Zinc indium sulfide(ZnIn_(2)S_(4),ZIS),a novel photocatalyst with layered nanostructure,has drawn significant attention in the field of photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction in recent years due to various advantages,includi...Zinc indium sulfide(ZnIn_(2)S_(4),ZIS),a novel photocatalyst with layered nanostructure,has drawn significant attention in the field of photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction in recent years due to various advantages,including non-toxicity,structural stability,easy availability,and suitable band gap.We introduced the types of ZISbased nanomaterials and their action mechanism in photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction.Moreover,we put forward prospects in the future development directions of ZIS-based nanomaterials for photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction.展开更多
Photocatalytic method has been intensively explored for Cr(VI)reduction owing to its efficient and environmentally friendly natures.In order to obtain a high efficiency in practical application,efficient photocatalyst...Photocatalytic method has been intensively explored for Cr(VI)reduction owing to its efficient and environmentally friendly natures.In order to obtain a high efficiency in practical application,efficient photocatalysts need to be developed.Here,ZnIn2S4/SnS2 with a three-dimensional(3D)heterostructure was prepared by a hydrothermal method and its photocatalytic performance in Cr(VI)reduction was investigated.When the mass ratio of SnS2 to ZnIn2S4 is 1:10,the ZnIn2S4/SnS2 composite exhibits the highest photocatalytic activity with 100%efficiency for Cr(VI)(50 mg/L)reduction within 70 min under visible-light irradiation,which is much higher than those of pure ZnIn2S4 and SnS2.The enhanced charge separation and the light absorption have been confirmed from the photoluminescence and UV-vis absorption spectra to be the two reasons for the increased activity towards photocatalytic Cr(VI)reduction.In addition,after three cycles of testing,no obvious degradation is observed with the 3D heterostructured ZnIn2S4/SnS2,which maintains a good photocatalytic stability.展开更多
Zinc indium sulfide(ZnIn_(2)S_(4),ZIS),a novel photocatalyst with layered nanostructure,has drawn significant attention in the field of photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction in recent years due to various advantages,includin...Zinc indium sulfide(ZnIn_(2)S_(4),ZIS),a novel photocatalyst with layered nanostructure,has drawn significant attention in the field of photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction in recent years due to various advantages,including non-toxicity,structural stability,easy availability,and suitable band gap.We introduce the types of ZIS-based nanomaterials and their action mechanism in photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.Moreover,we put forward prospects in the future development directions of ZIS-based nanomaterials for photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.展开更多
Reduction of CO2to solar fuels by artificial photosynthesis technology has attracted considerable attention. However, insufficient separation of charge carriers and weak CO2adsorption hamper the photocatalytic CO2 red...Reduction of CO2to solar fuels by artificial photosynthesis technology has attracted considerable attention. However, insufficient separation of charge carriers and weak CO2adsorption hamper the photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity. Herein, we tackle these challenges by introducing oxygen vacancies (OVs) on the two-dimensional Bi4Ti3O12ultrathin nanosheets via a combined hydrothermal and postreduction process. Selective photodeposition experiment of Pt over Bi4Ti3O12discloses that the ultrathin structure shortens the migration distance of photo-induced electrons from bulk to the surface, benefiting the fast participation in the CO2reduction reaction. The introduction of OVs on ultrathin Bi4Ti3O12 nanosheets leads to enormous amelioration on surface state and electronic structure, thereby resulting in enhanced CO2adsorption, photoabsorption and charge separation efficiency. The photocatalytic experiments uncover that ultrathin Bi4Ti3O12nanosheets with OVs reveal a largely enhanced CO2photoreduction activity for producing CO with a rate of 11.7 lmol g-1h-1in the gas–solid system, 3.2 times higher than that of bulk Bi4Ti3O12. This work not only yields efficient ultrathin photocatalysts with OVs, but also furthers our understanding on enhancing CO2reduction via cooperative tactics.展开更多
Photocatalytic CO2 reduction is thought to be a promising strategy in mitigating the energy crisis and several other environmental problems.Hence,modifying or developing suitable semiconductors with high efficiency of...Photocatalytic CO2 reduction is thought to be a promising strategy in mitigating the energy crisis and several other environmental problems.Hence,modifying or developing suitable semiconductors with high efficiency of photocatalytic CO2 reduction property has become a topic of interest to scientists.In this study,a series of Mo-modified Cs0.33WO3 tungsten bronze were prepared using a"watercontrollable releasing"solvothermal method to produce effective photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance.Interestingly,Mo atoms replaced W partially within the hexagonal crystal structure,leading to a significant increase in photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity of Cs0.33WO3.The 5%Modoped compound displayed the best performance,with the production yield rates of 7.5μmol g^-1h^-1 for CO and3.0μmol g^-1h^-1 for CH3OH under low concentration of CO2 under anaerobic conditions,which is greatly higher than those of pure Cs0.33WO3(3.2μmol g^-1h^-1 for CO and 1.2μmol g^-1h^-1 for CH3OH)and Mo-doped W18O49(1.5μmol g^-1h^-1for CO and 0μmol g^-1h^-1 for CH3OH).More importantly,the as-prepared Mo-doped Cs0.33WO3 series could also induce the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 directly from the air in the presence of oxygen,which is beneficial for practical applications.The superior photocatalytic performance of Mo-doped Cs0.33WO3 series over the popular reduced WO3 may be due to the increase in light absorption induced by the localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR)effect of Mo5+,large improved charge separation ability,and the co-effect of Mo and Cs in crystal.This study provides a simple strategy for designing highly efficient photocatalysts in low concentration of CO2 reduction.展开更多
文摘Zinc indium sulfide(ZnIn_(2)S_(4),ZIS),a novel photocatalyst with layered nanostructure,has drawn significant attention in the field of photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction in recent years due to various advantages,including non-toxicity,structural stability,easy availability,and suitable band gap.We introduced the types of ZISbased nanomaterials and their action mechanism in photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction.Moreover,we put forward prospects in the future development directions of ZIS-based nanomaterials for photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction.
基金the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51702087 and 21673066)~~
文摘Photocatalytic method has been intensively explored for Cr(VI)reduction owing to its efficient and environmentally friendly natures.In order to obtain a high efficiency in practical application,efficient photocatalysts need to be developed.Here,ZnIn2S4/SnS2 with a three-dimensional(3D)heterostructure was prepared by a hydrothermal method and its photocatalytic performance in Cr(VI)reduction was investigated.When the mass ratio of SnS2 to ZnIn2S4 is 1:10,the ZnIn2S4/SnS2 composite exhibits the highest photocatalytic activity with 100%efficiency for Cr(VI)(50 mg/L)reduction within 70 min under visible-light irradiation,which is much higher than those of pure ZnIn2S4 and SnS2.The enhanced charge separation and the light absorption have been confirmed from the photoluminescence and UV-vis absorption spectra to be the two reasons for the increased activity towards photocatalytic Cr(VI)reduction.In addition,after three cycles of testing,no obvious degradation is observed with the 3D heterostructured ZnIn2S4/SnS2,which maintains a good photocatalytic stability.
文摘Zinc indium sulfide(ZnIn_(2)S_(4),ZIS),a novel photocatalyst with layered nanostructure,has drawn significant attention in the field of photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction in recent years due to various advantages,including non-toxicity,structural stability,easy availability,and suitable band gap.We introduce the types of ZIS-based nanomaterials and their action mechanism in photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.Moreover,we put forward prospects in the future development directions of ZIS-based nanomaterials for photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.
基金This work was jointly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51972288 and 51672258)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2652018290).
文摘Reduction of CO2to solar fuels by artificial photosynthesis technology has attracted considerable attention. However, insufficient separation of charge carriers and weak CO2adsorption hamper the photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity. Herein, we tackle these challenges by introducing oxygen vacancies (OVs) on the two-dimensional Bi4Ti3O12ultrathin nanosheets via a combined hydrothermal and postreduction process. Selective photodeposition experiment of Pt over Bi4Ti3O12discloses that the ultrathin structure shortens the migration distance of photo-induced electrons from bulk to the surface, benefiting the fast participation in the CO2reduction reaction. The introduction of OVs on ultrathin Bi4Ti3O12 nanosheets leads to enormous amelioration on surface state and electronic structure, thereby resulting in enhanced CO2adsorption, photoabsorption and charge separation efficiency. The photocatalytic experiments uncover that ultrathin Bi4Ti3O12nanosheets with OVs reveal a largely enhanced CO2photoreduction activity for producing CO with a rate of 11.7 lmol g-1h-1in the gas–solid system, 3.2 times higher than that of bulk Bi4Ti3O12. This work not only yields efficient ultrathin photocatalysts with OVs, but also furthers our understanding on enhancing CO2reduction via cooperative tactics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21975193 and 51602237)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(195208011)。
文摘Photocatalytic CO2 reduction is thought to be a promising strategy in mitigating the energy crisis and several other environmental problems.Hence,modifying or developing suitable semiconductors with high efficiency of photocatalytic CO2 reduction property has become a topic of interest to scientists.In this study,a series of Mo-modified Cs0.33WO3 tungsten bronze were prepared using a"watercontrollable releasing"solvothermal method to produce effective photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance.Interestingly,Mo atoms replaced W partially within the hexagonal crystal structure,leading to a significant increase in photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity of Cs0.33WO3.The 5%Modoped compound displayed the best performance,with the production yield rates of 7.5μmol g^-1h^-1 for CO and3.0μmol g^-1h^-1 for CH3OH under low concentration of CO2 under anaerobic conditions,which is greatly higher than those of pure Cs0.33WO3(3.2μmol g^-1h^-1 for CO and 1.2μmol g^-1h^-1 for CH3OH)and Mo-doped W18O49(1.5μmol g^-1h^-1for CO and 0μmol g^-1h^-1 for CH3OH).More importantly,the as-prepared Mo-doped Cs0.33WO3 series could also induce the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 directly from the air in the presence of oxygen,which is beneficial for practical applications.The superior photocatalytic performance of Mo-doped Cs0.33WO3 series over the popular reduced WO3 may be due to the increase in light absorption induced by the localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR)effect of Mo5+,large improved charge separation ability,and the co-effect of Mo and Cs in crystal.This study provides a simple strategy for designing highly efficient photocatalysts in low concentration of CO2 reduction.