Article
Chemistry, Applied
Junmin Huang, Jianmin Chen, Wangxi Liu, Jingwen Zhang, Junying Chen
Summary: This study successfully fabricated Cu-doped ZnS nanoframes using a rational fabrication strategy, which exhibited promising photocatalytic activity and stability for solar-light-driven hydrogen generation.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuxin Shi, Binbin Zhu, Xiaotian Guo, Wenting Li, Wenzhuo Ma, Xinyue Wu, Huan Pang
Summary: This review summarizes the recent progress in the synthesis, composition, structure, and reaction mechanisms of MOF-derived metal sulfides for batteries, supercapacitors, and electrocatalysis, highlighting their potential in improving catalytic activity and energy storage. The challenges and opportunities for future development in this field are also discussed, aiming to inspire the synthesis of more efficient and durable electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Monika Malhotra, Anita Sudhaik, Pankaj Sonu, Pankaj Raizada, Tansir Ahamad, Van-Huy Nguyen, Quyet Van Le, Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Pardeep Singh
Summary: Recently, the concept of green chemistry has emerged as an efficient way for environmental remediation, and cellulose has been widely used as a natural biopolymer and adsorbent. The combination of cellulose and photocatalysts enhances their photocatalytic efficiency by improving porosity and surface area. This review focuses on the incorporation of cellulose materials with various photocatalysts and their photodegradation of toxic dyes.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bin Xiao, Tianping Lv, Tong Zhou, Jianhong Zhao, Xinya Kuang, Yumin Zhang, Dengke Wang, Jin Zhang, Zhongqi Zhu, Qingju Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effect of metal-support interactions on metal single-atom anchoring and photocatalytic mechanism in metal sulfide photocatalysts. The researchers found that by utilizing the strong interaction between Cu2+ and unsaturated atoms, as well as the spatial confinement effect of vacancies, Cu single atoms (CuSAs) could be constructed on the surface of ZnS, leading to improved photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Gongxin Zhang, Zhongjie Guan, Jianjun Yang, Qiuye Li, Yong Zhou, Zhigang Zou
Summary: This article summarizes the emerging strategies to improve the photocatalytic performance and stability of metal sulfides, with a focus on their influence mechanism on the photocatalytic process and surface chemical reaction behavior.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiaohong Zhu, Qing Xu, Mengmeng Du, Xiaofei Zeng, Guofu Zhong, Bocheng Qiu, Jinlong Zhang
Summary: This article describes how metal sulfides can be used to promote the development of artificial photosynthesis, including water splitting, CO2 reduction, N-2 reduction, and pollutant removal. Metal sulfides have abundant active sites, favorable light utilization, and expedited charge transportation, making them promising photocatalysts.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xue Yang, Junjie Mao, Hao Niu, Qian Wang, Kai Zhu, Ke Ye, Guiling Wang, Dianxue Cao, Jun Yan
Summary: Transition metal sulfides, such as (Ni,Mo)S-2/G composite materials, have shown promising potential for supercapacitor electrodes, delivering high specific capacity and superb rate capability. In addition, asymmetric supercapacitor devices based on this composite exhibit an ultrahigh energy density, surpassing those of Ni- and Mo-based ASCs reported to date.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuping Tong, Yuxin Hou, Zhuo Zhang, Liang Yan, Xi Chen, Hailong Zhang, Xiao Wang, Yanqiang Li
Summary: Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution is an efficient method to convert solar energy to hydrogen energy, which is important for addressing energy shortages and environmental pollution. Transition metal sulfides, with their high catalytic activity, suitable band gap, wide photo responsiveness and low cost, have been extensively studied. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with their adjustable structure, high specific surface area and diverse metal centers, are promising precursors to prepare transition metal sulfides. This paper summarizes recent progress in MOFs-derived transition metal sulfide photocatalytic materials for hydrogen evolution, discussing the effects of metal centers, nanostructure, and band gap on their photocatalytic efficiency, and summarizing the proposed reaction mechanisms. Furthermore, challenges and future directions in this field are proposed to guide the progress of MOFs-derived metal sulfide photocatalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Samar Batool, Sreejith P. Nandan, Stephen Nagaraju Myakala, Ashwene Rajagopal, Jasmin S. Schubert, Pablo Ayala, Shaghayegh Naghdi, Hikaru Saito, Johannes Bernardi, Carsten Streb, Alexey Cherevan, Dominik Eder
Summary: This study successfully heterogenized an inorganic molecular cluster as a co-catalyst for light-driven hydrogen evolution reaction. The study demonstrated the strong and surface-limited binding of the cluster to oxide surfaces, and identified the active sites for the reaction.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
K. Chhetri, A. Muthurasu, B. Dahal, T. Kim, T. Mukhiya, S. -h. Chae, T. H. Ko, Y. C. Choi, H. Y. Kim
Summary: An efficient and stable electrocatalyst for overall water splitting in alkaline media was successfully prepared using a rational design of two-dimensional metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived mesoporous structures. The catalyst exhibited enhanced electrocatalytic activity towards the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) due to abundant heterointerfaces, mesoporous nanostructures, and multimetallic active centers. This work opens up new possibilities for exploring MOF-based catalysts for overall water splitting applications.
MATERIALS TODAY NANO
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qianqian Song, Ziyang Wu, Yun-Xiao Wang, Shi Xue Dou, Jianping Yang
Summary: Transition metal sulfides with mixed vulcanized states (TMS-mVs) have great potential in high-capacity and reversible metal-ion storage due to their multielectron reactions caused by the participation of transition metal cations and S-2(2-) anions as well as diverse TM or S valence states. This article introduces recent advances in mainstream TMS-mVs for M-n(+) storage. TMS-mVs can be categorized into TMS-mSs with mixed sulfur-valence states and TMS-mMs with mixed metal-valence states. The electrochemical performance of TMS-mVs can be enhanced through composite, coating, nanostructure, heterointerface, and lattice engineering strategies.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xin-Nan Zou, Deshan Zhang, Tian-Xiang Luan, Qiang Li, Lei Li, Pei-Zhou Li, Yanli Zhao
Summary: A zirconium-based metal-organic framework with photo-responsive properties and high stability was constructed as an efficient heterogeneous photocatalyst for the oxidation of sulfides. It exhibited high efficiency and selectivity in converting sulfides under blue light irradiation, showing promising potential for various applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yanhua Li, Xiaoyu Cao, Min Ji, Zhonglu You, Yonglin An
Summary: This paper reports the synthesis, structural characterization, and performance study of two new copper-rich thiostannates. Compound 1 possesses a three-dimensional structure with unique icosahedral clusters, while compound 2 exhibits a dual-channel structure with the highest Cu+/Sn4+ molar ratio among known three-dimensional open-framework sulfides. The optical properties and photocatalytic degradation performances of the two compounds were also investigated.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Zou, Keguo Yuan, Jun Zhao, Bojun Wang, Shiying Chen, Jianyu Huang, Hong Li, Xiaobin Niu, Liping Wang
Summary: This study reports a topotactic reaction as a method to improve cycling performance of high-energy-density lithium metal battery cathodes. A series of transition metal monosulfides are synthesized and FeS is found to undergo fully reversible reaction, leading to complete reaction through a topotactic reaction. Experimental results show FeS exhibits a capacity retention of 82% after 700 cycles at 1C, demonstrating excellent battery performance.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bo Su, Haowei Huang, Zhengxin Ding, Maarten B. J. Roeffaers, Sibo Wang, Jinlin Long
Summary: The article presents a S-scheme photocatalyst based on CoTiO3/Cd9.51Zn0.49S10, which can efficiently catalyze the reduction of CO2 and exhibits desirable optical and physicochemical properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Nie, Tingting Bo, Wei Zhou, Huilin Hu, Xiang Huang, Huaiyuan Wang, Xin Tan, Lequan Liu, Jinhua Ye, Tao Yu
Summary: Regulating the energy barrier of *COOH is crucial for the rate determining step in the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to produce CO gas. In this study, an appropriate Zn vacancy on ZnIn2S4 was synthesized to enhance the photocatalytic CO2 reduction capacity (CO: 5.63 mmol g(-1) h(-1)) and selectivity (CO: 97.9%). Different sulfhydryl groups were used to regulate the formation of Zn vacancies in ZnIn2S4, leading to the generation of unsaturated sulfur coordination state adjacent to the Zn vacancy with fewer electrons compared to ZnIn2S4 without Zn vacancy. Experimental analysis and theoretical calculations demonstrated that the appropriate Zn vacancy shifted the Gibbs free energy of *COOH from endothermic to exothermic during the photoreduction of CO2. This work provides an engineering method to optimize cation vacancies and improve the efficiency of photocatalytic CO2 reduction by adjusting the energy barrier of intermediates.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wuqing Luo, An Li, Baopeng Yang, Hong Pang, Junwei Fu, Gen Chen, Min Liu, Xiaohe Liu, Renzhi Ma, Jinhua Ye, Ning Zhang
Summary: A hexagonal phase ZnS photocatalyst is synthesized and exhibits higher CO selectivity and better activity for CO2 reduction reactions compared to cubic ZnS. The study provides valuable insights into the synthesis and electronic structure of hexagonal ZnS for CO2 reduction reactions, which can inspire the design of highly active photocatalysts.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuelian Yu, Jian Xu, Jiangpeng Wang, Jinyu Qiu, Xiaoqiang An, Zhuan Wang, Guocheng Lv, Libing Liao, Jinhua Ye
Summary: In this study, a new protocol of natural Z-Scheme heterostructures based on red mud bauxite waste was demonstrated. The improved component and interfacial structure enabled efficient spatial separation of photo-generated carriers for overall water splitting, making it a promising photocatalyst for solar fuel production. This work presents the first Z-Scheme heterojunction based on natural minerals and provides a new avenue for the utilization of natural minerals for advanced catalysis applications.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kang Peng, Jingying Ye, Hongjie Wang, Hui Song, Bowen Deng, Shuang Song, Yihan Wang, Linjie Zuo, Jinhua Ye
Summary: This study demonstrates that Ru nanoparticles supported on natural halloysite nanotubes can enhance the photothermal catalytic activity and selectivity of CO2 methanation under continuous flow conditions. The optimized catalyst exhibits a photothermal catalytic performance of 1704 mmolCH(4) g(cat)(-1) h(-1) with 93% CH4 selectivity and 68% CO2 conversion, surpassing other Ru-based catalysts in photothermal CO2 reduction. The excellent catalytic performance is attributed to the unique mesoporous tubular structure, efficient light-to-heat conversion, and interfacial interactions between halloysite nanotubes and Ru. This method of utilizing natural minerals as support provides a convenient approach for the rational design of abundant and low-cost catalysts for efficient photothermal catalytic CO2 reduction.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinmin Yang, Jiwei Cui, Xiaolu Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Defa Wang, Jinhua Ye, Lequan Liu
Summary: Cocatalyst is crucial in photocatalytic overall water splitting (POWS), but it also promotes H2-O2 recombination. In this study, a strategic approach of selectively coating single-layer graphene on metal cocatalyst was developed to suppress the backward reaction for efficient POWS. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of this method and its potential in developing cocatalysts with suppressed backward reaction for efficient POWS.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bowen Deng, Hui Song, Qi Wang, Jianan Hong, Shuang Song, Yanwei Zhang, Kang Peng, Hongwei Zhang, Tetsuya Kako, Jinhua Ye
Summary: A Ru/In2O3 catalyst is reported for efficient and stable photothermal CH3OH production from CO2 hydrogenation under atmospheric pressure. The catalyst demonstrates a remarkable solar CH3OH production, which is more than 50 times higher than that of pure In2O3 and surpasses other reported In2O3-based photothermal catalysts. Detailed characterizations show that the interaction between Ru and In2O3 enhances the activation of CO2 and H-2, and Ru modulates the electronic structure of In2O3, promoting the generation of oxygen vacancies for CH3OH formation. This work provides a rational design approach for efficient catalysts in solar CH3OH production from CO2 hydrogenation under mild conditions.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yaguang Li, Xianhua Bai, Dachao Yuan, Chenyang Yu, Xingyuan San, Yunna Guo, Liqiang Zhang, Jinhua Ye
Summary: Cu-based high-entropy two-dimensional oxide is synthesized using a PVP templated method and shows enhanced sintering resistance and CO2 hydrogenation activity. It achieves a record photochemical energy conversion efficiency in photothermal CO2 hydrogenation under ambient sunlight irradiation.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xin Chen, Junxiang Chen, Huayu Chen, Qiqi Zhang, Jiaxuan Li, Jiwei Cui, Yanhui Sun, Defa Wang, Jinhua Ye, Lequan Liu
Summary: In this study, a strategy of promoting water dissociation on Bi2O2CO3 is reported to achieve high solar to formate energy conversion in CO2 electroreduction. The authors identify CO3* as the key surface species for formate formation through electron spin resonance measurements and in situ Raman spectroscopy combined with isotopic labelling. The efficiency of solar to formate energy conversion reaches as high as 13.3% when combined with a photovoltaic device.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Wu, Lei Zhang, Songying Qu, Aijun Du, Junwang Tang, Yun Hau Ng
Summary: Hydrogen dopants and oxygen vacancies are important in BiVO4 photoanodes, but the impact of hydrogenation on charge transport, particularly electron small polaron formation, is not well understood. This study demonstrates that mild hydrogenation of nanoporous BiVO4 reduces the charge transport barrier, as shown by thermally activating photocurrent responses. The hydrogen atoms occupy oxygen vacancies, reducing the activation energy and facilitating electron small polaron transport. A BiVO4 photoanode with NiFeOx cocatalyst achieves an applied-bias photon-to-current efficiency of 1.91% at 0.58 V vs RHE. This study expands the understanding of hydrogen doping beyond conventional donor density/surface chemisorption mediations to include small polaron hopping.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaolu Liu, Xinmin Yang, Jiwei Cui, Chenhe Wu, Yanhui Sun, Xuemei Du, Junxiang Chen, Jinhua Ye, Lequan Liu
Summary: This study demonstrates the great potential of using highly stable and active Ni-based photocatalysts for photocatalytic overall water splitting (POWS). Ni nanoparticles encapsulated in a nitrogen-doped ultrathin graphene layer were found to be an active, stable, and low-cost cocatalyst for POWS. The H-2 evolution rate over this cocatalyst was significantly higher than that of typical Pt cocatalyst, and the oxidation of Ni during the reaction was effectively suppressed through N-doped graphene coating. In addition to improving charge carrier dynamics, the introduction of N reduced the apparent activation energy of POWS.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hao Huang, Shengyao Wang, Xingce Fan, Davin Philo, Liping Fang, Wenguang Tu, Teng Qiu, Zhigang Zou, Jinhua Ye
Summary: Au NPs and TiO2 are integrated via a solid-state dewetting technique, and the plasmonic frequencies range from visible to NIR region. The system allows for the photofixation of N-2 to NH3 under NIR light, offering a carbon-free and sustainable strategy for NH3 production. The Au/TiO2 plasmonic photocatalyst system shows stable performance and has the potential for better utilization of solar energy for nitrogen fixation.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hong Pang, Fumihiko Ichihara, Xianguang Meng, Lijuan Li, Yuqi Xiao, Wei Zhou, Jinhua Ye
Summary: This study investigates the influence of different transition metal ions on the photocatalytic CO2 reduction using copper-doped ZnS nanocrystals as the main catalyst. It was found that Ni2+, Co2+, and Cd2+ enhanced CO2 reduction, while Fe2+ suppressed the photocatalytic activity. The modified ZnS:Cu photocatalysts demonstrated tunable product selectivity, with Ni2+ and Co2+ showing high selectivity for syngas production and Cd2+ displaying remarkable formate selectivity.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bin Chang, Hong Pang, Fazal Raziq, Sibo Wang, Kuo-Wei Huang, Jinhua Ye, Huabin Zhang
Summary: In this review, the recent progress and challenges in preparing C2+ products are discussed. The recent advancements in carbon-carbon coupling results and proposed mechanisms are elaborated, along with the complex scenarios involved in the initial CO2 activation process, catalyst micro/nanostructure design, and mass transfer conditions optimization. The synergistic realization of high C2+ product selectivity through catalyst design and the influence of electrolytes using theoretical calculation analysis and machine learning prediction are also proposed. The in situ/operando techniques for tracking structural evolution and recording reaction intermediates during electrocatalysis are elaborated, as well as insights into triphasic interfacial reaction systems with improved C2+ selectivity.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chengcheng Zhang, Yingkui Yan, Hubiao Huang, Xinsheng Peng, Hui Song, Jinhua Ye, Li Shi
Summary: Fe@PCN-222 is an efficient and selective photocatalyst that can oxidize CH4 to liquid oxygenates at room temperature using visible light. The presence of Fe single-atoms promotes the transfer of photogenerated electrons and activates H2O2, resulting in a substantial improvement in the selectivity and activity of liquid oxygenate production.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Long Yang, Amol U. Pawar, Ramesh Poonchi Sivasankaran, Donkeun Lee, Jinhua Ye, Yujie Xiong, Zhigang Zou, Yong Zhou, Young Soo Kang
Summary: This review focuses on the identification, conversion, reaction kinetics, pathways, and mechanisms of intermediates, as well as the efficiency and selectivity of multicarbon product formations during photocatalytic and electrocatalytic CO2 reduction. Theoretical simulations and calculations provide deeper insights into this process. Future research directions and inspirations are also included to guide the integration of catalytic systems.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
