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Kumar V, Prasad Singh G, Kumar M, Kumar A, Singh P, Ansu AK, Sharma A, Alam T, Yadav AS, Dobrotă D. Nanocomposite Marvels: Unveiling Breakthroughs in Photocatalytic Water Splitting for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:6147-6164. [PMID: 38371806 PMCID: PMC10870388 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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An overview of the significant innovations in photocatalysts for H2 development, photocatalyst selection criteria, and photocatalytic modifications to improve the photocatalytic activity was examined in this Review, as well as mechanisms and thermodynamics. A variety of semiconductors have been examined in a structured fashion, such as TiO2-, g-C3N4-, graphene-, sulfide-, oxide-, nitride-, oxysulfide-, oxynitrides, and cocatalyst-based photocatalysts. The techniques for enhancing the compatibility of metals and nonmetals is discussed in order to boost photoactivity within visible light irradiation. In particular, further deliberation has been carried out on the development of heterojunctions, such as type I, type II, and type III, along with Z-systems, and S-scheme systems. It is important to thoroughly investigate these issues in the sense of visible light irradiations to enhance the efficacy of photocatalytic action. In fact, another advancement in this area may include hiring mediators including grapheme oxide and metals to establish indirect Z-scheme montages with a correct band adjustment. The potential consideration of reaction chemology, mass transfer, kinetics of reactions, restriction of light diffusion, and the process and selection of suitable light and photoreactor also will optimize sustainable hydrogen output efficiency and selectivity.
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- Vikash Kumar
- Department
of Electronics and Communication Engineering, RV Institute of Technology and Management, Bangalore, Karnataka 560076, India
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- Department
of Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Central University Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand 835205, India
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, RV Institute
of Technology and Management, Bangalore, Karnataka 560076, India
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- Centre
for Augmented Intelligence and Design, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641202, India
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal University
Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303007, India
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal University
Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303007, India
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, BIT Sindri, Dhanbad Jharkhand 828123, India
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- CSIR-Central
Building Research Institute, Roorkee, Uttarakhand 247667, India
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Bakhtiyarpur
College of Engineering (Science, Technology and Technical Education
Department, Government of Bihar), Bakhtiyarpur, Bihar 803212, India
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- Faculty
of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550024 Sibiu, Romania
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Zhang L, Zou W, Yu Y, Yang J. Optical spectroscopy of the previously unobserved palladium monosulfide (PdS) radical. J Chem Phys 2023; 159:204301. [PMID: 38010329 DOI: 10.1063/5.0179596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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The optical spectra of the palladium monosulfide (PdS) molecule in gas phase have been investigated for the first time through laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and single-vibronic-level (SVL) emission spectroscopies. The I3Σ- - X3Σ- transition system containing 16 vibronic bands was identified in the LIF spectra, covering the energy range of 22 030-23 400 cm-1. The spectra with rotational resolution allowed for the determination of the molecular constants in both the ground X and excited I electronic states, involving the spin-orbit splitting, rotational constant, vibrational frequency, and isotope shift. Isotopically resolved SVL emission spectra permitted the observation of the spin-orbit splitting, vibrational frequency, and vibrational isotope shift of the X3Σ-0+,1 and A3Π2,1,0-,0+ states as they transitioned from the excited I state to the vibrational levels of the X and A states. Ab initio calculations presented plenty of the Λ-S and Ω states of PdS below 28 000 cm-1 and provided strong support for the assignments of the experimental observation.
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- Lei Zhang
- School of Mathematics and Physics, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Institute of Modern Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Xi'an 710127, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of High Precision Nuclear Spectroscopy, Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 73000, China
- Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou 516003, China
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Yoshida H, Pan Z, Shoji R, Nandal V, Matsuzaki H, Seki K, Lin L, Kaneko M, Fukui T, Yamashita K, Takata T, Hisatomi T, Domen K. An Oxysulfide Photocatalyst Evolving Hydrogen with an Apparent Quantum Efficiency of 30 % under Visible Light. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202312938. [PMID: 37786233 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202312938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Photocatalytic water splitting is a simple means of converting solar energy into storable hydrogen energy. Narrow-band gap oxysulfide photocatalysts have attracted much attention in this regard owing to the significant visible-light absorption and relatively high stability of these compounds. However, existing materials suffer from low efficiencies due to difficulties in synthesizing these oxysulfides with suitable degrees of crystallinity and particle sizes, and in constructing effective reaction sites. The present work demonstrates the production of a Gd2 Ti2 O5 S2 (λ<650 nm) photocatalyst capable of efficiently driving photocatalytic reactions. Single-crystalline, plate-like Gd2 Ti2 O5 S2 particles with atomically ordered surfaces were synthesized by flux and chemical etching methods. Ultrafine Pt-IrO2 cocatalyst particles that promoted hydrogen (H2 ) and oxygen (O2 ) evolution reactions were subsequently loaded on the Gd2 Ti2 O5 S2 while ensuring an intimate contact by employing a microwave-heating technique. The optimized Gd2 Ti2 O5 S2 was found to evolve H2 from an aqueous methanol solution with a remarkable apparent quantum efficiency of 30 % at 420 nm. This material was also stable during O2 evolution in the presence of a sacrificial reagent. The results presented herein demonstrates a highly efficient narrow-band gap oxysulfide photocatalyst with potential applications in practical solar hydrogen production.
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- Hiroaki Yoshida
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Science & Innovation Center, 1000 Kamoshida-cho, Aoba-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 227-8502, Japan
- Japan Technological Research Association of Artificial Photosynthetic Chemical Process (ARPChem), 2-11-16 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi, Nagano, 380-8553, Japan
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- Research Institute for Material and Chemical Measurement, National Metrology Institute of Japan (NMIJ), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8565, Japan
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- Global Zero Emission Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, 16-1 Onogawa, Ibaraki, 305-8569, Japan
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- Research Institute for Material and Chemical Measurement, National Metrology Institute of Japan (NMIJ), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8565, Japan
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- Global Zero Emission Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, 16-1 Onogawa, Ibaraki, 305-8569, Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi, Nagano, 380-8553, Japan
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- Graduate School of Nanobioscience, Yokohama City University, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, 236-0027, Japan
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- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Science & Innovation Center, 1000 Kamoshida-cho, Aoba-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 227-8502, Japan
- Japan Technological Research Association of Artificial Photosynthetic Chemical Process (ARPChem), 2-11-16 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
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- Graduate School of Nanobioscience, Yokohama City University, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, 236-0027, Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi, Nagano, 380-8553, Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi, Nagano, 380-8553, Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi, Nagano, 380-8553, Japan
- Office of University Professors, The University of Tokyo, 2-11-16 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
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Panda J, Tripathy SP, Dash S, Ray A, Behera P, Subudhi S, Parida K. Inner transition metal-modulated metal organic frameworks (IT-MOFs) and their derived nanomaterials: a strategic approach towards stupendous photocatalysis. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:7640-7675. [PMID: 37066602 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr00274h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Photocatalysis, as an amenable and effective process, can be adopted for pollution remediation and to alleviate the ongoing energy crisis. In this case, recently, metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted increasing attention in the field of photocatalysis owning to their unique characteristics including large specific surface area, tuneable pore architecture, mouldable framework composition, tuneable band structure, and exceptional photon absorption tendency complimented with superior anti-recombination of excitons. Among the plethora of frameworks, inner transition metal based-MOFs (IT-MOFs) have started to garner significant traction as photocatalysts due to their distinct characteristics compared to conventional transition metal-based frameworks. Typically, IT-MOFs have the tendency to generate high nuclearity clusters and possess abundant Lewis acidic sites, together with mixed valency, which aids in easily converting redox couples, thereby making them a suitable candidate for various photocatalytic reactions. Therefore, in this contribution, we aim to summarise the excellent photocatalytic performance of IT-MOFs and their composites accompanied by a thorough discussion of their topological changes with a variation in the structure of the metal cluster, fabrication routes, morphological features, and physico-chemical properties together with a brief discussion of computational findings. Moreover, we attempt to explore the scientific understanding of the functionalities of IT-MOFs and their composites with detailed mechanistic pathways for in-depth clarity towards photocatalysis. Furthermore, we present a comprehensive analysis of IT-MOFs for various crucial photocatalytic applications such as H2/O2 evolution, organic pollutant degradation, organic transformation, and N2 and CO2 reduction. In addition, we discuss the measures employed to enhance their performance with some future directions to address the challenges with IT-MOF-based nanomaterials.
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- Jayashree Panda
- Centre for Nano Science and Nanotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusnadhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India.
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nanotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusnadhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India.
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nanotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusnadhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India.
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nanotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusnadhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India.
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nanotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusnadhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India.
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nanotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusnadhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India.
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nanotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusnadhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India.
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Sun G, Tai Z, Li F, Ye Q, Wang T, Fang Z, Jia L, Liu W, Wang H. Construction of ZnIn 2 S 4 /CdS/PdS S-Scheme Heterostructure for Efficient Photocatalytic H 2 Production. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2207758. [PMID: 36965055 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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It is facing a tremendous challenge to develop the desirable hybrids for photocatalytic H2 generation by integrating the advantages of a single semiconductor. Herein, an all-sulfide ZnIn2 S4 /CdS/PdS heterojunction is constructed for the first time, where CdS and PdS nanoparticles anchor in the spaces of ZnIn2 S4 micro-flowers due to the confinement effects. The morphology engineering can guarantee rapid charge transfer owing to the short carrier migration distances and the luxuriant reactive sites provided by ZnIn2 S4 . The S-scheme mechanism between ZnIn2 S4 and CdS assisted by PdS cocatalyst is testified by in situ irradiated X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), where the electrons and holes move in reverse driven by work function difference and built-in electric field at the interfaces. The optimal ZnIn2 S4 /CdS/PdS performs a glaring photocatalytic activity of 191.9 µmol h-1 (10 mg of catalyst), and the largest AQE (apparent quantum efficiency) can reach a high value of 26.26%. This work may afford progressive tactics to design multifunctional photocatalysts.
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- Guotai Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Nano and Heterogeneous Materials Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210094, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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Ben-Shahar Y, Stone D, Banin U. Rich Landscape of Colloidal Semiconductor-Metal Hybrid Nanostructures: Synthesis, Synergetic Characteristics, and Emerging Applications. Chem Rev 2023; 123:3790-3851. [PMID: 36735598 PMCID: PMC10103135 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Nanochemistry provides powerful synthetic tools allowing one to combine different materials on a single nanostructure, thus unfolding numerous possibilities to tailor their properties toward diverse functionalities. Herein, we review the progress in the field of semiconductor-metal hybrid nanoparticles (HNPs) focusing on metal-chalcogenides-metal combined systems. The fundamental principles of their synthesis are discussed, leading to a myriad of possible hybrid architectures including Janus zero-dimensional quantum dot-based systems and anisotropic quasi 1D nanorods and quasi-2D platelets. The properties of HNPs are described with particular focus on emergent synergetic characteristics. Of these, the light-induced charge-separation effect across the semiconductor-metal nanojunction is of particular interest as a basis for the utilization of HNPs in photocatalytic applications. The extensive studies on the charge-separation behavior and its dependence on the HNPs structural characteristics, environmental and chemical conditions, and light excitation regime are surveyed. Combining the advanced synthetic control with the charge-separation effect has led to demonstration of various applications of HNPs in different fields. A particular promise lies in their functionality as photocatalysts for a variety of uses, including solar-to-fuel conversion, as a new type of photoinitiator for photopolymerization and 3D printing, and in novel chemical and biomedical uses.
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- Yuval Ben-Shahar
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Israel Institute for Biological Research, P.O. Box 19, Ness Ziona74100, Israel
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- The Institute of Chemistry and Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem91904, Israel
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- The Institute of Chemistry and Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem91904, Israel
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Moon HS, Hsiao KC, Wu MC, Yun Y, Hsu YJ, Yong K. Spatial Separation of Cocatalysts on Z-Scheme Organic/Inorganic Heterostructure Hollow Spheres for Enhanced Photocatalytic H 2 Evolution and In-Depth Analysis of the Charge-Transfer Mechanism. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2200172. [PMID: 35178769 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A Z-scheme heterojunction with spatially separated cocatalysts is proposed for overcoming fundamental issues in photocatalytic water splitting, such as inefficient light absorption, charge recombination, and sluggish reaction kinetics. For efficient light absorption and interfacial charge separation, Z-scheme organic/inorganic heterojunction photocatalysts are synthesized by firmly immobilizing ultrathin g-C3 N4 on the surface of TiO2 hollow spheres via electrostatic interactions. Additionally, two cocatalysts, Pt and IrOx , are spatially separated along the Z-scheme charge-transfer pathway to enhance surface charge separation and reaction kinetics. The as-prepared Pt/g-C3 N4 /TiO2 /IrOx (PCTI) hollow sphere photocatalyst exhibits an exceptional H2 evolution rate of 8.15 mmol h-1 g-1 and a remarkable apparent quantum yield of 24.3% at 330 nm in the presence of 0.5 wt% Pt and 1.2 wt% IrOx cocatalysts on g-C3 N4 and TiO2 , respectively. Photoassisted Kelvin probe force microscopy is used to systematically analyze the Z-scheme charge-transfer mechanism within PCTI. Furthermore, the benefits of spatially separating cocatalysts in the PCTI system are methodically investigated in comparison to randomly depositing them. This work adequately demonstrates that the combination of a Z-scheme heterojunction and spatially separated cocatalysts can be a promising strategy for designing high-performance photocatalytic platforms for solar fuel production.
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- Hyun Sik Moon
- Surface Chemistry Laboratory of Electronic Materials, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
- Green Technology Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
- Green Technology Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Nanocatalysis and Surface Science Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
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- Surface Chemistry Laboratory of Electronic Materials, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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Synergistic Effect of Amorphous Ti(IV)-Hole and Ni(II)-Electron Cocatalysts for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance of Bi2WO6. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12121633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Bi2WO6 has become a common photocatalyst due to its advantages of simple synthesis and high activity. However, the defects of pure Bi2WO6 such as low light reception hinder its application in photocatalysis. In this study, based on the modification of Bi2WO6 with Ti(IV) as a cavity co-catalyst, new Ni- and Ti-doped nanosheets of Bi2WO6 (Ni/Ti-Bi2WO6) were prepared by a one-step wet thermal impregnation method and used for the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline. The experimental results showed that the photocatalytic activity of Ni/Ti-Bi2WO6 modified by the two-component catalyst was significantly better than those of pure Bi2WO6 and Ti-Bi2WO6 modified with Ti(IV) only. The photocatalytic effect of Ni/Ti-Bi2WO6 with different Ni/Ti molar ratios was investigated by the degradation of TC. The results showed that 0.4Ni/Ti-Bi2WO6 possessed the best photocatalytic performance, with a degradation rate of 92.9% at 140 min TC. The results of cycling experiments showed that the catalyst exhibited high stability after five cycles. The scavenger experiment demonstrated that the h+ and O2− were the main reactive species. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of Bi2WO6 could be attributed to the synergistic effect between the Ti(IV) as a hole cocatalyst and Ni(II) as an electron cocatalyst, which effectively promoted the separation of photogenerated carriers.
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Chalcogenides and Chalcogenide-Based Heterostructures as Photocatalysts for Water Splitting. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12111338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Chalcogenides are essential in the conversion of solar energy into hydrogen fuel due to their narrow band gap energy. Hydrogen fuel could resolve future energy crises by substituting carbon fuels owing to zero-emission carbon-free gas and its eco-friendliness. The fabrication of different metal chalcogenide-based photocatalysts with enhanced photocatalytic water splitting have been summarized in this review. Different modifications of these chalcogenides, including coupling with another semiconductor, metal loading, and doping, are fabricated with different synthetic routes that can remarkably improve the photo-exciton separation and have been extensively investigated for photocatalytic hydrogen generation. In this direction, this review is undertaken to provide an overview of the enhanced photocatalytic performance of the binary and ternary chalcogenide heterostructures and their mechanisms for hydrogen production under irradiation of light.
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Aguilar-Ferrer D, Szewczyk J, Coy E. Recent developments in polydopamine-based photocatalytic nanocomposites for energy production: Physico-chemical properties and perspectives. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2021.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Photocatalytic Potential of Cobalt Fluoride (CoF2) Nanoparticles. ADSORPT SCI TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/9369201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Herein, CoF2 nanoparticles (NPs) are prepared by simple coprecipitation method and are characterized by various techniques, i.e., XRD, SEM/EDX, FTIR, and UV/Vis, for their structure identification. As-prepared nanostructures were used as photocatalyst, as antioxidant, and as antimicrobial agent. The degradation studies of the prepared samples were carried out for specific time for the degradation of methylene blue (MLB) dye under a UV/visible spectrophotometer to determine decolorization and change in concentration of MLB with respect to time. The antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) was measured by well diffusion and serial dilution method to determine their efficiency against these two bacteria, through a dose-dependent method. The antibacterial activity was further confirmed against the experimental bacteria through calculation of minimum inhibition concentration (MIC). The antioxidant activity (radical scavenging activity) of the prepared CoF2 NPs was also assessed.
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Fabrication of Ni2P Cocatalyzed CdS Nanorods with a Well-Defined Heterointerface for Enhanced Photocatalytic H2 Evolution. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12040417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Developing non-noble metal photocatalysts for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution is crucial for exploiting renewable energy. In this study, a photocatalyst of Ni2P/CdS nanorods consisting of cadmium sulfide (CdS) nanorods (NRs) decorated with Ni2P nanoparticles (NPs) was fabricated using an in-situ solvothermal method with red phosphor (P) as the P source. Ni2P NPs were tightly anchored on the surface of CdS NRs to form a core-shell structure with a well-defined heterointerface, aiming to achieve a highly efficient photocatalytic H2 generation. The as-synthesized 2%Ni2P/CdS NRs photocatalyst exhibited the significantly improved photocatalytic H2 evolution rate of 260.2 μmol∙h−1, more than 20 folds higher than that of bare CdS NRs. Moreover, the as-synthesized 2%Ni2P/CdS NRs photocatalyst demonstrated an excellent stability, even better than that of Pt/CdS NRs. The photocatalytic performance enhancement was ascribed to the core-shell structure with the interfacial Schottky junction between Ni2P NPs and CdS NRs and the accompanying fast and effective photogenerated charge carriers’ separation and transfer. This work provides a new strategy for designing non-noble metal photocatalysts to replace the noble catalysts for photocatalytic water splitting.
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Mechanochemical homodisperse of Bi2MoO6 on Zn-Al LDH matrix to form Z-scheme heterojunction with promoted visible-light photocatalytic performance. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2022.103468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Jiang L, Guo Y, Qi S, Zhang K, Chen J, Lou Y, Zhao Y. Amorphous NiCoB-coupled MAPbI 3 for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:17960-17966. [PMID: 34854449 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt03633e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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It was thought that the organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite MAPbI3 could be used to collect visible light for the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, its ability to generate H2 is limited. Herein, we synthesized amorphous NiCoB through a redox method and coupled it with MAPbI3 to form the NiCoB/MAPbI3 composite photocatalyst by electrostatic self-assembly. 30% NiCoB/MAPbI3 exhibited the maximum H2 generation yield of 2625.57 μmol g-1 h-1, which was approximately 114 fold that of pristine MAPbI3 and much better than that of Pt/MAPbI3. In addition to the excellent photocatalytic HER capability, NiCoB/MAPbI3 maintained good stability in the 24 h cycling hydrogen evolution experiment. The photoelectric analysis showed that NiCoB as a cocatalyst could realize rapid charge separation. This work can offer a reference for the construction of efficient photocatalysts based on lead halide perovskites.
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- Lanxuan Jiang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P.R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P.R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P.R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P.R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P.R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P.R. China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P.R. China
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Synthesis and Performance of Photocatalysts for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production: Future Perspectives. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11121505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Photocatalysis for “green” hydrogen production is a technology of increasing importance that has been studied using both TiO2–based and heterojunction composite-based semiconductors. Different irradiation sources and reactor units can be considered for the enhancement of photocatalysis. Current approaches also consider the use of electron/hole scavengers, organic species, such as ethanol, that are “available” in agricultural waste, in communities around the world. Alternatively, organic pollutants present in wastewaters can be used as organic scavengers, reducing health and environmental concerns for plants, animals, and humans. Thus, photocatalysis may help reduce the carbon footprint of energy production by generating H2, a friendly energy carrier, and by minimizing water contamination. This review discusses the most up-to-date and important information on photocatalysis for hydrogen production, providing a critical evaluation of: (1) The synthesis and characterization of semiconductor materials; (2) The design of photocatalytic reactors; (3) The reaction engineering of photocatalysis; (4) Photocatalysis energy efficiencies; and (5) The future opportunities for photocatalysis using artificial intelligence. Overall, this review describes the state-of-the-art of TiO2–based and heterojunction composite-based semiconductors that produce H2 from aqueous systems, demonstrating the viability of photocatalysis for “green” hydrogen production.
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Mohamed RM, Mkhalid IA, Alhaddad M, Basaleh A, Alzahrani KA, Ismail AA. Facile Fabrication of Pt-Doped Mesoporous ZnS as High Efficiency for Photocatalytic CO2 Conversion. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-021-02064-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Mangiri R, Sunil kumar K, Subramanyam K, Sudharani A, Reddy DA, Vijayalakshmi R. Enhanced solar driven hydrogen evolution rate by integrating dual co-catalysts (MoS2, SeS2) on CdS nanorods. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Navakoteswara Rao V, Ravi P, Sathish M, Vijayakumar M, Sakar M, Karthik M, Balakumar S, Reddy KR, Shetti NP, Aminabhavi TM, Shankar MV. Metal chalcogenide-based core/shell photocatalysts for solar hydrogen production: Recent advances, properties and technology challenges. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 415:125588. [PMID: 33756202 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Metal chalcogenides play a vital role in the conversion of solar energy into hydrogen fuel. Hydrogen fuel technology can possibly tackle the future energy crises by replacing carbon fuels such as petroleum, diesel and kerosene, owning to zero emission carbon-free gas and eco-friendliness. Metal chalcogenides are classified into narrow band gap (CdS, Cu2S, Bi2S3, MoS2, CdSe and MoSe2) materials and wide band gap materials (ZnS, ZnSe and ZnTe). Composites of these materials are fabricated with different architectures in which core-shell is one of the unique composites that drastically improve the photo-excitons separation, where chalcogenides in the core can be well protected for sustainable uses. Thus,the core-shell structures promote the design and fabrication of composites with the required characteristics. Interestingly, the metal chalcogenides as a core-shell photocatalyst can be classified into type-I, reverse type-I, type-II and S-type nanocomposites, which can effectively influence and significantly enhance the rate of hydrogen production. In this direction, this review is undertaken to provide a comprehensive overview of the advanced preparation processes, properties of metal chalcogenides, and in particular, photocatalytic performance of the metal chalcogenides as a core-shell photocatalysts for solar hydrogen production.
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- Vempuluru Navakoteswara Rao
- Nanocatalysis and Solar Fuels Research Laboratory, Department of Materials Science & Nanotechnology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa 516005, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Electrochemical Power Sources Division, Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Electrochemical Power Sources Division, Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced (GICAN), Nanomaterials, Collage of Science, Engineering and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain University, Bangalore 562112, Karnataka, India
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- Centre for Nanomaterials, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Balapur, Hyderabad 500005, India
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- National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, K. L. E. Institute of Technology, Gokul, Hubballi 580027, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SETs' College of Pharmacy, Dharwad 580007, Karnataka, India.
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- Nanocatalysis and Solar Fuels Research Laboratory, Department of Materials Science & Nanotechnology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa 516005, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Photocatalytic H2 evolution integrated with selective amines oxidation promoted by NiS2 decorated CdS nanosheets. J Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2021.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Wang M, Zhang G, Guan Z, Yang J, Li Q. Spatially Separating Redox Centers and Photothermal Effect Synergistically Boosting the Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution of ZnIn 2 S 4 Nanosheets. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2006952. [PMID: 33705594 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202006952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Spatially separated loading of reductive and oxidative cocatalysts is a useful strategy for expediting charge separation and surface reaction kinetics, which are two key factors for determining the photocatalytic efficiency. However, loading the spatial separation of dual cocatalysts on a 2D photocatalyst is still a great challenge. Herein, decorating the spatial separation of oxidative and reductive cocatalysts on ZnIn2 S4 nanosheets is realized by designing a ternary Co9 S8 @ZnIn2 S4 @PdS (CS@ZIS@PS) hollow tubular core-shell structure. Particularly, Co9 S8 and PdS functionally serve as the reduction and oxidation cocatalysts, respectively. Experimental results confirm that the spatial separation of Co9 S8 and PdS cocatalysts not only efficiently improve charge separation and accelerate surface reduction-oxidation kinetics, but also generate a photothermal effect to further enhance charge transfer and surface reaction kinetics. As a result, the optimized CS@ZIS@PS yields a remarkable H2 evolution rate of 11407 µmol g-1 h-1 , and the apparent quantum efficiency reaches 71.2% at 420 nm, which is one of the highest values among ZnIn2 S4 so far. The synergistic effect of spatially separated dual cocatalysts and photothermal effect may be applied to other 2D materials for efficient solar energy conversion.
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- Man Wang
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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He K, Guo L. Flower-like MoS 2 microspheres compounded with irregular CdS pyramid heterojunctions: highly efficient and stable photocatalysts for hydrogen production from water. RSC Adv 2021; 11:23064-23072. [PMID: 35480476 PMCID: PMC9034349 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra03834f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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An irregular CdS pyramid/flower-like MoS2 microsphere composite photocatalyst was successfully synthesized using a simple one-step hydrothermal method. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, ultraviolet visible absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy and photoelectrochemical tests. The composite photocatalysts showed superior photocatalytic activities for hydrogen evolution from water under visible light irradiation (λ ≥ 420 nm) with an extremely high apparent quantum yield (AQY = 64.8%) at 420 nm. To our knowledge, this value is the highest reported efficiency value for CdS/MoS2 photocatalysts. Further detailed characterization revealed that the special structure for some CdS pyramid structures dispersed in the MoS2 microsphere structures and surrounded by MoS2 nanosheets led to the photogenerated electrons migrating from the conduction band of different faces of the CdS pyramid to the conduction band of different MoS2 nanosheets while photogenerated holes remained in the CdS pyramid structures, which greatly promoted the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes, improving the photoactivity of the CdS/MoS2 catalyst. The catalyst also exhibited perfect stability, and the photoactivity displayed no significant degradation during continuous hydrogen production over nearly 70 h. Schematic diagram of the photogenerated carrier migration between CdS and MoS2.![]()
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- Kai He
- School of Mechanical Engineering
- Shaanxi University of Technology
- Hanzhong 723000
- China
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- International Research Centre for Renewable Energy
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering
- Xi'an Jiaotong University
- China
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Bao H, Chen X, Yuan R, Zhang C, Xu S. A dual polymer composite of poly(3-hexylthiophene) and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) hybrid surface heterojunction with g-C 3N 4 for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. RSC Adv 2021; 11:32671-32679. [PMID: 35493550 PMCID: PMC9042172 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra05527e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A surface heterojunction catalyst of g-C3N4–PEDOT/P3HT with P3HT and PEDOT as the polymer sensitizer and hole transport pathway is successfully prepared. The as constructed g-C3N4–PEDOT/P3HT composite exhibits a photocatalyst H2 evolution rate up to 427703.3 μmol h−1 g−1 which is 1059 times higher than that of g-C3N4, 118 times higher than that of g-C3N4–PEDOT with ascorbic acid as sacrificial reagents. What's more, the g-C3N4–PEDOT/P3HT can even show an obviously enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution rate which is 6.1 times higher than that of pure g-C3N4 in pure water without any sacrificial reagent. Combining the experimental results and molecular dynamic (MD) simulation results, a possible mechanism can be drawn that the existed PEDOT possesses relatively higher hole mobility and can be used as a hole conductor between g-C3N4 and P3HT. Then, the photogenerated holes migration can be accelerated by PEDOT from the VB of g-C3N4 to the VB of P3HT. All those factors may benefit the synergy among g-C3N4, PEDOT and P3HT, which finally facilitates the rapid migration of photoinduced electron–hole pairs and eventually improves the photocatalytic H2 activity process of g-C3N4–PEDOT/P3HT with visible light. The present work may provide useful insights for designing a surface heterojunction composite photocatalyst with high photocatalytic activity for H2 production. A surface heterojunction catalyst of g-C3N4-PEDOT/P3HT with P3HT and PEDOT as the polymer sensitizer and hole transport pathway is successfully prepared. The as prepared photocatalyst with much improved photocatalytic activity for H2 production.![]()
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- Hailian Bao
- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Zhang C, Bao H, Chen X, Liu X, Xu S. Arylamine organic dye-functionalized g-C 3N 4 formed through cycloaddition reactions and its application in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Catal Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1cy01398j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The arylamine organic dye grafted g-C3N4 by covalent azomethine ylide bonds via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition is successfully prepared, which is the as-obtained g-C3N4/TPA-CNCHO photocatalyst with much enhanced photocatalytic activity for H2 production.
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- Chao Zhang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Jiang J, Wang H, An H, Du G. Controlled Growth of CdS Nanostep Structured Arrays to Improve Photoelectrochemical Performance. Front Chem 2020; 8:577582. [PMID: 33363104 PMCID: PMC7758423 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.577582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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CdS nanostep-structured arrays were grown on F-doped tin oxide-coated glasses using a two-step hydrothermal method. The CdS arrays consisted of a straight rod acting as backbone and a nanostep-structured morphology on the surface. The morphology of the samples can be tuned by varying the reaction parameters. The phase purity, morphology, and structure of the CdS nanostep-structured arrays were characterized by X-ray diffraction and field emission scanning electron microscopy. The light and photoelectrochemical properties of the samples were estimated by a UV-Vis absorption spectrum and photoelectrochemical cells. The experimental results confirmed that the special nanostep structure is crucial for the remarkable enhancement of the photoelectrochemical performance. Compared with CdS rod arrays, the CdS nanostep-structured arrays showed increased absorption ability and dramatically improved photocurrent and energy conversion efficiency. This work may provide a new approach for improving the properties of photoelectrodes in the future.
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- Jiangang Jiang
- College of Science, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Shaanxi, China
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Zhao Y, Lu Y, Chen L, Wei X, Zhu J, Zheng Y. Redox Dual-Cocatalyst-Modified CdS Double-Heterojunction Photocatalysts for Efficient Hydrogen Production. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:46073-46083. [PMID: 32929955 PMCID: PMC7584331 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c12790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Cadmium sulfide (CdS) as one of the most common visible-light-responsive photocatalysts has been widely investigated for hydrogen generation. However, its low solar-hydrogen conversion efficiency caused by fast carrier recombination and poor catalytic activity hinders its practical applications. To address this issue, we develop a novel and highly efficient nickel-cobalt phosphide and phosphate cocatalyst-modified CdS (NiCoP/CdS/NiCoPi) photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution. The dual-cocatalysts were simultaneously deposited on CdS during one phosphating step by using sodium hypophosphate as the phosphorus source. After the loading of the dual-cocatalysts, the photocurrent of CdS significantly increased, while its electrical impedance and photoluminescence emission dramatically decreased, which indicates the enhancement of charge carrier separation. It was proposed that the NiCoP cocatalyst accepts electrons and promotes hydrogen evolution, while the NiCoPi cocatalyst donates electrons and accelerates the oxidation of sacrificial agents (e.g., lactic acid). Consequently, the visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution of this composite photocatalyst greatly improved. The dual-cocatalyst-modified CdS with a loading content of 5 mol % showed a high hydrogen evolution rate of 80.8 mmol·g-1·h-1, which was 202 times higher than that of bare CdS (0.4 mmol·g-1·h-1). This is the highest enhancement factor for metal phosphide-modified CdS photocatalysts. It also exhibited remarkable stability in a continuous photocatalytic test with a total reaction time of 24 h.
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- Yi Zhao
- College
of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, China
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- College
of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, China
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- College
of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, China
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- National
Engineering Research Center of Chemical Fertilizer Catalyst, Fuzhou University, Gongye Road 523, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Department
of Chemistry−Ångstrom Laboratory, Uppsala University, SE-751 21 Uppsala, Sweden
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- College
of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, China
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Minallah S, Pervaiz E, Yousaf MU, Niazi MBK, Honghong L, Yang M. Ternary adsorbent photocatalyst hybrid (APH) nanomaterials for improved abstraction of tetracycline from water. SEP SCI TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2019.1640742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Sammar Minallah
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical & Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical & Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical & Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical & Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Solid State functional Materials Research Lab, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, China
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- Solid State functional Materials Research Lab, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, China
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Guo X, Li Q, Liu Y, Jin T, Chen Y, Guo L, Lian T. Enhanced Light-Driven Charge Separation and H 2 Generation Efficiency in WSe 2 Nanosheet-Semiconductor Nanocrystal Heterostructures. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:44769-44776. [PMID: 32914948 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c12931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Semiconductor-catalyst heterostructures have shown promising performances for light-driven H2 generation, although further development of these materials is hindered by the lack of cost-effective and efficient catalysts. In this paper, we adopt a colloidal method to prepare few-layer WSe2 nanosheets without exfoliation and apply them as catalysts for forming heterostructures with a wide range of semiconductor absorbers (CdS nanorods, CdSe/CdS dot-in-rods, TiO2 nanoparticles, g-C3N4 nanosheets). These WSe2-semiconductor heterostructures show enhanced solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiencies compared to semiconductors without WSe2. The detailed mechanism of this enhancement has been investigated using WSe2 nanosheet-decorated CdSe/CdS dot-in-rods as a model system, which display ∼5.5-fold higher hydrogen generation apparent quantum efficiency compared to free CdSe/CdS dot-in-rods. Transient absorption spectroscopic studies reveal efficient charge separation in WSe2-decorated CdSe/CdS dot-in-rods, suggesting its key role in enhancing the H2 generation efficiency of WSe2-semiconductor heterostructures. This work demonstrates the great potentials of WSe2 nanosheets as catalysts for light-driven hydrogen production and the important effect of forming WSe2-semiconductor heterostructures in facilitating charge separation and photocatalysis.
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- Xu Guo
- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, 1515 Dickey Drive, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, 1515 Dickey Drive, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, 1515 Dickey Drive, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, 1515 Dickey Drive, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, 1515 Dickey Drive, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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Zheng X, Dong Y, Liu T. Simultaneous photodegradation of dyes by NiS/CuS-CdS composites in visible light region. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Wang S, Teramura K, Hisatomi T, Domen K, Asakura H, Hosokawa S, Tanaka T. Optimized Synthesis of Ag‐Modified Al‐Doped SrTiO
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Photocatalyst for the Conversion of CO
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Using H
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O as an Electron Donor. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202001693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Shuying Wang
- Department of Molecular EngineeringGraduate School of EngineeringKyoto University Kyotodaigaku Katsura, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
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- Department of Molecular EngineeringGraduate School of EngineeringKyoto University Kyotodaigaku Katsura, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
- Element Strategy Initiative for Catalysts & Batteries (ESICB)KyotoUniversity 1-30 Goryo-Ohara, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8245 Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-MaterialsShinshu University 4-17-1 Wakasato Nagano 380-8553 Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-MaterialsShinshu University 4-17-1 Wakasato Nagano 380-8553 Japan
- The University of Tokyo 7-3-1 Hongo Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-8656 Japan
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- Department of Molecular EngineeringGraduate School of EngineeringKyoto University Kyotodaigaku Katsura, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
- Element Strategy Initiative for Catalysts & Batteries (ESICB)KyotoUniversity 1-30 Goryo-Ohara, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8245 Japan
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- Department of Molecular EngineeringGraduate School of EngineeringKyoto University Kyotodaigaku Katsura, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
- Element Strategy Initiative for Catalysts & Batteries (ESICB)KyotoUniversity 1-30 Goryo-Ohara, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8245 Japan
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- Department of Molecular EngineeringGraduate School of EngineeringKyoto University Kyotodaigaku Katsura, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
- Element Strategy Initiative for Catalysts & Batteries (ESICB)KyotoUniversity 1-30 Goryo-Ohara, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8245 Japan
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Chen S, Vequizo JJM, Hisatomi T, Nakabayashi M, Lin L, Wang Z, Yamakata A, Shibata N, Takata T, Yamada T, Domen K. Efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution on single-crystalline metal selenide particles with suitable cocatalysts. Chem Sci 2020; 11:6436-6441. [PMID: 34094108 PMCID: PMC8159321 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc01167c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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It is important to improve the apparent quantum yields (AQYs) of narrow bandgap photocatalysts to achieve efficient H2 production. The present work demonstrates a particulate solid solution of zinc selenide and copper gallium selenide (denoted as ZnSe:CGSe) that evolves H2 efficiently and is responsive to visible light up to 725 nm. This material was synthesized using a flux-assisted method and was found to comprise single-crystalline tetrahedral particles. The coloading of Ni and Rh, Pt, Pd or Ru as cocatalysts further improved the photocatalytic H2 evolution rate over this photocatalyst. With the optimal coloading of a Ni–Ru composite cocatalyst, an AQY of 13.7% was obtained at 420 nm during a sacrificial H2 evolution reaction, representing the highest value yet reported for a photocatalyst with an absorption edge longer than 700 nm. The present study demonstrates that the preparation of single-crystalline particles and the rational assembly of composite cocatalysts are effective strategies that allow the efficient utilization of long wavelengths by metal selenide photocatalysts for solar fuel production. Coloading of a Ni–Ru composite cocatalyst on a 700 nm-class single-crystalline particulate selenide photocatalyst improves its hydrogen evolution activity.![]()
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- Shanshan Chen
- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research, Shinshu University 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi Nagano 380-8553 Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research, Shinshu University 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi Nagano 380-8553 Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research, Shinshu University 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi Nagano 380-8553 Japan
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- Institute of Engineering Innovation, The University of Tokyo Tokyo 113-8656 Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research, Shinshu University 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi Nagano 380-8553 Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research, Shinshu University 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi Nagano 380-8553 Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Toyota Technological Institute 2-12-1 Hisakata, Tempaku Nagoya 468-8511 Japan
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- Institute of Engineering Innovation, The University of Tokyo Tokyo 113-8656 Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research, Shinshu University 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi Nagano 380-8553 Japan
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- Office of University Professors, The University of Tokyo 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-86556 Japan
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- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research, Shinshu University 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi Nagano 380-8553 Japan .,Office of University Professors, The University of Tokyo 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-86556 Japan
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Cyril PH, Saravanan G. Development of advanced materials for cleaner energy generation through fuel cells. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj03746j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The use of fuel cells in the transportation sector holds promise as a sustainable option for the generation of cleaner energy along with cumulative lesser GHG emissions.
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- Priscilla Hyacinth Cyril
- Chennai Zonal Centre, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), CSIR-Madras Complex
- Chennai-600 113
- India
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- Chennai Zonal Centre, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), CSIR-Madras Complex
- Chennai-600 113
- India
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Zhang C, Liu J, Liu X, Xu S. D–π–A-type triphenylamine dye covalent-functionalized g-C3N4 for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Catal Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cy00013b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Reaction mechanism for the higher photocatalytic performance of H2 production of g-C3N4NSs/TC1 under visible light irradiation (λ ≥ 400 nm).
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- Chao Zhang
- School of Chemical Engineering
- Qinghai University
- Xining 810016
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Qinghai University
- Xining 810016
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Qinghai University
- Xining 810016
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Qinghai University
- Xining 810016
- China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials
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Han Y, Dong X. Simultaneous manipulation of ion doping and cocatalyst loading into Mn 0.3Cd 0.7S nanorods toward significantly improved H 2 evolution. Catal Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cy00095g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Ni2P and Ni2+ jointly modified Mn0.3Cd0.7S photocatalysts were successfully fabricated via a facile solvothermal method. The loading of Ni2P and the doping of Ni2+ proceeded simultaneously via a one-step process.
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- Yanling Han
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Green Chemical Product Technology
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- South China University of Technology
- Guangzhou 510640
- P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Green Chemical Product Technology
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- South China University of Technology
- Guangzhou 510640
- P.R. China
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Ye S, Ding C, Liu M, Wang A, Huang Q, Li C. Water Oxidation Catalysts for Artificial Photosynthesis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1902069. [PMID: 31495962 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201902069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Water oxidation is the primary reaction of both natural and artificial photosynthesis. Developing active and robust water oxidation catalysts (WOCs) is the key to constructing efficient artificial photosynthesis systems, but it is still facing enormous challenges in both fundamental and applied aspects. Here, the recent developments in molecular catalysts and heterogeneous nanoparticle catalysts are reviewed with special emphasis on biomimetic catalysts and the integration of WOCs into artificial photosystems. The highly efficient artificial photosynthesis depends largely on active WOCs integrated into light harvesting materials via rational interface engineering based on in-depth understanding of charge dynamics and the reaction mechanism.
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- Sheng Ye
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
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Pan Z, Wang S, Niu P, Liu M, Wang X. Photocatalytic overall water splitting by spatially-separated Rh and RhOx cocatalysts on polymeric carbon nitride nanosheets. J Catal 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2019.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Yao J, Zheng Y, Jia X, Duan L, Wu Q, Huang C, An W, Xu Q, Yao W. Highly Active Pt 3Sn{110}-Excavated Nanocube Cocatalysts for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:25844-25853. [PMID: 31241300 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b05572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In photocatalytic hydrogen production via water splitting, noble metal alloy nanoparticles exposed to specific crystal facets can be highly effective cocatalysts in comparison with noble metal nanospherical particles. In this research, we have investigated, for the first time, the {110} facet-dependent efficiency of a Pt3Sn nanocube cocatalyst for solar photocatalytic hydrogen production. Under identical conditions and with the same cocatalyst loading, the hydrogen production rate over excavated {110} facet-exposed Pt3Sn nanocubes/CdS is 2 times higher than that of {100} facet-exposed Pt3Sn nanocubes/CdS and 3.5 times higher than that of {100} facet-exposed Pt nanocubes/CdS. The quantum efficiency of photocatalytic hydrogen production over the {110} facet-exposed Pt3Sn nanocubes/CdS can be as high as 86% at 420 nm, exceeding the previously reported efficiencies. Theoretical computations and experimental characterizations have revealed that excavated Pt3Sn nanocubes exposed to high-energy {110} crystal facets are more favorable for hydrogen evolution reactions than other cocatalysts studied, leading to excellent photocatalytic performance. Tuning the exposed facets of a metal cocatalyst can greatly promote its photocatalytic activity. This work provides an alternative strategy for synthesizing highly active photocatalysts for water splitting/reducing.
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- Aviation Fuels Research Laboratory, Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center , Atlantic City International Airport , Atlantic City , New Jersey 08405 , United States
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- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security , Shanghai 200090 , P. R. China
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- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security , Shanghai 200090 , P. R. China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Heat-exchange System and Energy Saving , Shanghai University of Electric Power , Shanghai 200090 , P. R. China
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Zhang C, Wang W, Zhao M, Zhang J, Zha Z, Cheng S, Zheng H, Qian H. Construction of ZnxCd1−xS/Bi2S3 composite nanospheres with photothermal effect for enhanced photocatalytic activities. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 546:303-311. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.03.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Li Y, Yu S, Doronkin DE, Wei S, Dan M, Wu F, Ye L, Grunwaldt JD, Zhou Y. Highly dispersed PdS preferably anchored on In2S3 of MnS/In2S3 composite for effective and stable hydrogen production from H2S. J Catal 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2019.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Weng B, Qi MY, Han C, Tang ZR, Xu YJ. Photocorrosion Inhibition of Semiconductor-Based Photocatalysts: Basic Principle, Current Development, and Future Perspective. ACS Catal 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.9b00313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 291] [Impact Index Per Article: 58.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Bo Weng
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, New Campus, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, New Campus, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, New Campus, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, New Campus, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, New Campus, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, P. R. China
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Nanusha MY, Carlier JD, Carvalho GI, Costa MC, Paiva AP. Separation and recovery of Pd and Fe as nanosized metal sulphides by combining solvent extraction with biological strategies based on the use of sulphate-reducing bacteria. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.11.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zhuang H, Cai Z, Xu W, Zhang X, Huang M, Wang X. Constructing 1D CdS nanorod composites with high photocatalytic hydrogen production by introducing the Ni-based cocatalysts. CATAL COMMUN 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2018.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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CoPi/Co(OH)₂ Modified Ta₃N₅ as New Photocatalyst for Photoelectrochemical Cathodic Protection of 304 Stainless Steel. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12010134. [PMID: 30609819 PMCID: PMC6337351 DOI: 10.3390/ma12010134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 12/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this work, CoPi and Co(OH)2 nanoparticles were deposited on the surface of Ta3N5 nanorod-arrays to yield a novel broad-spectrum response photocatalytic material for 304 stainless steel photocatalytic cathodic protection. The Ta3N5 nanorod-arrays were prepared by vapor-phase hydrothermal (VPH) and nitriding processes and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and UV-Vis spectroscopy, respectively, to obtain morphologies, crystal structures, surface compositions, and light response range. In order to analyze the performance improvement mechanism of CoPi/Co(OH)2 on Ta3N5 nanorod-arrays, the electrochemical behavior of modified and unmodified Ta3N5 was obtained by measuring the open circuit potential and photocurrent in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. The results revealed that the modified Ta3N5 material better protects 304 stainless steel at protection potentials reaching −0.45 V.
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Marepally BC, Ampelli C, Genovese C, Quadrelli EA, Perathoner S, Centi G. Production of Solar Fuels Using CO2. STUDIES IN SURFACE SCIENCE AND CATALYSIS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-64127-4.00001-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Sun Q, Wang N, Yu J, Yu JC. A Hollow Porous CdS Photocatalyst. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1804368. [PMID: 30252958 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201804368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Efficient light harvesting and charge separation are of great importance in solar-energy conversion on photocatalysts. Herein, the synthesis of a novel hollow porous CdS photocatalyst with effectively restrained electron-hole recombination is reported. By using microporous zeolites as a host and a hard template, ultrasmall Pd and PdS nanoparticles can be anchored separately onto the inner and outer surfaces of a hollow CdS structure. The metallic Pd pulls the photoexcited electrons away from CdS while PdS pushes the holes for more thorough oxidation of the sacrificial agent. The final Pd@CdS/PdS product exhibits superior visible-light-driven photocatalytic H2 evolution rate of up to 144.8 mmol h-1 g-1 . This is among the highest values of all the reported CdS-based catalysts. This synthetic approach may be used to fabricate other highly efficient catalysts with spatially separated cocatalysts.
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- Qiming Sun
- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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Han Y, Liang Z, Dang H, Dong X. Extremely high photocatalytic H 2 evolution of novel Co 3 O 4 /Cd 0.9 Zn 0.1 S p–n heterojunction photocatalyst under visible light irradiation. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2018.03.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Yang J, Liu X, Cao H, Shi Y, Xie Y, Xiao J. Dendritic BiVO4 decorated with MnOx co-catalyst as an efficient hierarchical catalyst for photocatalytic ozonation. Front Chem Sci Eng 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11705-018-1713-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Chai B, Xu M, Wang C, Yan J, Ren Z. One-step hydrothermal preparation of MoS2 loaded on CdMoO4/CdS hybrids for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. CATAL COMMUN 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2018.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Synergistically enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance of ZnCdS by co-loading graphene quantum dots and PdS dual cocatalysts under visible light. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2018.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Jiang Q, Sun L, Bi J, Liang S, Li L, Yu Y, Wu L. MoS 2 Quantum Dots-Modified Covalent Triazine-Based Frameworks for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. CHEMSUSCHEM 2018; 11:1108-1113. [PMID: 29405652 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201702220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2017] [Revised: 12/27/2017] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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MoS2 quantum dots (QDs)-modified covalent triazine-based framework (MoS2 /CTF) composites are synthesized through an in situ photodeposition method. MoS2 QDs are well distributed and stabilized on the layers of CTFs by coordination of the frameworks to MoS2 . The QDs-sheet interactions between MoS2 and CTFs facilitate interfacial charge transfer and separation. As a consequence, the composites exhibit outstanding photocatalytic activity and stability for hydrogen evolution under visible light irradiation (λ≥420 nm), that exceed those over pristine CTFs and MoS2 -modified g-C3 N4 (MoS2 /g-C3 N4 ) composite, making them promising materials for solar energy conversion.
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- Qianqian Jiang
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-materials Advanced Technology, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-materials Advanced Technology, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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Synthesis of PdS-CdSe@CdS-Au nanorods with asymmetric tips with improved H2 production efficiency in water splitting and increased photostability. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(17)62970-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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