4.8 Article

Gradient Cationic Vacancies Enabling Inner-To-Outer Tandem Homojunctions: Strong Local Internal Electric Field and Reformed Basic Sites Boosting CO2 Photoreduction

Related references

Note: Only part of the references are listed.
Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Chemically Bonded α-Fe2O3/Bi4MO8Cl Dot-on-Plate Z-Scheme Junction with Strong Internal Electric Field for Selective Photo-oxidation of Aromatic Alcohols

Zijian Zhu et al.

Summary: This study presents chemically bonded alpha-Fe2O3/Bi4MO8Cl dot-on-plate Z-scheme junctions with a strong internal electric field, which effectively separates and transfers photocharges, leading to significantly improved photocatalytic activity.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Synergy Effect between Facet and Zero-Valent Copper for Selectivity Photocatalytic Methane Formation from CO2

Yu Deng et al.

Summary: This study reveals that the (111) facet of Cu2O is the origin of selectivity for CH4 formation in photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Decorating the surface of Cu2O-111 with zero-valent copper further enhances the yield and selectivity. The results provide a promising idea for designing Cu2O catalysts for the conversion of CO2 into high-value-added hydrocarbon products with high activity and selectivity.

ACS CATALYSIS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Highly selective and stable nickel catalysts supported on ceria promoted with Sm2O3, Pr2O3 and MgO for the CO2 methanation reaction

G. Siakavelas et al.

Summary: This study investigated the catalytic performance of Ni catalysts supported on different CeO2-based oxides for the methanation of CO2. It was found that the addition of Sm3+ or Pr3+ generated oxygen vacancies on the catalyst surface, improving the catalytic activity, while the addition of Mg2+ reinforced the resistance against sintering of Ni/Mg-Ce catalyst.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Construction of Six-Oxygen-Coordinated Single Ni Sites on g-C3N4 with Boron-Oxo Species for Photocatalytic Water-Activation-Induced CO2 Reduction

Yuying Wang et al.

Summary: The configuration regulation of single-atom photocatalysts plays a crucial role in the interfacial charge transfer and catalytic process for CO2 reduction. This study successfully anchored single Ni atoms onto g-C3N4 nanosheets, providing a highly efficient photocatalyst for aqueous CO2 reduction. Various experimental techniques revealed that the six-oxygen-coordinated single Ni (II) sites can efficiently capture photoelectrons and activate water molecules to induce a hydrogen-assisted CO2 reduction.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Constructing Surface Plasmon Resonance on Bi2WO6 to Boost High-Selective CO2 Reduction for Methane

Changhai Lu et al.

Summary: The study successfully constructed plasmonic Bi2WO6 with strong localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) through electron doping. Oxygen vacancies on specific sites facilitate photoelectron collection and methane generation in CO2 reduction reaction. The results highlight the importance of V1 sites in enhancing methane production during the CO2-RR process.

ACS NANO (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Atomic-Level Charge Separation Strategies in Semiconductor-Based Photocatalysts

Fang Chen et al.

Summary: The article highlights the importance of atomic-level charge separation strategies in developing robust photocatalysts, emphasizing the crucial roles of bulk charge separation strategies and surface charge separation strategies, while also introducing collaborative strategies for simultaneous manipulation of bulk and surface photocharges.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Bismuth Vacancy-Induced Efficient CO2 Photoreduction in BiOCl Directly from Natural Air: A Progressive Step toward Photosynthesis in Nature

Lu Wang et al.

Summary: The study introduced a rose-like BiOCl photocatalyst rich in Bi vacancies for highly efficient CO2 reduction directly from natural air, which significantly accelerates the conversion rate and reduces costs for artificial photosynthesis applications.

NANO LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

CO2 Methanation Using Multimodal Ni/SiO2 Catalysts: Effect of Support Modification by MgO, CeO2, and La2O3

Maria Mihet et al.

Summary: Ni/oxide-SiO2 catalyst samples were prepared with Ni, MgO, CeO2, and La2O3 as supplementary oxides. Catalysts were characterized and functionally evaluated, with Ni/LaSi showing the best catalytic activity in CO2 methanation reaction.

CATALYSTS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Vacancy-defect modulated pathway of photoreduction of CO2 on single atomically thin AgInP2S6 sheets into olefiant gas

Wa Gao et al.

Summary: Artificial photosynthesis, converting CO2 into hydrocarbon fuels using light energy, is a promising approach to address global warming and energy-supply challenges. By engineering sulfur defects, the CO2 photoreduction pathway can be altered to increase ethene production.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Synergy of ferroelectric polarization and oxygen vacancy to promote CO2 photoreduction

Hongjian Yu et al.

Summary: In this study, significantly enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity is achieved through the synergy of surface oxygen vacancies and ferroelectric polarization over the Bi3TiNbO9 photocatalyst. This highlights the importance of ferroelectric properties and controlled surface defect engineering in enhancing the CO2 photoreduction performance.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Single Tungsten Atom-Modified Cotton Fabrics for Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation and Antibacterial Activity

Yibo Feng et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the exceptional catalytic and antibacterial performance of cotton modified with single tungsten atoms. The single-site modified cotton shows superior degradation efficiency of organic dyes under visible light and excellent washing-resistance ability.

ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Crystalline red phosphorus for selective photocatalytic reduction of CO2 into CO

Zhuofeng Hu et al.

Summary: This study explores the use of red phosphorus as an elemental photocatalyst for CO2 reduction, showing that fibrous red P can significantly enhance the reduction efficiency. The results suggest that the activation of CO2 by surface P atoms and breaking of the C-O bond are key steps in the reduction process.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ultrahigh Average ZT Realized in p-Type SnSe Crystalline Thermoelectrics through Producing Extrinsic Vacancies

Bingchao Qin et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Intermolecular cascaded π-conjugation channels for electron delivery powering CO2 photoreduction

Shengyao Wang et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Z-scheme g-C3N4/Bi2O2[BO2(OH)] heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction

Lina Guo et al.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO over Ni Single Atoms Supported on Defect-Rich Zirconia

Xuyang Xiong et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ferroelectric polarization and thin-layered structure synergistically promoting CO2 photoreduction of Bi2MoO6

Shuguan Li et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis of bismuth molybdate photocatalysts for CO2 photo-reduction

Lijun Cheng et al.

JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Origin of spin-state crossover and electronic reconstruction at the surface of a LaCoO3 nanoparticle

Chao Ma et al.

PHYSICAL REVIEW B (2019)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Large-scale preparation of BiOX (X = Cl, Br) ultrathin nanosheets for efficient photocatalytic CO2 conversion

Chenghua Ding et al.

JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Liquid-Phase Exfoliation into Monolayered BiOBr Nanosheets for Photocatalytic Oxidation and Reduction

Hongjian Yu et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2017)

Article Engineering, Environmental

CO2 hydrogenation to methanol over Cu/ZrO2 catalysts: Effects of zirconia phases

Thongthai Witoon et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2016)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Facet-dependent photocatalytic reduction of CO2 on BiOI nanosheets

Liqun Ye et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Multijunction Si photocathodes with tunable photovoltages from 2.0 V to 2.8 V for light induced water splitting

Felix Urbain et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis of BixOyIz from molecular precursor and selective photoreduction of CO2 into CO

Chenghua Ding et al.

JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION (2016)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Photocatalytic performance enhanced via surface bismuth vacancy of Bi6S2O15 core/shell nanowires

Jun Wang et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2015)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Computational and Photoelectrochemical Study of Hydrogenated Bismuth Vanadate

Gongming Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2013)