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Wei C, Zhang Y, Qu Y, Hua W, Jia Z, Lu J, Xie G, Xiao J, Hu H, Yang Y, Liu JQ, Bai J, Xue G. Dual Channel H 2O 2 Photosynthesis in Pure Water over S-Scheme Heterojunction Cs 3PMo 12/CC Boosted by Proton and Electron Reservoirs. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2401485. [PMID: 38712455 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Dual channel photo-driven H2O2 production in pure water on small-scale on-site setups is a promising strategy to provide low-concentrated H2O2 whenever needed. This process suffers, however, strongly from the fast recombination of photo-generated charge carriers and the sluggish oxidation process. Here, insoluble Keggin-type cesium phosphomolybdate Cs3PMo12O40 (abbreviated to Cs3PMo12) is introduced to carbonized cellulose (CC) to construct S-scheme heterojunction Cs3PMo12/CC. Dual channel H2O2 photosynthesis from both H2O oxidation and O2 reduction in pure water has been thus achieved with the production rate of 20.1 mmol L-1 gcat. -1 h-1, apparent quantum yield (AQY) of 2.1% and solar-to-chemical conversion (SCC) efficiency of 0.050%. H2O2 accumulative concentration reaches 4.9 mmol L-1. This high photocatalytic activity is guaranteed by unique features of Cs3PMo12/CC, namely, S-scheme heterojunction, electron reservoir, and proton reservoir. The former two enhance the separation of photo-generated charge carriers, while the latter speeds up the torpid oxidation process. In situ experiments reveal that H2O2 is formed via successive single-electron transfer in both channels. In real practice, exposing the reaction system under natural sunlight outdoors successfully results in 0.24 mmol L-1 H2O2. This work provides a key practical strategy for designing photocatalysts in modulating redox half-reactions in photosynthesis.
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- Chong Wei
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Xi'an, 710127, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Technology and Functional Materials, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics & PhotonTechnology, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Carbon Neutral Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Xi'an, 710127, China
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- SINOPEC Dalian Research Institute of Petroleum and Petrochemicals Co., Ltd, Dalian, 116045, China
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- School of Physics & Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Xi'an, 710127, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Carbon Neutral Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Department College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Xi'an, 710127, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Carbon Neutral Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Xi'an, 710127, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Carbon Neutral Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China
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- CentraleSupélec, ENS Paris-Saclay, CNRS, LMPS-Laboratoire de Mécanique Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, 8-10 rue Joliot-Curie, Gif-sur-Yvette, 91190, France
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, 1 Xuefu Ave., Xi'an, 710127, China
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Li R, Ba K, Zhang D, Shi Y, Li C, Yu Y, Yang M. Unraveling the Synergistic Mechanism of Boosted Photocatalytic H 2O 2 Production over Cyano-g-C 3N 4/In 2S 3/Ppy Heterostructure and Enhanced Photocatalysis-Self-Fenton Degradation Performance. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308568. [PMID: 38126907 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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In this work, cyano contained g-C3N4 comodified by In2S3 and polypyrrole (C≡N─CN/IS/Ppy) materials are synthesized for the photocatalytic production of H2O2 and photocatalysis-self-Fenton reaction for highly efficient degradation of metronidazole. The results from UV-vis spectrophotometry, surface photovoltage, and Kelvin probe measurements reveal the promoted transport and separation efficiency of photoinduced charges after the introduction of In2S3 and Ppy in the heterojunction. The existence of a built-in electric field accelerates the photoinduced charge separation and preserves the stronger oxidation ability of holes at the valence band of C≡N─CN. Linear sweep voltammetry measurements, zeta potential analyzations, nitroblue tetrazolium determination, and other measurements show that Ppy improves the conversion ratio of •O2 - to H2O2 and the utilization ratio of •O2 -, as well as suppresses decomposition of H2O2. Accordingly, the H2O2 evolution rate produced via a two-step single-electron reduction reaction reaches almost 895 µmol L-1 h-1, a value 80% and 7.2-fold higher than those obtained with C≡N─CN/IS and C≡N─CN, respectively. The metronidazole removal rate obtained via photocatalysis-self-Fenton reaction attains 83.7% within 120 minutes, a value much higher than that recorded by the traditional Fenton method. Overall, the proposed synthesis materials and route look promising for the H2O2 production and organic pollutants degradation.
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- Rujin Li
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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Zhao X, Xie S, Wang D, Niu H, Yang H, Yang L, Bai L, Wei D, Chen H. In Situ Generation of H 2O 2 over MoO x Decorated on Cu 2O@CuO Core-Shell Particle Nanoarchitectonics for Boosting Photocatalytic Oxidative Desulfurization. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:5957-5964. [PMID: 38285625 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Photocatalytic oxidation desulfurization (PODS) has emerged as a promising, ecofriendly alternative to traditional, energy-intensive fuel desulfurization methods. Nevertheless, its progress is still hindered due to the slow sulfide oxidation kinetics in the current catalytic systems. Herein, we present a MoOx decorated on a Cu2O@CuO core-shell catalyst, which enables a new, efficient PODS pathway by in situ generation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with saturated moist air as the oxidant source. The photocatalyst delivers remarkable specific activity in oxidizing dibenzothiophene (DBT), achieving a superior rate of 7.8 mmol g-1 h-1, while maintaining a consistent performance across consecutive reuses. Experimental investigations reveal that H2O2 is produced through the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and both H2O2 and the hydroxyl radicals (•OH) generated from it act as the primary reactive species responsible for sulfide oxidation. Importantly, our catalyst accomplishes complete PODS of real diesel fuel, underscoring an appealing industrial prospect for our photocatalyst.
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- Xinyu Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, P. R. China
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Wang L, Sun J, Cheng B, He R, Yu J. S-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalysts for H 2O 2 Production. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:4803-4814. [PMID: 37191275 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c00811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Photocatalysis opens a new door to H2O2 formation via a low-cost, clean, mild, and sustainable process, which holds great promise for the next generation of massive H2O2 production. However, fast photogenerated electron-hole recombination and slow reaction kinetics are the main obstacles for its practical application. An effective solution is to construct the step-scheme (S-scheme) heterojunction, which remarkably promotes carrier separation and boosts the redox power for efficient photocatalytic H2O2 production. Considering the superiority of S-scheme heterojunctions, this Perspective summarizes the recent advances of S-scheme photocatalysts for H2O2 production, including photocatalysts for building S-scheme heterojunctions, H2O2-production performance, and S-scheme photocatalytic mechanisms. Lastly, some prospects are given to motivate future research in this promising field, other promising strategies are provided to further improve H2O2 yields, and future research directions are suggested.
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- Linxi Wang
- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan 430078, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan 430078, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Applied Environmental Photocatalysis, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan 430078, P. R. China
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Hayat A, Sohail M, Anwar U, Taha TA, Qazi HIA, Amina, Ajmal Z, Al-Sehemi AG, Algarni H, Al-Ghamdi AA, Amin MA, Palamanit A, Nawawi WI, Newair EF, Orooji Y. A Targeted Review of Current Progress, Challenges and Future Perspective of g-C 3 N 4 based Hybrid Photocatalyst Toward Multidimensional Applications. CHEM REC 2023; 23:e202200143. [PMID: 36285706 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The increasing demand for searching highly efficient and robust technologies in the context of sustainable energy production totally rely onto the cost-effective energy efficient production technologies. Solar power technology in this regard will perceived to be extensively employed in a variety of ways in the future ahead, in terms of the combustion of petroleum-based pollutants, CO2 reduction, heterogeneous photocatalysis, as well as the formation of unlimited and sustainable hydrogen gas production. Semiconductor-based photocatalysis is regarded as potentially sustainable solution in this context. g-C3 N4 is classified as non-metallic semiconductor to overcome this energy demand and enviromental challenges, because of its superior electronic configuration, which has a median band energy of around 2.7 eV, strong photocatalytic stability, and higher light performance. The photocatalytic performance of g-C3 N4 is perceived to be inadequate, owing to its small surface area along with high rate of charge recombination. However, various synthetic strategies were applied in order to incorporate g-C3 N4 with different guest materials to increase photocatalytic performance. After these fabrication approaches, the photocatalytic activity was enhanced owing to generation of photoinduced electrons and holes, by improving light absorption ability, and boosting surface area, which provides more space for photocatalytic reaction. In this review, various metals, non-metals, metals oxide, sulfides, and ferrites have been integrated with g-C3 N4 to form mono, bimetallic, heterojunction, Z-scheme, and S-scheme-based materials for boosting performance. Also, different varieties of g-C3 N4 were utilized for different aspects of photocatalytic application i. e., water reduction, water oxidation, CO2 reduction, and photodegradation of dye pollutants, etc. As a consequence, we have assembled a summary of the latest g-C3 N4 based materials, their uses in solar energy adaption, and proper management of the environment. This research will further well explain the detail of the mechanism of all these photocatalytic processes for the next steps, as well as the age number of new insights in order to overcome the current challenges.
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- Asif Hayat
- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR, China.,College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, 313001, P.R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Physics Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.,Physics and Engineering Mathematics Department, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University, Menouf, 32952, Egypt
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- College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, 400065, China
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- Department of Physics, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 710072, Xian, PR China
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- Research Center for Adv. Mater. Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Research Center for Adv. Mater. Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Energy Technol. Program, Department of Specialized Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanich Rd., Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, 02600, Arau Perlis, Malaysia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Egypt
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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Boosting photocatalytic H2 evolution by ingenious construction of isotype heptazine/triazine based porous carbon nitride heterojunction. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Enhanced nonsacrificial photocatalytic generation of hydrogen peroxide under visible light using modified graphitic carbon nitride with doped phosphorus and loaded carbon quantum dots: constructing electron transfer channel. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 628:259-272. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Hayat A, Sohail M, Ali Shah Syed J, Al-Sehemi AG, Mohammed MH, Al-Ghamdi AA, Taha TA, Salem AlSalem H, Alenad AM, Amin MA, Palamanit A, Liu C, Nawawi WI, Tariq Saeed Chani M, Muzibur Rahman M. Recent Advancement of the Current Aspects of g-C 3 N 4 for its Photocatalytic Applications in Sustainable Energy System. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202100310. [PMID: 35138017 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202100310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Being one of the foremost enticing and intriguing innovations, heterogeneous photocatalysis has also been used to effectively gather, transform, and conserve sustainable sun's radiation for the production of efficient and clean fossil energy as well as a wide range of ecological implications. The generation of solar fuel-based water splitting and CO2 photoreduction is excellent for generating alternative resources and reducing global warming. Developing an inexpensive photocatalyst can effectively split water into hydrogen (H2 ), oxygen (O2 ) sources, and carbon dioxide (CO2 ) into fuel sources, which is a crucial problem in photocatalysis. The metal-free g-C3 N4 photocatalyst has a high solar fuel generation potential. This review covers the most recent advancements in g-C3 N4 preparation, including innovative design concepts and new synthesis methods, and novel ideas for expanding the light absorption of pure g-C3 N4 for photocatalytic application. Similarly, the main issue concerning research and prospects in photocatalysts based g-C3 N4 was also discussed. The current dissertation provides an overview of comprehensive understanding of the exploitation of the extraordinary systemic and characteristics, as well as the fabrication processes and uses of g-C3 N4 .
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- Asif Hayat
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, 1066 Xueyuan Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, 313001, P.R. China
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 62901, USA.,Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Thi Qar, Nassiriya, 64000, IRAQ
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka, 2014, Saudi Arabia.,Physics Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka, 2014, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics and Engineering Mathematics Department, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University, Menouf, 32952, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Energy Technology Program, Department of Specialized Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanich Rd., Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, 1066 Xueyuan Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, 02600, Arau Perlis, Malaysia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Wang L, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Yu H, Qu Y, Yu J. Inorganic Metal-Oxide Photocatalyst for H 2 O 2 Production. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2104561. [PMID: 34716646 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202104561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ) is a mild but versatile oxidizing agent with extensive applications in bleaching, wastewater purification, medical treatment, and chemical synthesis. The state-of-art H2 O2 production via anthraquinone oxidation is hardly considered a cost-efficient and environment-friendly process because it requires high energy input and generates hazardous organic wastes. Photocatalytic H2 O2 production is a green, sustainable, and inexpensive process which only needs water and gaseous dioxygen as the raw materials and sunlight as the power source. Inorganic metal oxide semiconductors are good candidates for photocatalytic H2 O2 production due to their abundance in nature, biocompatibility, exceptional stability, and low cost. Progress has been made to enhance the photocatalytic activity toward H2 O2 production, however, H2 O2 photosynthesis is still in the laboratory research phase since the productivity is far from satisfaction. To inspire innovative ideas for boosting the H2 O2 yield in photocatalysis, the most well-studied metal oxide photocatalysts are selected and the modification strategies to improve their activity are listed. The mechanisms for H2 O2 production over modified photocatalysts are discussed to highlight the facilitating role of the modification methods. Besides, methods for the quantification of H2 O2 and associated radical intermediates are provided to guide future studies in this field.
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- Linxi Wang
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Jinhua South Road 19, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710048, P. R. China
- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi, 435003, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Jinhua South Road 19, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710048, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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Sarmin S, Tarek M, Cheng CK, Roopan SM, Khan MMR. Augmentation of microbial fuel cell and photocatalytic polishing technique for the treatment of hazardous dimethyl phthalate containing wastewater. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 415:125587. [PMID: 33721778 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In the present paper, the potentiality of integrating microbial fuel cells (MFCs) with a photocatalytic reactor to maximize the wastewater treatment efficiency with concurrent power generation was explored. Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) and acetic acid (AA) were the employed substrate and the co-substrate, respectively, using Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a biocatalyst. MFCs operated by single substrate showed the maximum power generation of 0.75-3.84 W m-3 whereas an addition of AA as the co-substrate yielded 3-12 fold higher power generation. Pseudomonas aeruginosa produced phenazine-1-carboxylic acid in DMP-fed MFC as the metabolite whereas AA along with DMP yielded pyocyanin which reduced the charge transfer resistance. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal efficiency in the MFCs was circa 62% after 11 days of operation. Thereafter, it further increased albeit with a drastic reduction in power generation. Subsequently, the MFC anolyte was treated in a photocatalytic reactor under visible light irradiation and catalyzed by CuO-gC3N4. The performance of photocatalytic reactor was evaluated, with COD and total organic carbon (TOC) removal efficiency of 88% and 86% after 200 min of light irradiation. The present work suggests that the MFC can be integrated with photocatalysis as a sustainable wastewater treatment method with concurrent power generation.
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- Sumaya Sarmin
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Gambang 26300, Pahang, Malaysia; Centre of Excellence for Advanced Research in Fluid Flow (CARIFF), Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Kuantan 26300, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Gambang 26300, Pahang, Malaysia; Centre of Excellence for Advanced Research in Fluid Flow (CARIFF), Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Kuantan 26300, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Khalifa University, P. O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University, P. O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Chemistry of Heterocycles & Natural Product Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Science, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632 014, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Gambang 26300, Pahang, Malaysia; Centre of Excellence for Advanced Research in Fluid Flow (CARIFF), Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Kuantan 26300, Pahang, Malaysia.
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Enhanced photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide via two-channel pathway using modified graphitic carbon nitride photocatalyst: Doping K+ and combining WO3. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Dustgeer MR, Asma ST, Jilani A, Raza K, Hussain SZ, Shakoor MB, Iqbal J, Abdel-wahab MS, Darwesh R. Synthesis and characterization of a novel single-phase sputtered Cu2O thin films: Structural, antibacterial activity and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2021.108606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Bae H, Burungale V, Na W, Rho H, Kang SH, Ryu SW, Ha JS. Nanostructured CuO with a thin g-C 3N 4 layer as a highly efficient photocathode for solar water splitting. RSC Adv 2021; 11:16083-16089. [PMID: 36042848 PMCID: PMC9355345 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra02193a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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A g-C3N4/CuO nanostructure featuring improved photoelectrochemical properties was successfully prepared using a facile and cost-effective method involving electrodeposition and thermal oxidation.
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- Hyojung Bae
- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center
- Chonnam National University
- Gwangju 61186
- Korea
- School of Chemical Engineering
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Chonnam National University
- Gwangju 61186
- Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Chonnam National University
- Gwangju 61186
- Korea
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- Energy Convergence Core Facility
- Chonnam National University
- Gwangju 61186
- Republic of Korea
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- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center
- Chonnam National University
- Gwangju 61186
- Korea
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- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center
- Chonnam National University
- Gwangju 61186
- Korea
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- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center
- Chonnam National University
- Gwangju 61186
- Korea
- School of Chemical Engineering
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Sun M, Yang D, Sun Q, Jia T, Kuang Y, Gai S, He F, Zhang F, Yang P. A porous material excited by near-infrared light for photo/chemodynamic and photothermal dual-mode combination therapy. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:10559-10576. [PMID: 32939520 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb01794a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) are well-developed light therapy methods for cancer; however, both have a few areas that need improvement. A sustained PDT effect depends on the sustained generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS); therefore, adjusting the type of photosensitizer or the reaction mechanism to prolong the duration of the oxidation-reduction reaction is a possible solution for the continuation of the PDT effect. Further, if PTT could be combined with other treatments, it would bring about a more satisfactory therapeutic effect. To increase the treatment effect of the above two therapeutic methods, a collaborative treatment model of photo/chemodynamic therapy (PCDT) and PTT is needed and is the focus of this study. On the one hand, PCDT is a therapy that integrates PDT with Fenton-like reactions, and Fenton-like reactions can help PDT to produce more ROS by making better use of H2O2 in the tumor microenvironment. On the other hand, the PTT effect can also promote PCDT effects to some extent because rising temperature can elevate the redox reaction rate. Therefore, a copper oxide semiconductor photosensitizer was selected in this research to realize the abovementioned therapeutic purposes and experimental concepts. A porous silica carrier can facilitate the uniform attachment of the copper oxide photosensitizer to the SiO2 surface to form a relatively uniform nanostructure, and the nanoporous structure can increase the performance of the whole material to a certain extent. Based on these perspectives, SiO2@CuO nanotube (NT), an agent of both Fenton-like photosensitization and photothermal reagent, is synthesized by the hydrothermal co-precipitation template approach to shrink the tumor through the combined effect of PCDT and PTT. In this system, copper ions can participate in the Fenton-like reactions and make better use of H2O2 to generate more ROS. Herein, 808 nm light was chosen for irradiation because of its suitable excitation ability, applicable penetration and low intrinsic damage. The experimental results show that SiO2@CuO NT is a promising agent that combines PCDT and PTT for cancer treatment. This work provides guidance for the synthesis of Fenton-like photosensitizers for the PCDT effect.
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- Mingdi Sun
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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Chen L, Wang L, Wan Y, Zhang Y, Qi Z, Wu X, Xu H. Acetylene and Diacetylene Functionalized Covalent Triazine Frameworks as Metal-Free Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Peroxide Production: A New Two-Electron Water Oxidation Pathway. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1904433. [PMID: 31782554 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201904433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Metal-free polymer photocatalysts have shown great promise for photocatalytic H2 O2 production via two-electron reduction of molecular O2 . The other half-reaction, which is the two-electron oxidation of water, still remains elusive toward H2 O2 production. However, enabling this water oxidation pathway is critically important to improve the yield and maximize atom utilization efficiency. It is shown that introducing acetylene (CC) or diacetylene (CCCC) moieties into covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) can remarkably promote photocatalytic H2 O2 production. This enhancement is inherent to the incorporated carbon-carbon triple bonds which are essential in modulating the electronic structures of CTFs and suppressing charge recombinations. Furthermore, the acetylene and diacetylene moieties can significantly reduce the energy associated with OH* formation and thus enable a new two-electron oxidation pathway toward H2 O2 production. The study unveils an important reaction pathway toward photocatalytic H2 O2 production, reflecting that precise control over the chemical structures of polymer photocatalysts is vital to achieve efficient solar-to-chemical energy conversion.
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- Liang Chen
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Haider Z, Cho HI, Moon GH, Kim HI. Minireview: Selective production of hydrogen peroxide as a clean oxidant over structurally tailored carbon nitride photocatalysts. Catal Today 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2018.11.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Li Z, Xiong N, Gu G. Fabrication of a full-spectrum-response Cu2(OH)2CO3/g-C3N4 heterojunction catalyst with outstanding photocatalytic H2O2 production performance via a self-sacrificial method. Dalton Trans 2019; 48:182-189. [DOI: 10.1039/c8dt04081h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Over the past few decades, near infrared light (NIR), as an important part of sunlight, has seldom been utilized in photocatalytic reactions.
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- Zheng Li
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- and Environmental Engineering
- Liaoning Shihua University
- Fushun 113001
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- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- and Environmental Engineering
- Liaoning Shihua University
- Fushun 113001
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- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- and Environmental Engineering
- Liaoning Shihua University
- Fushun 113001
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Liang H, Fang L, Hu S. Construction of a wide-spectrum-driven V N-g-C 3N 4/Cu 2(OH) 2CO 3 heterojunction catalyst from VIS to NIR light via the in situ self-sacrificial method: the effect of oxygen on the N 2 photofixation ability. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj01306g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this work, an N vacancy-doped g-C3N4/Cu2(OH)2CO3 (VN-GCN/CuCOH) heterojunction catalyst with superior wide-spectrum-driven (from VIS to NIR) N2 photofixation ability was synthesized via the in situ self-sacrificial method.
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- Hongyu Liang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering
- Liaoning Shihua University
- Fushun 113001
- China
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- Daqing Chemical Research Centre of Petrochemical Research Institute
- Daqing
- China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering
- Liaoning Shihua University
- Fushun 113001
- China
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