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Zhang L, Xia S, Zhang X, Yao Y, Zhang Y, Chen S, Chen Y, Yan J. Low-Temperature Synthesis of Mesoporous Half-Metallic High-Entropy Spinel Oxide Nanofibers for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 38334301 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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High-entropy oxides (HEOs) exhibit great prospects owing to their varied composition, chemical adaptability, adjustable light-absorption ability, and strong stability. In this study, we report a strategy to synthesize a series of porous high-entropy spinel oxide (HESO) nanofibers (NFs) at a low temperature of 400 °C by a sol-gel electrospinning technique. The key lies in selecting six acetylacetonate salt precursors with similar coordination abilities, maintaining a high-entropy disordered state during the transformation from stable sols to gel NFs. The as-synthesized HESO NFs of (NiCuMnCoZnFe)3O4 show a high specific surface area of 66.48 m2/g, a diverse elemental composition, a dual bandgap, half-metallicity property, and abundant defects. The diverse elements provide various synergistic catalytic sites, and oxygen vacancies act as active sites for electron-hole separation, while the half-metallicity and dual-bandgap structure offer excellent light absorption ability, thus expanding its applicability to a wide range of photocatalytic processes. As a result, the HESO NFs can efficiently convert CO2 into CH4 and CO with high yields of 8.03 and 15.89 μmol g-1 h-1, respectively, without using photosensitizers or sacrificial agents.
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- Liang Zhang
- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, People's Republic of China
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Sun M, Zhu C, Wei S, Chen L, Ji H, Su T, Qin Z. Phosphorus-Doped Hollow Tubular g-C 3N 4 for Enhanced Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6665. [PMID: 37895646 PMCID: PMC10608179 DOI: 10.3390/ma16206665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Photocatalytic CO2 reduction is a tactic for solving the environmental pollution caused by greenhouse gases. Herein, NH4H2PO4 was added as a phosphorus source in the process of the hydrothermal treatment of melamine for the first time, and phosphorus-doped hollow tubular g-C3N4 (x-P-HCN) was fabricated and used for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Here, 1.0-P-HCN exhibited the largest CO production rate of 9.00 μmol·g-1·h-1, which was 10.22 times higher than that of bulk g-C3N4. After doping with phosphorus, the light absorption range, the CO2 adsorption capacity, and the specific surface area of the 1.0-P-HCN sample were greatly improved. In addition, the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs was enhanced. Furthermore, the phosphorus-doped g-C3N4 effectively activated the CO2 adsorbed on the surface of phosphorus-doped g-C3N4 photocatalysts, which greatly enhanced the CO production rate of photocatalytic CO2 reduction over that of g-C3N4.
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- Manying Sun
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
- Fine Chemical Industry Research Institute, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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Sharma A, Makgwane PR, Lichtfouse E, Kumar N, Bandegharaei AH, Tahir M. Recent advances in synthesis, structural properties, and regulation of nickel sulfide-based heterostructures for environmental water remediation: an insight review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:64932-64948. [PMID: 37097573 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27093-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Heterostructured nanomaterials exhibit pronounced potential in environmental science, including the water purification, pollutant monitoring, and environmental remediation. Especially, their application through advanced oxidation processes has been found capable and adaptable in waste water treatment. In semiconductor photocatalysts, metal sulfides are the leading materials. However, for further modifications, the progresses on specific materials need to be overviewed. Among metal sulfides, nickel sulfides are the emerging semiconductors due to relatively narrow band gaps, high thermal and chemical stability, and cost effectiveness. The aim of the present review is to conduct a thorough analysis and summary of recent progress in the application of nickel sulfide-based heterostructures in water decontamination. Initially, the review introduces the emerging needs of the materials for environment following the characteristics features of metal sulfides with emphasis on nickel sulfides. Subsequently, synthesis strategies and structural properties of nickel sulfide (NiS and NiS2)-based photocatalysts are discussed. Herein, controlled synthesis procedures to influence their active structure, compositions, shape, and size for the enhanced photocatalytic performances are also considered. Furthermore, there is discussion on heterostructures formed by metal modification, metal oxides, and carbon hybridized nanocomposites. In the continuation, the modified characteristics are investigated which favors the photocatalytic processes for degradation of organic contaminations in water. The overall study highlights significant improvements in degradation efficiency of hetero-interfaced NiS and NiS2 photocatalysts towards organics that are comparable to expensive noble-metal photocatalysts. Finally, we also added a little on prospects for future advancement of nickel sulfide-based photocatalysts for applications in sustainable environmental remediation.
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- Anuradha Sharma
- Department of Chemistry, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 124001, India
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- Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials (CeNAM), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
- Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Robert Sobukwe Drive, Bellville, 7535, South Africa
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- European Centre for Research and Education in Geosciences (CEREGE), Aix Marseille, University, 13007, Marseille, France
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- Department of Chemistry, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 124001, India.
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- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, UAE University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Li CF, Guo RT, Zhang ZR, Wu T, Pan WG. Converting CO 2 into Value-Added Products by Cu 2 O-Based Catalysts: From Photocatalysis, Electrocatalysis to Photoelectrocatalysis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207875. [PMID: 36772913 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Converting CO2 into value-added products by photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and photoelectrocatalysis is a promising method to alleviate the global environmental problems and energy crisis. Among the semiconductor materials applied in CO2 catalytic reduction, Cu2 O has the advantages of abundant reserves, low price and environmental friendliness. Moreover, Cu2 O has unique adsorption and activation properties for CO2 , which is conducive to the generation of C2+ products through CC coupling. This review introduces the basic principles of CO2 reduction and summarizes the pathways for the generation of C1 , C2 , and C2+ products. The factors affecting CO2 reduction performance are further discussed from the perspective of the reaction environment, medium, and novel reactor design. Then, the properties of Cu2 O-based catalysts in CO2 reduction are summarized and several optimization strategies to enhance their stability and redox capacity are discussed. Subsequently, the application of Cu2 O-based catalysts in photocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and photoelectrocatalytic CO2 reduction is described. Finally, the opportunities, challenges and several research directions of Cu2 O-based catalysts in the field of CO2 catalytic reduction are presented, which is guidance for its wide application in the energy and environmental fields is provided.
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- Chu-Fan Li
- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
- Shanghai Non-Carbon Energy Conversion and Utilization Institute, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
- Shanghai Non-Carbon Energy Conversion and Utilization Institute, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
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Chen Y, Cheng M, Lai C, Wei Z, Zhang G, Li L, Tang C, Du L, Wang G, Liu H. The Collision between g-C 3 N 4 and QDs in the Fields of Energy and Environment: Synergistic Effects for Efficient Photocatalysis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205902. [PMID: 36592425 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Recently, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3 N4 ) has attracted increasing interest due to its visible light absorption, suitable energy band structure, and excellent stability. However, low specific surface area, finite visible light response range (<460 nm), and rapid photogenerated electron-hole (e- -h+ ) pairs recombination of the pristine g-C3 N4 limit its practical applications. The small size of quantum dots (QDs) endows the properties of abundant active sites, wide absorption spectrum, and adjustable bandgap, but inevitable aggregation. Studies have confirmed that the integration of g-C3 N4 and QDs not only overcomes these limitations of individual component, but also successfully inherits each advantage. Encouraged by these advantages, the synthetic strategies and the fundamental of QDs/g-C3 N4 composites are briefly elaborated in this review. Particularly, the synergistic effects of QDs/g-C3 N4 composites are analyzed comprehensively, including the enhancement of the photocatalytic performance and the avoidance of aggregation. Then, the photocatalytic applications of QDs/g-C3 N4 composites in the fields of environment and energy are described and further combined with DFT calculation to further reveal the reaction mechanisms. Moreover, the stability and reusability of QDs/g-C3 N4 composites are analyzed. Finally, the future development of these composites and the solution of existing problems are prospected.
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- Yongxi Chen
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control of Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control of Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control of Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control of Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Carbon Neutrality Research Institute of Power China Jiangxi Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd., Nanchang, 330001, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control of Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control of Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control of Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control of Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control of Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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Chen C, Liu F, Zhang Q, Zhang Z, Liu Q, Fang X. Theoretical design and experimental study of pyridine-incorporated polymeric carbon nitride with an optimal structure for boosting photocatalytic CO2 reduction. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(22)64159-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Kawawaki T, Akinaga Y, Yazaki D, Kameko H, Hirayama D, Negishi Y. Promoting Photocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction by Tuning the Properties of Cocatalysts. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202203387. [PMID: 36524615 PMCID: PMC10107262 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202203387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Suppressing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is an essential measure toward addressing global warming. Specifically, the photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CRR) is an effective strategy because it affords the conversion of CO2 into useful carbon feedstocks by using sunlight and water. However, the practical application of photocatalyst-promoting CRR (CRR photocatalysts) requires significant improvement of their conversion efficiency. Accordingly, extensive research is being conducted toward improving semiconductor photocatalysts, as well as cocatalysts that are loaded as active sites on the photocatalysts. In this review, we summarize recent research and development trends in the improvement of cocatalysts, which have a significant impact on the catalytic activity and selectivity of photocatalytic CRR. We expect that the advanced knowledge provided on the improvement of cocatalysts for CRR in this review will serve as a general guideline to accelerate the development of highly efficient CRR photocatalysts.
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- Tokuhisa Kawawaki
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8601, Japan.,Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8601, Japan.,Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8601, Japan
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Hayat A, Sohail M, Anwar U, Taha TA, Qazi HIA, Amina, Ajmal Z, Al-Sehemi AG, Algarni H, Al-Ghamdi AA, Amin MA, Palamanit A, Nawawi WI, Newair EF, Orooji Y. A Targeted Review of Current Progress, Challenges and Future Perspective of g-C 3 N 4 based Hybrid Photocatalyst Toward Multidimensional Applications. CHEM REC 2023; 23:e202200143. [PMID: 36285706 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The increasing demand for searching highly efficient and robust technologies in the context of sustainable energy production totally rely onto the cost-effective energy efficient production technologies. Solar power technology in this regard will perceived to be extensively employed in a variety of ways in the future ahead, in terms of the combustion of petroleum-based pollutants, CO2 reduction, heterogeneous photocatalysis, as well as the formation of unlimited and sustainable hydrogen gas production. Semiconductor-based photocatalysis is regarded as potentially sustainable solution in this context. g-C3 N4 is classified as non-metallic semiconductor to overcome this energy demand and enviromental challenges, because of its superior electronic configuration, which has a median band energy of around 2.7 eV, strong photocatalytic stability, and higher light performance. The photocatalytic performance of g-C3 N4 is perceived to be inadequate, owing to its small surface area along with high rate of charge recombination. However, various synthetic strategies were applied in order to incorporate g-C3 N4 with different guest materials to increase photocatalytic performance. After these fabrication approaches, the photocatalytic activity was enhanced owing to generation of photoinduced electrons and holes, by improving light absorption ability, and boosting surface area, which provides more space for photocatalytic reaction. In this review, various metals, non-metals, metals oxide, sulfides, and ferrites have been integrated with g-C3 N4 to form mono, bimetallic, heterojunction, Z-scheme, and S-scheme-based materials for boosting performance. Also, different varieties of g-C3 N4 were utilized for different aspects of photocatalytic application i. e., water reduction, water oxidation, CO2 reduction, and photodegradation of dye pollutants, etc. As a consequence, we have assembled a summary of the latest g-C3 N4 based materials, their uses in solar energy adaption, and proper management of the environment. This research will further well explain the detail of the mechanism of all these photocatalytic processes for the next steps, as well as the age number of new insights in order to overcome the current challenges.
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- Asif Hayat
- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR, China.,College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, 313001, P.R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Physics Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.,Physics and Engineering Mathematics Department, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University, Menouf, 32952, Egypt
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- College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, 400065, China
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- Department of Physics, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 710072, Xian, PR China
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- Research Center for Adv. Mater. Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Research Center for Adv. Mater. Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Energy Technol. Program, Department of Specialized Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanich Rd., Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, 02600, Arau Perlis, Malaysia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Egypt
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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Cao G, Ye X, Duan S, Cao Z, Zhang C, Yao C, Li X. Plasmon enhanced Sn:In2O3/attapulgite S-scheme heterojunction for efficient photothermal reduction of CO2. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Khan J, Sun Y, Han L. A Comprehensive Review on Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Carbon Dioxide Photoreduction. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2201013. [PMID: 36336653 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Inspired by natural photosynthesis, harnessing the wide range of natural solar energy and utilizing appropriate semiconductor-based catalysts to convert carbon dioxide into beneficial energy species, for example, CO, CH4 , HCOOH, and CH3 COH have been shown to be a sustainable and more environmentally friendly approach. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3 N4 ) has been regarded as a highly effective photocatalyst for the CO2 reduction reaction, owing to its cost-effectiveness, high thermal and chemical stability, visible light absorption capability, and low toxicity. However, weaker electrical conductivity, fast recombination rate, smaller visible light absorption window, and reduced surface area make this catalytic material unsuitable for commercial photocatalytic applications. Therefore, certain procedures, including elemental doping, structural modulation, functional group adjustment of g-C3 N4 , the addition of metal complex motif, and others, may be used to improve its photocatalytic activity towards effective CO2 reduction. This review has investigated the scientific community's perspectives on synthetic pathways and material optimization approaches used to increase the selectivity and efficiency of the g-C3 N4 -based hybrid structures, as well as their benefits and drawbacks on photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Finally, the review concludes a comparative discussion and presents a promising picture of the future scope of the improvements.
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- Javid Khan
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Adv. Mater. and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Adv. Mater. and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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Li CF, Guo RT, Wu T, Pan WG. Progress and perspectives on 1D nanostructured catalysts applied in photo(electro)catalytic reduction of CO 2. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:16033-16064. [PMID: 36300511 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr04063h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Reducing CO2 into value-added chemicals and fuels by artificial photosynthesis (photocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis) is one of the considerable solutions to global environmental and energy issues. One-dimensional (1D) nanostructured catalysts (nanowires, nanorods, nanotubes and so on.) have attracted extensive attention due to their superior light-harvesting ability, co-catalyst loading capacity, and high carrier separation rate. This review analyzed the basic principle of the photo(electro)catalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR) briefly. The preparation methods and properties of 1D nanostructured catalysts are introduced. Next, the applications of 1D nanostructured catalysts in the field of photo(electro)catalytic CO2 RR are introduced in detail. In particular, we introduced the design of composite catalysts with 1D nanostructures, for example loading 0D, 1D, 2D, and 3D materials on a 1D nanostructured semiconductor to construct a heterojunction to optimize the photo-response range, carrier separation and transport efficiency, CO2 adsorption and activation capacity, and stability of the catalyst. Finally, the development prospects of 1D nanostructured catalysts are discussed and summarized. This review can provide guidance for the rational design of advanced catalysts for photo(electro)catalytic CO2 RR.
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- Chu-Fan Li
- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, People's Republic of China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Power Generation Environment Protection, Shanghai 200090, People's Republic of China
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, People's Republic of China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Power Generation Environment Protection, Shanghai 200090, People's Republic of China
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A comprehensive DFT study of CO2 methanation on the Ru-doped Ni(111) surface. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Sohail M, Anwar U, Taha T, I. A. Qazi H, Al-Sehemi AG, Ullah S, Gharni H, Ahmed I, Amin MA, Palamanit A, Iqbal W, Alharthi S, Nawawi W, Ajmal Z, Ali H, Hayat A. Nanostructured Materials Based on g-C3N4 for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity and Potentials Application: A Review. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Tang JY, Er CC, Tan LL, Chew YH, Mohamed AR, Chai SP. Uncovering the multifaceted roles of nitrogen defects in graphitic carbon nitride for selective photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction: a density functional theory study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:11124-11130. [PMID: 35474006 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp00466f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Surface defect engineering on the nanoscale has attracted extensive research attention lately; however, its role in modulating the properties and catalytic performance of a semiconducting material has not been comprehensively covered. Here, we systematically unraveled the effect of defect engineering towards textural, electronic and optical properties of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), as well as its photocatalytic mechanism of CO2 reduction using first-principle calculations by density functional theory through the introduction of various defect sites. Among the five unique atoms in g-C3N4, the vacancy site was found to be the most feasible at the two-coordinated nitrogen, N2. By initiating N2 point defects, an asymmetric electron density distribution was engendered around the vacancy region, which resulted in an evolution of semiconducting properties. We also discovered an improved charge separation efficiency and CO2 adsorption affinity in g-C3N4, which rendered a more thermodynamically feasible pathway for CO2 reduction to CO, CH3OH and CH4 fuels. This theoretical finding is hoped to shed light on the importance of the defect engineering strategy towards photocatalytic enhancement in g-C3N4.
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- Jie-Yinn Tang
- Multidisciplinary Platform of Advanced Engineering, Chemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Multidisciplinary Platform of Advanced Engineering, Chemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Multidisciplinary Platform of Advanced Engineering, Chemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Multidisciplinary Platform of Advanced Engineering, Chemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Low Carbon Economy (LCE) Group, School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, Seri Ampangan, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Multidisciplinary Platform of Advanced Engineering, Chemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Syntheses of ZnTi-LDH sensitized by tetra (4-carboxyphenyl) porphyrin for accerlating photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2022.122955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Li M, Pan Q, Xiao M, Xiong J. Highly dispersed NiS 2 quantum dots as a promising cocatalyst bridged by acetylene black significantly improved the photocatalytic H 2 evolution performance of g-C 3N 4 nanosheets. RSC Adv 2022; 12:2603-2611. [PMID: 35425292 PMCID: PMC8979214 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07110f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In this work, ternary nanocomposite (CNs-AB/NiS2) as a novel efficient H2 evolution photocatalyst without the use of noble metals was successfully synthesized by depositing acetylene black (AB) and ultra-fine NiS2 nanoparticles on the surface of CNs (g-C3N4) through ultrasonic dispersion and chemical vapor deposition methods, respectively. It was revealed that the loaded AB and NiS2 nanoparticles have significantly improved the photocatalytic H2 evolution efficiency of the CNs by improving the photogenerated electron-hole pair separation, visible light absorption and hydrogen evolution kinetics. Besides acting as a cocatalyst, AB served as a conductive electron bridge between CNs and NiS2, which accelerated the effective transfer of electrons from CNs to NiS2 and improved the H2 evolution kinetics of the NiS2 cocatalyst. The H2 evolution experiments revealed that the ternary photocatalyst CNs-AB/NiS210 displayed a H2 evolution rate of up to 2434.85 μmoL g-1 h-1, which was a 1.41 times enhancement compared to that of the binary composite CNs-NiS210 and was 12.43 times higher than that of the pure CNs. Moreover, the ternary photocatalyst CNs-AB/NiS210 not only exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity and stability in the tests, but provided a novel idea for the development of high-efficiency catalysts free of noble metals as well.
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- Miaomiao Li
- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University Guangzhou 510631 Guangdong China +86 020 85216860
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University Guangzhou 510631 Guangdong China +86 020 85216860
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University Guangzhou 510631 Guangdong China +86 020 85216860
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University Guangzhou 510631 Guangdong China +86 020 85216860
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Li Y, Xu F, Sun L, Xue X, Wang Y, Liao L, Guan Y, Li B, Zhang K, Zou Y, Zhang H. Enhanced visible-light-driven RhB removal with a Mo–Ni bimetallic sulfide/g-C 3N 4 nanosheet Schottky junction. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj01100j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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A novel Schottky heterojunction is fabricated from narrow bandgap Mo–Ni bimetallic sulfide and g-C3N4 nanosheets to maximize carrier separation.
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- Yaying Li
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials & Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Structure and Properties for New Energy and Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials & Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Structure and Properties for New Energy and Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials & Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Structure and Properties for New Energy and Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials & Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Structure and Properties for New Energy and Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials & Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Structure and Properties for New Energy and Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials & Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Structure and Properties for New Energy and Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials & Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Structure and Properties for New Energy and Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials & Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Structure and Properties for New Energy and Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials & Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Structure and Properties for New Energy and Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials & Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Structure and Properties for New Energy and Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials & Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Structure and Properties for New Energy and Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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Kozlova EA, Lyulyukin MN, Kozlov DV, Parmon VN. Semiconductor photocatalysts and mechanisms of carbon dioxide reduction and nitrogen fixation under UV and visible light. RUSSIAN CHEMICAL REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1070/rcr5004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The review summarizes the current knowledge about heterogeneous semiconductor photocatalysts that are active towards photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide and molecular nitrogen under visible and near-UV light. The main classes of these photocatalysts and characteristic features of their application in the target processes are considered. Primary attention is given to photocatalysts based on titanium dioxide, which have high activity and stability in the carbon dioxide reduction. For the first time, the photofixation of nitrogen under irradiation in the presence of various semiconductor materials is considered in detail.
The bibliography includes 264 references.
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Ferreira de Brito J, Corradini PG, Silva AB, Mascaro LH. Reduction of CO
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- Juliana Ferreira de Brito
- Department of Chemistry Federal University of São Carlos Rod. Washington Luiz, Km 235 CEP 13565-905 São Carlos – SP Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry Federal University of São Carlos Rod. Washington Luiz, Km 235 CEP 13565-905 São Carlos – SP Brazil
- Fluminense Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology Campus Itaperuna, BR 356, Km 3 CEP 28300-000 Itaperuna – RJ Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry Federal University of São Carlos Rod. Washington Luiz, Km 235 CEP 13565-905 São Carlos – SP Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry Federal University of São Carlos Rod. Washington Luiz, Km 235 CEP 13565-905 São Carlos – SP Brazil
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Hu X, Guo R, Hong L, Ji X, Pan W. Recent Progress in Quantum Dots Modified g‐C
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- Xing Hu
- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Shanghai University of Electric Power Shanghai China 200090
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Shanghai University of Electric Power Shanghai China 200090
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Power Generation Environment Protection Shanghai China 200090
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Shanghai University of Electric Power Shanghai China 200090
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Shanghai University of Electric Power Shanghai China 200090
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Shanghai University of Electric Power Shanghai China 200090
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Power Generation Environment Protection Shanghai China 200090
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Fabrication of porous octahedron-flowerlike microsphere NH2-UiO-66/CdIn2S4 heterojunction photocatalyst for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction. J CO2 UTIL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2021.101650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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FeP modified polymeric carbon nitride as a noble-metal-free photocatalyst for efficient CO2 reduction. CATAL COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2021.106326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Huang Y, Zhao P, Miao H, Shao S, Wang L, Chen Y, Jia C, Xia J. Organic-inorganic TCPP/BiOCl hybrids with accelerated interfacial charge separation for boosted photocatalytic performance. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Que M, Cai W, Chen J, Zhu L, Yang Y. Recent advances in g-C 3N 4 composites within four types of heterojunctions for photocatalytic CO 2 reduction. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:6692-6712. [PMID: 33885474 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr09177d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Studies of photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into hydrocarbon fuels, as a promising solution to alleviate global warming and energy issues, are booming in recent years. Researchers have focused their interest in developing g-C3N4 composite photocatalysts with intriguing features of robust light harvesting ability, excellent catalysis, and stable performance. Four types of heterojunctions (type-II, Z-scheme, S-scheme and Schottky) of the g-C3N4 composites are widely adopted. This review aims at presenting and comparing the photocatalytic mechanisms, characteristics, and performances of g-C3N4 composites concerning these four types of heterojunctions. Besides, perspectives and undergoing efforts for further development of g-C3N4 composite photocatalysts are discussed. This review would be helpful for researchers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the progress and future development trends of g-C3N4 composite heterojunctions for photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
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- Meidan Que
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, P. R. China.
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Zhang M, Qin L, Feng X, Kang SZ, Li X. Facile construction of carbon nitride/cobalt ion/eosin Y nanohybrids for enhanced interaction and photocatalytic hydrogen production. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.126123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Low-Dimensional Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Efficient CO2 Conversion into Solar Fuels. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11040418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The ongoing energy crisis and global warming caused by the massive usage of fossil fuels and emission of CO2 into atmosphere continue to motivate researchers to investigate possible solutions. The conversion of CO2 into value-added solar fuels by photocatalysts has been suggested as an intriguing solution to simultaneously mitigate global warming and provide a source of energy in an environmentally friendly manner. There has been considerable effort for nearly four decades investigating the performance of CO2 conversion by photocatalysts, much of which has focused on structure or materials modification. In particular, the application of low-dimensional structures for photocatalysts is a promising pathway. Depending on the materials and fabrication methods, low-dimensional nanomaterials can be formed in zero dimensional structures such as quantum dots, one-dimensional structures such as nanowires, nanotubes, nanobelts, and nanorods, and two-dimensional structures such as nanosheets and thin films. These nanostructures increase the effective surface area and possess unique electrical and optical properties, including the quantum confinement effect in semiconductors or the localized surface plasmon resonance effect in noble metals at the nanoscale. These unique properties can play a vital role in enhancing the performance of photocatalytic CO2 conversion into solar fuels by engineering the nanostructures. In this review, we provide an overview of photocatalytic CO2 conversion and especially focus on nanostructured photocatalysts. The fundamental mechanism of photocatalytic CO2 conversion is discussed and recent progresses of low-dimensional photocatalysts for efficient conversion of CO2 into solar fuels are presented.
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Magnetite/graphite carbon nitride composite for peroxymonosulfate non-radical activation. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Liu R, Chen Z, Yao Y, Li Y, Cheema WA, Wang D, Zhu S. Recent advancements in g-C3N4-based photocatalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction: a mini review. RSC Adv 2020; 10:29408-29418. [PMID: 35521120 PMCID: PMC9055987 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra05779g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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g-C3N4-based photocatalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
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- Runlu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai 200240
- China
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- School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering
- University of Wollongong
- Wollongong
- Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai 200240
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai 200240
- China
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- Industrial Technology Development Center (ITDC)
- Higher Education Intelligence (HEI) Project
- Pakistan
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- UNSW Australia
- Sydney
- Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai 200240
- China
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