Issue 5, 2024

Construction of S-scheme heterojunctions of a Ti-doped Ce-MOF and BiOCl for efficient photocatalytic selective oxidation of amines

Abstract

The solar-driven selective oxidation of amines to imines has attracted widespread attention due to its green and non-polluting nature, as well as its high selectivity. In this study, a unique S-scheme BiOCl/UiO-66(Ce/Ti) heterojunction was first constructed as an organic aerobic photocatalyst. Under visible light irradiation with water as the sole solvent, the yield of the imine reached 98%. The S-scheme charge transfer mechanism was verified through in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and electron paramagnetic resonance measurements, revealing the source of excellent photocatalytic activity. Additionally, the synergistic effect of the interface microenvironment generated by the interaction between OVs and Ce–Ti was found to play a significant role in the photocatalytic oxidation process. This work emphasizes the importance of designing a heterojunction interface microenvironment (IME) for achieving efficient photocatalytic selective oxidation of amines.

Graphical abstract: Construction of S-scheme heterojunctions of a Ti-doped Ce-MOF and BiOCl for efficient photocatalytic selective oxidation of amines

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Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
23 dec 2023
Accepted
22 jan 2024
First published
23 jan 2024

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 1583-1595

Construction of S-scheme heterojunctions of a Ti-doped Ce-MOF and BiOCl for efficient photocatalytic selective oxidation of amines

D. Zhao, P. Wu, H. Zhu, R. Jiang, J. Chen, C. Qiu, S. Jiang and G. Lu, Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11, 1583 DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02645K

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