The synergistic effect of surface vacancies and heterojunctions for efficient photocatalysis: A review

K Yin, Z Yan, N Fang, W Yu, Y Chu, S Shu… - Separation and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Photocatalysis is an economical and environment-friendly technology with promising
application, while the development of efficient photocatalyst is full of challenge. Fabrication …

A review of boron nitride-based photocatalysts for carbon dioxide reduction

M Laghaei, M Ghasemian, W Lei, L Kong… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals by photoreduction is an
effective strategy for tackling the global warming conundrum. However, highly efficient use of …

Synergy of photothermal effect and up-converted property of phytic acid nickel for boosted photothermal-assisted NIR-driven photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

W Shi, Z Chen, J Lu, Y Shi, T Zhang, F Guo… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
A huge challenge in the field of photocatalysis is the efficient utilization of near-infrared (NIR)
light, which accounts for the vast majority of solar spectrum (∼ 53%). Herein, phytic acid …

Spatially Separated Redox Cocatalysts on Ferroelectric Nanoplates for Improved Piezophotocatalytic CO2 Reduction and H2O Oxidation

G Yang, S Wang, Y Wu, H Zhou, W Zhao… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Utilizing solar and mechanical vibration energy for catalytic CO2 reduction and H2O
oxidation is emerging as a promising way to simultaneously generate renewable energy …

Emerging hollow artificial photosynthetic system with S-scheme heterojunction sandwiched between layered redox cocatalysts for overall CO2 reduction and H2O …

X Zhang, Y Song, X Niu, X Lin, S Zhong, H Lin… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of artificial photosynthesis is challenged by nonstoichiometric
photocatalytic reaction of CO 2 with H 2 O. Herein, a delicate hollow multi-shelled …

Embedding nanopiezoelectrics into heterointerfaces of Sscheme heterojunctions for boosting photocatalysis and piezophotocatalysis

S Wang, Z Li, G Yang, Y Xu, Y Zheng, S Zhong, Y Zhao… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Stepscheme (Sscheme) heterojunctions have exhibited great potential in
photocatalysis due to their extraordinary light harvesting and high redox capacities …

Enhanced interfacial charge transfer and photothermal effect via in-situ construction of atom co-sharing Bi plasmonic/Bi4O5Br2 nanosheet heterojunction towards …

X Dong, L Xu, J Ma, Y Li, Z Yin, D Chen, Q Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Constructing a plasmonic heterojunction photocatalyst is a prospective approach to improve
full-spectrum photocatalytic performance. However, low interfacial charge transfer efficiency …

“One stone four birds” design atom co-sharing BiOBr/Bi2S3 S-scheme heterojunction photothermal synergistic enhanced full-spectrum photocatalytic activity

J Ma, L Xu, Z Yin, Z Li, X Dong, Z Song, D Chen… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2024 - Elsevier
The rational design of heterostructure photocatalysts holds significant scientific and
technical importance for maximizing the utilization of solar energy. In this study, a full …

Modulating the Schottky barrier heights of plasmonic metal/semiconductor heterojunctions by graphene substrates for boosting photocatalytic water oxidation

P Wang, Y Cai, W Mo, Z Fan, Z Li, L Wu, S Zhong… - Applied Surface …, 2024 - Elsevier
Construction of plasmonic metal/semiconductor heterojunctions represents a promising
approach to extending the light absorption range and simultaneously maintaining the high …

Embedding Plasmonic Metal into Heterointerface of MOFsEncapsulated Semiconductor Hollow Architecture for Boosting CO2 Photoreduction

W Mo, Z Fan, S Zhong, W Chen, L Hu, H Zhou, W Zhao… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Coupling hollow semiconductor with metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) holds great promise
for constructing highefficient CO2 photoreduction systems. However, energy band …