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Huang H, Ding L, Wang X, Jiang Q, Li Q, Hu J. Edge-oriented growth of cadmium sulfide nanoparticles on nickel metal-organic framework nanosheets for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 670:86-95. [PMID: 38759271 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.083] [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: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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In this study, a directional loading of cadmium sulfide (CdS) nanoparticles (NPs) was achieved on the opposite edges of nickel metal-organic framework (Ni-MOF) nanosheets (NSs) by adjusting the weight ratio of CdS NPs in the reaction process to produce effective visible light photocatalysts. The close contact between the zero-dimensional (0D) and two-dimensional (2D) regions and the matching positions of the bands promoted charge separation and heterojunction formation. The optimal CdS NPs loading of composite material was 40 wt%. At this ratio, CdS NPs grew primarily at the opposite edges of the Ni-MOF NSs rather than on their surfaces. When lactic acid was used as the sacrificial agent, the hydrogen production rate of the 40 %-CdS/Ni-MOF heterojunction under visible light irradiation was 19.6 mmol h-1 g-1, making a 20-fold enhancement compared to the original CdS NPs sample (1.0 mmol h-1 g-1). The charge carriers generated in CdS NPs were transferred to Ni-MOF NSs through heterojunctions, where Ni-MOF NSs also served as cocatalysts to improve hydrogen production. The combination of the two materials improved the light absorption ability. In particular, the 40 %-CdS/Ni-MOF heterojunction exhibited good photostability, effectively preventing the photocorrosion of CdS NPs. This study introduces an approach for constructing efficient and stable photocatalysts for visible light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production.
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- Han Huang
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- College of Chemical and Material Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, PR China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China.
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Luo W, Li A, Yang B, Pang H, Fu J, Chen G, Liu M, Liu X, Ma R, Ye J, Zhang N. Synthesis of a Hexagonal Phase ZnS Photocatalyst for High CO Selectivity in CO 2 Reduction Reactions. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:15387-15395. [PMID: 36926809 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c21966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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ZnS materials exhibit very negative potential of the conduction band, which is promising in photocatalytic reduction reactions. Unfortunately, previously reported ZnS materials for photocatalysis are mainly in the cubic phase, which produce high activity for H2 evolutions and low activity toward CO2 reductions. Herein, a hexagonal phase ZnS photocatalyst is fabricated for highly efficient CO2 reduction reactions. The hexagonal ZnS nanoplates with the pure phase and well crystallization are synthesized via three-step solvothermal methods. In photocatalytic CO2 reduction reactions under an aqueous solution environment, the hexagonal ZnS produces a CO selectivity of 21%, which is distinctly higher than that of 0.2% for commonly used cubic ZnS. The energy band study suggests that hexagonal ZnS possesses a slightly more negative conduction band and wider bandgap than cubic ZnS. Theoretical calculations reveal that the hexagonal ZnS possesses increased electron density around Zn atoms as that of cubic ZnS. Furthermore, hexagonal ZnS exhibits relatively reduced absorption energy of CO2 reduction intermediates and increased absorption energy of H* as cubic ZnS, which result in better selectivity toward CO2 reduction reactions. This study offers deep insights into the synthesis and electronic structure of hexagonal ZnS for CO2 reduction reactions, which inspire the design of highly active photocatalysts for artificial photosynthesis.
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- Wuqing Luo
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- School of Physical Science and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P. R. China
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, P. R. 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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Meng Y, Liu G, Zuo G, Meng X, Wang T, Ye J. A review on ZnS-based photocatalysts for CO 2 reduction in all-inorganic aqueous medium. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:14455-14465. [PMID: 36165072 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03703c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photocatalytic CO2 reduction mimics natural photosynthesis, which is a potential technology for "carbon neutrality". This article will review the recent research progress of a class of distinguished photocatalytic CO2 reduction systems based on ZnS nanocrystal photocatalysts. We will focus on the pathway of maximizing the photoreduction rate of CO2 by continuously optimizing the catalyst design and the composition of the reaction medium. Such discussions will be meaningful and beneficial for developing universal strategies of solar fuel production. Finally, an outlook will be provided to brighten the prospects of ZnS-based photocatalytic CO2 reduction systems.
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- Yuxuan Meng
- Hebei Provincial Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, P. R. China.
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- Hebei Provincial Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, P. R. China.
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- Hebei Provincial Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, P. R. China.
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- Hebei Provincial Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, P. R. China.
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- Centre for Hydrogenergy, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, P. R. China.
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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 Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Zhang S, Ou X, Xiang Q, Carabineiro SAC, Fan J, Lv K. Research progress in metal sulfides for photocatalysis: From activity to stability. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135085. [PMID: 35618060 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Metal sulfides are a type of reduction semiconductor photocatalysts with narrow bandgap and negative conduction band potential, which make them have unique photocatalytic performance in solar-to-fuel conversion and environmental purification. However, metal sulfides also suffer from low quantum efficiency and photocorrosion. In this review, the strategies to improve the photocatalytic activity of metal sulfide photocatalysts by stimulating the charge separation and improving light-harvesting ability are introduced, including morphology control, semiconductor coupling and surface modification. In addition, the recent research progress aiming at improving their photostability is also illustrated, such as, construction of hole transfer heterojunctions and deposition of hole transfer cocatalysts. Based on the electronic band structures, the applications of metal sulfides in photocatalysis, namely, hydrogen production, degradation of organic pollutants and reduction of CO2, are summarized. Finally, the perspectives of the promising future of metal-sulfide based photocatalysts and the challenges remaining to overcome are also presented.
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- Sushu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission & Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission & Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission & Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission & Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China.
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Liu F, Chen C, Zhang Q, Zhang Z, Fang X. Facilitating charge transfer through an atomic coherent interface of a novel direct Z-scheme BiVO 4@Cu 3SnS 4 heterojunction to boost photocatalytic performance. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:11664-11675. [PMID: 35912901 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr02536a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Direct Z-scheme photocatalytic systems are very promising composite photocatalysts, and their photocatalytic performance is highly associated with the quality of the interface within them. Herein, a novel direct Z-scheme heterojunction with a coherent interface has been presented for the first time. Specifically, the heterojunction was constructed by dispersing pre-prepared BiVO4 crystals into the reaction system to synthesize Cu3SnS4, followed by a hydrothermal reaction. It is shown that Cu3SnS4 was deposited on the surface of each pre-prepared BiVO4 crystal as a thin layer via heterogeneous nucleation to acquire a core-shell heterojunction. The BiVO4@Cu3SnS4 heterojunction was found to possess an atomic coherent interface, which is formed through the bonding between the (121) plane of BiVO4 and the (112) plane of Cu3SnS4, originating from the matching in the crystalline lattice between the two planes. The coherent interface facilitated the charge transfer from Cu3SnS4 to BiVO4 owing to the difference in their Fermi levels, thereby forming a built-in electric field pointing from Cu3SnS4 to BiVO4. Reduced fluorescence emission and a shortened carrier lifetime reveal an obvious reduction in the inter-band charge recombination for the optimal BVO@CTS-0.19 sample. Consequently, BVO@CTS-0.19 shows remarkably enhanced photocatalytic performance in MO degradation, Cr6+ reduction and oxygen evolution. The Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism for BVO@CTS-0.19 was verified by a suite of techniques. This work provides a universal strategy for building a coherent interface to develop high-performance direct Z-scheme heterojunctions.
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- Fangting Liu
- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation, The Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation, The Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation, The Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation, The Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Efficient Heat Storage and Application, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation, The Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Efficient Heat Storage and Application, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Key Lab Fuel Cell Technology Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Bai Y, Li M, Liu X, Han J, Zhu X, Ge Q, Wang H. Ti 3+ Defective TiO 2/CdS Z-Scheme Photocatalyst for Enhancing Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction to C1–C3 Products. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c01113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Yunxia Bai
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901, United States
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Brito JFD, Andrade MAS, Zanoni MVB, Mascaro LH. All-solution processed CuGaS2-based photoelectrodes for CO2 reduction. J CO2 UTIL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.101902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Ding Y, Chen Y, Guan Z, Zhao Y, Lin J, Jiao Y, Tian G. Hierarchical CuS@ZnIn 2S 4 Hollow Double-Shelled p-n Heterojunction Octahedra Decorated with Fullerene C 60 for Remarkable Selectivity and Activity of CO 2 Photoreduction into CH 4. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:7888-7899. [PMID: 35107251 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c20980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this work, a hollow double-shelled architecture, based on n-type ZnIn2S4 nanosheet-coated p-type CuS hollow octahedra (CuS@ZnIn2S4 HDSOs), is designed and fabricated as a p-n heterojunction photocatalyst for selective CO2 photoreduction into CH4. The resulting hybrids provide rich active sites and effective charge migration/separation to drive CO2 photoreduction, and meanwhile, CO detachment is delayed to increase the possibility of eight-electron reactions for CH4 production. As expected, the optimized CuS@ZnIn2S4 HDSOs manifest a CH4 yield of 28.0 μmol g-1 h-1 and a boosted CH4 selectivity up to 94.5%. The decorated C60 both possesses high electron affinity and improves catalyst stability and CO2 adsorption ability. Thus, the C60-decorated CuS@ZnIn2S4 HDSOs exhibit the highest CH4 evolution rate of 43.6 μmol g-1 h-1 and 96.5% selectivity. This work provides a rational strategy for designing and fabricating efficient heteroarchitectures for CO2 photoreduction.
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- Yi Ding
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
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Wan H, Xiao X, Ma W, Zhang Y, Liu X, Liu Y, Chen G, Zhang N, Cao Y, Ma R. Electronic configuration modulation of tin dioxide by phosphorus dopant for pathway change in electrocatalytic water oxidation. Inorg Chem Front 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1qi01169c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Electronic configuration modulation of SnO2 nanoparticles was realized using a phosphorus dopant, contributing to the reaction pathway change of water oxidation.
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- Hao Wan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P.R. China
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- College of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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Kozlova EA, Lyulyukin MN, Kozlov DV, Parmon VN. Semiconductor photocatalysts and mechanisms of carbon dioxide reduction and nitrogen fixation under UV and visible light. RUSSIAN CHEMICAL REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1070/rcr5004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The review summarizes the current knowledge about heterogeneous semiconductor photocatalysts that are active towards photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide and molecular nitrogen under visible and near-UV light. The main classes of these photocatalysts and characteristic features of their application in the target processes are considered. Primary attention is given to photocatalysts based on titanium dioxide, which have high activity and stability in the carbon dioxide reduction. For the first time, the photofixation of nitrogen under irradiation in the presence of various semiconductor materials is considered in detail.
The bibliography includes 264 references.
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Zhang N, Yang B, Liu K, Li H, Chen G, Qiu X, Li W, Hu J, Fu J, Jiang Y, Liu M, Ye J. Machine Learning in Screening High Performance Electrocatalysts for CO 2 Reduction. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2100987. [PMID: 34927959 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202100987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Converting CO2 into carbon-based fuels is promising for relieving the greenhouse gas effect and the energy crisis. However, the selectivity and efficiency of current electrocatalysts for CO2 reductions are still not satisfactory. In this paper, the development of machine learning methods in screening CO2 reduction electrocatalysts over the recent years is reviewed. Through high-throughput calculation of some key descriptors such as adsorption energies, d-band center, and coordination number by well-constructed machine learning models, the catalytic activity, optimal composition, active sites, and CO2 reduction reaction pathway over various possible materials can be predicted and understood. Machine learning is now realized as a fast and low-cost method to effectively explore high performance electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction.
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- Ning Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, P. R. China
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- National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
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Abdullah U, Ali M, Pervaiz E. An Inclusive Review on Recent Advancements of Cadmium Sulfide Nanostructures and its Hybrids for Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Applications. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2021.111575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Que M, Cai W, Chen J, Zhu L, Yang Y. Recent advances in g-C 3N 4 composites within four types of heterojunctions for photocatalytic CO 2 reduction. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:6692-6712. [PMID: 33885474 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr09177d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Studies of photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into hydrocarbon fuels, as a promising solution to alleviate global warming and energy issues, are booming in recent years. Researchers have focused their interest in developing g-C3N4 composite photocatalysts with intriguing features of robust light harvesting ability, excellent catalysis, and stable performance. Four types of heterojunctions (type-II, Z-scheme, S-scheme and Schottky) of the g-C3N4 composites are widely adopted. This review aims at presenting and comparing the photocatalytic mechanisms, characteristics, and performances of g-C3N4 composites concerning these four types of heterojunctions. Besides, perspectives and undergoing efforts for further development of g-C3N4 composite photocatalysts are discussed. This review would be helpful for researchers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the progress and future development trends of g-C3N4 composite heterojunctions for photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
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- Meidan Que
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, P. R. China.
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Zhang G, Wang Z, Wu J. Construction of a Z-scheme heterojunction for high-efficiency visible-light-driven photocatalytic CO 2 reduction. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:4359-4389. [PMID: 33621289 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr08442e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The continuous growth of fossil fuel consumption and large amounts of CO2 emissions have caused global energy crisis and climate change. The employment of semiconductor photocatalysts to convert CO2 into value-added products has attracted extensive attention and research worldwide in recent years. However, it is difficult for a single-component semiconductor photocatalyst to achieve this goal efficiently due to its drawbacks, such as low quantum efficiency, limited surface area, limited number of active sites, the short lifetime of photogenerated carriers, poor long-term stability, and the weak redox ability of carriers. Fortunately, inspired by photosynthesis, the construction of an artificial Z-scheme heterojunction has brought a new dawn for the realization of this goal. The Z-scheme heterojunction has a high separation efficiency of electron-hole pairs with strong redox ability and a wide light response range. The abovementioned advantages make the Z-scheme heterojunction provide a great opportunity for the conversion of CO2 to value-added chemicals. This review concisely reports the progress of the Z-scheme heterojunction in the field of photocatalytic CO2 reduction in recent years, photocatalytic mechanism, choice of oxidation and reduction systems, strategies for improving efficiency, confirmation of the Z-scheme charge transport mechanism, problems and challenges, and the prospects for the future.
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- Guoqiang Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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Shit SC, Shown I, Paul R, Chen KH, Mondal J, Chen LC. Integrated nano-architectured photocatalysts for photochemical CO 2 reduction. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:23301-23332. [PMID: 33107552 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr05884j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Recent advances in nanotechnology, especially the development of integrated nanostructured materials, have offered unprecedented opportunities for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Compared to bulk semiconductor photocatalysts, most of these nanostructured photocatalysts offer at least one advantage in areas such as photogenerated carrier kinetics, light absorption, and active surface area, supporting improved photochemical reaction efficiencies. In this review, we briefly cover the cutting-edge research activities in the area of integrated nanostructured catalysts for photochemical CO2 reduction, including aqueous and gas-phase reactions. Primarily explored are the basic principles of tailor-made nanostructured composite photocatalysts and how nanostructuring influences photochemical performance. Specifically, we summarize the recent developments related to integrated nanostructured materials for photocatalytic CO2 reduction, mainly in the following five categories: carbon-based nano-architectures, metal-organic frameworks, covalent-organic frameworks, conjugated porous polymers, and layered double hydroxide-based inorganic hybrids. Besides the technical aspects of nanostructure-enhanced catalytic performance in photochemical CO2 reduction, some future research trends and promising strategies are addressed.
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- Subhash Chandra Shit
- Catalysis & Fine Chemicals Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Hyderabad 500007, India.
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