Photo-thermal CO_(2) reduction with methane(CRM)is beneficial for solar energy harvesting and energy storage.The search for efficient photo-thermal catalysts is of great significance.Here,we reveal that group Ⅷ metal...Photo-thermal CO_(2) reduction with methane(CRM)is beneficial for solar energy harvesting and energy storage.The search for efficient photo-thermal catalysts is of great significance.Here,we reveal that group Ⅷ metal catalysts supported by optical material WO_(3) are more effective for photo-thermal CRM,giving catalytic activities with visible light assistance that are 1.4-2.4 times higher than that achieved under thermal conditions.The activity enhancement(1.4-2.4 times)was comparable to that achieved with plasmonic-Au-promoted catalysts(1.7 times).Characterization results indicated that WO_(3) was partially reduced to WO_(3-x) in situ under the reductive CRM reaction atmosphere,and that WO_(3-x) rather than WO_(3) enhanced the activities with visible light assistance.Our method provides a promising approach for improving the activity of catalysts under light irradiation.展开更多
Two-dimensional/two-dimensional(2D/2D)hybrid nanomaterials have triggered extensive research in the photocatalytic field.The construction of emerging 2D/2D heterostructures can generate many intriguing advantages in e...Two-dimensional/two-dimensional(2D/2D)hybrid nanomaterials have triggered extensive research in the photocatalytic field.The construction of emerging 2D/2D heterostructures can generate many intriguing advantages in exploring high-performance photocatalysts,mainly including preferable dimensionality design allowing large contact interface area,integrated merits of each 2D component and rapid charge separation by the heterojunction effect.Herein,we provide a comprehensive review of the recent progress on the fundamental aspects,general synthesis strategies(in situ growth and ex situ assembly)of 2D/2D heterostructured photocatalysts and highlight their applications in the fields of hydrogen evolution,CO2 reduction and removal of pollutants.Furthermore,the perspectives on the remaining challenges and future opportunities regarding the development of 2D/2D heterostructure photocatalysts are also presented.展开更多
Photocatalytic CO2 reduction holds promise as a future technology for the manufacture of fuels and commodity chemicals.However,factors controlling product selectivity remain poorly understood.Herein,we compared the pe...Photocatalytic CO2 reduction holds promise as a future technology for the manufacture of fuels and commodity chemicals.However,factors controlling product selectivity remain poorly understood.Herein,we compared the performance of a homologous series of Zn-based layered double hydroxide(ZnM-LDH)photocatalysts for CO2 reduction.By varying the trivalent or tetravalent metal cations in the ZnM-LDH photocatalysts(M=Ti4+,Fe3+,Co3+,Ga3+,Al3+),the product selectivity of the reaction could be precisely controlled.ZnTi-LDH afforded CH4 as the main reduction product;ZnFe-LDH and ZnCo-LDH yielded H2 exclusively from water splitting;whilst ZnGa-LDH and ZnAl-LDH generated CO.In-situ diffuse reflectance infrared measurements,valence band XPS and density function theory calculations were applied to rationalize the CO2 reduction selectivities of the different ZnM-LDH photocatalysts.The analyses revealed that the d-band center(ed)position of the M3+or M4+cations controlled the adsorption strength of CO2 and thus the selectivity to carbon-containing products or H2.Cations with d-band centers relatively close to the Fermi level(Ti4+,Ga3+and Al3+)adsorbed CO2 strongly yielding CH4 or CO,whereas metal cations with d-band centers further from the Fermi level(Fe3+and Co3+)adsorbed CO2 poorly,thereby yielding H2 only(from water splitting).Our findings clarify the role of trivalent and tetravalent metal cations in LDH photocatalysts for the selective CO2 reduction,paving new ways for the development of improved LDH photocatalyst with high selectivities to specific products.展开更多
文摘Photo-thermal CO_(2) reduction with methane(CRM)is beneficial for solar energy harvesting and energy storage.The search for efficient photo-thermal catalysts is of great significance.Here,we reveal that group Ⅷ metal catalysts supported by optical material WO_(3) are more effective for photo-thermal CRM,giving catalytic activities with visible light assistance that are 1.4-2.4 times higher than that achieved under thermal conditions.The activity enhancement(1.4-2.4 times)was comparable to that achieved with plasmonic-Au-promoted catalysts(1.7 times).Characterization results indicated that WO_(3) was partially reduced to WO_(3-x) in situ under the reductive CRM reaction atmosphere,and that WO_(3-x) rather than WO_(3) enhanced the activities with visible light assistance.Our method provides a promising approach for improving the activity of catalysts under light irradiation.
基金financially supported by the Australia Research Council(ARC DP 180102062)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51602163)。
文摘Two-dimensional/two-dimensional(2D/2D)hybrid nanomaterials have triggered extensive research in the photocatalytic field.The construction of emerging 2D/2D heterostructures can generate many intriguing advantages in exploring high-performance photocatalysts,mainly including preferable dimensionality design allowing large contact interface area,integrated merits of each 2D component and rapid charge separation by the heterojunction effect.Herein,we provide a comprehensive review of the recent progress on the fundamental aspects,general synthesis strategies(in situ growth and ex situ assembly)of 2D/2D heterostructured photocatalysts and highlight their applications in the fields of hydrogen evolution,CO2 reduction and removal of pollutants.Furthermore,the perspectives on the remaining challenges and future opportunities regarding the development of 2D/2D heterostructure photocatalysts are also presented.
基金financial support from the National Key Projects for Fundamental Research and Development of China (2016YFB0600901, 2017YFA0206904, 2017YFA0206900, 2018YFB1502002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51825205, 51772305, 51572270, U1662118, 21871279, 21802154, 21902168)+10 种基金the Beijing Natural Science Foundation (2191002, 2182078, 2194089)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDB17000000)the Royal Society-Newton Advanced Fellowship (NA170422)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (GJHZ1819, GJHZ201974)the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Project (Z181100005118007)the K. C. Wong Education Foundationthe Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by CAST (YESS)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the CASthe Energy Education Trust of New Zealandthe Mac Diarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnologythe Dodd Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies。
文摘Photocatalytic CO2 reduction holds promise as a future technology for the manufacture of fuels and commodity chemicals.However,factors controlling product selectivity remain poorly understood.Herein,we compared the performance of a homologous series of Zn-based layered double hydroxide(ZnM-LDH)photocatalysts for CO2 reduction.By varying the trivalent or tetravalent metal cations in the ZnM-LDH photocatalysts(M=Ti4+,Fe3+,Co3+,Ga3+,Al3+),the product selectivity of the reaction could be precisely controlled.ZnTi-LDH afforded CH4 as the main reduction product;ZnFe-LDH and ZnCo-LDH yielded H2 exclusively from water splitting;whilst ZnGa-LDH and ZnAl-LDH generated CO.In-situ diffuse reflectance infrared measurements,valence band XPS and density function theory calculations were applied to rationalize the CO2 reduction selectivities of the different ZnM-LDH photocatalysts.The analyses revealed that the d-band center(ed)position of the M3+or M4+cations controlled the adsorption strength of CO2 and thus the selectivity to carbon-containing products or H2.Cations with d-band centers relatively close to the Fermi level(Ti4+,Ga3+and Al3+)adsorbed CO2 strongly yielding CH4 or CO,whereas metal cations with d-band centers further from the Fermi level(Fe3+and Co3+)adsorbed CO2 poorly,thereby yielding H2 only(from water splitting).Our findings clarify the role of trivalent and tetravalent metal cations in LDH photocatalysts for the selective CO2 reduction,paving new ways for the development of improved LDH photocatalyst with high selectivities to specific products.
