Design of the synergistic rectifying interfaces in Mott–Schottky catalysts

D Xu, SN Zhang, JS Chen, XH Li - Chemical Reviews, 2022 - ACS Publications
The functions of interfacial synergy in heterojunction catalysts are diverse and powerful,
providing a route to solve many difficulties in energy conversion and organic synthesis …

Designing sites in heterogeneous catalysis: are we reaching selectivities competitive with those of homogeneous catalysts?

F Zaera - Chemical Reviews, 2022 - ACS Publications
A critical review of different prominent nanotechnologies adapted to catalysis is provided,
with focus on how they contribute to the improvement of selectivity in heterogeneous …

[HTML][HTML] Revealing the role of crystal orientation of protective layers for stable zinc anode

Q Zhang, J Luan, X Huang, Q Wang, D Sun… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries are a promising candidate for next-generation
energy storage devices. However, their practical application is limited by the severe safety …

Photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical systems: similarities and differences

H Wu, HL Tan, CY Toe, J Scott, L Wang… - Advanced …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical processes are two key systems in harvesting
sunlight for energy and environmental applications. As both systems are employing …

A review on the synthesis of the various types of anatase TiO2 facets and their applications for photocatalysis

R Katal, S Masudy-Panah, M Tanhaei… - Chemical Engineering …, 2020 - Elsevier
Anatase titanium dioxide, as one of the most well-known functional materials, is widely
utilized in various fields of the environment and energy. In recent decades, much attention …

Red phosphorus: an up-and-coming photocatalyst on the horizon for sustainable energy development and environmental remediation

CM Fung, CC Er, LL Tan, AR Mohamed… - Chemical …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Photocatalysis is a perennial solution that promises to resolve deep-rooted challenges
related to environmental pollution and energy deficit through harvesting the inexhaustible …

Selectivity enhancement in heterogeneous photocatalytic transformations

J Kou, C Lu, J Wang, Y Chen, Z Xu, RS Varma - Chemical reviews, 2017 - ACS Publications
Photocatalysis has been invariably considered as an unselective process (especially in
water) for a fairly long period of time, and the investigation on selective photocatalysis has …

The recent development of efficient Earth-abundant transition-metal nanocatalysts

D Wang, D Astruc - Chemical Society Reviews, 2017 - pubs.rsc.org
Whereas noble metal compounds have long been central in catalysis, Earth-abundant metal-
based catalysts have in the same time remained undeveloped. Yet the efficacy of Earth …

Engineering heterogeneous semiconductors for solar water splitting

X Li, J Yu, J Low, Y Fang, J Xiao, X Chen - Journal of Materials …, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
There is a growing interest in the conversion of water and solar energy into clean and
renewable H2 fuels using earth-abundant materials due to the depletion of fossil fuel and its …

Titanium dioxide-based nanomaterials for photocatalytic fuel generations

Y Ma, X Wang, Y Jia, X Chen, H Han, C Li - Chemical reviews, 2014 - ACS Publications
Nowadays, with the rapid depletion of fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, and petroleum oil), the
development of renewable energies based on sufficient energy sources with sustainable …