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Huang H, Zhang Z, Xie W, Fan B, Wu C, Jiang R, Huang J, Zhang B, Hou Y, Yu Z. Ultrathin layer TAFC on BiVO 4 with ligand-to-metal charge transfer enhances built-in electric field for boosting photoelectrochemical water oxidation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 668:551-564. [PMID: 38691964 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.190] [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: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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To reveal the mechanism of charge transfer between interfaces of BiVO4-based heterogeneous materials in photoelectrochemical water splitting system, the cocatalyst was grown in situ using tannic acid (TA) as a ligand and Fe and Co ions as metal centers (TAFC), and then uniformly and ultra-thinly coated on BiVO4 to form photoanodes. The results show that the BiVO4/TAFC achieves a superior photocurrent density (4.97 mA cm-2 at 1.23 VRHE). The charge separation and charge injection efficiencies were also significantly higher, 82.0 % and 78.9 %, respectively. From XPS, UPS, KPFM, and density functional theory calculations, Ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT) acts as an electron transport highway in TAFC ultrathin layer to promote the concentration of electrons towards metal center, leading to an increase in the work function, which enhances the built-in electric field and further improves the charge transport. This study demonstrated that the LMCT pathway on TA-metal complexes enhances the built-in electric field in BiVO4/TAFC to promote charge transport and thus enhance water oxidation, providing a new understanding of the performance improvement mechanism for the surface-modified composite photoanodes.
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- Hongcheng Huang
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Nanning 530004, China.
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Balu S, Ganapathy D, Arya S, Atchudan R, Sundramoorthy AK. Advanced photocatalytic materials based degradation of micropollutants and their use in hydrogen production - a review. RSC Adv 2024; 14:14392-14424. [PMID: 38699688 PMCID: PMC11064126 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01307g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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The use of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides in modern healthcare and agriculture, along with expanding industrialization, heavily contaminates aquatic environments. This leads to severe carcinogenic implications and critical health issues in living organisms. The photocatalytic methods provide an eco-friendly solution to mitigate the energy crisis and environmental pollution. Sunlight-driven photocatalytic wastewater treatment contributes to hydrogen production and valuable product generation. The removal of contaminants from wastewater through photocatalysis is a highly efficient method for enhancing the ecosystem and plays a crucial role in the dual-functional photocatalysis process. In this review, a wide range of catalysts are discussed, including heterojunction photocatalysts and various hybrid semiconductor photocatalysts like metal oxides, semiconductor adsorbents, and dual semiconductor photocatalysts, which are crucial in this dual function of degradation and green fuel production. The effects of micropollutants in the ecosystem, degradation efficacy of multi-component photocatalysts such as single-component, two-component, three-component, and four-component photocatalysts were discussed. Dual-functional photocatalysis stands out as an energy-efficient and cost-effective method. We have explored the challenges and difficulties associated with dual-functional photocatalysts. Multicomponent photocatalysts demonstrate superior efficiency in degrading pollutants and producing hydrogen compared to their single-component counterparts. Dual-functional photocatalysts, incorporating TiO2, g-C3N4, CeO2, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), layered double hydroxides (LDHs), and carbon quantum dots (CQDs)-based composites, exhibit remarkable performance. The future of synergistic photocatalysis envisions large-scale production facilitate integrating advanced 2D and 3D semiconductor photocatalysts, presenting a promising avenue for sustainable and efficient pollutant degradation and hydrogen production from environmental remediation technologies.
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- Surendar Balu
- Department of Prosthodontics, Centre for Nano-Biosensors, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Saveetha University Chennai 600077 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Centre for Nano-Biosensors, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Saveetha University Chennai 600077 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Physics, University of Jammu 180006 Jammu Jammu and Kashmir India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University 38541 Gyeongsan Republic of Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Centre for Nano-Biosensors, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences, Saveetha University Chennai 600077 Tamil Nadu India
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Machín A, Cotto M, Ducongé J, Márquez F. Artificial Photosynthesis: Current Advancements and Future Prospects. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:298. [PMID: 37504186 PMCID: PMC10807655 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8030298] [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: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Artificial photosynthesis is a technology with immense potential that aims to emulate the natural photosynthetic process. The process of natural photosynthesis involves the conversion of solar energy into chemical energy, which is stored in organic compounds. Catalysis is an essential aspect of artificial photosynthesis, as it facilitates the reactions that convert solar energy into chemical energy. In this review, we aim to provide an extensive overview of recent developments in the field of artificial photosynthesis by catalysis. We will discuss the various catalyst types used in artificial photosynthesis, including homogeneous catalysts, heterogeneous catalysts, and biocatalysts. Additionally, we will explore the different strategies employed to enhance the efficiency and selectivity of catalytic reactions, such as the utilization of nanomaterials, photoelectrochemical cells, and molecular engineering. Lastly, we will examine the challenges and opportunities of this technology as well as its potential applications in areas such as renewable energy, carbon capture and utilization, and sustainable agriculture. This review aims to provide a comprehensive and critical analysis of state-of-the-art methods in artificial photosynthesis by catalysis, as well as to identify key research directions for future advancements in this field.
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- Abniel Machín
- Divisionof Natural Sciences and Technology, Universidad Ana G. Méndez-Cupey Campus, San Juan, PR 00926, USA
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- Nanomaterials Research Group, Department of Natural Sciences and Technology, Universidad Ana G. Méndez-Gurabo Campus, Gurabo, PR 00778, USA; (M.C.); (J.D.)
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- Nanomaterials Research Group, Department of Natural Sciences and Technology, Universidad Ana G. Méndez-Gurabo Campus, Gurabo, PR 00778, USA; (M.C.); (J.D.)
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- Nanomaterials Research Group, Department of Natural Sciences and Technology, Universidad Ana G. Méndez-Gurabo Campus, Gurabo, PR 00778, USA; (M.C.); (J.D.)
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Amer MS, Arunachalam P, Ghanem MA, Al-Mayouf AM, Weller MT. Photoelectrochemical Performance of Strontium Titanium Oxynitride Photo-Activated with Cobalt Phosphate Nanoparticles for Oxidation of Alkaline Water. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:920. [PMID: 36903798 PMCID: PMC10005293 DOI: 10.3390/nano13050920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) solar water splitting is favourable for transforming solar energy into sustainable hydrogen fuel using semiconductor electrodes. Perovskite-type oxynitrides are attractive photocatalysts for this application due to their visible light absorption features and stability. Herein, strontium titanium oxynitride (STON) containing anion vacancies of SrTi(O,N)3-δ was prepared via solid phase synthesis and assembled as a photoelectrode by electrophoretic deposition, and their morphological and optical properties and PEC performance for alkaline water oxidation are investigated. Further, cobalt-phosphate (CoPi)-based co-catalyst was photo-deposited over the surface of the STON electrode to boost the PEC efficiency. A photocurrent density of ~138 μA/cm at 1.25 V versus RHE was achieved for CoPi/STON electrodes in presence of a sulfite hole scavenger which is approximately a four-fold enhancement compared to the pristine electrode. The observed PEC enrichment is mainly due to the improved kinetics of oxygen evolution because of the CoPi co-catalyst and the reduced surface recombination of the photogenerated carriers. Moreover, the CoPi modification over perovskite-type oxynitrides provides a new dimension for developing efficient and highly stable photoanodes in solar-assisted water-splitting reactions.
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- Mabrook S. Amer
- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- K.A.CAR Energy Research and Innovation Center at Riyadh, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- K.A.CAR Energy Research and Innovation Center at Riyadh, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UK
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Elbashir AA, Shinger MI, Ma X, Lu X, Ahmed AY, Alnajjar AO. Fabrication of a Novel CNT-COO -/Ag 3PO 4@AgIO 4Composite with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity under Natural Sunlight. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041586. [PMID: 36838576 PMCID: PMC9967086 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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In this study, a carboxylated carbon nanotube-grafted Ag3PO4@AgIO4 (CNT-COO-/Ag3PO4@AgIO4) composite was synthesized through an in situ electrostatic deposition method. The synthesized composite was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The electron transfer ability of the synthesized composite was studied using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The CNT-COO-/Ag3PO4@AgIO4 composite exhibited higher activity than CNT/Ag3PO4@AgIO4, Ag3PO4@AgIO4, and bare Ag3PO4. The material characterization and the detailed study of the various parameters thataffect the photocatalytic reaction revealed that the enhanced catalytic activity is related to the good interfacial interaction between CNT-COO and Ag3PO4. The energy band structure analysis is further considered as a reason for multi-electron reaction enhancement. The results and discussion in this study provide important information for the use of the functionalized CNT-COOH in the field of photocatalysis. Moreover, providinga new way to functionalize CNT viadifferent functional groups may lead to further development in the field of photocatalysis. This work could provide a new way to use natural sunlight to facilitate the practical application of photocatalysts toenvironmental issues.
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- Abdalla A. Elbashir
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Khartoum University, P.O. Box 321, Khartoum 11111, Sudan
- Correspondence: (A.A.E.); (A.Y.A.); Tel.: +966-567254917 (A.A.E.); +966-543478704 (A.Y.A.)
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- Department of Applied and Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, International University of Africa, Khartoum 11111, Sudan
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- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemistry & Environmental Analysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemistry & Environmental Analysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry and Nuclear Physics Institute, Sudan Atomic Energy Commission, P.O. Box 3001, Khartoum 11111, Sudan
- Correspondence: (A.A.E.); (A.Y.A.); Tel.: +966-567254917 (A.A.E.); +966-543478704 (A.Y.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Activation effect of nickel phosphate co-catalysts on the photoelectrochemical water oxidation performance of TiO2 nanotubes. JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jscs.2022.101484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Hemmati-Eslamlu P, Habibi-Yangjeh A, Xu X, Wang C, Khataee A. Ultrasonic-assisted decoration of Ag 2WO 4, AgI, and Ag nanoparticles over tubular g-C 3N 4: Plasmonic photocatalysts for impressive removal of tetracycline under visible light. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2022; 21:1201-1215. [PMID: 35380390 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-022-00209-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The development of an efficient, eco-friendly, and low-cost photocatalyst is essential for addressing environmental and energy crises. In this regard, we report novel plasmonic photocatalysts through adorning tubular g-C3N4 with Ag2WO4, Ag, and AgI nanoparticles (TGCN/Ag/Ag2WO4/AgI) fabricated via a facile ultrasonic-irradiation procedure. The TGCN/Ag/Ag2WO4/AgI (20%) nanocomposite presented the excellent photocatalytic ability for removal of tetracycline hydrochloride under visible light, which was almost 45.6, 4.03, and 1.32 times more than GCN, TGCN, and TGCN/Ag/Ag2WO4 (20%) photocatalysts, respectively. Interestingly, the photocatalyst displayed impressive ability for the degradations of amoxicilline, rhodamine B, methyl orange, fuchsine, and methylene blue, which was 14.7, 52.2, 9.8, 13.2, and 7.46 times as much as pure GCN. The outcomes of DRS, PL, EIS, and photocurrent density analyses proved that the impressive activity could be related to the highly promoted harvesting of visible light, segregation of charge carriers, and improved charge migrations. In addition, trapping tests exhibited that •O2- and h+ were active species in the photocatalysis process.
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- Paria Hemmati-Eslamlu
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Optics Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Optics Valley Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China.
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- Research Laboratory of Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.,Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Gebze Technical University, 41400, Gebze, Turkey
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Recent Trends in Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Based Binary and Ternary Heterostructured Electrodes for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9111959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a class of two-dimensional layered material. The ever-growing research on this fascinating material is due to its unique visible light absorption, surface, electrocatalytic, and other physicochemical properties that can be useful to different energy conversion and storage applications. Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting reaction is one of the promising applications of g-C3N4, wherein it acts as a durable catalyst support material. Very recently, the construction of g-C3N4-based binary and ternary heterostructures exhibited superior PEC water splitting performance owing to its reduced reunion of e-/h+ pairs and the fast transfer of charge carriers at the heterostructure interface. This review compiles the recent advances and challenges on g-C3N4-based heterostructured photocatalysts for the PEC water splitting reaction. After an overview of the available literature, we presume that g-C3N4-based photocatalysts showed enhanced PEC water splitting performance. Therefore, it is believed that these materials have tremendous opportunities to act as durable catalyst support for energy-related applications. However, researchers also considered several limitations and challenges for using C3N4 as an efficient catalyst support material that must be addressed. This review article provides an overview of the fundamental principles of PEC water splitting, the current PEC water splitting research trends on g-C3N4-based binary and ternary heterostructured electrodes with respect to different electrolytes, and the other key factors influencing their photoelectrochemical performance. Finally, the future research direction with several recommendations to improve the photocatalytic efficiency of these materials is also provided at the end.
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Research Progress on Catalytic Water Splitting Based on Polyoxometalate/Semiconductor Composites. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11040524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In recent years, due to the impact of global warming, environmental pollution, and the energy crisis, international attention and demand for clean energy are increasing. Hydrogen energy is recognized as one of the clean energy sources. Water is considered as the largest potential supplier of hydrogen energy. However, artificial catalytic water splitting for hydrogen and oxygen evolution has not been widely used due to its high energy consumption and high cost during catalytic cracking. Therefore, the exploitation of photocatalysts, electrocatalysts, and photo-electrocatalysts for rapid, cost effective, and reliable water splitting is essentially needed. Polyoxometalates (POMs) are regarded as the potential candidates for water splitting catalysis. In addition to their excellent catalytic properties and reversibly redox activities, POMs can also modify semiconductors to overcome their shortcomings, and improve photoelectric conversion efficiency and photocatalytic activity, which has attracted more and more attention in the field of photoelectric water splitting catalysis. In this review, we summarize the latest applications of POMs and semiconductor composites in the field of photo-electrocatalysis (PEC) for hydrogen and oxygen evolution by catalytic water splitting in recent years and take the latest applications of POMs and semiconductor composites in photocatalysis for water splitting. In the conclusion section, the challenges and strategies of photocatalytic and PEC water-splitting by POMs and semiconductor composites are discussed.
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