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Recent Progress in Metal Oxide-Based Photocatalysts for CO2 Reduction to Solar Fuels: A Review

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JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Cu media constructed Z-scheme heterojunction of UiO-66-NH2/Cu2O/Cu for enhanced photocatalytic induction of CO2

Xiaoxue Zhao et al.

Summary: The Z-scheme heterojunction of UiO-66-NH2/Cu2O/Cu effectively enhances the photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to CO, with UiO-66-NH2/Cu2O/Cu-0.39 displaying the best activity. Copper serves as both an electron conductor and an active site for CO2 reduction in this system, leading to superior photocatalytic performance.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

K4Nb6O17/Fe3N/α-Fe2O3/C3N4 as an enhanced visible light-driven quaternary photocatalyst for acetamiprid photodegradation, CO2 reduction, and cancer cells treatment

Mohsen Padervand et al.

Summary: A new magnetic quaternary photocatalyst was synthesized through a simple one-step thermal pyrolysis process, which showed excellent photocatalytic performance for pesticide degradation, CO2 reduction, and cell eradication. The photocatalyst contained four different crystalline structures to facilitate photoelectron transport and suppress charge recombination through coupled heterogeneous interfaces. Despite the high-bandgap, the photocatalyst demonstrated exceptional capability to harvest visible light photons due to the coexistence of various photosensitive compounds.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ternary ZnO/CuO/Zeolite composite obtained from volcanic ash for photocatalytic CO2 reduction and H2O decomposition

E. Luevano-Hipolito et al.

Summary: The design of an n-p heterojunction based on ZnO/CuO in a zeolitic framework led to improved light absorption, charge transfer efficiency, and availability of active sites for photocatalytic reactions. The resulting ZnO/CuO/NAS composite showed higher H-2 and HCOOH evolution rates, attributed to synergistic effects among ZnO, CuO, and NAS framework. A proposed mechanism for the photocatalytic reaction explains these results.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Enhanced CO2 Reduction Performance of BiCuSeO-Based Hybrid Catalysts by Synergetic Photo-Thermoelectric Effect

Yushuai Xu et al.

Summary: A multi-field driven hybrid catalyst was designed to achieve CO2 net reduction under the influence of the photo-thermoelectric effect, demonstrating a promising way of solar energy utilization in CO2 transformation.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ordered Macroporous Carbonous Frameworks Implanted with CdS Quantum Dots for Efficient Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

Fengliang Wang et al.

Summary: Solar-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction is a promising approach for addressing the energy crisis and CO2 pollution. A newly developed photocatalyst shows high efficiency in CO2 reduction and introduces an amines oxidation reaction to further enhance the process.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Light-facilitated structure reconstruction on self-optimized photocatalyst TiO2@BiOCl for selectively efficient conversion of CO2 to CH4

Rongjie Li et al.

Summary: The self-optimized photocatalyst TiO2@BiOCl is prepared by facile growth of ultrathin BiOCl lamina on defective TiO2 nanotube surface, resulting in enhanced CO2 photoreduction efficiency. Light-induced oxygen vacancies and atomic heterojunction BiOCl-Bi-0-TiO2 contribute to improved light adsorption and electron transfer, optimizing the CO2 reduction path for high CH4 selectivity. The surface-reconstruction on TiO2@BiOCl leads to the highest CH4 productivity rate and optimal CH4 selectivity, showcasing the potential of this self-optimized photocatalyst strategy.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Construction of Co-doped TiO2/rGO nanocomposites for high-performance photoreduction of CO2 with H2O: Comparison of theoretical binding energies and exploration of surface chemistry

Mvano Mgolombane et al.

Summary: The study reports enhanced photocatalytic performance of CO2 reduction in H2O by introducing Co and reduced graphene (rGO) into TiO2 photocatalyst. The nanocomposites showed improved light absorption ability and increased photoreduction efficiency and selectivity for methanol. Theoretical studies using Density functional theory (DFT) revealed that Co doping facilitated the formation of adsorbed species, providing new insights for designing efficient photocatalysts.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS (2021)

Article Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

A nanotree-like WO3 film with adjustable defect concentration and its photocatalytic activity

Yifei Hu et al.

Summary: A nanotree-like WO3 film with a large specific surface area was prepared by a hydrothermal process and mild solution reduction, resulting in a specific defect structure that significantly influenced photocatalytic activity. A volcano-like relationship was observed between photocatalytic activity and defect concentration.

MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

The heterojunction between 3D ordered macroporous TiO2 and MoS2 nanosheets for enhancing visible-light driven CO2 reduction

Yifei Li et al.

Summary: The study proposes the effective conversion of CO2 and H2O into CO and hydrocarbons using semiconductor catalysts, with MoS2/3DOM-TiO2 materials showing enhanced separation efficiency of photoexcitation electron and hole pairs to improve photocatalytic performance.

JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Boron Carbon Nitride Semiconductor Modified with CeO2 for Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 with H2O: Comparative Study

Yuxin Mei et al.

Summary: In this study, a BCN/CeO2 heterostructure was successfully fabricated and demonstrated to have enhanced catalytic performance for CO2 photocatalytic reduction, attributed to the promotion of electron-hole separation efficiency and charge transfer by CeO2, as well as the boosted light harvesting in the visible and ultraviolet light range.

CARBON CAPTURE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Boosting the activity and stability of Ag-Cu2O/ZnO nanorods for photocatalytic CO2 reduction

Fan Zhang et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Photo/Electrochemical Applications of Metal Sulfide/TiO2 Heterostructures

Lingxia Zheng et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Z-scheme heterojunction of SnS2-decorated 3DOM-SrTiO3 for selectively photocatalytic CO2 reduction into CH4

Wenjie He et al.

CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Adsorption-enhanced nitrogen-doped mesoporous CeO2 as an efficient visible-light-driven catalyst for CO2 photoreduction

Zhangfeng Shen et al.

JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction to methane over WO3.0.33H2O via Mo doping

Haipeng Wang et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

CO2 adsorption and photocatalytic reduction over Mg(OH)2/CuO/Cu2O under UV-Visible light to solar fuels

M. Flores-Flores et al.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Controlled addition of Cu/Zn in hierarchical CuO/ZnO p-n heterojunction photocatalyst for high photoreduction of CO2 to MeOH

Taraka Prabhu Yendrapati Taraka et al.

JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Enhanced photoreduction of CO2 into methanol by facet-dependent Cu2O/reduce graphene oxide

Shou-Heng Liu et al.

JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

CO2 methanation on Ru/TiO2 catalysts: On the effect of mixing anatase and rutile TiO2 supports

Ara Kim et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Double Z-scheme ZnO/ZnS/g-C3N4 ternary structure for efficient photocatalytic H2 production

Zhifang Dong et al.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2018)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent advances in three-dimensional graphene based materials for catalysis applications

Bocheng Qiu et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2018)

Article Electrochemistry

Porous ZnO@ZnSe nanosheet array for photoelectrochemical reduction of CO2

Cheng Cai et al.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Line defect Ce3+ induced Ag/CeO2/ZnO nanostructure for visible-light photocatalytic activity

R. Saravanan et al.

JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY (2018)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Carbon-doped SnS2 nanostructure as a high-efficiency solar fuel catalyst under visible light

Indrajit Shown et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

ZnO nanowire arrays decorated with PtO nanowires for efficient solar water splitting

Shurong Fu et al.

CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity of MOF-derived ZnO/NiO porous hollow spheres

Shiqiang Chen et al.

JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION (2018)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Defect engineering in photocatalytic materials

Song Bai et al.

NANO ENERGY (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Preparation of Pd-Au/TiO2-WO3 to enhance photoreduction of CO2 to CH4 and CO

Zhen Zhu et al.

JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Infrared Light-Driven CO2 Overall Splitting at Room Temperature

Liang Liang et al.

Review Chemistry, Physical

Perovskite Thin Film Solar Cells Based on Inorganic Hole Conducting Materials

Pan-Pan Zhang et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHOTOENERGY (2017)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Slow Photons for Photocatalysis and Photovoltaics

Jing Liu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Physical

One-dimenSional Z-scheme TiO2/WO3/Pt heterostructures for enhanced hydrogen generation

Hongqing Gao et al.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2017)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hierarchical photocatalysts

Xin Li et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2016)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Role of Reduced CeO2(110) Surface for CO2 Reduction to CO and Methanol

Neetu Kumari et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Double-cocatalysts promote charge separation efficiency in CO2 photoreduction: spatial location matters

Chunyang Dong et al.

MATERIALS HORIZONS (2016)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Monolayered Bi2WO6 nanosheets mimicking heterojunction interface with open surfaces for photocatalysis

Yangen Zhou et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2015)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Mesoporous CeO2 Hollow Spheres Prepared by Ostwald Ripening and Their Environmental Applications

Zhijie Yang et al.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2010)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Delicate control of crystallographic facet-oriented Cu2O nanocrystals and the correlated adsorption ability

Dong-Feng Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY (2009)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Nanostructured tungsten oxide with controlled properties: Synthesis and Raman characterization

A. Baserga et al.

THIN SOLID FILMS (2007)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Amplified photochemistry with slow photons

Jennifer I. L. Chen et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2006)