JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2022
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IF 9.965
Yingqi Chen,Yufei Cheng,Junfeng Zhao,Wenwan Zhang,Jianhua Gao,Hui Miao,Xiaoyun Hu
Antimony sulfide (Sb 2 S 3 ) is a relatively abundant and environmentally friendly emerging photovoltaic material, which has been gradually applied in solar cells and photocatalysis. It has high light absorption capacity, but it suffers many deep-level defects and is prone to recombination of electron-hole pairs within itself. Here, by constructing the Sb 2 S 3 /CdIn 2 S 4 S-scheme heterojunction, we avoided the problem that electrons and holes cannot be separated and transported effectively due to many Sb 2 S 3 defects (more recombination centers), and improved its application in the field of photoelectrochemical water splitting. Meanwhile, in order to further improve the performance of Sb 2 S 3 /CdIn 2 S 4 photoelectrode, we introduced CdS energy platform between Sb 2 S 3 and CdIn 2 S 4 to form a Sb 2 S 3 /CdS/CdIn 2 S 4 cascaded S-scheme heterojunction. Compared with Sb 2 S 3 monomer, Sb 2 S 3 /CdS/CdIn 2 S 4 had higher absorbance intensity, IPCE value, ABPE value, and lower charge transfer resistance. In addition, the photocurrent density of the Sb 2 S 3 /CdS/CdIn 2 S 4 photoelectrode was about 4.20 mA/cm 2 (1.23 V vs. RHE), which was 1.3 times higher than that of the Sb 2 S 3 /CdIn 2 S 4 photoelectrode (3.29 mA/cm 2 ) and 3.2 times higher than that of monomer Sb 2 S 3 photoelectrode (1.32 mA/cm 2 ). This method offers new prospects for optimizing the performance of antimony chalcogenides photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting.
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光催化
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2024
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IF 5.8
Zhangwei Sun,Yuhao Qi,Kaile Wang,Jiaming Li,Xiaoyu Qiu,Yunhe Zhao,Li Guo
In this study, we developed an in-situ deposition method to load small-sized AgI nanoparticles as an oxidative photocatalyst (OP) onto phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) co-doped two-dimensional porous g-C 3 N 4 (PK-CN-N) as a reductive photocatalyst (RP), forming an S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst AgI/PK-CN-N. PK-CN-N achieved morphology control and element doping, leading to surface functionalization and heterostructure formation for the AgI/PK-CN-N photocatalyst. Notably, the 50AgI/PK-CN-N composite demonstrated an approximately 95 % removal efficiency for RhB within 30 minutes, 17.6 times higher than pure g-C 3 N 4 , surpassing most reported g-C 3 N 4 -based photocatalysts. The enhanced photocatalytic efficiency is attributed to the surface modification strategy and heterostructure formation of g-C 3 N 4 , which broadens the visible light response range, increases the number of active sites, improves the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, and enhances REDOX capabilities. The band structure of the composite was elucidated through Mott-Schottky analysis and UV–vis DRS. The formation of the AgI/PK-CN-N S-scheme heterojunction and its charge transfer mechanism was confirmed through XPS, band structure analysis, KPFM, and EPR spectroscopy. Experimental data confirmed the presence of a strong and effective interface electric field between the two semiconductors, leading to band bending and accelerated charge separation. Additionally, the introduction of small-sized AgI semiconductors enhanced the exposure of the coupling interface, further improving catalytic performance. The reusability and lifespan of the catalyst were also analyzed, showing that after four cycles, the photocatalytic activity remained above 92 %.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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IF 10.9
Haozhen Zhang,Jingjing Liu,Yong Zhang,Bei Cheng,Bicheng Zhu,Linxi Wang
Constructing step-scheme (S-scheme) heterojunctions has become a popular strategy for efficient photocatalytic H 2 O 2 generation. Herein, we in situ grew BiOBr nanosheets (NSs) on a Schiff-base covalent organic framework (COF) with large π-conjugated structures to prepare S-scheme BiOBr/COF photocatalysts for H 2 O 2 synthesis. The highest photocatalytic H 2 O 2 production performance of the composite sample constituting the S-scheme heterojunction is 3749 µmol g −1 h −1 , which was 1.85 and 27 times the rates of COF and BiOBr, respectively. The construction of S-scheme heterojunction contributed to efficient carrier transfer and separation in space and enhanced redox power. Moreover, the lying-down O 2 -adsorption configuration on the COF surface favors the concerted two-electron O 2 reduction process, which greatly reduced the reduction potential requirement for O 2 -to-H 2 O 2 conversion. The synergy between the S-scheme heterojunction and the unique O 2 –COF interaction boosted photocatalytic H 2 O 2 production activity.
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FUEL
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2024
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IF 6.7
Weijie Zhang,Lufang Fan,Kai Wei,Changchang Ma,Sheng Feng
This work provided innovative apertures with great exploratory value for engineering oxygen defects and designing S-scheme photocatalysts for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production. In this study, the S-scheme heterostructure CdLa 2 S 4 /MoO 3-x (CLSMO) was synthesized by electrostatic self-assembly to solve the problem of electron hole recombination in hydrogen evolution half-reaction. The results showed that the hydrogen precipitation rate of the optimized CLSMO was 41.41 mmol g -1 h −1 , which was 12.70 times higher than that of monomeric CLS. The presence of oxygen vacancies (Ovs) increased the range of light absorption and reduces the surface dynamic barrier. More importantly, the experimental results and density functional theory (DFT) calculations showed that CdLa 2 S 4 and MoO 3-x strictly followed the S-scheme charge transfer path, accumulating photogenerated electrons in the CLS conduction band, and achieving efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. This study provided a new idea to solve the problem of photocatalyst activity using OVs and S-scheme heterojunctions.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
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2025
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IF 9.1
Lina Dai,He Wang,Liru Cui,Yanduo Liu
Single photocatalysts face problems such as easy recombination of photo-generated charge carriers, weak oxidation-reduction ability, and narrow spectral response range, which greatly restrict their practical applications in energy and environmental fields. This article constructs a new type of Cu-Co Prussian blue analogues S-scheme photocatalytic material. The material is composed of oxidized photocatalysts (Ag 3 PO 4 ) and reduced photocatalysts (Cu-Co PBAs). By utilizing the characteristics of Cu-Co Prussian blue analogues photocatalysts, such as high conduction band position, rich catalytic sites, and small band gap, photocatalytic efficiency can be significantly enhanced. The CO production rate is 36.3 μmol/g/h, and the selectivity can reach 93.8 %, which is far superior to the current mainstream photocatalytic system. By studying the construction method and CO 2 reduction performance of the composite photocatalyst, the structure-performance relationship is clarified. The steady-state photocurrent spectroscopy reveals the S-scheme mechanism photocarrier transfer and separation kinetics. Techniques such as near-ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveal the interface electron transfer mechanism. In-situ Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Fourier Transform Spectroscopy and Density Functional Theory calculations are used to study the formation of reaction intermediates and reveal the catalytic mechanism. This study will offer critical understanding for advancing developments of selective photocatalysts aimed at sustainable CO 2 utilization.
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Small Structures
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2023
·Vol. 4
·期 11
·2300177
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IF 15.9
Yi-lei Li,Qing Zhao,Xu-jia Liu,Ying Liu,Ying-juan Hao,Xiao-jing Wang,Xin-ying Liu,Diane Hildebrandt,Feng-yu Li,Fa-tang Li
Precise regulation of photogenic electron transfer path plays an important role in improving photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction efficiency and product selectivity. Herein, under the guidance of density functional theory calculation, the interface chemical bond (Co N 2 bond) at the atomic level is designed, and g-C 3 N 4 /CoCo-layered double hydroxide (LDH) heterostructure is manufactured. CoCo-LDH with water oxidation ability and g-C 3 N 4 were combined to construct S-scheme heterojunction with redox ability. The valence band and conduction band of g-C 3 N 4 and CoCo-LDH are precisely connected by the interfacial Co N 2 bond, which realizes the high-speed transfer of electron transport. Despite the absence of cocatalyst, the heterojunction exhibits high water oxidation and carbon reduction capacity due to the precise regulation of Co N 2 bonds. Theoretical calculations and experimental results show that the addition of CoCo-LDH: reduces the oxidation overpotential of water to provide more H protons; regulates the delocalization charge of g-C 3 N 4 ; and reduces the energy barrier of the CO 2 intermediate (*COOH) in the reduction half-reaction. The results show that the selectivity of carbon-based substances in the products was 100%, and the optimal CO yield was 71.39 μmol g −1 h −1 , which is among the highest values of g-C 3 N 4 -based photocatalysts.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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IF 9
Xiaoxue Liu,Ailin Gao,Tao Dong,Jiaming Li,Jian Liu,Changchao Jia
The photocatalytic reduction of CO 2 and H 2 O to form formic acid (HCOOH) holds promise for meeting the carbon–neutral target. However, the reduced efficiency of carrier separation and the material’s vulnerability to photo-corrosion significantly impede its practical application. Herein, a 0D/1D Cu 2 O/W 18 O 49 S-scheme heterostructure is prepared by in situ growing Cu 2 O nanocrystals on W 18 O 49 ultrathin nanorods via the wet chemistry method. In situ irradiation X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterization uncovered the formation of a stable internal electric field (IEF) at the heterojunction interface between W 18 O 49 and Cu 2 O, which facilitates the separation of photon-generated carriers through an effective interfacial S-scheme transmission mechanism. Small-sized Cu 2 O (5–10 nm) anchored on the ultrathin W 18 O 49 nanorods exposes abundant active sites and enhances carrier separation while inducing electrons generated from W 18 O 49 to consume the holes in Cu 2 O, thus preventing the oxidation of Cu 2 O. The W 18 O 49 /Cu 2 O S-scheme heterostructure with the optimized composite ratio (40 % Cu:W) exhibited excellent performance in HCOOH production (56.42 μmol g −1 h −1 , 23.2-fold enhancement compared to pristine Cu 2 O) and 100 % selectivity for CO 2 photoreduction in water without any sacrificial reagents. This work provides a rational method for improving the stability of the catalyst and regulating charge carrier migration for highly selective CO 2 photoreduction in water.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2024
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IF 8.1
Adil Raza,Azhar Ali Haidry,Zhengjun Yao,Talha Amin,Muhammad Ahsan,Razan A. Alshgari,Saikh Mohammad
It is shown that replacing non-noble metals with noble metals in photocatalytic water splitting is pivotal for increased and sustained hydrogen production. However, the challenge persists in designing and developing a cost-effective, highly active catalyst with effective carrier separation and providing sufficient H + reduction sites to enhance photocatalytic H 2 evolution efficiency. Herein, a series of S-scheme Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 /g-C 3 N 4 (CZTS/CN) heterojunction composites were prepared via the hydrothermal method, followed by comprehensive characterizations for in-depth investigation. The TEM image exhibits a clear interface, showing the heterojunction formation between CZTS and CN nanosheets. The results show that incorporating CZTS cocatalyst significantly improves CN photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and its performance is notably influenced by CZTS to CN mass ratio. Among CZTS/CN heterojunction composites, the 5% CZTS/CN heterojunction composite exhibited a significantly improved HER of 243.64 μmol g −1 h −1 , which is 29.4 and 7.08 folds superior as compared to CN (8.29 μmol g −1 h −1 ) and CZTS (34.42 μmol g −1 h −1 ), respectively. The mechanism study revealed that the excellent superior H 2 evolution performance resulted from the established internal electric field (IEF) in p-n heterojunction, which expedites the efficient separation and migration of photoinduced carriers coupled with the distinctive flower-like configuration of CZTS offering a substantial surface area and enough active reduction sites for photocatalysis process. This work presents a rational design and an inexpensive and efficient heterojunction photocatalysis system suitable for diverse applications.
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RSC Advances
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2025
·Vol. 15
·期 11
·8541-8552
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IF 4.6
Hui Zhang,Yi Hui Sun,Sheng Li An,Rui Hua Guo,Rui Fen Wang,Yu Wei Ma
S-type heterojunction photocatalysts (CeCux-BTC/CN) of cerium-copper bimetallic organic framework (CeCux-BTC) and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) were constructed by a simple solvothermal method using cerium nitrate, copper nitrate, and urea as the raw materials, and 1,3,5-benzene-tricarboxylic acid as the ligand for the photocatalytic CO2 reduction to CO and CH4. The results show that the built-in electric field constructed by Fermi energy level flattening transfers the electrons in an S-type manner, which not only preserves the strong reducing properties of the electrons in the material but also provides the maximum redox capacity and enables the composite samples to obtain higher visible-light trapping capacity and improve the separation efficiency of the carriers while refining the crystal particles. With the addition of only 1 mL of H2O as the proton supply source, CeCu0.05-BTC/CN exhibits the optimal photocatalytic performance. The CO and CH4 yields were 64.44 and 0.5575 μmol g−1, which were 7.56 and 2.42 times higher than those of g-C3N4, respectively, and the catalytic performances were basically stable after cycling tests.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 6.3
Huarui Han,Songbai Zhang,Shushan Song,Weijie Zhang,Dandan Liu,Ziheng Song,Qianyu Wang,Changchang Ma,Sheng Feng,Xuemei Duan
In this study, a new type of 2D/2D Bi 2 O 3−x /NiAl-LDH (BO/NA-LDH) S-scheme photocatalyst was prepared by combining NiAl-LDH with Bi 2 O 3−x by wet chemical deposition for obtaining efficient photothermal-assisted photocatalytic reduction of CO 2 under simulated sunlight irradiation. In particular, the as-prepared optimal 50-BO/NA-LDH sample exhibited the CO production yield of 83.55 ± 2.76 μmol/g/h, which was 9 and 27 times that of BO (9.32 ± 0.62 μmol/g/h) and NA-LDH (3.09 ± 0.38 μmol/g/h), respectively. The enhancement of photothermal-assisted activity over the 50-BO/NA-LDH system was mainly attributed to the coupling of the photothermal conversion performance of Bi 2 O 3−x and improving the migration efficiency of interface carriers of S-scheme heterojunction and 2D/2D structure. This study presents a promising strategy for the development of high-efficient photothermal-assisted photocatalysts.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2025
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IF 21.1
Bonan Li,Xi Zhang,Mengxue Chen,Xi Huang,Xiao Fang,Yanfang Yang,Yuanyuan Li,Baochun Ma,Yong Ding
Single-component metallic Te photocatalysts suffer from rapid oxidation in air, while sulfide-based SnS 2 is prone to photocorrosion under prolonged illumination, both severely limiting their photocatalytic efficiency. To address these challenges, we designed an S-scheme heterojunction by uniformly loading SnS 2 nanosheets onto Te nanowires (Te@SnS 2 ). This heterostructure not only suppresses Te oxidation but also facilitates efficient charge separation via the S-scheme mechanism. Further integration of [Co 4 (H 2 O) 2 (PW 9 O 34 ) 2 ] 10- (Co4POM) onto Te@SnS 2 yields the Te@SnS 2 -Co4POM photocatalyst, where Co4POM serves as a hole co-catalyst to enhance activity and inhibit SnS 2 photocorrosion. The system employs two discrete charge-transfer channels, with electrons separated at the Te@SnS 2 S-scheme heterojunction and holes migrating from SnS 2 to Co4POM, thereby spatially separating reduction and oxidation sites and markedly enhancing carrier separation, catalytic activity and durability. The multi-channel charge transfer pathways enabled by Te@SnS 2 -Co4POM synergize component interactions, achieving a CO production rate of 92.6 μmol g −1 h −1 with 97.7 % selectivity in gas-solid CO 2 reduction, alongside effective coupling of CO 2 photoreduction and water photooxidation. In situ DRIFTS, quasi-in situ XPS and irradiated KPFM studies confirm the S-scheme electron transfer in Te@SnS 2 and reveal Co4POM’s role in establishing multi-channel charge transport. This work demonstrates a rational strategy to overcome stability and efficiency bottlenecks in photocatalysis through multi-component charge channel engineering.
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JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 2.7
Yongning Ma,Panpan Li,Peihan Wu,Mingyuan Guo,Yuhao Yang,Xiaolong Li
In photocatalytic anticorrosion perspective, the migration rate of excited electrons from surface layers to substrate steels restricted the performance of g-C 3 N 4 due to the high resistance between interface of g-C 3 N 4 layers and adhesive layers. Herein, an S-scheme g-C 3 N 4 /polyaniline (PANI) heterojunction with face-to-face structure was established by a secondary calcining method. The as-prepared heterojunctions were applied to protect Q235 carbon steel, and the results showed that the anticorrosion performance of S-scheme g-C 3 N 4 /PANI heterojunction is much higher than that of g-C 3 N 4 and PANI coating layers according to salt spray test. Photocurrent intensity indicated that the optimum amounts of g-C 3 N 4 and PANI were 0.06 and 0.09 mL/cm 2 , which are benefit for the transport of excited electrons due to the optimum thickness of coating layers. Furthermore, the S-scheme g-C 3 N 4 /PANI heterojunction can promote the separation rate of charge carriers and suppress the recombination rate at the same time, which are inferred from photocurrent intensity, electrochemical impedance spectra, super-depth-of-field microscope, and photoluminescence investigation. In the last, the enhanced anticorrosion performance of S-scheme g-C 3 N 4 /PANI heterojunction with face-to-face structure was deduced according to mentioned characterization.
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