Fe2O3, and BiVO4. Remarkably, we show that the recombination timescale of holes accumulated on the surface of GaN:ZnO is on the order of 30 s, distinctly longer than for metal oxides photoanodes. We conclude that the unusual visible light activity of GaN:ZnO is a result of large electron-hole spatial separation due to the preferential flow of holes to the GaN-rich surface and efficient electron extraction by the cocatalyst. Our studies demonstrate that in depth spectroscopic investigations of the charge carrier dynamics of photocatalysts yield important information to understand their behaviour, and identify key properties to deliver outstanding performance.
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- Robert Godin
- Department of Chemistry , Centre for Plastic Electronics , Imperial College London , South Kensington Campus , London SW7 2AZ , UK .
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- Department of Chemical System Engineering , The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku , Tokyo 113-8656 , Japan
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- Department of Chemical System Engineering , The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku , Tokyo 113-8656 , Japan
- Center for Energy & Environmental Science , Shinshu University , 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi , Nagano 380-8553 , Japan
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- Department of Chemistry , Centre for Plastic Electronics , Imperial College London , South Kensington Campus , London SW7 2AZ , UK .
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Rahman MZ, Davey K, Mullins CB. Tuning the Intrinsic Properties of Carbon Nitride for High Quantum Yield Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2018; 5:1800820. [PMID: 30356987 PMCID: PMC6193178 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201800820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Revised: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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The low quantum yield of photocatalytic hydrogen production in carbon nitride (CN) has been improved upon via the modulation of both the extrinsic and intrinsic properties of the material. Although the modification of extrinsic properties has been widely investigated in the past, recently there has been growing interest in the alteration of intrinsic properties. Refining the intrinsic properties of CN provides flexibility in controlling the charge transport and selectivity in photoredox reactions, and therefore makes available a pathway toward superior photocatalytic performance. An analysis of recent progress in tuning the intrinsic photophysical properties of CN facilitates an assessment of the goals, achievements, and gaps. This article is intended to serve this purpose. Therefore, selected techniques and mechanisms of the tuning of intrinsic properties of CN are critically discussed here. This article concludes with a recommendation of the issues that need to be considered for the further enhancement in the quantum efficiency of CN photocatalysts.
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- Mohammad Z. Rahman
- John J. Mcketta Department of Chemical Engineering & Department of ChemistryCenter for ElectrochemistryTexas Materials InstituteUniversity of Texas at AustinAustinTX78712‐1589USA
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- School of Chemical EngineeringThe University of AdelaideAdelaideSA5005Australia
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- John J. Mcketta Department of Chemical Engineering & Department of ChemistryCenter for ElectrochemistryTexas Materials InstituteUniversity of Texas at AustinAustinTX78712‐1589USA
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Development of photoanodes for photoelectrocatalytic solar cells based on copper-based nanoparticles on titania thin films of vertically aligned nanotubes. Catal Today 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2017.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Phuan YW, Ong WJ, Chong MN, Ocon JD. Prospects of electrochemically synthesized hematite photoanodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting: A review. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C-PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Lanzafame P, Abate S, Ampelli C, Genovese C, Passalacqua R, Centi G, Perathoner S. Beyond Solar Fuels: Renewable Energy-Driven Chemistry. CHEMSUSCHEM 2017; 10:4409-4419. [PMID: 29121439 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201701507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Revised: 09/25/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The future feasibility of decarbonized industrial chemical production based on the substitution of fossil feedstocks (FFs) with renewable energy (RE) sources is discussed. Indeed, the use of FFs as an energy source has the greatest impact on the greenhouse gas emissions of chemical production. This future scenario is indicated as "solar-driven" or "RE-driven" chemistry. Its possible implementation requires to go beyond the concept of solar fuels, in particular to address two key aspects: i) the use of RE-driven processes for the production of base raw materials, such as olefins, methanol, and ammonia, and ii) the development of novel RE-driven routes that simultaneously realize process and energy intensification, particularly in the direction of a significant reduction of the number of the process steps.
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- Paola Lanzafame
- Dept. MIFT (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. MIFT (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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Cheng Q, Fan W, He Y, Ma P, Vanka S, Fan S, Mi Z, Wang D. Photorechargeable High Voltage Redox Battery Enabled by Ta 3 N 5 and GaN/Si Dual-Photoelectrode. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2017; 29:1700312. [PMID: 28464392 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201700312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Revised: 03/02/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Solar rechargeable battery combines the advantages of photoelectrochemical devices and batteries and has emerged as an attractive alternative to artificial photosynthesis for large-scale solar energy harvesting and storage. Due to the low photovoltages by the photoelectrodes, however, most previous demonstrations of unassisted photocharge have been realized on systems with low open circuit potentials (<0.8 V). In response to this critical challenge, here it is shown that the combined photovoltages exceeding 1.4 V can be obtained using a Ta3 N5 nanotube photoanode and a GaN nanowire/Si photocathode with high photocurrents (>5 mA cm-2 ). The photoelectrode system makes it possible to operate a 1.2 V alkaline anthraquinone/ferrocyanide redox battery with a high ideal solar-to-chemical conversion efficiency of 3.0% without externally applied potentials. Importantly, the photocharged battery is successfully discharged with a high voltage output.
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- Qingmei Cheng
- Department of Chemistry, Merkert Chemistry Center, Boston College, 2609 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Merkert Chemistry Center, Boston College, 2609 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Merkert Chemistry Center, Boston College, 2609 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Merkert Chemistry Center, Boston College, 2609 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McGill University, 3480 University Street, Montreal, QC, H3A 0E9, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McGill University, 3480 University Street, Montreal, QC, H3A 0E9, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McGill University, 3480 University Street, Montreal, QC, H3A 0E9, Canada
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan, 1301 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
| | - Dunwei Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Merkert Chemistry Center, Boston College, 2609 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA
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