Z-scheme systems: From fundamental principles to characterization, synthesis, and photocatalytic fuel-conversion applications

G Liao, C Li, SY Liu, B Fang, H Yang - Physics Reports, 2022 - Elsevier
Z-scheme photocatalysts have recently received tremendous attention because of their
extraordinary light harvesting and utilization ability, spatially-separated reductive and …

Photocatalytic Z‐Scheme Overall Water Splitting: Recent Advances in Theory and Experiments

J Abdul Nasir, A Munir, N Ahmad, T Haq… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Photocatalytic water splitting is considered one of the most important and appealing
approaches for the production of green H2 to address the global energy demand. The …

Emerging frontiers of Z-scheme photocatalytic systems

G Liao, C Li, SY Liu, B Fang, H Yang - Trends in Chemistry, 2022 - cell.com
Z-scheme photocatalysts have recently received tremendous attention because of their
strong light utilization and redox ability. This cutting-edge photocatalytic platform allows …

POM-incorporated ZnIn2S4 Z-scheme dual-functional photocatalysts for cooperative benzyl alcohol oxidation and H2 evolution in aqueous solution

F Xing, R Zeng, C Cheng, Q Liu, C Huang - Applied Catalysis B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Efficient aromatic alcohol oxidation with simultaneous H 2 evolution under aqueous
conditions is achieved in a polyoxometalate (POM)-incorporated ZnIn 2 S 4 dual-functional …

Direct Z-scheme TiO2–ZnIn2S4 nanoflowers for cocatalyst-free photocatalytic water splitting

G Zuo, Y Wang, WL Teo, Q Xian, Y Zhao - Applied Catalysis B …, 2021 - Elsevier
Constructing direct Z-scheme heterojunction (DZH) is significant in improving the efficiency
and stability of catalysts for photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). In this work, ultrathin TiO 2 …

Interface engineering in 2D/2D heterogeneous photocatalysts

H Yu, M Dai, J Zhang, W Chen, Q Jin, S Wang, Z He - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Assembling different 2D nanomaterials into heterostructures with strong interfacial
interactions presents a promising approach for novel artificial photocatalytic materials …

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 …

Boosting photocatalytic activity using carbon nitride based 2D/2D van der Waals heterojunctions

P Kumar, D Laishram, RK Sharma, A Vinu… - Chemistry of …, 2021 - ACS Publications
The surging demand for energy and staggering pollutants in the environment have geared
the scientific community to explore sustainable pathways that are economically feasible and …

Optimizing the Reaction Pathway by Active Site Regulation in the CdS/Fe2O3 Z-Scheme Heterojunction System for Highly Selective Photocatalytic Benzylamine Oxidation …

X Liu, D Dai, Z Cui, Q Zhang, X Gong, Z Wang… - ACS …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Simultaneous photocatalytic H2 production and preparation of high-value chemicals by the
selective oxidation of organic substances is of great significance for solar energy utilization …

Two-dimensional antibacterial materials

B Li, Y Luo, Y Zheng, X Liu, L Tan, S Wu - Progress in Materials Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Diseases caused by pathogens continue to threaten the health of people around the world,
especially with the emergence of drug resistance. Therefore, there is an urgent need to …