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Pan H, Li J, Wang Y, Xia Q, Qiu L, Zhou B. Solar-Driven Biomass Reforming for Hydrogen Generation: Principles, Advances, and Challenges. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2402651. [PMID: 38816938 PMCID: PMC11304308 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202402651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Hydrogen (H2) has emerged as a clean and versatile energy carrier to power a carbon-neutral economy for the post-fossil era. Hydrogen generation from low-cost and renewable biomass by virtually inexhaustible solar energy presents an innovative strategy to process organic solid waste, combat the energy crisis, and achieve carbon neutrality. Herein, the progress and breakthroughs in solar-powered H2 production from biomass are reviewed. The basic principles of solar-driven H2 generation from biomass are first introduced for a better understanding of the reaction mechanism. Next, the merits and shortcomings of various semiconductors and cocatalysts are summarized, and the strategies for addressing the related issues are also elaborated. Then, various bio-based feedstocks for solar-driven H2 production are reviewed with an emphasis on the effect of photocatalysts and catalytic systems on performance. Of note, the concurrent generation of value-added chemicals from biomass reforming is emphasized as well. Meanwhile, the emerging photo-thermal coupling strategy that shows a grand prospect for maximally utilizing the entire solar energy spectrum is also discussed. Further, the direct utilization of hydrogen from biomass as a green reductant for producing value-added chemicals via organic reactions is also highlighted. Finally, the challenges and perspectives of photoreforming biomass toward hydrogen are envisioned.
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- Hu Pan
- College of BiologicalChemical Science and EngineeringJiaxing University899 Guangqiong RoadJiaxingZhejiang314001China
- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of EducationResearch Center for Renewable Synthetic FuelSchool of Mechanical EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong University800 Dongchuan RoadShanghai200240China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of EducationResearch Center for Renewable Synthetic FuelSchool of Mechanical EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong University800 Dongchuan RoadShanghai200240China
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- College of BiologicalChemical Science and EngineeringJiaxing University899 Guangqiong RoadJiaxingZhejiang314001China
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- College of BiologicalChemical Science and EngineeringJiaxing University899 Guangqiong RoadJiaxingZhejiang314001China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of EducationResearch Center for Renewable Synthetic FuelSchool of Mechanical EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong University800 Dongchuan RoadShanghai200240China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of EducationResearch Center for Renewable Synthetic FuelSchool of Mechanical EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong University800 Dongchuan RoadShanghai200240China
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Aboagye D, Djellabi R, Medina F, Contreras S. Radical-Mediated Photocatalysis for Lignocellulosic Biomass Conversion into Value-Added Chemicals and Hydrogen: Facts, Opportunities and Challenges. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202301909. [PMID: 37162030 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202301909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Photocatalytic biomass conversion into high-value chemicals and fuels is considered one of the hottest ongoing research and industrial topics toward sustainable development. In short, this process can cleave Cβ -O/Cα -Cβ bonds in lignin to aromatic platform chemicals, and further conversion of the polysaccharides to other platform chemicals and H2 . From the chemistry point of view, the optimization of the unique cooperative interplay of radical oxidation species (which are activated via molecular oxygen species, ROSs) and substrate-derived radical intermediates by appropriate control of their type and/or yield is key to the selective production of desired products. Technically, several challenges have been raised that face successful real-world applications. This review aims to discuss the recently reported mechanistic pathways toward selective biomass conversion through the optimization of ROSs behavior and materials/system design. On top of that, through a SWOT analysis, we critically discussed this technology from both chemistry and technological viewpoints to help the scientists and engineers bridge the gap between lab-scale and large-scale production.
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- Dominic Aboagye
- Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, 43007, Tarragona, Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, 43007, Tarragona, Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, 43007, Tarragona, Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, 43007, Tarragona, Spain
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Srivastava N, Singh R, Srivastava M, Mohammad A, Harakeh S, Pratap Singh R, Pal DB, Haque S, Tayeb HH, Moulay M, Kumar Gupta V. Impact of nanomaterials on sustainable pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for biofuels production: An advanced approach. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 369:128471. [PMID: 36521823 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Biomass to biofuels production technology appears to be one of the most sustainable strategies among various renewable energy resources. Herein, pretreatment is an unavoidable and key step to increase free cellulose availability and digestibility to produce green fuels. Various existing pretreatment technologies of lignocellulosics biomasses (LCBs) face distinct challenges e.g., energy consuming, cost intensive, may lead partial removal of lignin, complex inhibitors production as well as may cause environmental pollutions. These, limitations may be overcome with the application of nanomaterials, employed as nanocatalysts during the pretreatment process of LCBs. In this prospect, the present review focuses and summarizes results of numerous studies and exploring the utilizations of magnetic, carbon based nanostructure, and nanophotocatalysts mediated pretreatment processes along with their possible mechanisms to improve the biofuels production compared to conventional chemical based pretreatment approaches. Furthermore, different aspects of nanomaterials based pretreatment methods with their shortcomings and future prospects have been discussed.
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- Neha Srivastava
- Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Varanasi-221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, (A Central University), New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Varanasi-221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, and Yousef Abdullatif Jameel Chair of Prophetic Medicine Application, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Nawabganj Kanpur 208002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Nanomedicine Unit, Center of Innovation in Personalised Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Embryonic Stem Cell Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK; Center for Safe and Improved Food, SRUC, Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK.
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Djellabi R, Aboagye D, Galloni MG, Vilas Andhalkar V, Nouacer S, Nabgan W, Rtimi S, Constantí M, Medina Cabello F, Contreras S. Combined conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into high-value products with ultrasonic cavitation and photocatalytic produced reactive oxygen species - A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 368:128333. [PMID: 36403911 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The production of high-value products from lignocellulosic biomass is carried out through the selective scission of crosslinked CC/CO bonds. Nowadays, several techniques are applied to optimize biomass conversion into desired products with high yields. Photocatalytic technology has been proven to be a valuable tool for valorizing biomass at mild conditions. The photoproduced reactive oxygen species (ROSs) can initiate the scission of crosslinked bonds and form radical intermediates. However, the low mass transfer of the photocatalytic process could limit the production of a high yield of products. The incorporation of ultrasonic cavitation in the photocatalytic system provides an exceptional condition to boost the fragmentation and transformation of biomass into the desired products within a lesser reaction time. This review critically discusses the main factors governing the application of photocatalysis for biomass valorization and tricks to boost the selectivity for enhancing the yield of desired products. Synergistic effects obtained through the combination of sonolysis and photocatalysis were discussed in depth. Under ultrasonic vibration, hot spots could be produced on the surface of the photocatalysts, improving the mass transfer through the jet phenomenon. In addition, shock waves can assist the dissolution and mixing of biomass particles.
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- Ridha Djellabi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona 43007, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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- Chemistry Department, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, Milano, 20133, Italy
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- Laboratory of Water Treatment and Valorization of Industrial Wastes, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, Badji-Mokhtar University, Annaba BP12 2300, Algeria; École Nationale Supérieure des Mines et Métallurgie, ENSMM, Ex CEFOS Chaiba BP 233 RP Annaba, Sidi Amar W129, Algeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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- Global Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Geneva 1201, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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Skillen N, Daly H, Lan L, Aljohani M, Murnaghan CWJ, Fan X, Hardacre C, Sheldrake GN, Robertson PKJ. Photocatalytic Reforming of Biomass: What Role Will the Technology Play in Future Energy Systems. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2022; 380:33. [PMID: 35717466 PMCID: PMC9206627 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-022-00391-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Photocatalytic reforming of biomass has emerged as an area of significant interest within the last decade. The number of papers published in the literature has been steadily increasing with keywords such as 'hydrogen' and 'visible' becoming prominent research topics. There are likely two primary drivers behind this, the first of which is that biomass represents a more sustainable photocatalytic feedstock for reforming to value-added products and energy. The second is the transition towards achieving net zero emission targets, which has increased focus on the development of technologies that could play a role in future energy systems. Therefore, this review provides a perspective on not only the current state of the research but also a future outlook on the potential roadmap for photocatalytic reforming of biomass. Producing energy via photocatalytic biomass reforming is very desirable due to the ambient operating conditions and potential to utilise renewable energy (e.g., solar) with a wide variety of biomass resources. As both interest and development within this field continues to grow, however, there are challenges being identified that are paramount to further advancement. In reviewing both the literature and trajectory of the field, research priorities can be identified and utilised to facilitate fundamental research alongside whole systems evaluation. Moreover, this would underpin the enhancement of photocatalytic technology with a view towards improving the technology readiness level and promoting engagement between academia and industry.
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- Nathan Skillen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast, David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AL, UK.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9P3AL, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9P3AL, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9P3AL, UK
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast, David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AL, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9P3AL, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9P3AL, UK
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast, David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AL, UK
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast, David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AL, UK.
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Augustin A, Chuaicham C, Shanmugam M, Vellaichamy B, Rajendran S, Hoang TKA, Sasaki K, Sekar K. Recent development of organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalysts for biomass conversion into hydrogen production. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:2561-2582. [PMID: 36132286 PMCID: PMC9417503 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00119e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Over the last few years, photocatalysis using solar radiation has been explored extensively to investigate the possibilities of producing fuels. The production and systematic usage of solar fuels can reduce the use of fossil-based fuels, which are currently the primary source for the energy. It is time for us to exploit renewable sources for our energy needs to progress towards a low-carbon society. This can be achieved by utilizing green hydrogen as the future energy source. Solar light-assisted hydrogen evolution through photocatalytic water splitting is one of the most advanced approaches, but it is a non-spontaneous chemical process and restricted by a kinetically demanding oxidation evolution reaction. Sunlight is one of the essential sources for the photoreforming (PR) of biomass waste into solar fuels, or/and lucrative fine chemicals. Hydrogen production through photoreforming of biomass can be considered energy neutral as it requires only low energy to overcome the activation barrier and an alternate method for the water splitting reaction. Towards the perspective of sustainability and zero emission norms, hydrogen production from biomass-derived feedstocks is an affordable and efficient process. Widely used photocatalyst materials, such as metal oxides, sulphides and polymeric semiconductors, still possess challenges in terms of their performance and stability. Recently, a new class of materials has emerged as organic-inorganic hybrid (OIH) photocatalysts, which have the benefits of both components, with peculiar properties and outstanding energy conversion capability. This work examines the most recent progress in the photoreforming of biomass and its derivatives using OIHs as excellent catalysts for hydrogen evolution. The fundamental aspects of the PR mechanism and different methods of hydrogen production from biomass are discussed. Additionally, an interaction between both composite materials at the atomic level has been discussed in detail in the recent literature. Finally, the opportunities and future perspective for the synthesis and development of OIH catalysts are discussed briefly with regards to biomass photo-reforming.
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- Ashil Augustin
- Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur Tamil Nadu 603203 India
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- Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Kyushu University Fukuoka 819-0395 Japan
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- Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur Tamil Nadu 603203 India
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá Avda. General Velásquez 1775 Arica Chile
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- Institut de Recherche d'Hydro-Québec 1806, boul. Lionel-Boulet Varennes Québec J3X 1S1 Canada
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- Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Kyushu University Fukuoka 819-0395 Japan
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- Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur Tamil Nadu 603203 India
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Yadav S, Singh D, Mohanty P, Sarangi PK. Biochemical and Thermochemical Routes of H
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Production from Food Waste: A Comparative Review. Chem Eng Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202000526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Sanjeev Yadav
- Shiv Nadar University Department of Chemical Engineering 201314 Gr. Noida India
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- Shiv Nadar University Department of Chemical Engineering 201314 Gr. Noida India
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- Govt. of India Department of Science and Technology 110016 New Delhi India
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Cai J, Wei H, Zhang Y, Cai R, Zhang X, Wang Y, Liu J, Tan HH, Xie T, Wu Y. Designed Construction of SrTiO 3 /SrSO 4 /Pt Heterojunctions with Boosted Photocatalytic H 2 Evolution Activity. Chemistry 2021; 27:7300-7306. [PMID: 33554407 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202100101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Efficient separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs is a crucial factor for high-performance photocatalysts. Effective electron-hole separation and migration could be achieved by heterojunctions with suitable band structures. Herein, a porous SrTiO3 /SrSO4 heterojunction is prepared by a sol-gel method at room temperature followed by an annealing process. XRD characterization suggests high crystallinity of the heterostructure. A well-defined interface between the two phases is confirmed by high-resolution (HR)TEM. The photocatalytic H2 evolution productivity of the SrTiO3 /SrSO4 heterojunction with Pt as co-catalyst reaches 396.82 μmol g-1 h-1 , which is 16 times higher than that of SrTiO3 /Pt. The boosted photocatalytic activity of SrTiO3 /SrSO4 /Pt can be ascribed to the presence of SrSO4 , which promotes the transfer and migration of photogenerated carriers by forming the heterojunction and porous structure, which provides a large amount of active sites. This novel porous heterostructure brings new ideas for the development of high-efficiency photocatalysts for H2 release.
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- Jingyi Cai
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230009, China
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- Instrumental Analysis Center, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230009, China
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China
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- China International S&T Cooperation Base for Advanced Energy and Environmental Materials, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.,Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Research School of Physics and Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230009, China
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Zhang Z, Wang M, Zhou H, Wang F. Surface Sulfate Ion on CdS Catalyst Enhances Syngas Generation from Biopolyols. J Am Chem Soc 2021; 143:6533-6541. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c00830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Zhe Zhang
- Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, Liaoning P. R. China
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Chen H, Wan K, Zheng F, Zhang Z, Zhang H, Zhang Y, Long D. Recent Advances in Photocatalytic Transformation of Carbohydrates Into Valuable Platform Chemicals. FRONTIERS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fceng.2021.615309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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In response to the less accessible fossil resources and deteriorating environmental problems, catalytic conversion of the abundant and renewable lignocellulosic biomass to replace fossil resources for the production of value-added chemicals and fuels is of great importance. Depolymerization of carbohydrate and its derivatives can obtain a series of C5-C6 monosaccharides (e.g., glucose and xylose) and their derived platform compounds (e.g., HMF and furfural). Selective transformation of lignocellulose using sustainable solar energy via photocatalysis has attract broad interest from a growing scientific community. The unique photogenerated reactive species (e.g., h+, e−, •OH, •O2−, and 1O2), novel reaction pathways as well as the mild reaction conditions make photocatalysis a “dream reaction.” This review is aimed to provide an overview of the up-to-date contributions achieved in the selective photocatalytic transformation of carbohydrate and its derivatives. Photocatalytic methods, properties and merits of different catalytic systems are well summarized. We then put forward future perspective and challenges in this field.
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Davis KA, Yoo S, Shuler EW, Sherman BD, Lee S, Leem G. Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from biomass conversion. NANO CONVERGENCE 2021; 8:6. [PMID: 33635439 PMCID: PMC7910387 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-021-00256-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Biomass has incredible potential as an alternative to fossil fuels for energy production that is sustainable for the future of humanity. Hydrogen evolution from photocatalytic biomass conversion not only produces valuable carbon-free energy in the form of molecular hydrogen but also provides an avenue of production for industrially relevant biomass products. This photocatalytic conversion can be realized with efficient, sustainable reaction materials (biomass) and inexhaustible sunlight as the only energy inputs. Reported herein is a general strategy and mechanism for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from biomass and biomass-derived substrates (including ethanol, glycerol, formic acid, glucose, and polysaccharides). Recent advancements in the synthesis and fundamental physical/mechanistic studies of novel photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution from biomass conversion are summarized. Also summarized are recent advancements in hydrogen evolution efficiency regarding biomass and biomass-derived substrates. Special emphasis is given to methods that utilize unprocessed biomass as a substrate or synthetic photocatalyst material, as the development of such will incur greater benefits towards a sustainable route for the evolution of hydrogen and production of chemical feedstocks.
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- Kayla Alicia Davis
- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY, 13210, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Gachon University, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, 13306, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical and Molecular Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY, 13210, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas Christian University, Campus Box 298860, Fort Worth, TX, 76129, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Molecular Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY, 13210, USA.
- The Michael M. Szwarc Polymer Research Institute, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY, 13210, USA.
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Lan L, Shao Y, Jiao Y, Zhang R, Hardacre C, Fan X. Systematic study of H2 production from catalytic photoreforming of cellulose over Pt catalysts supported on TiO2. Chin J Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2020.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Pichler CM, Uekert T, Reisner E. Photoreforming of biomass in metal salt hydrate solutions. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:5743-5746. [PMID: 32329757 DOI: 10.1039/d0cc01686a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Metal salt hydrate (MSH) solutions allow for the complete solubilisation of biomass and we demonstrate its use as a reaction medium for the photocatalytic reforming of lignocellulose. Different types of photocatalysts such as TiO2 and carbon nitride can be employed in MSH to produce H2 and organic products under more benign conditions than the commonly required extreme pH aqueous solutions.
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- Christian M Pichler
- Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK.
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Jiang Y, Sun Z, Chen Q, Zhao Y, Zeng L, Yang C, Huang F, Huang L. Sulfate modified g-C 3N 4 with enhanced photocatalytic activity towards hydrogen evolution: the role of sulfate in photocatalysis. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:10116-10122. [PMID: 32343293 DOI: 10.1039/c9cp07002h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sulfate modified graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was prepared by simple co-pyrolysis of dicyandiamide and ammonium sulfate, and shows seven times higher photocatalytic activity towards hydrogen production than pristine g-C3N4. The origin of its improved photocatalytic activity was comprehensively investigated, and it was found that there are two kinds of sulfate (strongly adsorbed sulfate and a weakly adsorbed one) in the modified sample, both of which play important but slightly different roles in the photocatalysis. Compared to the strongly adsorbed one, the weakly adsorbed sulfate is more beneficial for charge separation and thus promotes more electrons to participate in the photocatalytic reaction. By applying the above synthesis method, most sulfate in our best photocatalyst exists as weakly adsorbed species, which is confirmed by advanced characterization techniques as well as DFT calculations. The increased number of electrons and improved charge separation, which are induced by the weakly adsorbed sulfate, are key to boosting the photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4. Hence, this work provides comprehensive insights into the effect of sulfate on the photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4, which help in the design of more efficient photocatalysts by suitable surface modification.
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- Yabin Jiang
- School of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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Assessment of Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production from Biomass or Wastewaters Depending on the Metal Co-Catalyst and Its Deposition Method on TiO2. Catalysts 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/catal9070584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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A systematic study on the solar photocatalytic hydrogen production (photoreforming) performance of M/TiO2 (M = Au, Ag, Cu or Pt) using glucose as a model substrate, and further extended to lignocellulose hydrolysates and wastewaters, is herein presented. Three metal (M) co-catalyst loading methods were tested. Variation of the type of metal results in significantly dissimilar H2 production rates, albeit the loading method exerts an even greater effect in most cases. Deposition-precipitation (followed by hydrogenation) or photodeposition provided better results than classical impregnation (followed by calcination). Interestingly, copper as a co-catalyst performed satisfactorily as compared to Au, and slightly below Pt, thus representing a realistic inexpensive alternative to noble metals. Hydrolysates of either α-cellulose or rice husks, obtained under mild conditions (short thermal cycles at 160 °C), were rich in saccharides and thus suitable as feedstocks. Nonetheless, the presence of inhibiting byproducts hindered H2 production. A novel photocatalytic UV pre-treatment method was successful to initially remove the most recalcitrant portion of these minor products along with H2 production (17 µmol gcat−1 h−1 on Cu/TiO2). After a short UV step, simulated sunlight photoreforming was orders of magnitude more efficient than without the pre-treatment. Hydrogen production was also directly tested on two different wastewater streams, that is, a municipal influent and samples from operations in a fruit juice producing plant, with remarkable results obtained for the latter (up to 115 µmol gcat−1 h−1 using Au/TiO2).
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Nishikiori H, Takizawa Y, Teshima K. Performance of Photofuel Cells Effectively Using Cellulose Film. CHEM LETT 2019. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.190016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Hiromasa Nishikiori
- Department of Materials Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano 380-8553, Japan
- Center for Energy and Environmental Science, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano 380-8553, Japan
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- Department of Materials Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano 380-8553, Japan
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- Department of Materials Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano 380-8553, Japan
- Center for Energy and Environmental Science, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano 380-8553, Japan
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Shen R, Xie J, Xiang Q, Chen X, Jiang J, Li X. Ni-based photocatalytic H2-production cocatalysts2. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(19)63294-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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