INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2024
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Ligang Ma,Yihuan Ding,Chao Lin,Yuqing Yang,Le Xu,Hui Qiu,Huilin Jiang,Xiang Song,Xiaoqian Ai
The photo-corrosion issue inherent in metal sulfide semiconductors is quite pronounced, making the enhancement of electron-hole pair separation efficiency in these photocatalysts a pivotal strategy for boosting photocatalytic hydrogen production. This study introduces a novel approach where hexagonal boron nitride ( h -BN) acts as a substrate for the in situ growth of ZnIn 2 S 4 nanostructures, resulting in the formation of h -BN@ZnIn 2 S 4 (BN@ZIS) nanocomposites. The electronegativity of h -BN nanosheets is harnessed to facilitate the recombination or electrostatic attraction of photogenerated holes in the ZnIn 2 S 4 photocatalyst. This strategy effectively promotes the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, which is crucial for enhancing photocatalytic performance. The microstructure, morphology and optical properties of BN@ZIS nanocomposites were meticulously investigated. The findings reveal that the incorporation of h -BN nanosheets loads to a more uniform dispersion of the ZnIn 2 S 4 nanostructure, which not only increases the specific surface area but also fosters a tight heterojunction interface between h -BN and ZnIn 2 S 4 . In conclusion, the photocatalytic hydrogen production capabilities of the BN@ZIS nanocomposites were rigorously evaluated. Pure h -BN lacks photocatalytic hydrogen production activity. Conversely, the optimized BN@ZIS composite demonstrated a remarkable enhancement, exhibiting a photocatalytic efficiency that is 9.65 times greater than that of pristine ZnIn 2 S 4 . Furthermore, a plausible mechanism by which BN@ZIS augments photocatalytic hydrogen production has been proposed. This strategy, leveraging the synergistic interaction between h -BN and ZnIn 2 S 4 , is anticipated to be applicable to other semiconductor systems, opening avenues for the advancement of photocatalytic technologies.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2024
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IF 8.1
Muhammad Ayyob,Aeysha Daud,Zhichao Sun,Ying-Ya Liu,Yao Wang,Iqbal Ahmad,Anjie Wang
ZIF-8-templated ZnIn 2 S 4 (ZIS) crystals with different morphologies have been synthesized solvothermally by varying the organic solvents , while thioacetamide (TAA) and L-cysteine (L‐cyst) were used as sulfur precursors. It is found that solvothermal properties, including ions coordination, dielectric constant , and atomic chain length, influence the nucleation and growth of ZIS composites. The differences in morphology and composition of the prepared ZIS crystals strongly affect their photophysical properties and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reactions (PHER). The hydrogen evolution rates for ZIS composites decrease in the following order: Leaf‐like (EG, TAA) > nanorods (EtOH, TAA) > nanoflowers (EG, L‐cyst) > nanosheets (Gly, TAA) > irregular particles (EDA, TAA) > plate‐like (DETA, TAA). The leaf‐like ZIS‐EG composite prepared using TAA as a sulfur precursor and ethylene glycol (EG) as a solvent shows an excellent PHER performance of 5208 μmol g −1 h −1 (44.91 μmol) with an apparent quantum yield (AQY) of 4.80% at 420 nm. The ZIS‐EG composites with different ZIF‐8 contents (50, 100, 150, and 200 mg) were also investigated for the PHER activity with mixed Na 2 S/Na 2 SO 3 sacrificial agent at λ ≥ 420 nm. It shows that the nature of solvents and sulfur precursors had a significant influence on the morphology, photoabsorption, electrochemical properties , and PHER performance of ZIF‐8‐templated ZIS composites, which complements the knowledge of designing efficient and perspective photocatalysts with enhanced visible‐light‐driven PHER performance.
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2024
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IF 7.4
Congcong Wang,Boya Liu,Guorong Wang,Zhiliang Jin
The fabrication of an S-scheme heterojunction represents a highly effective approach for achieving efficient and environmentally friendly artificial photosynthesis. In this study, a highly efficient S-scheme heterojunction was developed by modifying ZnIn 2 S 4 , a kind of chrysanumi-like flower, with a two-dimensional sheet of AgCoO 2 by physical grinding method, which realized H 2 generation and H 2 O 2 generation under visible light conditions. AgCoO 2 exhibits significant potential as a cocatalyst owing to its narrow band gap, black appearance, and robust stability. Because of the difference in Fermi levels, the two-dimensional AgCoO 2 and three-dimensional ZnIn 2 S 4 are closely fitted to accelerate the charge migration between the interfaces, thus improving the photocatalytic properties of the materials. In-depth investigations utilizing in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy alongside additional experimental methodologies have definitively illuminated the intricate charge partition and migration dynamics operative within the S-scheme heterojunction interface between the two catalysts. Photochemistry and photoluminescence spectroscopy further confirmed that the formation of heterojunction accelerated the migration of photogenerated charge carriers, and electron spin resonance provided further evidence for the active substances in the reaction. This study has made additional advancements in the development of efficient S-scheme heterojunction materials for driving photocatalytic water cleavage.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 13.3
Shanyue Lu,Shengwei Zhang,Linlin Li,Cong Liu,Zhou Li,Dan Luo
Converting CO 2 into high-value-added chemicals by artificial photosynthesis technology effectively solves environmental problems and energy shortages. Nevertheless, it remains challenging to improve CO 2 conversion rates due to low photo-utilization and rapid electron-hole recombination. In this study, we successfully synthesized direct Z-scheme ZnIn 2 S 4 /BaTiO 3 heterojunction structure by a hydrothermal method. Specifically, compared with previous studies of various heterojunction catalysts, ZnIn 2 S 4 /BaTiO 3 heterojunction structure achieved a remarkably high yield of 105.89 μmol g -1 h - 1 , increasing 2.55 and 3.62-fold over the individual performance of ZnIn 2 S 4 and BaTiO 3 , respectively. Our investigation of photocatalytic mechanism suggest that the improved photocatalytic CO 2 reduction performance can be attributed to the synergistic effects of the piezoelectric effect and Z-scheme electron transfer mechanism. These effects can synergistically enhance space charge separation and retain photogenerated electrons, thereby facilitating a more efficient CO 2 reduction process. Consequently, this innovative piezoelectric effect-assisted Z-scheme heterojunction demonstrates immense potential to offer a novel strategy for addressing CO 2 reduction challenges and advancing sustainable energy development.
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Science China-Materials
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2022
·Vol. 66
·期 3
·1053-1061
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IF 8.64
Wang Junxia,Guo Changliang,Jiang Yong,Wan Jiafeng,Zheng Bing,Li Yuxin,Jiang Baojiang
Hydrogen peroxide is an environment-friendly reactive oxygen species and a significant green oxidant. However, the highly efficient and sustainable production of H 2 O 2 remains a challenge. Herein, we demonstrated a state-of-the-art photocatalytic method for H 2 O 2 production using an optimal tubular graphic carbon nitride (TCN)/ZnIn 2 S 4 (ZIS) heterojunction. Within 3 h, a H 2 O 2 production rate of 2.77 mmol g −1 h −1 was achieved by the TCN/ZIS heterojunction, which is 3.4- and 23.1-fold higher than that obtained by its individual TCN and ZIS components, respectively. Experimental results showed that the excellent photoactivity of TCN/ZIS is mainly due to the formation of heterojunction, which improves the charge separation ability and thereby promotes the proton-coupled electron transfer by initially reducing O 2 to ·O 2 − and subsequently generating H 2 O 2 . This work has developed an efficient and green strategy for H 2 O 2 production with scientific and practical value for environmental remediation.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2025
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Xiao Dan Sun,Zhangxin Duan,Jingjing Song,Hanxing Yang,Kai Yan,Zhenhua Tian,Dangge Gao,Jianzhong Ma
Carcinogen Cr(VI) is reduced efficiently into Cr(III) by a photocatalyst, but the produced Cr(III) is difficult to transfer from the photocatalytic active site. The “two birds with one stone” strategy is proposed to realize the in situ growth of ZnIn2S4 nanoplates on SBA-15 and the creation of separated active sites, in which ZnO loading on the porous SBA-15 nanorod was used as a zinc source. Obtained samples ZnIn2S4/SBA-15 (ZIS/SBA) showed the redshift of the absorption band and better separation of photoinduced carriers than pristine ZnIn2S4, due to its smaller size and S defect. All of the Cr(VI) was reduced to Cr(III) by the ZIS/SBA sample during the photocatalytic process, which was 2 times higher than pristine ZnIn2S4. Moreover, 92.8% of Cr(III) was adsorbed simultaneously during photocatalysis due to the electrostatic interaction from SBA-15. In addition, the ZIS/SBA sample showed good recycling stability after 5 times cycles, providing a new strategy for the in situ growth of ZnIn2S4 on the surface of porous materials and a novel way for the simultaneous removal of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) during photocatalysis.
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RSC Advances
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2025
·Vol. 15
·期 22
·17665-17674
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IF 4.6
Hao Ji,Zelin Li,Zhenyi Xu,Lingmin Yao,Rui Tong,Shan Zhang
Developing an efficient visible-light-responsive catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is essential for addressing energy scarcity and environmental pollution. In this study, one-dimensional Co3O4 (CO) nanoparticles were synthesized via electrospinning and subsequently sulfurized using a low-temperature solvothermal method. These sulfurized one-dimensional CO nanoparticles were then combined with two-dimensional sheet-like ZnIn2S4 (ZIS) to form a p–n heterojunction composite semiconductor photocatalyst (SCO/ZIS). The one-dimensional CO nanoparticles obtained through electrospinning significantly enhance the catalytic activity and efficiency, while sulfurization further improves their electronic structure and surface properties. The built-in electric field at the p–n heterojunction interface between n-type ZIS and p-type SCO effectively inhibits the recombination of photogenerated electron–hole pairs while facilitating electron transfer. Additionally, the incorporation of one-dimensional SCO into sheet-like ZIS prevents ZIS stacking, improving sunlight utilization and substantially enhancing photocatalytic HER performance. Our results demonstrate that SCO/ZIS achieves a superior HER rate of 4300.3 μmol g−1 h−1 under visible light, which is 7.45 times higher than that of pristine ZIS, while also exhibiting excellent photocatalytic stability.
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2016
·Vol. 40
·期 8
·6675-6685
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IF 3.277
Xuehua Yin,Pengtao Sheng,Fenfen Zhong,VanManh Nguyen,Qingyun Cai,Craig Grimes
We describe the synthesis and application of a three-dimensional (3D) CdS quantum dot/ZnIn2S4 nanosheet/TiO2 nanotube array (CdS/ZnIn2S4/TiO2) heterostructured material architecture. TiO2 nanotube arrays (TiO2 NTAs) are used as the synthetic template, subsequently sensitized using hydrothermal and successive ion layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) techniques. The described synthesis approach offers a powerful technique in the design of 3D heterostructure systems. Under AM1.5G illumination, the 3D CdS/ZnIn2S4/TiO2 samples generate a photocurrent of approximately 4.3 mA cm−2, with a photoconversion efficiency of 2%. Samples are tested for their ability to photocatalytically degrade target agents; it is noteworthy that after 90 min illumination 100% of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is removed.
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ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2023
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IF 5.9
Shuaishuai Liu,Zengming Man,Fan Fang,Pengxin Li,Kun Chang
Surface defect engineering is an effective approach for manipulating the electronic structure for enhancing photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activities. The surface electronic structure of ZnIn2S4 (ZIS) nanosheets was modified by introducing and regulating surface sulfur vacancies (SV) through Ar-plasma treatment in this work. Optimized ZIS photocatalysts with surface SV deliver a high HER rate of 261.9 μmol·h–1 under visible light (λ > 420 nm), approximately 2.06-fold higher than that of the original ZIS. Significantly, the AQE value reaches 51.2% under 420 nm monochromic light irradiation. A series of characterization analyses prove that SV only exists on the ZIS surface. Furthermore, H2O-FTIR demonstrated that surface SV is more conducive to the adsorption of H2O molecules. Additionally, density functional theory calculations clarify the disparity in the kinetic process of H2 evolution under the alkaline state over ZIS with/without SV. Therefore, Ar-plasma treatment is a beneficial method for regulating the surface SV on ZIS nanosheets, improving the efficiency of the photocatalytic HER.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2025
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IF 9.7
Hong Fan,Lili Ai,Mengjiao Xu,Shumin Wu,Luxiang Wang,Chuan Tan
Photocatalytic synthesis of hydrogen peroxide is an emerging topic for solar-to-chemical energy conversion. ZnIn 2 S 4 /Bi 4 Ti 3 O 12 (ZIS/BTO) - based S-scheme heterojunction semiconductor photocatalysts were prepared via a one-pot water bath method. Under visible light irradiation, the optimum H 2 O 2 yield of ZIS/BTO-2 reaches 1102 µmol L −1 , which is 20.0 and 11.5 times higher than those of the pure phases of Bi 4 Ti 3 O 12 and ZnIn 2 S 4 , respectively. Experimental and density functional theory (DFT) calculations demonstrated that the Built-in Electric Field (IEF) present between the ZIS/BTO S-type heterostructures not only facilitated the transfer of photogenerated carriers to surface active sites, but also promoted the adsorption of molecular oxygen and the tuning of the energy band structure. This resulted in an enhancement of the efficiency of photocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and the water oxidation reaction (WOR) for the synthesis of H 2 O 2 . Hence, the present study provided a practical route for the efficient synthesis of H 2 O 2 over Bi 4 Ti 3 O 12 - based photocatalysts and disclosed the reaction mechanism, that is, a heterojunction with a high efficiency for H 2 O 2 synthesis.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2023
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Beibei Zhang,Wen Xiao,Jiawei Hu,Jinhong Liu,Hui Xu,Xueqing Zheng,Wuyou Wang,Haibo Wu,Xinguo Xi,Pengyu Dong,Hongbing Ji
To effectively separate electron-hole pairs produced by light, a heterojunction arrangement can be employed, thereby improving photocatalytic efficiency. In this study, a simple hydrothermal process is used to manufacture carbonized polymer dots/ZnIn 2 S 4 (CPDs/ZIS) heterostructure, which enhances the light absorption and charge carrier lifetime in comparison to bare ZnIn 2 S 4 (ZIS). Upon irradiation with visible light, the 3-CPDs/ZIS composite generates hydrogen at a rate of 133 μmol g −1 h −1 , which is 8.9 times faster than that of pure ZIS. The addition of CPDs can increase the range of light that can be absorbed, extend the service life of the optical charge, increase the specific surface area, and promote charge separation and transmission, which could effectively accelerate the photocatalytic reduction reaction. The presence of CPDs results in the introduction of multiple transition energy states and a decrease in the H* adsorption free energy, which enhances the hydrogen evolution activity according to the theoretical calculation findings of density functional theory (DFT) and Gibbs free energy of the hydrogen evolution process. Combining theoretical calculations and experimental results, a direct Z-type heterojunction mechanism is proposed for the hydrogen evolution promotion effectiveness of CPDs/ZIS under visible light.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2023
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IF 7.2
Shikai Wang,Xiaoli Su,Wei Han,Guangfan Xu,Dafeng Zhang,Changhua Su,Xipeng Pu,Peiqing Cai
The problems of low activity, high cost and difficulty in recycle of photocatalysts limit their practical application. Coupling photocatalyst with abundant and natural organic material is one of feasible strategies to achieve high photoactivity and low cost of photocatalysts. Herein, one-dimensional (1D) cotton fiber@ZnIn 2 S 4 (CF@ZIS)·composites with a novel core-shell structure were synthesized by coupling ZIS with inexpensive and natural abundance CF via a simple one-pot hydrothermal process. The microstructure, crystalline structures, optical properties and electrochemical property of CF@ZIS were investigated. ZIS nanosheets were in-situ attached on the CF surface, obtaining the CF@ZIS core-shell structure. This core-shell structure significantly suppressed the self-assembly of ZIS nanosheets made almost all ZIS nanosheets exposed to visible light, improving the utilization of light and meanwhile affording more reactive sites. The as-synthesized CF@ZIS showed improved photoactivity for efficient hydrogen production under visible-light irradiation. By replacing the half ZIS by cheap CF, the CF@ZIS-50 photocatalyst exhibited the optimal visible-light photocatalytic activity , which is 2 times than pure ZIS in hydrogen production. The enhanced photoactivity of CF@ZIS photocatalyst should be attributed to the uniform in-situ growth of ZIS nanosheets on the CF surface, the reduction of CF, and the intimate interface between ZIS and CF, resulting in the boosted separation and transfer of photogenerated charges. Additionally, due to the fibrous morphology of CF, the CF@ZIS photocatalyst showed excellent recoverability and photostability. This work provides a promising approach for designing highly efficient and low cost photocatalysts by using natural organic materials.
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