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Yan C, Qian Y, Liao Z, Le Z, Fan Q, Zhu H, Xie Z. Recent progress of metal halide perovskite materials in heterogeneous photocatalytic organic reactions. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2024; 23:1393-1415. [PMID: 38850494 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-024-00599-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
Abstract
Photocatalytic technology is widely regarded as an important way to utilize solar energy and achieve carbon neutrality, which has attracted considerable attentions in various fields over the past decades. Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are recognized as "superstar" materials due to their exceptional photoelectric properties, readily accessible and tunable structure, which made them intensively studied in solar cells, light-emitting diodes, and solar energy conversion fields. Since 2018, increased attention has been focused on applying the MHPs as a heterogeneous visible light photocatalyst in catalyzing organic synthesis reactions. In this review, we present an overview of photocatalytic technology and principles of heterogeneous photocatalysis before delving into the structural characteristics, stability, and classifications of MHPs. We then focus on recent developments of MHPs in photocatalyzing various organic synthesis reactions, such as oxidation, cyclization, C-C coupling etc., based on their classifications and reported reaction types. Finally, we discuss the main limitations and prospects regarding the application of metal halide perovskites in organic synthesis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chunpei Yan
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Polymers, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Polymers, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Polymers, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Polymers, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Polymers, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, China.
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Polymers, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Polymers, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, China
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Qi K, Imparato C, Almjasheva O, Khataee A, Zheng W. TiO 2-based photocatalysts from type-II to S-scheme heterojunction and their applications. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 675:150-191. [PMID: 38968635 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.204] [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: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
Abstract
Photocatalysis is a promising sustainable technology to remove organic pollution and convert solar energy into chemical energy. Titanium dioxide has drawn extensive attention in this field owing to its high activity under UV light, good chemical stability, large availability, low price and low toxicity. However, the poor quantum efficiency derived from fast electron/hole recombination, the limited utilization of sunlight, and a weak reducing ability still hinder its practical application. Among the modification strategies of TiO2 to enhance its performance, the construction of heterojunctions with other semiconductors is a powerful and versatile way to maximise the separation of photogenerated charge carriers and steer their transport toward enhanced efficiency and selectivity. Here, the research progress and current status of TiO2 modification are reviewed, focusing on heterojunctions. A rapid evolution of the understanding of the different charge transfer mechanisms is witnessed from traditional type II to the recently conceptualised S-scheme. Particular attention is paid to different synthetic approaches and interface engineering methods designed to improve and control the interfacial charge transfer, and several cases of TiO2 heterostructures with metal oxides, metal sulfides and carbon nitride are discussed. The application hotspots of TiO2-based photocatalysts are summarized, including hydrogen generation by water splitting, solar fuel production by CO2 conversion, and the degradation of organic water pollutants. Hints about less studied and emerging processes are also provided. Finally, the main issues and challenges related to the sustainability and scalability of photocatalytic technologies in view of their commercialization are highlighted, outlining future directions of development.
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- Kezhen Qi
- College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI", Saint Petersburg, 197022, Russia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey; Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya Street, Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation.
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- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, Tianjin, China.
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Lapa HM, Martins LMDRS. Toluene Oxidation: CO 2 vs Benzaldehyde: Current Status and Future Perspectives. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:26780-26804. [PMID: 38947821 PMCID: PMC11209706 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c01023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Toluene is a common and significant volatile organic compound (VOC). Although it finds extensive application in various industrial processes (chemical manufacturing, paint and adhesive production, and as a solvent), it creates a huge environmental impact when emitted freely into the atmosphere. Two solutions were found to mitigate the emission of this pollutant: the total oxidation to CO2 and H2O and the selective oxidation into benzaldehyde. This review discusses the two main alternatives for tackling this problem: converting the toluene into carbon dioxide by total oxidation or into benzaldehyde by selective oxidation. It presents new catalytic advances, new trends, and the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.
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- Hugo M. Lapa
- Centro
de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto
Superior Técnico, Universidade de
Lisboa, Lisboa 1049-001, Portugal
- Departamento
de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa 1049-001, Portugal
- Departamento
de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de
Lisboa, Instituto Politécnico de
Lisboa, 1059-007 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro
de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto
Superior Técnico, Universidade de
Lisboa, Lisboa 1049-001, Portugal
- Departamento
de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa 1049-001, Portugal
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Li M, Ke S, Yang X, Shen L, Yang MQ. S-scheme homojunction of 0D cubic/2D hexagonal ZnIn 2S 4 for efficient photocatalytic reduction of nitroarenes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 674:547-559. [PMID: 38943915 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.177] [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: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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The targeted conversion of toxic nitroarenes to corresponding aminoarenes presents significant promise in simultaneously addressing environmental pollution concerns and producing value-added fine chemicals. In this study, we synthesize a 0D/2D ZnIn2S4 homojunction (CH-ZnIn2S4) by in situ growth of cubic ZnIn2S4 (C-ZnIn2S4) quantum dots onto the surface of ultrathin hexagonal ZnIn2S4 (H-ZnIn2S4) nanosheets for photocatalytic reduction of nitroarenes to aminoarenes using water as a hydrogen donor. The optimal performance of photocatalytic nitro reduction over the 0D/2D CH-ZnIn2S4 homojunction reaches 96.1% within 20 min of visible light irradiation, which is 2.45 and 1.52 times than that of C-ZnIn2S4 (39.3%) and H-ZnIn2S4 (63.3%), respectively. The improved photocatalytic performance can be attributed to the formation of a step-type S-scheme homojunction, characterized by identity chemical composition and natural lattice matching. The configuration enables continuous band bending and a low energy barrier of charge transportation, benefiting the charge transfer across the interface while maximizing their redox capabilities. Furthermore, the 2D structure of H-ZnIn2S4 nanosheets offers abundant surface sites to immobilize the 0D C-ZnIn2S4 that provides ample exposed active sites with low overpotential for HER, thereby ensuring high hydrogenation reduction activity of nitroarenes. The study is expected to inspire further interest in the reasonable design of homojunction structures for efficient and sustainable photocatalytic redox reactions.
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- Mengqing Li
- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, P.R. China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, P.R. China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, P.R. China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, P.R. China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, P.R. China.
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Jagadeeswararao M, Galian RE, Pérez-Prieto J. Photocatalysis Based on Metal Halide Perovskites for Organic Chemical Transformations. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 14:94. [PMID: 38202549 PMCID: PMC10780689 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
Abstract
Heterogeneous photocatalysts incorporating metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have garnered significant attention due to their remarkable attributes: strong visible-light absorption, tuneable band energy levels, rapid charge transfer, and defect tolerance. Additionally, the promising optical and electronic properties of MHP nanocrystals can be harnessed for photocatalytic applications through controlled crystal structure engineering, involving composition tuning via metal ion and halide ion variations, dimensional tuning, and surface chemistry modifications. Combination of perovskites with other materials can improve the photoinduced charge separation and charge transfer, building heterostructures with different band alignments, such as type-II, Z-scheme, and Schottky heterojunctions, which can fine-tune redox potentials of the perovskite for photocatalytic organic reactions. This review delves into the activation of organic molecules through charge and energy transfer mechanisms. The review further investigates the impact of crystal engineering on photocatalytic activity, spanning a diverse array of organic transformations, such as C-X bond formation (X = C, N, and O), [2 + 2] and [4 + 2] cycloadditions, substrate isomerization, and asymmetric catalysis. This study provides insights to propel the advancement of metal halide perovskite-based photocatalysts, thereby fostering innovation in organic chemical transformations.
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- Institute of Molecular Science, University of Valencia, C/Catedrático José Beltrán 2, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain;
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- Institute of Molecular Science, University of Valencia, C/Catedrático José Beltrán 2, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain;
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