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Li C, Lu X, Chen L, Xie X, Qin Z, Ji H, Su T. WO 3/BiOBr S-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalyst for Enhanced Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:3199. [PMID: 38998282 PMCID: PMC11242261 DOI: 10.3390/ma17133199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
Abstract
The photocatalytic CO2 reduction strategy driven by visible light is a practical way to solve the energy crisis. However, limited by the fast recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes in photocatalysts, photocatalytic efficiency is still low. Herein, a WO3/BiOBr S-scheme heterojunction was formed by combining WO3 with BiOBr, which facilitated the transfer and separation of photoinduced electrons and holes and enhanced the photocatalytic CO2 reaction. The optimized WO3/BiOBr heterostructures exhibited best activity for photocatalytic CO2 reduction without any sacrificial reagents, and the CO yield reached 17.14 μmol g-1 after reaction for 4 h, which was 1.56 times greater than that of BiOBr. The photocatalytic stability of WO3/BiOBr was also improved.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chen Li
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, Institute of Green Petroleum Processing and Light Hydrocarbon Conversion, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Li T, Tao R, Wang Y, Yan T, Fan X, Liu K. Construction of bismuth oxide iodide (BiOI)/zinc titanium oxide (Zn 2TiO 4) p-n heterojunction nanofibers with abundant oxygen vacancies for improving photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 655:841-851. [PMID: 37979290 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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The conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added syngas represents an effective approach for addressing both environmental issues and carbon neutrality issue. However, the slow charge dynamics and low CO2 affinity severely limit the photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction. In this study, bismuth oxide iodide (BiOI)/zinc titanium oxide (Zn2TiO4) composite nanofibers were successfully prepared by immobilizing BiOI nanosheets on Zn2TiO4 electrospun nanofibers through a solvothermal reaction method. The results of photocatalytic research indicate that the BiOI/Zn2TiO4 composite nanofibers exhibit improved photocatalytic activity in CO2 reduction compared to pristine BiOI nanosheets and Zn2TiO4 nanofibers. The highest carbon monoxide (CO) release rate of BiOI/Zn2TiO4 nanofibers could reach 9.10 µmol‧g-1‧h-1, which is 18.6 times and 6.6 times higher than that of pristine BiOI nanosheets and Zn2TiO4 nanofibers, respectively. The enhanced photocatalytic activity can be credited to the formed BiOI/Zn2TiO4 p-n heterojunction, which can boost electron separation, reduce charge recombination at the interface, and promote the reaction process. The presence of oxygen vacancies in BiOI/Zn2TiO4 nanofibers can not only provide active site to facilitate the adsorption and activation of CO2 molecules, but also adjust the energy band structure of the catalyst to accelerate carriers transfer. After four cycles of testing, the CO release rate of BiOI/Zn2TiO4 nanofibers remains nearly constant, demonstrating its excellent stability. This work develops a feasible strategy to improve the efficiency of photoreduction of CO2 through energy band engineering and surface defect technology.
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- Tongtong Li
- School of Physics, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, PR China
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- School of Physics, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, PR China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Light Emitting and Photocatalytic Materials, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, PR China.
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- School of Physics, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, PR China
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- School of Physics, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, PR China
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- School of Physics, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, PR China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Light Emitting and Photocatalytic Materials, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, PR China
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- School of Physics, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, PR China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Light Emitting and Photocatalytic Materials, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, PR China.
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Liu T, Li Y, Lv Y, Qiu P, Xiong Y, Tian J. Three-dimensional S-scheme heterojunction by integration of purple tungsten oxide nanowires and cadmium sulfide nanospheres for effective photocatalytic hydrogen generation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 640:568-577. [PMID: 36878074 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.02.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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The practical photocatalytic application of cadmium sulfide (CdS) has been significantly constrained by fast carrier recombination and significant photocorrosion. Therefore, we developed a three-dimensional (3D) step-by-step (S-scheme) heterojunction using the coupling interface between purple tungsten oxide (W18O49) nanowires and CdS nanospheres. The photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate of optimized W18O49/CdS 3D S-scheme heterojunction can reach 9.7 mmol·h-1·g-1, 7.5 and 16.2 times greater than pure CdS (1.3 mmol·h-1·g-1) and 10 wt%-W18O49/CdS (mechanical mixing, 0.6 mmol·h-1·g-1), proving that the tight S-scheme heterojunction constructed by the hydrothermal method can efficiently enhance the carrier separation. Notably, the apparent quantum efficiency (AQE) of W18O49/CdS 3D S-scheme heterojunction approaches 7.5% and 3.5% at 370 nm and 456 nm, respectively, which is 7.5 and 8.8 times than pure CdS (1.0% and 0.4%). The produced W18O49/CdS catalyst also has relative stability of structure and hydrogen production. Additionally, the H2 evolution rate of W18O49/CdS 3D S-scheme heterojunction is 1.2 times greater than 1 wt%-platinum (Pt)/CdS (8.2 mmol·h-1·g-1), which indicates that the W18O49 can effectively replace the precious metal for boosting the hydrogen production rate.
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- Teng Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China.
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Li X, Xiong J, Tang Z, He W, Wang Y, Wang X, Zhao Z, Wei Y. Recent Progress in Metal Oxide-Based Photocatalysts for CO 2 Reduction to Solar Fuels: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041653. [PMID: 36838641 PMCID: PMC9961657 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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One of the challenges in developing practical CO2 photoconversion catalysts is the design of materials with a low cost, high activity and good stability. In this paper, excellent photocatalysts based on TiO2, WO3, ZnO, Cu2O and CeO2 metal oxide materials, which are cost-effective, long-lasting, and easy to fabricate, are evaluated. The characteristics of the nanohybrid catalysts depend greatly on their architecture and design. Thus, we focus on outstanding materials that offer effective and practical solutions. Strategies to improve CO2 conversion efficiency are summarized, including heterojunction, ion doping, defects, sensitization and morphology control, which can inspire the future improvement in photochemistry. The capacity of CO2 adsorption is also pivotal, which varies with the morphological and electronic structures. Forms of 0D, 1D, 2D and 3DOM (zero/one/two-dimensional- and three-dimensional-ordered macroporous, respectively) are involved. Particularly, the several advantages of the 3DOM material make it an excellent candidate material for CO2 conversion. Hence, we explain its preparation method. Based on the discussion, new insights and prospects for designing high-efficient metallic oxide photocatalysts to reduce CO2 emissions are presented.
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- Xuanzhen Li
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Science, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Science, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
- Key Laboratory of Optical Detection Technology for Oil and Gas, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Science, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Science, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Science, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Science, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Science, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Science, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
- Key Laboratory of Optical Detection Technology for Oil and Gas, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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