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Lv F, He L, Bai X, Wang D, Zhao Y. Enhancing photocatalytic CO 2 reduction activity through Cobalt-Bismuth bimetallic Nanoparticle-Modified Nitrogen-Doped graphite carbon. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 675:1069-1079. [PMID: 39018634 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.092] [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: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Efficient charge transfer and effective separation of photo-generated charge carriers are crucial factors in photocatalysis. In this study, we present the design of a composite photocatalyst consisting of cobalt and bismuth (CoBi) bimetallic nanoparticles incorporated into a honeycomb nitrogen-doped graphitic carbon (N-GC) matrix. The ultra-thin porous N-GC matrix exhibits excellent electrical conductivity, a high number of active sites, and enables efficient absorption and multiple reflection of incident light. The CoBi bimetal-N-GC interface establishes a self-driven charge transport channel that effectively suppresses the backflow of photogenerated electrons, leading to prolonged separation of photo-generated carriers and a significant improvement in photocatalytic activity. The CoBi@N-GC catalyst showcases outstanding performance, producing CH4 and CO at rates of 36.07 μmol·g-1·h-1 and 44.09 μmol·g-1·h-1 respectively, confirming its superior photocatalytic capabilities.
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- Fei Lv
- The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, PR China
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- Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan 030001, PR China.
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, PR China
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, PR China.
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, PR China; College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China.
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Yan YQ, Wu YZ, Wu YH, Weng ZL, Liu SJ, Liu ZG, Lu KQ, Han B. Recent Advances of CeO 2-Based Composite Materials for Photocatalytic Applications. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301778. [PMID: 38433647 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Photocatalysis has the advantages of practical, sustainable and environmental protection, so it plays a significant role in energy transformation and environmental utilization. CeO2 has attracted widespread attention for its unique 4 f electrons, rich defect structures, high oxygen storage capacity and great chemical stability. In this paper, we review the structure of CeO2 and the common methods for the preparation of CeO2-based composites in the first part. In particular, we highlight the co-precipitation method, template method, and sol-gel method methods. Then, in the second part, we introduce the application of CeO2-based composites in photocatalysis, including photocatalytic CO2 reduction, hydrogen production, degradation, selective organic reaction, and photocatalytic nitrogen fixation. In addition, we discuss several modification techniques to improve the photocatalytic performance of CeO2-based composites, such as elemental doping, defect engineering, constructing heterojunction and morphology regulation. Finally, the challenges faced by CeO2-based composites are analyzed and their development prospects are prospected. This review provides a systematic summary of the recent advance of CeO2-based composites in the field of photocatalysis, which can provide useful references for the rational design of efficient CeO2-based composite photocatalysts for sustainable development.
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- Yu-Qing Yan
- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, PR China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, PR China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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Yuan Z, Zhu X, Gao X, An C, Wang Z, Zuo C, Dionysiou DD, He H, Jiang Z. Enhancing photocatalytic CO 2 reduction with TiO 2-based materials: Strategies, mechanisms, challenges, and perspectives. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ECOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 20:100368. [PMID: 38268554 PMCID: PMC10805649 DOI: 10.1016/j.ese.2023.100368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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The concentration of atmospheric CO2 has exceeded 400 ppm, surpassing its natural variability and raising concerns about uncontrollable shifts in the carbon cycle, leading to significant climate and environmental impacts. A promising method to balance carbon levels and mitigate atmospheric CO2 rise is through photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Titanium dioxide (TiO2), renowned for its affordability, stability, availability, and eco-friendliness, stands out as an exemplary catalyst in photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Various strategies have been proposed to modify TiO2 for photocatalytic CO2 reduction and improve catalytic activity and product selectivity. However, few studies have systematically summarized these strategies and analyzed their advantages, disadvantages, and current progress. Here, we comprehensively review recent advancements in TiO2 engineering, focusing on crystal engineering, interface design, and reactive site construction to enhance photocatalytic efficiency and product selectivity. We discuss how modifications in TiO2's optical characteristics, carrier migration, and active site design have led to varied and selective CO2 reduction products. These enhancements are thoroughly analyzed through experimental data and theoretical calculations. Additionally, we identify current challenges and suggest future research directions, emphasizing the role of TiO2-based materials in understanding photocatalytic CO2 reduction mechanisms and in designing effective catalysts. This review is expected to contribute to the global pursuit of carbon neutrality by providing foundational insights into the mechanisms of photocatalytic CO2 reduction with TiO2-based materials and guiding the development of efficient photocatalysts.
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- Zhimin Yuan
- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang, 261061, PR China
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, PR China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, PR China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang, 261061, PR China
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- Environmental Engineering and Science Program, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (DChEE), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 45221-0012, USA
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, PR China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang, 261061, PR China
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, PR China
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Li D, Zhang H, Xie S, Zhang H, Wang H, Ma X, Gao D, Qi J, You F. Lattice Distortion in a Confined Structured ZnS/ZnO Heterojunction for Efficient Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37478204 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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It is a promising strategy to effectively promote "carbon neutrality" by reducing CO2 to small energy molecules through photocatalysis technology. However, due to low light utilization and recombination of photogenerated carriers, photocatalysts usually have low activity and low selectivity for products. Herein, a hollow spherical ZnS/ZnO heterojunction with a spatial confinement effect photocatalyst was synthesized toward CO2 photoreduction through preciously controlling the nano-/microstructure. The local lattice distortions were introduced into the surface of the hollow ZnS/ZnO microsphere, which activated lattice oxygen and provided additional active reaction sites. Furthermore, the heterojunction constructed between ZnS and ZnO interfaces facilitated the separation of photoinduced charge carriers. Combined with the natural advantage of enhanced light capture and absorption for a hollow confined structure, as a result, the systemic design in the electronic and confined structures for the photocatalyst has brought an excellent CO2 reduction performance with a CO yield rate as high as 35.85 μmol g-1h-1 and durability under a 300 W Xe lamp irradiation without any sacrificial agent and cocatalyst.
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- Danyang Li
- College of Textile and Clothing, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multi-phase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functionals Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050000, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multi-phase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
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Jafari S, Shaghaghi Z. CeO 2/CuO/NiO hybrid nanostructures loaded on N-doped reduced graphene oxide nanosheets as an efficient electrocatalyst for water oxidation and non-enzymatic glucose detection. Dalton Trans 2023. [PMID: 37191162 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt00527e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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In this work, the three-component heterostructure of CeO2/CuO/NiO was synthesized by a co-precipitation procedure and heating at a temperature of 750 °C. Then, CeO2/CuO/NiO nanoparticles were successfully supported on N-doped reduced graphene oxide (N-rGO) by a hydrothermal method. The obtained nanomaterials were used as effective electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction and glucose sensing in an alkaline medium. The results indicated that when CeO2/CuO/NiO is anchored on N-rGO nanosheets, active catalytic sites increase. On the other hand, N-doped rGO enhances electrical conductivity and electron transfer for water or glucose oxidation. CeO2/CuO/NiO@N-rGO has a large electrochemically active surface area and more active catalytic positions, and thus exhibits high activity for the OER with a low overpotential of 290 mV, a suitable Tafel slope of 110 mV dec-1, and superior stability and durability for at least 10 hours. CeO2/CuO/NiO@N-rGO can also detect glucose with a high sensitivity of 912.7 μA mM-1 cm-2, a low detection limit of 0.053 μM, a wide linear range between 0.001 and 24 mM, and a short response time of about 2.9 s. Moreover, the high selectivity and stability of this electrode for glucose sensing show its potential for clinical applications.
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- Sahar Jafari
- Coordination Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, 5375171379, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Coordination Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, 5375171379, Tabriz, Iran.
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Wang X, Wang J, Sun Y, Li K, Shang T, Wan Y. Recent advances and perspectives of CeO 2-based catalysts: Electronic properties and applications for energy storage and conversion. Front Chem 2022; 10:1089708. [PMID: 36569964 PMCID: PMC9772620 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1089708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cerium dioxide (CeO2, ceria) has long been regarded as one of the key materials in modern catalysis, both as a support and as a catalyst itself. Apart from its well-established use (three-way catalysts and diesel engines), CeO2 has been widely used as a cocatalyst/catalyst in energy conversion and storage applications. The importance stems from the oxygen storage capacity of ceria, which allows it to release oxygen under reducing conditions and to store oxygen by filling oxygen vacancies under oxidizing conditions. However, the nature of the Ce active site remains not well understood because the degree of participation of f electrons in catalytic reactions is not clear in the case of the heavy dependence of catalysis theory on localized d orbitals at the Fermi energy E F . This review focuses on the catalytic applications in energy conversion and storage of CeO2-based nanostructures and discusses the mechanisms for several typical catalytic reactions from the perspectives of electronic properties of CeO2-based nanostructures. Defect engineering is also summarized to better understand the relationship between catalytic performance and electronic properties. Finally, the challenges and prospects of designing high efficiency CeO2-based catalysts in energy storage and conversion have been emphasized.
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Novel 2D/2D BiOBr/Zn(OH)2 photocatalysts for efficient photoreduction CO2. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lai H, Huang X, Zhou F, Song T, Yin S, Mao G, Long B, Ali A, Deng GJ. Construction of dual active sites on the CuAg plasmonic aerogel for simultaneously efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction and H2 production. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 631:164-172. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Matussin SN, Harunsani MH, Khan MM. CeO2 and CeO2-based nanomaterials for photocatalytic, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. J RARE EARTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jre.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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