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Singh S, Hamid Z, Babu R, Gómez-Graña S, Hu X, McCulloch I, Hoye RLZ, Govind Rao V, Polavarapu L. Halide Perovskite Photocatalysts for Clean Fuel Production and Organic Synthesis: Opportunities and Challenges. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2025:e2419603. [PMID: 40345975 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202419603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2025] [Indexed: 05/11/2025]
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The need to constrain the use of fossil fuels causing global warming is motivating the development of a variety of photocatalysts for solar-to-fuel generation and chemical synthesis. In particular, semiconductor-based photocatalysts have been extensively exploited in solar-driven organic synthesis, carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion into value-added products, and hydrogen (H2) generation from water (H2O) splitting. Recently, metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have emerged as an important class of semiconductors for heterogeneous photocatalysis owing to their interesting properties. Despite key issues with long-term stability and degradation in polar solvents due to their ionic character, there has been significant progress in halide perovskite-based photocatalysts with improving their stability and performance in the gas and liquid phases. This review discusses the state-of-the-art for using halide perovskite-based photocatalysts and photoelectrocatalysis in hydrogen production from water and halogen acid solutions, CO2 reduction into value-added chemicals, and various organic chemical transformations. The different types of halide perovskites used, design strategies to overcome the instability issues in polar solvents, and the efficiencies achieved are discussed. Furthermore, the outstanding challenges associated with the use of polar electrolytes and how the stability and performance can be improved are discussed.
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- Siddharth Singh
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario As Lagoas-Marcosende, Vigo, 36310, Spain
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario As Lagoas-Marcosende, Vigo, 36310, Spain
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- SCNU-TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK
- Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544, USA
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- Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QR, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208016, India
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Tong H, Li FF, Du M, Song H, Han B, Jia G, Xu XQ, Zou X, Ji L, Kai JJ, Hu Z, Hsu HY. Interface Engineering, Charge Carrier Dynamics, and Solar-Driven Applications of Halide Perovskite/2D Material Heterostructured Photocatalysts. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2025; 17:23431-23465. [PMID: 40211476 PMCID: PMC12022953 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c20972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2025] [Accepted: 03/06/2025] [Indexed: 04/25/2025]
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Halide perovskites (HPs), renowned for their intriguing optoelectronic properties, such as robust light absorption coefficient, long charge transfer distance, and tunable band structure, have emerged as a focal point in the field of photocatalysis. However, the photocatalytic performance of HPs is still inhibited by rapid charge recombination, insufficient band potential energy, and limited number of surface active sites. To overcome these limitations, the integration of two-dimensional (2D) materials, characterized by shortened charge transfer pathways and expansive surface areas, into HP/2D heterostructures presents a promising avenue to achieve exceptional interfacial properties, including extensive light absorption, efficient charge separation and transfer, energetic redox capacity, and adjustable surface characteristics. Herein, a comprehensive review delving into fundamentals, interfacial engineering, and charge carrier dynamics of HP/2D material heterostructures is presented. Numerous HP/2D material photocatalysts fabricated through diverse strategies and interfacial architectures are systematically described and categorized. More importantly, the enhanced charge carrier dynamics and surface properties of the HP/2D material heterostructures are thoroughly investigated and discussed. Finally, an analysis of the challenges faced in the development of HP/2D photocatalysts, alongside insightful recommendations for potential strategies to overcome these barriers, is provided.
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- Haihang Tong
- School
of Energy and Environment, Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
Centre for Functional Photonics (CFP), City
University of Hong Kong, Kowloon
Tong, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Shenzhen
Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, P. R. China
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong
University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern
Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Wuhan
National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO) and School of Optical
and Electronic Information, Huazhong University
of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- Materials
Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- Curtin Institute
of Functional Molecules and Interfaces, School of Molecular and Life
Sciences, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia
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- Key
Laboratory
of Renewable Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and
Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, P.R. China
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- State Key
Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory
of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and
Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- State Key
Laboratory of ASIC and System, School of Microelectronics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, City University
of Hong Kong, Kowloon
Tong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Key Laboratory
of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE and Jiangsu Provincial Laboratory for
Nanotechnology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School
of Energy and Environment, Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
Centre for Functional Photonics (CFP), City
University of Hong Kong, Kowloon
Tong, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Shenzhen
Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, P. R. China
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Lv L, Liu Y, Huang Y, Li T, Feng H, Wang Y. Robust construction of CeNi quantum dots/Ni-MOL nanosheets for superior photocatalytic CO 2 reduction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 677:909-917. [PMID: 39126809 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.016] [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: 07/02/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Since the intensification of global environmental pollution and energy shortages, photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) has emerged as a promising strategy to convert solar energy into clean chemical energy. Herein, we construct a robust and efficient heterojunction construction photocatalyst for CO2RR, composed of the highly reactive CeNi quantum dots (CeNi QDs) and nickel metal-organic layer (Ni-MOL) ultrathin nanosheets. This design facilitates the rapid separation of photogenerated charge carriers, as confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL) and other characterizations. Mechanistic studies with in situ diffuse reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (in situ DRIFTS) and the d-band center calculation indicate that the propensity of photocatalyst for CO2 absorption and CO desorption, leading to high performance and selectivity. The optimized loading amount of CeNi quantum dots and modified structure result in a CO yield of 30.53 mmol·g-1 within 6 h under irradiation. This work not only paves a new and convenient way for developing high-activity quantum dot materials for CO2RR but also exploits novel avenues to fabricate more heterojunction composites for solar energy conversion.
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- Luotian Lv
- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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Thanetchaiyakup A, Sadek M, Bati G, Xiao Y, Wang X, Yang J, Liu Z, Wang SY, Soo HS. Metal Halide Perovskites for Photocatalysis: Performance and Mechanistic Studies. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400787. [PMID: 39261288 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 09/05/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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Metal halide perovskites, both lead-based and lead-free variants, have emerged as highly versatile materials with widespread applications across various fields, including photovoltaics, optoelectronics, and photocatalysis. This review provides a succinct overview of the recent advancements in the utilization of lead and lead-free halide perovskites specifically in photocatalysis. We explore the diverse range of photocatalytic reactions enabled by metal halide perovskites, including organic transformations, carbon dioxide reduction, pollutant degradation, and hydrogen production. We highlight key developments, mechanistic insights, and challenges in the field, offering our perspectives on the future research directions and potential applications. By summarizing recent findings from the literature, this review aims to provide a timely resource for researchers interested in harnessing the full potential of metal halide perovskites for sustainable and efficient photocatalytic processes.
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- Adisak Thanetchaiyakup
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Industrial Park, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Industrial Park, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Industrial Park, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Industrial Park, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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Zhang Y, Wang R. Heterointerface engineering of MXene: Advanced applications in environmental remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:143054. [PMID: 39121957 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Contemporary global industrialization, coupled with the relentless growth of the population, has led to a persistent escalation in the emission and accumulation of various toxic and harmful chemicals in the environment, severely disrupting the ecological balance. The development of efficient environmental cleanup materials is a crucial scientific and technological concern. Since the groundbreaking work on Ti3C2Tx in 2011, there has been a huge growing interest in MXene-based composites developed through heterointerface engineering due to its high surface area, hydrophilicity, eco-friendliness, biocompatibility, easy functionalization, excellent thermal/mechanical properties, metal conductivity and rich electronic density. In the area of environmental remediation, MXene-based composites obtained through heterointerface engineering strategies have the ability to effectively remove and systematically monitor contaminants in comparison to virgin MXene, thanks to the synergistic effects and complementary benefits. Heterointerface engineering strategy increases specific surface area, introduces catalytic sites, constructs heterojunctions/Schottky junctions, and facilitates carrier migration and electron-hole separation. These novel MXene-based composites represent significant advances in MXene research and deserve a comprehensive review. Although several excellent reviews and perspectives on the application of MXene-based composites in environmental remediation have been published, there is still a scarcity of comprehensive and systematic assessments on the reliable data and mechanisms of various MXene-based composite materials for pollutant removal and monitoring. In this focused review, the first part briefly introduces the common preparation strategies and characterization methods of single MXene and MXene-based composites, and the second part details the innovative application of MXene-based composites (involving the amalgamation of MXene with metal oxides, metal sulfide, g-C3N4, layered double hydroxides, metal-organic frameworks, single atom/quantum dots, polymers, etc.) in the field of environmental remediation, including carbon dioxide reduction, nitrogen monoxide and volatile organic compounds removal, antibiotic and heavy metal ions degradation, summarizing the relevant performance and mechanisms. Furthermore, the recent advancements in the utilization of MXene-based composites for the sensing of emerging environmental contaminants (antibiotic and antibiotic resistance genes) are summarized. Finally, an outline of the existing challenges and future prospects on this exciting field was narrated for plausible real-world use. This review will help to inspire the diverse design of MXene-based composites and to advance research related to their application in the environmental sector.
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- Yu Zhang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China.
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Fan S, Yang Q, Yin G, Qi X, Feng Y, Ding J, Peng Q, Qu Y, Wang Q, Shen Y, Wang M, Gong X. All-Inorganic Perovskite NiTiO 3/Cs 3Sb 2I 9 Heterostructure for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction to CH 4 with High Selectivity. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311978. [PMID: 38361184 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Developing efficient and stable halide perovskite-based photocatalysts for highly selectivity reduction CO2 to valuable fuels remains a significant challenge due to their intrinsic instability. Herein, a novel heterostructure featuring 2D Cs3Sb2I9 nanosheets on a 3D flower-like mesoporous NiTiO3 framework using a top-down stepwise membrane fabrication technique is constructed. The unique bilayer heterostructure formed on the 3D mesoporous framework endowed NiTiO3/Cs3Sb2I9 with sufficient and close interface contact, minimizing charge transport distance, and effectively promoting the charge transfer at the interface, thus improving the reaction efficiency of the catalyst surface. As revealed by characterization and calculation, the coupling of Cs3Sb2I9 with NiTiO3 facilitates the hydrogenation process during catalytic, directing reaction intermediates toward highly selective CH4 production. Furthermore, the van der Waals forces inherent in the 3D/2D heterostructure with face-to-face contact provide superior stability, ensuring the efficient realization of photocatalytic CO2 reduction to CH4. Consequently, the optimized 3D/2D NiTiO3/Cs3Sb2I9 heterostructure demonstrates an impressive CH4 yield of 43.4 µmol g-1 h-1 with a selectivity of up to 88.6%, surpassing most reported perovskite-based photocatalysts to date. This investigation contributes to overcoming the challenges of commercializing perovskite-based photocatalysts and paves the way for the development of sustainable and efficient CO2 conversion technologies.
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- Shuhan Fan
- College of Physics, & Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Physics, & Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Physics, & Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Physics, & Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Physics, & Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Physics, & Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Physics, & Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Physics, & Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- College of Physics, & Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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Feng J, Mak CH, Yu L, Han B, Shen HH, Santoso SP, Yuan M, Li FF, Song H, Colmenares JC, Hsu HY. Structural Modification Strategies, Interfacial Charge-Carrier Dynamics, and Solar Energy Conversion Applications of Organic-Inorganic Halide Perovskite Photocatalysts. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300429. [PMID: 37381684 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Over the past few decades, organic-inorganic halide perovskites (OIHPs) as novel photocatalyst materials have attracted intensive attention for an impressive variety of photocatalytic applications due to their excellent photophysical (chemical) properties. Regarding practical application and future commercialization, the air-water stability and photocatalytic performance of OIHPs need to be further improved. Accordingly, studying modification strategies and interfacial interaction mechanisms is crucial. In this review, the current progress in the development and photocatalytic fundamentals of OIHPs is summarized. Furthermore, the structural modification strategies of OIHPs, including dimensionality control, heterojunction design, encapsulation techniques, and so on for the enhancement of charge-carrier transfer and the enlargement of long-term stability, are elucidated. Subsequently, the interfacial mechanisms and charge-carrier dynamics of OIHPs during the photocatalytic process are systematically specified and classified via diverse photophysical and electrochemical characterization methods, such as time-resolved photoluminescence measurements, ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements, transient photocurrent densities, and so forth. Eventually, various photocatalytic applications of OIHPs, including hydrogen evolution, CO2 reduction, pollutant degradation, and photocatalytic conversion of organic matter.
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- Jianpei Feng
- School of Energy and Environment & Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Centre for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Environment & Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Centre for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Environment & Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Centre for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P. R. China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Surabaya, East Java, 60114, Indonesia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO) and School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Environment & Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Centre for Functional Photonics (CFP), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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Feng H, Wang W, Wang T, Pu Y, Ma C, Chen S. Interfacial regulation of BiOI@Bi 2S 3/MXene heterostructures for enhanced photothermal and photodynamic therapy in antibacterial applications. Acta Biomater 2023; 171:506-518. [PMID: 37778485 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.09.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Developing environmentally friendly, broad-spectrum, and long-lasting antibacterial materials remains challenging. Our ternary BiOI@Bi2S3/MXene composites, which exhibit both photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) antibacterial properties, were synthesized through in-situ vulcanization of hollow flower-shaped BiOI on the surface of two-dimensional Ti3C2 MXene. The unique hollow flower-shaped BiOI structure with a high exposure of the (001) crystal plane amplifies light reflection and scattering, offering more active sites to improve light utilization. Under 808 nm irradiation, these composites achieved a photothermal conversion efficiency of 57.8 %, boosting the PTT antibacterial effect. The heterojunction between Bi2S3 and BiOI creates a built-in electric field at the interface, promoting hole and electron transfer. Significantly, the close-contact heterogeneous interface enhances charge transfer and suppresses electron-hole recombination, thereby boosting PDT bacteriostatic performance. EPR experiments confirmed that ∙O2- and •OH radicals play major roles in photocatalytic bacteriostatic reactions. The combined antibacterial action of PTT and PDT led to efficiencies of 99.7 % and 99.8 % against P. aeruginosa and S. aureus, respectively, under 808 nm laser irradiation. This innovative strategy and thoughtful design open new avenues for heterojunction materials in PTT and PDT sterilization. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Photodynamic and photothermal therapy is a promising antibacterial treatment, but its efficiency still limits its application. To overcome this limitation, we prepared three-dimensional heterogeneous BiOI@Bi2S3/MXene nanocomposites through in-situ vulcanization of hollow flower-shaped BiOI with a high exposure of the (001) crystal plane onto the surface of two-dimensional MXene material. The resulting ternary material forms a close-contact heterogeneous interface, which improves charge transfer channels, reduces electron-hole pair recombination, and amplifies photodynamic bacteriostatic performance. These nanocomposites exhibit photothermal conversion efficiency of 57.8 %, enhancing their photothermal bactericidal effects. They demonstrated antibacterial efficiencies of 99.7 % against P. aeruginosa and 99.8 % against S. aureus. Therefore, this study provides a promising method for the synthesis of environmentally friendly and efficient antibacterial materials.
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- Huimeng Feng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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Wang X, He J, Chen X, Ma B, Zhu M. Metal halide perovskites for photocatalytic CO2 reduction: An overview and prospects. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Getachew G, Wibrianto A, Rasal AS, Batu Dirersa W, Chang JY. Metal halide perovskite nanocrystals for biomedical engineering: Recent advances, challenges, and future perspectives. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Chen ZY, Huang NY, Xu Q. Metal halide perovskite materials in photocatalysis: Design strategies and applications. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Solangi NH, Karri RR, Mazari SA, Mubarak NM, Jatoi AS, Malafaia G, Azad AK. MXene as emerging material for photocatalytic degradation of environmental pollutants. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Xu D, Zhang SN, Chen JS, Li XH. Design of the Synergistic Rectifying Interfaces in Mott-Schottky Catalysts. Chem Rev 2023; 123:1-30. [PMID: 36342422 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The functions of interfacial synergy in heterojunction catalysts are diverse and powerful, providing a route to solve many difficulties in energy conversion and organic synthesis. Among heterojunction-based catalysts, the Mott-Schottky catalysts composed of a metal-semiconductor heterojunction with predictable and designable interfacial synergy are rising stars of next-generation catalysts. We review the concept of Mott-Schottky catalysts and discuss their applications in various realms of catalysis. In particular, the design of a Mott-Schottky catalyst provides a feasible strategy to boost energy conversion and chemical synthesis processes, even allowing realization of novel catalytic functions such as enhanced redox activity, Lewis acid-base pairs, and electron donor-acceptor couples for dealing with the current problems in catalysis for energy conversion and storage. This review focuses on the synthesis, assembly, and characterization of Schottky heterojunctions for photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and organic synthesis. The proposed design principles, including the importance of constructing stable and clean interfaces, tuning work function differences, and preparing exposable interfacial structures for designing electronic interfaces, will provide a reference for the development of all heterojunction-type catalysts, electrodes, energy conversion/storage devices, and even super absorbers, which are currently topics of interest in fields such as electrocatalysis, fuel cells, CO2 reduction, and wastewater treatment.
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- Dong Xu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai200240, P. R. China
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Mishra BP, Biswal L, Das S, Acharya L, Parida K. Architecture and Kinetic Studies of Photocatalytic H 2O 2 Generation and H 2 Evolution through Regulation of Spatial Charge Transfer via Z-Scheme Path over a (001) Facet Engineered TiO 2@MXene/B- g-C 3N 4 Ternary Hybrid. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:957-971. [PMID: 36609164 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Spatial charge separation and migration are the critical shortcomings dominating the core energy conversion corridors of photocatalytic systems. Here, a biomimetic multi-interfacial architecture providing strong coupled interaction and rapid charge transmission for photostable and competent photocatalytic H2O2 production and H2 evolution is proposed. The triple-hybrid all-solid-state Z-scheme system was formed with the (001) facet exposed TiO2 nanosheets derived from MXene layers and B-g-C3N4 nanosheets (M/(001)TiO2@BCN) through an electrostatic self-assembly strategy with intimate electronic interaction due to Ti orbital modulation and proper stacking among the hybrids. The metallic and highly conductive MXene layers act as solid state electron mediators in the Z-scheme heterojunction that promote electron-hole separation and migration efficiency. Specifically, the MTBCN-12.5 composite provides optimum yield of H2O2 up to 1480.1 μmol h-1 g-1 and a H2 evolution rate of 408.4 μmol h-1 (with ACE 6.7%), which are 4 and 20 fold greater than the pristine BCN, respectively. The enhanced photocatalytic performance is systematically identified by the increased surface area, higher cathodic and anodic current densities of -1.01 and 2.27 mA cm-2, delayed charge recombination as supported by PL and EIS measurement, and excellent photostability. The Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism is validated by time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) analysis, cyclic voltametric analysis, and the radical trapping experiment as detected by PL analysis. This research marks a substantial advancement and establishes the foundation for future design ideas in accelerating charge transfer.
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- Bhagyashree Priyadarshini Mishra
- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Institute of Technical Education and Research, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar751030, India
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Institute of Technical Education and Research, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar751030, India
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Institute of Technical Education and Research, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar751030, India
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Institute of Technical Education and Research, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar751030, India
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Institute of Technical Education and Research, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar751030, India
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Zhu Z, Xuan Y, Liu X, Zhu Q. Revealing the stochastic kinetics evolution of photocatalytic CO 2 reduction. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:730-741. [PMID: 36520137 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05413b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Investigating kinetic mechanisms to design efficient photocatalysts is critical for improving photocatalytic CO2 reduction, but the stochastic photo-physical/chemical properties of kinetics remain unclear. Herein, we propose a statistical study to discuss the stochastic feature evolution of photocatalytic systems. The uncertainties of light absorption, charge carrier migration, and surface reaction are described by nonparametric estimation methods in the proposed model, which includes the effect of operational and material parameters. The density distribution of surface electrons shifts from a skewed distribution to an approximate uniform distribution as incident photon density increases. The system temperature rising induces the rate-determining step of surface reactions to change from charge carrier kinetics to reactant activation processes. Benefiting from the synergistic optimization between the operational parameter and active site density, the electron-capturing probability of active sites is boosted from 0.06 to 0.17. The modified reaction kinetic equation is constructed based on the distribution function of charge carrier kinetics. Furthermore, the experimental photoactivity results are consistent with the statistical analysis, which proves the feasibility of the established model. The characterization tests show that the gap between testing activities and theoretical efficiency is caused by a mismatch between charge carrier supply and mass transfer. Our work unveils the stochastic features in photocatalytic CO2 reduction, offering a comprehensive analytical framework for photocatalytic system optimization.
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- Zhonghui Zhu
- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.
- Integrated Energy Research Institute, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.
- Integrated Energy Research Institute, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.
- Integrated Energy Research Institute, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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Murali G, Reddy Modigunta JK, Park YH, Lee JH, Rawal J, Lee SY, In I, Park SJ. A Review on MXene Synthesis, Stability, and Photocatalytic Applications. ACS NANO 2022; 16:13370-13429. [PMID: 36094932 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Photocatalytic water splitting, CO2 reduction, and pollutant degradation have emerged as promising strategies to remedy the existing environmental and energy crises. However, grafting of expensive and less abundant noble-metal cocatalysts on photocatalyst materials is a mandatory practice to achieve enhanced photocatalytic performance owing to the ability of the cocatalysts to extract electrons efficiently from the photocatalyst and enable rapid/enhanced catalytic reaction. Hence, developing highly efficient, inexpensive, and noble-metal-free cocatalysts composed of earth-abundant elements is considered as a noteworthy step toward considering photocatalysis as a more economical strategy. Recently, MXenes (two-dimensional (2D) transition-metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides) have shown huge potential as alternatives for noble-metal cocatalysts. MXenes have several excellent properties, including atomically thin 2D morphology, metallic electrical conductivity, hydrophilic surface, and high specific surface area. In addition, they exhibit Gibbs free energy of intermediate H atom adsorption as close to zero and less than that of a commercial Pt-based cocatalyst, a Fermi level position above the H2 generation potential, and an excellent ability to capture and activate CO2 molecules. Therefore, there is a growing interest in MXene-based photocatalyst materials for various photocatalytic events. In this review, we focus on the recent advances in the synthesis of MXenes with 2D and 0D morphologies, the stability of MXenes, and MXene-based photocatalysts for H2 evolution, CO2 reduction, and pollutant degradation. The existing challenges and the possible future directions to enhance the photocatalytic performance of MXene-based photocatalysts are also discussed.
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- G Murali
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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Wang L, Zhang J, Liu Y, Wang J, Xu X, Guan R, Zhang Y, Shi W, Liu Y, Zhao Z. Bisphenol A assisted Ti3C2Tx/CuZnInS Schottky heterojunction for highly efficient photocatalytic nitrogen fixation. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Chen T, Weng B, Lu S, Zhu H, Chen Z, Shen L, Roeffaers MBJ, Yang MQ. Photocatalytic Anaerobic Dehydrogenation of Alcohols over Metal Halide Perovskites: A New Acid-Free Scheme for H 2 Production. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:6559-6565. [PMID: 35830601 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c01501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Photocatalytic H2 evolution from haloid acid (HX) solution by metal halide perovskites (MHPs) has been intensively investigated; however, the corrosive acid solution severely restricts its practical operability. Therefore, developing acid-free schemes for H2 evolution using MHPs is highly desired. Here, we investigate the photocatalytic anaerobic dehydrogenation of alcohols over a series of MHPs (APbX3, A = Cs+, CH3NH3+ (MA), CH(NH2)2+ (FA); X = Cl-, Br-, I-) to simultaneously produce H2 and aldehydes. Via the coassembly of Pt and rGO nanosheets on MAPbBr3 microcrystals, the optimal MAPbBr3/rGO-Pt reaches a H2 evolution rate of 3150 μmol g-1 h-1 under visible light irradiation (780 nm ≥ λ ≥ 400 nm), which is more than 105-fold higher than pure MAPbBr3 (30 μmol g-1 h-1). The present work not only brings new ample opportunities toward photocatalytic H2 evolution but also opens up new avenues for more effective utilization of MHPs in photocatalysis.
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- Taoran Chen
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China
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- cMACS, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophononics and Devices, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, 932 South Lushan Road, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophononics and Devices, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, 932 South Lushan Road, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China
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- cMACS, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, China
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Aggarwal M, Shetti NP, Basu S, Aminabhavi TM. Two-dimensional ultrathin metal-based nanosheets for photocatalytic CO 2 conversion to solar fuels. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 313:114916. [PMID: 35367674 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Artificially simulated photosynthesis has created substantial curiosity as the majority of efforts in this arena have been aimed to upsurge solar fuel efficiencies for commercialization. The layered inorganic 2D nanosheets offer considerably higher tunability of their chemical surface, physicochemical properties and catalytic activity. Despites the intrinsic advantages of such metal-based materials viz., metal oxides, transition metal dichalcogenides, metal oxyhalides, metal organic frameworks, layered double hydroxide, MXene's, boron nitride, black phosphorous and perovskites, studies on such systems are limited for applications in photocatalytic CO2 reduction. The role of metal-based layers for CO2 conversion and new strategies such as surface modifications, defect generation and heterojunctions to optimize their functionalities are discussed in this review. Research prospects and technical challenges for future developments of layered 2D metal-based nanomaterials are critically discussed.
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- Maansi Aggarwal
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, 147004, India
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- School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, 580031, Karnataka, India.
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, 147004, India
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- School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, 580031, Karnataka, India.
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Yuan SX, Su K, Feng YX, Zhang M, Lu TB. Lattice-matched in-situ construction of 2D/2D T-SrTiO3/CsPbBr3 heterostructure for efficient photocatalysis of CO2 reduction. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Guo NN, Liu ZL, Mu YF, Zhang MR, Yao Y, Zhang M, Lu TB. In-situ growth of PbI2 on ligand-free FAPbBr3 nanocrystals to significantly ameliorate the stability of CO2 photoreduction. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.09.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Xu S, Yang L, Wei Y, Jia Y, Hu M, Bai L, Zhang J, Li X, Wei S, Lu J. Monochromatic light-enhanced photocatalytic CO 2 reduction based on exciton properties of two-dimensional lead halide perovskites. Dalton Trans 2022; 51:8036-8045. [PMID: 35552583 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt00972b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Converting CO2 into valuable solar fuels through photocatalysis has been considered a green and sustainable technology that is promising for alleviating global warming and providing energy in an environmentally friendly manner. However, traditional photocatalysts generally suffer from low surface-reactive reaction sites, inefficient light harvesting and rapid recombination of electron-hole pairs. Lead halide perovskite materials have been considered ideal semiconductor photocatalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction due to their tunable band gaps, strong light absorption, and low cost. Herein, a series of L2Csn-1PbnX3n+1 (L = ba, ha, oa; X = Cl, Br, I; n = 1, 2) 2D layered perovskites were synthesized by a facile solvothermal method. The effects of alkyl amine chain length, halogen atoms and inorganic layer number on their properties were studied. More importantly, these 2D materials were used as photocatalysts for CO2 reduction without any sacrificial agents. These 2D perovskites exhibited markedly increased performance in comparison with 3D bulk materials, benefitting from the larger surface-area-to-volume ratio and faster and more efficient exciton dissociation, which achieved the highest CO yield of 158.69 μmol g-1 h-1 and CH4 yield of 6.9 μmol g-1 h-1 through the design of the photocatalytic system. In addition, the influence of light source conditions on photocatalysis was studied systematically, including light source intensity and wavelength. The experimental results indicated that an appropriate solvent, high light intensity and monochromatic light source matching the wavelength of exciton absorption can effectively improve the photocatalytic efficiency.
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- Shengqi Xu
- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Analytic and Testing Center, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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Research Progress in Semiconductor Materials with Application in the Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12040372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The large-scale burning of non-renewable fossil fuels leads to the gradual increase of the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere, which is associated with negative impacts on the environment. The consequent need to reduce the emission of CO2 resulting from fossil fuel combustion has led to a serious energy crisis. Research reports indicate that the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 is one of the most effective methods to control CO2 pollution. Therefore, the development of novel high-efficiency semiconductor materials has become an important research field. Semiconductor materials need to have a structure with abundant catalytic sites, among other conditions, which is of great significance for the practical application of highly active catalysts for CO2 reduction. This review systematically describes various types of semiconductor materials, as well as adjustments to the physical, chemical and electronic characteristics of semiconductor catalysts to improve the performance of photocatalytic reduction of CO2. The principle of photocatalytic CO2 reduction is also provided in this review. The reaction types and conditions of photocatalytic CO2 reduction are further discussed. We believe that this review will provide a good basis and reference point for future design and development in this field.
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Humayun M, Wang C, Luo W. Recent Progress in the Synthesis and Applications of Composite Photocatalysts: A Critical Review. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2101395. [PMID: 35174987 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202101395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Photocatalysis is an advanced technique that transforms solar energy into sustainable fuels and oxidizes pollutants via the aid of semiconductor photocatalysts. The main scientific and technological challenges for effective photocatalysis are the stability, robustness, and efficiency of semiconductor photocatalysts. For practical applications, researchers are trying to develop highly efficient and stable photocatalysts. Since the literature is highly scattered, it is urgent to write a critical review that summarizes the state-of-the-art progress in the design of a variety of semiconductor composite photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications. Herein, a comprehensive review is presented that summarizes an overview, history, mechanism, advantages, and challenges of semiconductor photocatalysis. Further, the recent advancements in the design of heterostructure photocatalysts including alloy quantum dots based composites, carbon based composites including carbon nanotubes, carbon quantum dots, graphitic carbon nitride, and graphene, covalent-organic frameworks based composites, metal based composites including metal carbides, metal halide perovskites, metal nitrides, metal oxides, metal phosphides, and metal sulfides, metal-organic frameworks based composites, plasmonic materials based composites and single atom based composites for CO2 conversion, H2 evolution, and pollutants oxidation are discussed elaborately. Finally, perspectives for further improvement in the design of composite materials for efficient photocatalysis are provided.
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- Muhammad Humayun
- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Engineering Research Center for Functional Ceramics of the Ministry of Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Engineering Research Center for Functional Ceramics of the Ministry of Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Engineering Research Center for Functional Ceramics of the Ministry of Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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Zheng H, Chen J, Que M, Yang T, Liu Z, Cai W, Yang L, Liu X, Li Y, Yang X, Ma Y, Zhu G. Highly efficient piezoelectric field enhanced photocatalytic performance via in situ formation of BaTiO 3 on Ti 3C 2T x for phenolic compound degradation. Inorg Chem Front 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2qi00985d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Novel BaTiO3/Ti3C2Tx piezo-photocatalysts are fabricated via an in-situ solvothermal method. The synergistic effect of BaTiO3 and Ti3C2Tx increases piezo-photocatalytic activity.
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- Huiqi Zheng
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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2D/2D Schottky heterojunction of in-situ growth FAPbBr 3/Ti 3C 2 composites for enhancing photocatalytic CO 2 reduction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 610:538-545. [PMID: 34838312 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.11.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Mimicking the natural photosynthesis process to convert carbon dioxide into value-added chemicals is vital to solving both the climate crisis worldwide and the depletion of fossil fuels. Herein, we explore the synthesis of 2D FAPbBr3 nanoplate combined with 2D Ti3C2 nanosheet to form a 2D/2D FAPbBr3/Ti3C2 Schottky heterojunction using facile hot-injection and in-situ growth approaches. The Schottky heterojunction of FAPbBr3/Ti3C2 over large interfacial contact provides abundant channels for transferring photogenerated carriers from FAPbBr3 nanoplate to Ti3C2 nanosheet. The experimental results showed a CO yield of 93.82 μmol·g-1·h-1 with ethyl acetate/deionization water as a sacrificial reagent for FAPbBr3/Ti3C2 composite, which was 1.25-fold enhancement that on pristine FAPbBr3 nanoplates. The large 2D heterointerface can efficiently accelerate the spatial separation and transfer of photogenerated carriers and result in the superior photocatalytic activity and favorable stability of FAPbBr3/Ti3C2 photocatalysts, which are proved by in-situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, photoluminescence, transient absorption spectra, and Mott-Schottky measurement. Thus, this work unveils that 2D/2D Schottky heterostructures would significantly improve the reaction activities of halide perovskite-based photocatalysts.
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