Review Article
Engineering internal electric fields in photoelectrochemical systems for enhanced hydrogen evolution: mechanisms, characterization and design strategies
This review discusses IEF engineering strategies via heterojunctions and doping to enhance photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen production and charge kinetics.
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Electron-Withdrawing Pyridine-Functionalized g-C3N4-Coordinated Cobalt Phthalocyanine for Enhanced Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
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Single-atom magnesium promoter to boost solar-driven hydrogen photoproduction
A single-atom magnesium promoter increases by 8.2 times the quantum efficiency of the Pt/TiO2 hydrogen photoproduction. The promoter exerts a profound effect on the mechanism and kinetics of the reaction.
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Light-driven ethanol dehydrogenation for hydrogen production over CuPt bimetallic catalysts
A novel LDH-derived CuPt bimetallic catalyst is synthesized for light-driven ethanol dehydrogenation. Pt-enhanced localized surface plasmon resonance effect over Cu nanoparticles results in an improved hydrogen production rate of 136.9 μmol g−1 s−1.
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Rational design of a carbon nitride photocatalyst with in-plane electron delocalization for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Introducing B doping into the π-conjugated system of CN not only induces electron delocalization but enhances the separation and transfer of photoinduced electron–hole pairs. This leads to a 8.6-fold improvement in the photocatalytic H2 evolution.
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Enhanced pollutant photodegradation activity of graphitic carbon nitride on via bismuth oxyhalide graphene hybridization and the mechanism study
The Z-scheme heterojunction structure of g-C3N4 and Bi4O5Br2 adjusts the band positions of the dominant active species, providing suitable energy levels for the generation of h+ and ·O2−, enhanced pollutant degradation.
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Triphase photocatalytic water-gas-shift reaction for hydrogen production with enhanced interfacial diffusion at gas–liquid–solid interfaces
Supporting Rh/TiO2 on hydrophobic gas diffusion layers enhanced the photocatalytic WGS for H2 production. Triphase interfaces play a crucial role in interfacial CO mass transfer, especially at low CO concentrations.
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Cocatalyst-modified In2S3 photocatalysts for C–N coupling of amines integrated with H2 evolution
The dual function of visible-light-driven cooperative production of imine and H2 is realized on oxidative cocatalyst PdS-modified In2S3 nanospheres, which fully utilizes the synergistic potential of the photoredox system.
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A highly efficient photocatalytic system for environmental applications based on TiO2 nanomaterials
We present a durable, scalable, and highly energy-efficient photocatalytic system that incorporates water scrubbing, thin water film, and UVA LEDs to boost the photocatalysis of TiO2 nanomaterials.
About this collection
Photocatalysis has emerged as a powerful strategy for addressing global energy and environmental challenges. With increasing demand for clean water and carbon-neutral technologies, photocatalytic processes are attracting growing research attention. To showcase recent advances and stimulate academic exchange, Industrial Chemistry & Materials (ICM) launches this Virtual Collection. The collection highlights innovative materials, mechanisms, and reactor designs, featuring applications in water treatment, hydrogen production, pollutant degradation, and CO2 reduction. We hope these articles will inspire further breakthroughs and interdisciplinary collaboration in photocatalytic science and technology.