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Review on g-C3N4-based S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts

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Novel S-scheme 2D/2D BiOBr/g-C3N4 heterojunctions with enhanced photocatalytic activity

Bin Zhang et al.

Summary: The design and construction of heterojunction photocatalysts with staggered energy band structure and appropriate interfacial contact is an effective way to achieve outstanding photocatalytic performance. A novel 2D/2D BiOBr/g-C3N4 heterojunction was successfully obtained by a convenient in situ self-assembly route, showing superior degradation and hydrogen production activity under simulated sunlight irradiation.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

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A novel step-scheme BiVO4/Ag3VO4 photocatalyst for enhanced photocatalytic degradation activity under visible light irradiation

Lizhong Liu et al.

Summary: A step-scheme BiVO4/Ag3VO4 composite was synthesized for the degradation of methylene blue through a hydrothermal and chemical deposition process. The composite exhibited excellent photocatalytic degradation properties, outperforming BiVO4 and Ag3VO4, with enhanced stability. This improvement in catalytic performance was attributed to its novel step-scheme mechanism facilitating charge separation and increased lifetime.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

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Constructing low-cost Ni3C/twin-crystal Zn0.5Cd0.5S heterojunction/homojunction nanohybrids for efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution

Rongchen Shen et al.

Summary: This study combines low-cost metallic Ni3C cocatalysts with twin nanocrystal Zn0.5Cd0.5S (ZCS) solid solution homojunctions to achieve efficient visible-light-driven H-2 evolution. The ZCS-1 heterojunction/homojunction nanohybrid shows the highest photocatalytic H-2-evolution rate, indicating a more efficient photocatalytic H-2 evolution compared to other noble metal photocatalytic systems. The unique strategy of constructing heterojunction/homojunction hybrid nanostructures demonstrates improved catalytic activity for H-2 evolution under visible light.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

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Sulfur-doped g-C3N4/TiO2 S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst for Congo Red photodegradation

Juan Wang et al.

Summary: Constructing S-scheme heterojunctions can enhance the photocatalytic activity of composite materials. The synthesized sulfur-doped SCN/TiO2 photocatalysts showed superior performance in degrading CR aqueous solution due to well-distributed nanostructure and S-scheme heterojunction.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

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2D/2D step-scheme α-Fe2O3/Bi2WO6 photocatalyst with efficient charge transfer for enhanced photo-Fenton catalytic activity

Wenliang Wang et al.

Summary: In this study, a 2D/2D step-scheme alpha-Fe2O3/Bi2WO6 (FO/BWO) heterostructure photo-Fenton catalyst was successfully synthesized using a facile hydrothermal method, exhibiting significantly enhanced catalytic activity attributed to the combination of H2O2 and FO under light illumination and the presence of the 2D/2D S-scheme heterostructure. The improved catalytic performance was mainly due to the large contact surface, abundant active sites, and efficient separation rate of photogenerated carriers.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

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Hierarchically porous S-scheme CdS/UiO-66 photocatalyst for efficient 4-nitroaniline reduction

Jinxin Wei et al.

Summary: The study investigated the pore size effect of metal organic framework UiO-66 on the performance of CdS/UiO-66 catalysts, revealing the distribution differences of CdS nanoparticles in UiO-66 with different pore sizes. It was demonstrated that the macroporous CdS/UiO-66 catalyst exhibited higher activity compared to the mesoporous counterpart.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

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H2O molecule adsorption on s-triazine-based g-C3N4

Bicheng Zhu et al.

Summary: This study investigates the adsorption of H2O molecules on s-triazine-based g-C3N4 through first-principle calculations, revealing the crucial role of intermolecular hydrogen bonds and the high reproducibility of the adsorption system.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

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S-scheme Sb2WO6/g-C3N4 photocatalysts with enhanced visible-light-induced photocatalytic NO oxidation performance

Yuyu Ren et al.

Summary: A novel S-scheme Sb2WO6/g-C3N4 nanocomposite was fabricated and showed excellent performance in photocatalytic ppb-level NO removal. The active species involved in the NO oxidation reaction were confirmed to be center dot O-2(-) and h(+), and the unique S-scheme structure enhanced the charge separation efficiency. The photocatalytic reaction pathway over the nanocomposite occurred via an oxygen-induced route, providing deeper insights into the mechanism of photocatalytic NO oxidation.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

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Template-assisted synthesis of hierarchically hollow C/NiCo2S4 nanospheres electrode for high performance supercapacitors

Wei Lu et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

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Designing a 0D/2D S-Scheme Heterojunction over Polymeric Carbon Nitride for Visible-Light Photocatalytic Inactivation of Bacteria

Pengfei Xia et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

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Z-Scheme Photocatalytic Systems for Carbon Dioxide Reduction: Where Are We Now?

Wenhao Zhang et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

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Emerging surface strategies on graphitic carbon nitride for solar driven water splitting

Jianjian Yi et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

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Noble metal deposited graphitic carbon nitride based heterojunction photocatalysts

R. Kavitha et al.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2020)

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Design and application of active sites in g-C3N4-based photocatalysts

Yang Li et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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CdS nanosheets decorated with Ni@graphene core-shell cocatalyst for superior photocatalytic H2 production

Tingmin Di et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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MXene-based photocatalysts

Panyong Kuang et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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NixCo1-xS as an effective noble metal-free cocatalyst for enhanced photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4

Yuting Gao et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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One-pot calcination synthesis of Cd0.5Zn0.5S/g-C3N4 photocatalyst with a step-scheme heterojunction structure

Dongran Qin et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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Recent advances in g-C3N4-based heterojunction photocatalysts

Yunfeng Li et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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Step-scheme CdS/TiO2 nanocomposite hollow microsphere with enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity

Zhongliao Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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Sb2WO6/BiOBr 2D nanocomposite S-scheme photocatalyst for NO removal

Yanyu Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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A review on 2D MoS2 cocatalysts in photocatalytic H2 production

Zizhan Liang et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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2D/2D Bi2MoO6/g-C3N4S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst with enhanced visible-light activity by Au loading

Qiaoqiao Li et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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In2O3-x(OH)y/Bi2MoO6 S-scheme heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic performance

Zhongfu Li et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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Rational Design of Carbon-Based 2D Nanostructures for Enhanced Photocatalytic CO2Reduction: A Dimensionality Perspective

Wee-Jun Ong et al.

CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL (2020)

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S-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalyst

Quanlong Xu et al.

CHEM (2020)

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Anionic polyacrylamide-assisted construction of thin 2D-2D WO3/g-C3N4 Step-scheme heterojunction for enhanced tetracycline degradation under visible light irradiation

Tao Pan et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2020)

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2D/2D/0D TiO2/C3N4/Ti3C2 MXene composite S-scheme photocatalyst with enhanced CO2 reduction activity

Fei He et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2020)

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Direct and indirect Z-scheme heterostructure-coupled photosystem enabling cooperation of CO2 reduction and H2O oxidation

Ying Wang et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

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Novel broad-spectrum-driven oxygen-linked band and porous defect co-modified orange carbon nitride for photodegradation of Bisphenol A and 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole

Liquan Jing et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2020)

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S-scheme photocatalyst Bi2O3/TiO2 nanofiber with improved photocatalytic performance

Rongan He et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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Unique S-scheme heterojunctions in self-assembled TiO2/CsPbBr3 hybrids for CO2 photoreduction

Feiyan Xu et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

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Heterogeneous Photocatalytic Organic Transformation Reactions Using Conjugated Polymers-Based Materials

Jie Xiao et al.

ACS CATALYSIS (2020)

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Construction of Hierarchical Mn2O3@MnO2 Core-Shell Nanofibers for Enhanced Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes

Wei Lu et al.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

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2D g-C3N4 for advancement of photo-generated carrier dynamics: Status and challenges

Yuhan Li et al.

MATERIALS TODAY (2020)

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Rare-Earth Single-Atom La-N Charge-Transfer Bridge on Carbon Nitride for Highly Efficient and Selective Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

Peng Chen et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

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Photocatalytic performance and mechanism insights of a S-scheme g-C3N4/Bi2MoO6 heterostructure in phenol degradation and hydrogen evolution reactions under visible light

Yanzhong Zhen et al.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2020)

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Efficient and stable charge transfer channels for photocatalytic water splitting activity of CdS without sacrificial agents

Wei Chen et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2020)

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Latest progress in g-C3N4based heterojunctions for hydrogen production via photocatalytic water splitting: a mini review

Baker Rhimi et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-ENERGY (2020)

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Graphdiyne formed a novel CuI-GD/g-C3N4S-scheme heterojunction composite for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Zhiliang Jin et al.

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS (2020)

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Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Based Low-Dimensional Heterostructures for Photocatalytic Applications

Muhammad Shuaib Khan et al.

SOLAR RRL (2020)

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The embedded CuInS2 into hollow-concave carbon nitride for photocatalytic H2O splitting into H2 with S-scheme principle

Jinhua Luo et al.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2020)

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Step-scheme porous g-C3N4/Zn0.2Cd0.8S-DETA composites for efficient and stable photocatalytic H2 production

Feifei Mei et al.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2020)

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Bifunctional S-scheme g-C3N4/Bi/BiVO4 hybrid photocatalysts toward artificial carbon cycling

Quan Xie et al.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2020)

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Ultrathin 2D/2D WO3/g-C3N4 step-scheme H2-production photocatalyst

Junwei Fu et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2019)

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S-Scheme Heterojunction TiO2/CdS Nanocomposite Nanofiber as H2-Production Photocatalyst

Haonan Ge et al.

CHEMCATCHEM (2019)

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Recent advances in 3D g-C3N4 composite photocatalysts for photocatalytic water splitting, degradation of pollutants and CO2 reduction

Xibao Li et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2019)

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Biomimetic Z-scheme photocatalyst with a tandem solid-state electron flow catalyzing H-2 evolution

Weilai Yu et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2018)

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New insight into the enhanced photocatalytic activity of N-, C- and S-doped ZnO photocatalysts

Weilai Yu et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2016)

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Enhanced photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4 for selective CO2 reduction to CH3OH via facile coupling of ZnO: a direct Z-scheme mechanism

Weilai Yu et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2015)

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A metal-free polymeric photocatalyst for hydrogen production from water under visible light

Xinchen Wang et al.

NATURE MATERIALS (2009)

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