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Point-to-face contact heterojunctions: Interfacial design of 0D nanomaterials on 2D g-C3N4 towards photocatalytic energy applications

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Summary: In this study, S,N-codoped carbon dots (S,N-CDs)/graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nanosheets were successfully synthesized for photocatalytic decomposition of H2S to produce hydrogen. Results showed that the introduction of S,N-CDs greatly enhanced the activity of g-C3N4, leading to improved hydrogen evolution efficiency. The detailed mechanism behind the enhanced photocatalytic activity in S,N-CDs/g-C3N4 composite was revealed, highlighting its potential for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from H2S.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Energy & Fuels

Engineering Layered Double Hydroxide-Based Photocatalysts Toward Artificial Photosynthesis: State-of-the-Art Progress and Prospects

Sue-Faye Ng et al.

Summary: Layered double hydroxide (LDH) is a promising material for improving photocatalytic performance, but faces challenges such as slow charge-carrier mobility and agglomeration tendencies. By modifying the structure and enhancing the properties, LDH-based nanocomposites can achieve boosted photocatalytic efficiency. Understanding the electronic properties and structure-performance relationship of LDH-based nanostructures is crucial for engineering next-generation photocatalysts with augmented performances.

SOLAR RRL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

In-situ synthesis of novel ternary CdS/PdAg/g-C3N4 hybrid photocatalyst with significantly enhanced hydrogen production activity and catalytic mechanism exploration

Jianfeng Gao et al.

Summary: A ternary CdS/PdAg/g-C3N4 hybrid photocatalyst was synthesized using a simple sonochemical method, exhibiting excellent photocatalytic H-2 evolution performance up to 3098.3 mu mol g(-1) h(-1), which is 968.2 times higher than that of g-C3N4. The catalyst also showed an apparent quantum yield of 9.6% at 420 nm, and the enhancement of charge separation efficiency was confirmed through various tests including photoluminescence, surface photovoltage, and electron spin resonance. This work proposes a reasonable catalytic mechanism for the ternary hybrid photocatalyst, showing potential for designing high efficient ternary hybrid photocatalysts.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Large-scale production of ultrathin carbon nitride-based photocatalysts for high-yield hydrogen evolution

Jianjian Yi et al.

Summary: This study presents a subtractive manufacturing method mediated by Nb2O5 to mass produce high quality Nb2O5/2D g-C3N4 and pure 2D g-C3N4, both of which show efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance. The high efficiency is attributed to nanostructure engineering forming 2D structure to shorten the charge migration distance, and Nb2O5/2D g-C3N4 with strong electric coupling to accelerate charge transfer.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Boron doped C3N4 nanodots/nonmetal element (S, P, F, Br) doped C3N4 nanosheets heterojunction with synergistic effect to boost the photocatalytic hydrogen production performance

Mingquan Liu et al.

Summary: The combination of boron-doped C3N4 nanodots and nonmetals-doped C3N4 nanosheets can effectively enhance charge separation and transfer in the photocatalytic process, leading to enhanced photocatalytic activity for hydrogen production.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Facile one-pot ultrasonic-assisted synthesis of novel Ag@RGO/g-C3N4 ternary 0D@2D/2D nanocomposite with enhanced synergetic tandem adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of recalcitrant organic dyes: Kinetic and mechanistic insights

Mahmoud A. Hamza et al.

Summary: A ternary nanocomposite consisting of g-C3N4 nanosheets, Ag quantum dots, and RGO nanosheets was successfully synthesized using a green one-pot ultrasonic method, leading to improved visible light absorption and efficient removal of dyes through adsorption. Anchoring RGO nanosheets and Ag quantum dots on the surface of g-C3N4 nanosheets resulted in a significant enhancement of photocatalytic performance.

MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Catalytic activity of metals in heterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation of wastewater contaminants: a review

Sajid Hussain et al.

Summary: Innovations in water technology are crucial for addressing challenges such as climate change, resource shortages, and emerging contaminants. The application of metallic catalyst-H2O2 systems in the heterogeneous Fenton process is influenced by various factors, including the unique redox properties of each catalyst and the solution pH.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

The study of photogenerated charge behavior and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution on g-C3N4 decorated with PtCox bimetal

Lingling Bi et al.

Summary: The modification of g-C3N4 with PtCox cocatalyst enhances the separation efficiency of photogenerated charges and accelerates the reaction kinetics, leading to improved photocatalytic activity and a higher hydrogen evolution rate. Characterization of the PtCox/g-C3N4 photocatalyst revealed enhanced charge behavior and a proposed photocatalytic mechanism for future catalyst systems.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Fabrication of ternary CoO/g-C3N4/Co3O4 nanocomposite with p-n-p type heterojunction for boosted visible-light photocatalytic performance

Wenqiang Zhang et al.

Summary: The ternary CoO/g-C3N4/Co3O4 nanocomposite with p-n-p type heterojunction exhibited high visible-light photocatalytic efficiency during the degradation of tetracycline (TC). The improved separation and migration ability of photo-induced electron-hole pairs, along with enhanced visible light absorption range, contributed to the enhanced photocatalytic performance of the synthesized composite materials.

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Integrating Ru-modulated CoP nanosheets binary co-catalyst with 2D g-C3N4 nanosheets for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity

Suci Meng et al.

Summary: A Ru-CoP-x/g-C3N4 ternary hybrid photocatalyst with Ru-CoP-x co-catalyst shows excellent hydrogen evolution rate, high apparent quantum efficiency, and efficient charge separation, providing a new approach for developing cost-effective Pt-alternative co-catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ultrathin MXene bridge to accelerate charge transfer in ultrathin metal-free 0D/2D black phosphorus/g-C3N4 heterojunction toward photocatalytic hydrogen production

Ting Song et al.

Summary: The research introduced ultrathin Ti3C2 (TiC) nanosheets with excellent conductivity into ultrathin metal-free black phosphorus (BQ)/ultrathin g-C3N4 (UCN) heterojunction to improve photocatalytic H-2 production activity. The optimized composite displayed advantages such as strong interfacial contact and enhanced visible-light capture, leading to accelerated charge transfer and fast separation of photoinduced carriers. The composite exhibited significantly higher photocatalytic activity compared to bulk g-C3N4 (BCN) and UCN, showing great potential for high solar energy utilization in MXene (Ti3C2)-based catalysts.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

A review on mechanisms and recent developments in p-n heterojunctions of 2D materials for gas sensing applications

Minu Mathew et al.

Summary: 2D materials and their heterojunctions have shown novel physics and versatility in gas sensing applications, improving sensor performance and stability at lower operating temperatures through engineered band alignment at the interface.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Strategic combination of nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots and g-C3N4: Efficient photocatalytic peroxydisulfate for the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride and mechanism insight

Haoyun Chen et al.

Summary: Photo-assisted peroxydisulfate (PDS) activation has shown great potential in pollution control, and in this study, a metal-free nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots (N-CQDs) modified g-C3N4 composite was used to effectively remove tetracycline hydrochloride (HTC) in wastewater under visible light. The combination of PDS and N-CQDs acted as electron acceptors, transferring photogenerated charges and successfully activating PDS for pollutant degradation. The up-conversion effect of N-CQDs contributed to enhanced visible light absorption, providing an innovative approach for synthesizing binary metal-free carbonaceous photocatalysts.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Surface defect engineering of metal oxides photocatalyst for energy application and water treatment

Pankaj Raizada et al.

Summary: Despite the excellent characteristics of metal oxides in photocatalysis, they often suffer from charge carrier recombination and limited visible response, leading to reduced photocatalytic output. This study provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in classifying metal oxide defects based on host crystal lattice dimensions, focusing on surface modifications through various types of defects and their impacts on photocatalytic performance. By modifying the morphology and electronic structure of metal oxide photocatalysts through defect engineering, their activity can be significantly improved for applications such as H-2 evolution, CO2 reduction, pollutant degradation, and bacterial disinfection.

JOURNAL OF MATERIOMICS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Architectural Design for Enhanced C2 Product Selectivity in Electrochemical CO2 Reduction Using Cu-Based Catalysts: A Review

Changlong Xiao et al.

Summary: Electrochemical conversion of CO2 to value-added chemicals and fuels using Cu catalysts has shown promising potential, but poor product selectivity remains a major technical challenge for global applications. Tailoring the electrocatalyst architecture through nanotechnology principles can significantly impact the adsorption energetics of key intermediates and reaction pathways.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Designing nitrogen and phosphorus co-doped graphene quantum dots/g-C3N4 heterojunction composites to enhance visible and ultraviolet photocatalytic activity

Zengsheng Guo et al.

Summary: In this study, nitrogen and phosphorus co-doped graphene quantum dots (NP-GQDs) were synthesized and loaded on g-C3N4 to enhance photocatalytic activity, promoting the formation, transportation, and separation of photoexcited carriers. Furthermore, the photocatalyst demonstrated outstanding recycle stability after three reused runs.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Constructing 0D/2D Z-Scheme Heterojunction of CdS/g-C3N4 with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity for H2 Evolution

Junmei Wang et al.

Summary: The 0D/2D Pt-C3N4/CdS heterojunction photocatalyst, fabricated with CdS quantum dots on g-C3N4 nanosheets, demonstrated enhanced H-2 production rate attributed to the Z-scheme charge carrier transfer mechanism. The photocatalytic mechanism of the CdS/g-C3N4 composite was investigated and demonstrated in this work.

CATALYSIS LETTERS (2021)

Review Energy & Fuels

Engineered Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Based Photocatalysts for Visible-Light-Driven Water Splitting: A Review

Shuaijun Wang et al.

Summary: Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), as a polymeric semiconductor, is gaining attention for photocatalytic energy conversion due to its easy accessibility, metal-free nature, low cost, and environmentally friendly properties. This review explores the latest progress of g-C3N4-based materials in visible-light-driven water splitting to hydrogen, discussing various engineering strategies and synthesis methods, aiming to promote further development in this emerging field.

ENERGY & FUELS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Step-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for solar energy, water splitting, CO2 conversion, and bacterial inactivation: a review

Vasudha Hasija et al.

Summary: The article discusses the mechanism and advantages of S-scheme photocatalysts in improving the efficiency of photoelectric conversion by introducing the separation and recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, as well as relevant experimental and theoretical research methods. The S-scheme heterojunctions show promise for achieving highly efficient photocatalysis by optimizing factors such as co-catalyst loading, bandgap tuning, and interfacial optimization.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent Progress in Quantum Dots Modified g-C3N4-based Composite Photocatalysts

Xing Hu et al.

Summary: Graphite carbon nitride (g-C3N4), a non-metallic photocatalyst with special band structure and unique surface properties, faces limitations such as visible light response, small specific surface area, and rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers leading to low photocatalytic efficiency. Modification with quantum dots (QDs) shows promise in enhancing the photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4, particularly in applications like CO2 reduction, hydrogen production, and pollutants degradation.

CHEMISTRYSELECT (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Double S-scheme AgBr heterojunction co-modified with g-C3N4 and black phosphorus nanosheets greatly improves the photocatalytic activity and stability

Pengfei Wang et al.

Summary: The ternary heterojunction composite photocatalyst g-C3N4/AgBr/black phosphorus effectively promoted the separation of electron-hole pair, suppresses recombination, and exhibited significantly higher degradation rate compared to binary photocatalysts. The proposed double S-scheme mechanism facilitated charge transfer and enhanced stability, providing a convenient way for efficient wastewater treatment.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Au Nanoparticles Embedded in Carbon Self-Doping g-C3N4: Facile Photodeposition Method for Superior Photocatalytic H2 Evolution

Lingfeng Li et al.

Summary: The efficient and stable photocatalyst PDAu/CCNS was successfully prepared through a simple photodeposition route, displaying robust photocatalytic hydrogen (H-2) production activity under visible-light irradiation. The evenly distributed ultrasmall Au NPs on CCNS, leading to a strong localized surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect and an intimate contact between Au NPs and CCNS, contribute to the superior photocatalytic performance of PDAu/CCNS, promoting the photocatalytic H-2 evolution process.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2021)

Editorial Material Chemistry, Physical

A breath of fresh air

Benjamin Martindale et al.

Summary: Staff Sheehan, a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Air Company, discusses how the startup uses heterogeneous catalysis to convert CO2 into valuable products. In the interview with Nature Catalysis, he shares insights on the company's innovation and the potential applications of chemical reactions in various fields.

NATURE CATALYSIS (2021)

Editorial Material Chemistry, Physical

Electrocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide for the Paris goals

Sarah M. Jordaan et al.

Summary: The electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 into useful products can contribute to the Paris goals by utilizing abundant low-carbon power and technological advances. Coordinated efforts are needed to support the commercialization of such capture and catalytic technologies while deploying the necessary infrastructure.

NATURE CATALYSIS (2021)

Editorial Material Chemistry, Physical

Electrifying start-up

Benjamin Martindale

Summary: David Wakerley and Sarah Lamaison, co-founders of Dioxycle, are developing scaled-up CO2 electrolysis systems. In their interview with Nature Catalysis, they discuss navigating the green tech start-up space during a time of significant global change.

NATURE CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Constructing a Cs3Sb2Br9/g-C3N4 Hybrid for Photocatalytic Aromatic C(sp3)-H Bond Activation

Hong-Hong Zhang et al.

Summary: This study presents a lead-free perovskite-based hybrid system for the photocatalytic activation of aromatic C(sp(3))-H bonds, demonstrating enhanced photocatalytic performance. By introducing ultrathin g-C3N4 nanosheets as heterogeneous nucleation sites, efficient charge transfer pathways were established between Cs3Sb2Br9 and g-C3N4, resulting in improved separation efficiency of charge carriers and significantly enhanced reaction rates and conversion efficiencies.

SOLAR RRL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ti3C2 Quantum Dots Modified 3D/2D TiO2/g-C3N4 S-Scheme Heterostructures for Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

Guomeng Dong et al.

Summary: A 3D/2D/0D TiO2/g-C3N4/Ti3C2 QDs composite catalyst was prepared by modifying S-scheme heterojunction TiO2/g-C3N4 with Ti3C2 quantum dots, which showed excellent photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance under visible light.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Designing 0D/2D CdS nanoparticles/g-C3N4 nanosheets heterojunction as efficient photocatalyst for improved H2-evolution

Zul Fiqar et al.

Summary: Rational design of heterojunction photocatalysts can effectively enhance the separation efficiency of photoinduced e(-)-h(+) and optimize the photostability of the photocatalytic system. By constructing a 0D/2D heterojunction containing CdS nanoparticles and g-C3N4 nanosheets, an intimate contact interface was ensured for enhancing the photogenerated e(-)-h(+) separation. This study provides a new avenue for designing and constructing effective heterojunction photocatalysts that exhibit superior photocatalytic efficiency and increased photostability.

SURFACES AND INTERFACES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Point-Defect Engineering: Leveraging Imperfections in Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) Photocatalysts toward Artificial Photosynthesis

Xinnan Yu et al.

Summary: Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is an ideal metal-free photocatalyst for artificial photosynthesis, but its original structure suffers from limitations which can be significantly improved through defect engineering for enhanced photocatalytic activity, holding great significance for solar energy conversion advancements.

SMALL (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

New carbon nitride close to C6N7 with superior visible light absorption for highly efficient photocatalysis

Xinyu Zhao et al.

Summary: The rational design and construction of novel two-dimensional carbon nitrides beyond g-C3N4 has become a hot topic in the fields of chemistry and materials. The UO2 material exhibits superior photocatalytic activity with high hydrogen production rates and extended absorption characteristics, showing promising potential for various applications including energy, environment, and organic reactions.

SCIENCE BULLETIN (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Boron-doped nitrogen-deficient carbon nitride-based Z-scheme heterostructures for photocatalytic overall water splitting

Daming Zhao et al.

Summary: Researchers have successfully used doped carbon nitride-based Z-scheme heterostructures to split water and produce hydrogen, but coupling suitable H-2 and O-2 evolution components remains challenging.

NATURE ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Synergistic effect of iodine doped TiO2 nanoparticle/g-C3N4 nanosheets with upgraded visible-light-sensitive performance toward highly efficient and selective photocatalytic oxidation of aromatic alcohols under blue LED irradiation

Behrooz Akhtar et al.

Summary: Selective oxidation of alcohols via photocatalytic processes using O-2 molecules as a green oxidant and visible light has great potential to address environmental issues and energy crisis. The I-TiO2/CNNSs heterostructured composite exhibited superior photocatalytic efficiency, showing promising applications in oxidation reactions and sustainable energy-related fields.

MOLECULAR CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Engineering of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts to enhance hydrogen evolution

Mengxi Tan et al.

Summary: Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has promising properties for photocatalysis but faces limitations in light absorption and carrier recombination. Valid approaches like element doping and defect engineering can improve the efficiency of hydrogen production through rational design of photocatalysts.

ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

An all-organic 0D/2D supramolecular porphyrin/g-C3N4 heterojunction assembled via π-π interaction for efficient visible photocatalytic oxidation

Jing Xu et al.

Summary: SA-TCPP/O-CN heterojunction photocatalyst exhibits excellent photocatalytic oxidation performance, significantly enhancing pollutant degradation, oxygen evolution, and disinfection efficiency.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Designing charge transfer route at the interface between WP nanoparticle and g-C3N4 for highly enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction

Xiandi Zhang et al.

Summary: Developing metallic co-catalysts is an effective way to enhance photocatalytic activity, and the coupling of ultra-small WP nanoparticles embedded on N-doped carbon with 2D graphitic C3N4 has been shown to significantly enhance CO production rate through facilitating electron flow and preventing charge-carrier recombination via the Schottky junction. This work demonstrates the potential of metallic WP as a co-catalyst in photocatalysis and provides useful guidance on phosphide-based material design.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Carbon quantum dots-modified reduced ultrathin g-C3N4 with strong photoredox capacity for broad spectrum-driven PPCPs remediation in natural water matrices

Xiaoyu Jin et al.

Summary: A novel carbon quantum dots-modified reduced ultrathin g-C3N4 photocatalyst was synthesized, displaying remarkable photocatalytic performance with a broad-spectrum response, high removal efficiency for pharmaceuticals and personal care products.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Noble-Metal-Free Bi/g-C3N4 Nanohybrids for Efficient Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction under Simulated Irradiation

Jing-wen Gu et al.

Summary: Novel Schottky-junction photocatalysts Bi-metal-deposited g-C3N4 were constructed via a one-step solvothermal process for photocatalytic CO2 reduction, showing extreme activity and excellent stability. The enhancement in photocatalytic performance can be attributed to the increased photon absorption capacity and decreased recombination rate of photoinduced carriers in the system.

ENERGY & FUELS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Rationally designed ternary CdSe/WS2/g-C3N4 hybrid photocatalysts with significantly enhanced hydrogen evolution activity and mechanism insight

Jianhui Pan et al.

Summary: In this study, a ternary CdSe/WS2/g-C3N4 composite photocatalyst was developed by decorating nanosheets with quantum dots and constructing 2D/2D heterojunctions, leading to enhanced light harvest, accelerated charge separation, and improved efficiency in solar to hydrogen conversion. The superior photocatalytic performance was mainly attributed to effective charge separation and migration, as well as suppressed charge recombination induced by the constructed type-II heterojunctions at the interfaces.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Co-catalyst boosted photocatalytic hydrogen production driven by visible-light over g-C3N4: The synergistic effect between Ag and Ag2S

Xiaobin Dong et al.

Summary: A rational design of Ag-Ag2S co-catalyst structure enhances the photocatalytic H-2 production efficiency in g-C3N4. The prepared g-C3N4/Ag-Ag2S-8 shows superior H-2 production rate and acceptable photostability. Multiple characterizations suggest that rapid carrier separation and excellent proton capturing ability are key factors for efficient photocatalysis in g-C3N4/Ag-Ag2S composites.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Preparation of 0D/2D ZnFe2O4/Fe-doped g-C3N4 hybrid photocatalysts for visible light N2 fixation

Ding Yang et al.

Summary: The Fe-CN photocatalyst prepared by doping Fe shows high NH4+ generation rate under full-spectrum irradiation, attributed to the Fe-CN heterostructure promoting visible light absorption and separation of photo-generated electron-hole pairs.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

The charge transfer pathway of CoO QDs/g-C3N4 composites for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Hanghao Ying et al.

Summary: The study successfully dispersed highly small CoO quantum dots in hollow-sphere g-C3N4 (SCNO) using a novel one-step calcination strategy and confirmed that photoproduction electrons of SCNO could be transferred to the conduction band of CoO QDs. The optimal sample SCNO/CoO (0.2) showed a catalytic activity of up to 11495 mu mol h-1 g-1, possibly due to significantly accelerated charge-carriers transfer rate.

JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Emerging Cocatalysts on g-C3N4 for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

Qiaohong Zhu et al.

Summary: This review summarizes recent advances in high-performance cocatalysts based on g-C3N4 towards hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), discussing the functions, design principles, classifications, modification strategies of cocatalysts, and their intrinsic mechanisms for enhancing photocatalytic HER activity. Furthermore, the pivotal challenges and future developments of cocatalysts in the field of HER are also proposed.

SMALL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Dopant and Defect Doubly Modified CeO2/g-C3N4 Nanosheets as 0D/2D Z-Scheme Heterojunctions for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution: Experimental and Density Functional Theory Studies

Shouwei Zhang et al.

Summary: In this study, a 0D/2D Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst was designed by integrating CeO2 nanodots and g-C3N4 nanosheets, leading to a high exposure of active sites and broadened spectral response range. The optimized heterojunction exhibited significantly improved hydrogen production rate and quantum yield, showcasing the potential for efficient solar energy capture and conversion through dopant and defect engineering.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Advances and recent trends in cobalt-based cocatalysts for solar-to-fuel conversion

Vatika Soni et al.

Summary: Photocatalysis is crucial for sustainable O-2 and H-2 evolution, as well as CO2 reduction, but single photoactive semiconductors have limitations such as insufficient surface area and active sites. Earth-abundant cobalt based cocatalysts show great potential in accelerating reaction kinetics on semiconductors, particularly in photocatalysis.

APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Fine-tuning the conjugate system of 0D heteroborane to construct an all-organic 0D/2D heterojunction for photocatalytic CO2 reduction

Zhuquan Fu et al.

Summary: In this study, a 0D/2D composite of heteroborane (xBC) confined in porous g-C3N4 nanosheets (PCN) was prepared using a facile synthesis strategy. The tight interface and shortened charge diffusion distance in the xBC-loaded PCN sample significantly promoted the separation of photoinduced carriers. Organic synthesis strategies were used to regulate the molecular structure of xBC at quantum size, which greatly affected the activation ability of boron atoms on CO2 molecules. The reduction products of 2BCN composite showed higher efficiency in converting CO2 into CH4, CO, and H-2 compared to PCN, providing insights for enhancing solar CO2 conversion by reimplanting active sites in quantum dots.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Engineering Cocatalysts onto Low-Dimensional Photocatalysts for CO2 Reduction

Jun Di et al.

Summary: This review provides an overview of the state-of-the-art progress in cocatalysts engineering for improving the efficiency of photocatalytic CO2 reduction in low-dimensional semiconductors. The emphasis is on strategies for optimizing performance by enhancing structure-performance correlations.

SMALL STRUCTURES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

g-C3N4-Based 2D/2D Composite Heterojunction Photocatalyst

Bicheng Zhu et al.

Summary: Using semiconductor photocatalysis to convert solar energy into chemical energy is a viable strategy for addressing the energy and environmental crisis. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a popular 2D photocatalyst with visible light response, low cost, and high stability, but single g-C3N4 photocatalyst has poor performance due to fast recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes. Hybridizing g-C3N4 with other 2D materials to construct 2D/2D heterojunction photocatalysts improves this limitation by offering large contact area and plentiful channels for the migration and separation of photogenerated charge carriers, inheriting the strengths of 2D structure such as high specific surface area and abundant active sites.

SMALL STRUCTURES (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Advancing Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Based Photocatalysts toward Broadband Solar Energy Harvesting

Qingzhe Zhang et al.

Summary: This article provides a systematic overview of the fundamentals of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), strategies for extending optical absorption range, and the design of underlying semiconductor structures, while summarizing the allure and limitations of photocatalytic systems, providing direction for future research.

ACS MATERIALS LETTERS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Quantum dots for photocatalysis: synthesis and environmental applications

Maryam Jouyandeh et al.

Summary: Quantum dots (QDs) are widely used for energy, environmental, and healthcare applications due to their unique properties. This review focuses on the sustainable synthesis of QDs using green natural resources like carbon, graphene, and metals, highlighting their significant environmental applications such as photocatalytic hydrogen production and CO2 reduction. Challenges and future perspectives in this field are also discussed.

GREEN CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Combining machine learning and high-throughput experimentation to discover photocatalytically active organic molecules

Xiaobo Li et al.

Summary: Organic molecules play a crucial role in photocatalysts, but reliable structure-property design rules are difficult to formulate. By integrating experiment, computation, and machine learning, researchers were able to identify common structural features in molecules with high catalytic activity. The study marks a step towards the machine-learning assisted discovery of molecular organic photocatalysts, with potential applications beyond photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.

CHEMICAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

The synthesis of novel FeS2/g-C3N4 nanocomposites for the removal of tetracycline under visible-light irradiation

Shengwang Gao et al.

Summary: FeS2/g-C3N4 (FC) composites were successfully constructed using an impregnation-calcination method, showing excellent visible-light catalytic performance compared to unmodified g-C3N4 and FeS2. The introduction of FeS2 enhanced the separation of photogenerated carriers at the interface, leading to improved degradation of tetracycline. The composite exhibited remarkable recyclability and stability, opening new prospects for the synthesis of photocatalysts and degradation of organic pollutants for environmental remediation.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

A current overview of the oxidative desulfurization of fuels utilizing heat and solar light: from materials design to catalysis for clean energy

Xian Bin Lim et al.

Summary: The increase in pollution due to fossil fuel consumption has led to an environmental crisis, prompting the need to reduce sulfur oxide emissions. As the world moves towards green chemistry, the importance of fuel desulfurization driven by clean technology is emphasized. Among various techniques, oxidative desulfurization (ODS) is highlighted for its mild reaction conditions and effective desulfurization performance in producing sulfur-free fuels.

NANOSCALE HORIZONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

One-step synthesis of graphitic carbon-nitride doped with black-red phosphorus as a novel, efficient and free-metal bifunctional catalyst and its application for electrochemical overall water splitting

Fatemeh Shiravani et al.

Summary: Electrocatalytic water splitting is an efficient and green approach to produce high purity hydrogen, and the introduction of a black-red phosphorus-doped graphitic carbon nitride composite (BRP-g-C3N4) in this study showed excellent electrochemical activity towards water splitting in alkaline media. The modified carbon paste electrode exhibited a high current density for both the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), with low onset potential and Tafel slopes, as well as excellent stability over 7 hours in a 1.0 M KOH solution. Additionally, using BRP-g-C3N4 as a co-modifier enhanced the performance of metal oxide-modified electrodes for water splitting.

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Modulating charge carriers in carbon dots toward efficient solar-to-energy conversion

Namhee Kim et al.

Summary: This article discusses the unique characteristics of carbon dots as energy converters, emphasizing the crucial processes of charge separation and transfer. Their potential in solar energy conversion applications is substantial.

CARBON ENERGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent advances in photocatalytic nitrogen fixation: from active sites to ammonia quantification methods

Rong Huang et al.

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