Photocatalysis is an effective way to solve the problems of environmental pollution and energy shortage.Numerous photocatalysts have been developed and various strategies have been proposed to improve the photocatalyt...Photocatalysis is an effective way to solve the problems of environmental pollution and energy shortage.Numerous photocatalysts have been developed and various strategies have been proposed to improve the photocatalytic performance.Among them,Bi-based photocatalysts have become one of the most popular research topics due to their suitable band gaps,unique layered structures,and physicochemical properties.In this review,Bi-based photocatalysts(BiOX,BiVO_(4),Bi_(2)S_(3),Bi_(2)MoO_(6),and other Bi-based photocatalysts)have been summarized in the field of photocatalysis,including their applications of the removal of organic pollutants,hydrogen production,oxygen production etc.The preparation strategies on how to improve the photocatalytic performance and the possible photocatalytic mechanism are also summarized,which could supply new insights for fabricating high-efficient Bi-based photocatalysts.Finally,we summarize the current challenges and make a reasonable outlook on the future development direction of Bi-based photocatalysts.展开更多
3D flower-like hierarchical mesoporous Bi_(4)O_(5)I_(2)/MoS_(2)Z-scheme layered heterojunction photocatalyst was fabricated by oil bath and hydrothermal methods.The heterojunction with narrow band gap of~1.95 eV exten...3D flower-like hierarchical mesoporous Bi_(4)O_(5)I_(2)/MoS_(2)Z-scheme layered heterojunction photocatalyst was fabricated by oil bath and hydrothermal methods.The heterojunction with narrow band gap of~1.95 eV extended the photoresponse to near-infrared region,which showed obvious photothermal effect due to the introduction of MoS_(2) with broad spectrum response.MoS_(2) nanosheets were anchored onto the surface of flower-like hierarchical mesoporous Bi_(4)O_(5)I_(2) nanosheets,thereby forming efficient layered heterojunctions,the solar-driven photocatalytic efficiency in degradation of highly toxic dichlorophenol and reduction of hexavalent chromium was improved to 98.5%and 99.2%,which was~4 and 7 times higher than that of the pristine Bi_(4)O_(5)I_(2),respectively.In addition,the photocatalytic hydrogen production rate reached 496.78 μmol h^(-1)g^(-1),which was~6 times higher than that of the pristine Bi_(4)O_(5)I_(2).The excellent photocatalytic performance can be ascribed to the promoted photothermal effect,as well as,the formation of compact Z-scheme layered heterojunctions.The 3D flower-like hierarchical mesoporous structure provided adequate surface active-sites,which was conducive to the mass transfer.Moreover,the high stability of the prepared photocatalyst further promoted its potential practical application.This strategy also provides new insights for fabricating layered Zscheme heterojunctions photocatalysts with highly photothermal-photocatalytic efficiency.展开更多
The g-C_(3)N_(4)/BiOI/CdS double Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst with I_(3)^(-)/I^(-) redox pairs is prepared using simple calcination,solvothermal,and solution chemical deposition methods.The photocatalyst comp...The g-C_(3)N_(4)/BiOI/CdS double Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst with I_(3)^(-)/I^(-) redox pairs is prepared using simple calcination,solvothermal,and solution chemical deposition methods.The photocatalyst comprised mesoporous,thin g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets loaded on flower-like microspheres of BiOI with CdS quantum dots.The g-C_(3)N_(4)/BiOI/CdS double Z-scheme heterojunction has abundant active sites and in situ redox I_(3)^(-)/I^(-) mediators and shows quantum size effects,which are all conducive to enhancing the separation of photoinduced charges and increasing the photocatalytic degradation efficiency for bisphenol A,a model pollutant.Specifically,the heterojunction photocatalyst achieves a photocatalytic degradation efficiency for bisphenol A of 98.62%in 120 min and photocatalytic hydrogen production of 863.44 mmol h^(-1) g^(-1) on exposure to visible light.The excellent visible-light photocatalytic performance is as a result of the Z-scheme heterojunction,which extends absorption to the visible light region,as well as the I_(3)^(-)/I^(-) pairs,which accelerate photoinduced charge carrier transfer and separation,thus dramatically boosting the photocatalytic performance.In addition,the key role of the charge transfer across the indirect Z-scheme heterojunction has been elucidated and the transfer mechanism is confirmed based on the detection of intermediate I_(3)^(-)ions.Thus,this study provides guidelines for the design of indirect Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts.展开更多
The development of high-efficient photocatalysts plays an important role in the sustainable utilization of solar energy.Hollow nanostructured photocatalysts are vital for solar light utilization and charge carrier sep...The development of high-efficient photocatalysts plays an important role in the sustainable utilization of solar energy.Hollow nanostructured photocatalysts are vital for solar light utilization and charge carrier separation in photocatalytic processes.Therefore,the construction of hollow semiconductor photocatalysts is a promising strategy for preparing novel high-efficient photocatalysts.This paper reviews common hollow semiconductor nanomaterials,such as oxides,sulfides,nitrides,C_(3)N_(4),MOFs,and their composite photocatalysts.The characteristics of hollow-structure photocatalysts,the application of solar energy conversion,and their understanding of the photocatalytic mechanism are also reviewed.In addition,future challenges will be focused on designing and majorizing broadband response hollow-structure photocatalysts to further enhance solar energy conversion.Hollow semiconductor photocatalysts will have potential applications in the natural environment,and these synthesized strategies can also provide new possibilities for synthesizing other high-performance semiconductor photocatalysts.展开更多
基金We gratefully acknowledge the support of this research by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172206,21871078)the Heilongjiang Province Natural Science Foundation of China(JQ2019B001)+4 种基金the Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation(ZR2021MB016)the Heilongjiang Provincial Institutions of Higher Learning Basic Research Funds Basic Research Projects(2021-KYYWF-0007)the Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Startup Fund(LBH-Q14135)the Heilongjiang University Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(JCL201802)the Development plan of Youth Innovation Team in Colleges and Universities of Shandong Province.
文摘Photocatalysis is an effective way to solve the problems of environmental pollution and energy shortage.Numerous photocatalysts have been developed and various strategies have been proposed to improve the photocatalytic performance.Among them,Bi-based photocatalysts have become one of the most popular research topics due to their suitable band gaps,unique layered structures,and physicochemical properties.In this review,Bi-based photocatalysts(BiOX,BiVO_(4),Bi_(2)S_(3),Bi_(2)MoO_(6),and other Bi-based photocatalysts)have been summarized in the field of photocatalysis,including their applications of the removal of organic pollutants,hydrogen production,oxygen production etc.The preparation strategies on how to improve the photocatalytic performance and the possible photocatalytic mechanism are also summarized,which could supply new insights for fabricating high-efficient Bi-based photocatalysts.Finally,we summarize the current challenges and make a reasonable outlook on the future development direction of Bi-based photocatalysts.
基金support of this research by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21871078)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(JQ2019B001 and B2018010)+3 种基金the Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Startup Fund(LBH-Q14135)the Heilongjiang University Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(JCL201802)the Heilongjiang Provincial Institutions of Higher Learning Basic Research Funds Basic Research Projects(KJCX201909)the Heilongjiang Touyan Innovation Team Program.
文摘3D flower-like hierarchical mesoporous Bi_(4)O_(5)I_(2)/MoS_(2)Z-scheme layered heterojunction photocatalyst was fabricated by oil bath and hydrothermal methods.The heterojunction with narrow band gap of~1.95 eV extended the photoresponse to near-infrared region,which showed obvious photothermal effect due to the introduction of MoS_(2) with broad spectrum response.MoS_(2) nanosheets were anchored onto the surface of flower-like hierarchical mesoporous Bi_(4)O_(5)I_(2) nanosheets,thereby forming efficient layered heterojunctions,the solar-driven photocatalytic efficiency in degradation of highly toxic dichlorophenol and reduction of hexavalent chromium was improved to 98.5%and 99.2%,which was~4 and 7 times higher than that of the pristine Bi_(4)O_(5)I_(2),respectively.In addition,the photocatalytic hydrogen production rate reached 496.78 μmol h^(-1)g^(-1),which was~6 times higher than that of the pristine Bi_(4)O_(5)I_(2).The excellent photocatalytic performance can be ascribed to the promoted photothermal effect,as well as,the formation of compact Z-scheme layered heterojunctions.The 3D flower-like hierarchical mesoporous structure provided adequate surface active-sites,which was conducive to the mass transfer.Moreover,the high stability of the prepared photocatalyst further promoted its potential practical application.This strategy also provides new insights for fabricating layered Zscheme heterojunctions photocatalysts with highly photothermal-photocatalytic efficiency.
基金support of this work by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51869006)Jiangxi Natural Science Foundation of China(20171BAB216050)Water Science and Technology Fund of Jiangxi Province in China(KT201702).
文摘The g-C_(3)N_(4)/BiOI/CdS double Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst with I_(3)^(-)/I^(-) redox pairs is prepared using simple calcination,solvothermal,and solution chemical deposition methods.The photocatalyst comprised mesoporous,thin g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets loaded on flower-like microspheres of BiOI with CdS quantum dots.The g-C_(3)N_(4)/BiOI/CdS double Z-scheme heterojunction has abundant active sites and in situ redox I_(3)^(-)/I^(-) mediators and shows quantum size effects,which are all conducive to enhancing the separation of photoinduced charges and increasing the photocatalytic degradation efficiency for bisphenol A,a model pollutant.Specifically,the heterojunction photocatalyst achieves a photocatalytic degradation efficiency for bisphenol A of 98.62%in 120 min and photocatalytic hydrogen production of 863.44 mmol h^(-1) g^(-1) on exposure to visible light.The excellent visible-light photocatalytic performance is as a result of the Z-scheme heterojunction,which extends absorption to the visible light region,as well as the I_(3)^(-)/I^(-) pairs,which accelerate photoinduced charge carrier transfer and separation,thus dramatically boosting the photocatalytic performance.In addition,the key role of the charge transfer across the indirect Z-scheme heterojunction has been elucidated and the transfer mechanism is confirmed based on the detection of intermediate I_(3)^(-)ions.Thus,this study provides guidelines for the design of indirect Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts.
基金support of this research by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21871078,52172206)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China(No.JQ2019B001)+3 种基金the Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Startup Fund,China(No.LBH-Q14135)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(No.ZR2021MB016)the Heilongjiang University Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.JCL201802)the Heilongjiang Provincial Institutions of Higher Learning Basic Research Funds Basic Research Projects,China(No.KJCX201909).
文摘The development of high-efficient photocatalysts plays an important role in the sustainable utilization of solar energy.Hollow nanostructured photocatalysts are vital for solar light utilization and charge carrier separation in photocatalytic processes.Therefore,the construction of hollow semiconductor photocatalysts is a promising strategy for preparing novel high-efficient photocatalysts.This paper reviews common hollow semiconductor nanomaterials,such as oxides,sulfides,nitrides,C_(3)N_(4),MOFs,and their composite photocatalysts.The characteristics of hollow-structure photocatalysts,the application of solar energy conversion,and their understanding of the photocatalytic mechanism are also reviewed.In addition,future challenges will be focused on designing and majorizing broadband response hollow-structure photocatalysts to further enhance solar energy conversion.Hollow semiconductor photocatalysts will have potential applications in the natural environment,and these synthesized strategies can also provide new possibilities for synthesizing other high-performance semiconductor photocatalysts.
