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Jiang L, Yang Q, Xia Z, Yu X, Zhao M, Shi Q, Yu Q. Recent progress of theoretical studies on electro- and photo-chemical conversion of CO 2 with single-atom catalysts. RSC Adv 2023; 13:5833-5850. [PMID: 36816079 PMCID: PMC9932639 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra08021d] [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: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
Abstract
The CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) into chemical products is a promising and efficient way to combat the global warming issue and greenhouse effect. The viability of the CO2RR critically rests with finding highly active and selective catalysts that can accomplish the desired chemical transformation. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are ideal in fulfilling this goal due to the well-defined active sites and support-tunable electronic structure, and exhibit enhanced activity and high selectivity for the CO2RR. In this review, we present the recent progress of quantum-theoretical studies on electro- and photo-chemical conversion of CO2 with SACs and frameworks. Various calculated products of CO2RR with SACs have been discussed, including CO, acids, alcohols, hydrocarbons and other organics. Meanwhile, the critical challenges and the pathway towards improving the efficiency of the CO2RR have also been discussed.
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- Liyun Jiang
- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China
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- Department of Chemistry and Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education, Tsinghua UniversityBeijingChina
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen 518055 China
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Khan J, Sun Y, Han L. A Comprehensive Review on Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Carbon Dioxide Photoreduction. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2201013. [PMID: 36336653 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Inspired by natural photosynthesis, harnessing the wide range of natural solar energy and utilizing appropriate semiconductor-based catalysts to convert carbon dioxide into beneficial energy species, for example, CO, CH4 , HCOOH, and CH3 COH have been shown to be a sustainable and more environmentally friendly approach. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3 N4 ) has been regarded as a highly effective photocatalyst for the CO2 reduction reaction, owing to its cost-effectiveness, high thermal and chemical stability, visible light absorption capability, and low toxicity. However, weaker electrical conductivity, fast recombination rate, smaller visible light absorption window, and reduced surface area make this catalytic material unsuitable for commercial photocatalytic applications. Therefore, certain procedures, including elemental doping, structural modulation, functional group adjustment of g-C3 N4 , the addition of metal complex motif, and others, may be used to improve its photocatalytic activity towards effective CO2 reduction. This review has investigated the scientific community's perspectives on synthetic pathways and material optimization approaches used to increase the selectivity and efficiency of the g-C3 N4 -based hybrid structures, as well as their benefits and drawbacks on photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Finally, the review concludes a comparative discussion and presents a promising picture of the future scope of the improvements.
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- Javid Khan
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Adv. Mater. and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Adv. Mater. and Technology for Clean Energy, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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Peng L, Peng Y, Primo A, García H. Porous Graphitic Carbons Containing Nitrogen by Structuration of Chitosan with Pluronic P123. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:13499-13507. [PMID: 33703877 PMCID: PMC8528379 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c19463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Using Pluronic P123 as a structure-directing agent and chitosan as a carbon precursor, different porous carbons with remarkable morphologies such as orthohedra or spheres with diametrically opposite holes are obtained. These particles of micrometric size are constituted by the stacking of thin sheets (60 nm) that become increasingly bent in the opposite sense, concave in the upper and convex in the bottom hemispheres, as the chitosan proportion increases. TEM images, after dispersion of the particles by sonication, show that besides micrometric graphene sheets, the material is constituted by nanometric onion-like carbons. The morphology and structure of these porous carbons can be explained based on the ability of Pluronic P123 to undergo self-assembly in aqueous solution due to its amphoteric nature and the filmogenic properties of chitosan to coat Pluronic P123 nanoobjects undergoing structuration and becoming transformed into nitrogen-doped graphitic carbons. XPS analysis reveals the presence of nitrogen in their composition. These porous carbons exhibit a significant CO2 adsorption capacity of above 3 mmol g-1 under 100 kPa at 273 K attributable to their large specific surface area, ultraporosity, and the presence of basic N sites. In addition, the presence of dopant elements in the graphitic carbons opening the gap is responsible for the photocatalytic activity for H2 generation in the presence of sacrificial electron donors, reaching a H2 production of 63 μmol g-1 in 24 h.
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- Lu Peng
- Instituto Universitario de
Tecnología Química, Universitat
Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Av. de los Naranjos s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de
Tecnología Química, Universitat
Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Av. de los Naranjos s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de
Tecnología Química, Universitat
Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Av. de los Naranjos s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de
Tecnología Química, Universitat
Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Av. de los Naranjos s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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High selective photocatalytic CO 2 conversion into liquid solar fuel over a cobalt porphyrin-based metal-organic framework. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2021; 20:391-399. [PMID: 33721280 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-021-00027-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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In the present study, porphyrin-based metal-organic framework (Co/PMOF) was synthesized and characterized by different spectra analyses. The photoluminescence properties of porphyrin and Co/PMOF revealed that the photoluminescence of Co/PMOF was quenched compared to the porphyrin, indicating that the lifetime of photo-generated charge carriers in Co/PMOF is longer than porphyrin. The prepared Co/PMOF was applied as an efficient photocatalyst for CO2 photoconversion to formate in the presence of triethanolamine (TEOA) as a sacrificial agent under visible-light irradiation. The photoreaction results showed that 23.21 µmol HCOO- was produced over Co/PMOF during the 6 h photocatalytic reaction under visible illumination, showing much better activity than the porphyrin, 4.56 µmol HCOO-. No other products were detected, suggesting that this reaction over Co/PMOF has high selectivity. Co/PMOF reusability and stability were examined through recycling tests and there were no remarkable losses of photoactivity even after three cycles of photoreaction. Moreover, FTIR measurement and UV-Vis spectra demonstrated no notable changes in Co/PMOF structure. As a result, superior photocatalytic behavior of Co/PMOF was implied for CO2 photoreduction which highlights the great potential of assembly porphyrin and cobalt into MOFs for CO2 photoreduction.
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Wang S, Cabrero-Antonino M, Navalón S, Cao CC, Tissot A, Dovgaliuk I, Marrot J, Martineau-Corcos C, Yu L, Wang H, Shepard W, García H, Serre C. A Robust Titanium Isophthalate Metal-Organic Framework for Visible-Light Photocatalytic CO2 Methanation. Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2020.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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He J, Janáky C. Recent Advances in Solar-Driven Carbon Dioxide Conversion: Expectations versus Reality. ACS ENERGY LETTERS 2020; 5:1996-2014. [PMID: 32566753 PMCID: PMC7296618 DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.0c00645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Solar-driven carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion to fuels and high-value chemicals can contribute to the better utilization of renewable energy sources. Photosynthetic (PS), photocatalytic (PC), photoelectrochemical (PEC), and photovoltaic plus electrochemical (PV+EC) approaches are intensively studied strategies. We aimed to compare the performance of these approaches using unified metrics and to highlight representative studies with outstanding performance in a given aspect. Most importantly, a statistical analysis was carried out to compare the differences in activity, selectivity, and durability of the various approaches, and the underlying causes are discussed in detail. Several interesting trends were found: (i) Only the minority of the studies present comprehensive metrics. (ii) The CO2 reduction products and their relative amount vary across the different approaches. (iii) Only the PV+EC approach is likely to lead to industrial technologies in the midterm future. Last, a brief perspective on new directions is given to stimulate discussion and future research activity.
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Zheng Y, Chen Y, Wang L, Tan M, Xiao Y, Gao B, Lin B. Integrating CuInSe 2 nanocrystals with polymeric carbon nitride nanorods for photocatalytic water splitting. Dalton Trans 2020; 49:7598-7604. [PMID: 32459234 DOI: 10.1039/d0dt00865f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Developing photocatalysts with improved photoactivity and efficiency has remained an enduring theme both fundamentally and technologically in the field of photocatalysis. Polymeric carbon nitride (CN) has been widely exploited as an earth-abundant photocatalyst for water redox reactions. Nevertheless, the limited visible-light utilization rate and the high recombination rate of photoinduced charge carriers give rise to the moderate photocatalytic reactivity of CN in water splitting. Herein, p-type CuInSe2 nanocrystals are prepared by a solvothermal approach and then immobilized with n-type CN nanorods through self-assembly and thermal treatment process, forming a CuInSe2/CN hybrid photocatalyst. Benefiting from the p-n heterojunction, a 3% CuInSe2/CN nanocomposite photocatalyst exhibits a three-fold increase in the hydrogen evolution rate (HER) compared to that of bare CN nanorods owing to the strengthened visible-light capturing capability and improved separation rate of photoexcited charge carriers. This work paves new avenues for the construction of p-n heterojunction photocatalysts for solar fuel production.
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- Yun Zheng
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China. and Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Display, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, P. R. China and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, P. R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China.
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Wang ZJ, Song H, Liu H, Ye J. Coupling of Solar Energy and Thermal Energy for Carbon Dioxide Reduction: Status and Prospects. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:8016-8035. [PMID: 31309678 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201907443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Enormous efforts have been devoted to the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) by utilizing various driving forces, such as heat, electricity, and radiation. However, the efficient reduction of CO2 is still challenging because of sluggish kinetics. Recent pioneering studies from several groups, including us, have demonstrated that the coupling of solar energy and thermal energy offers a novel and promising strategy to promote the activity and/or manipulate selectivity in CO2 reduction. Herein, we clarify the definition and principles of coupling solar energy and thermal energy, and comprehensively review the status and prospects of CO2 reduction by coupling solar energy and thermal energy. Catalyst design, reactor configuration, photo-mediated activity/selectivity, and mechanism studies in photo-thermo CO2 reduction will be emphasized. The aim of this Review is to promote understanding towards CO2 activation and provide guidelines for the design of new catalysts for the efficient reduction of CO2 .
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- Zhou-Jun Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Environmental Catalysis, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.,International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan.,Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 060-0814, Japan
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan.,TJU-NIMS International Collaboration Laboratory, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.,School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan.,Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 060-0814, Japan.,TJU-NIMS International Collaboration Laboratory, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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Wang Z, Song H, Liu H, Ye J. Kopplung von Solarenergie und Wärmeenergie zur Kohlendioxidreduktion: Aktueller Stand und Perspektiven. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201907443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Zhou‐jun Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory of Energy Environmental CatalysisBeijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing 100029 P. R. China
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA)National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA)National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and EngineeringHokkaido University Sapporo 060-0814 Japan
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA)National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan
- TJU-NIMS International Collaboration LaboratorySchool of Material Science and EngineeringTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringThe University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australien
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA)National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and EngineeringHokkaido University Sapporo 060-0814 Japan
- TJU-NIMS International Collaboration LaboratorySchool of Material Science and EngineeringTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin) Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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Affiliation(s)
- Sonia Remiro‐Buenamañana
- Instituto de Tecnología Química Universitat Politècnica de València Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasUniversitat Politècnica de València Av. de los Naranjos s/n Valencia 46022 Spain
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- Instituto de Tecnología Química Universitat Politècnica de València Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasUniversitat Politècnica de València Av. de los Naranjos s/n Valencia 46022 Spain
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