The field of photocatalysis has witnessed a significant advancement in the development of bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for various biomedical applications,including drug delivery,tissue engineering,cancer...The field of photocatalysis has witnessed a significant advancement in the development of bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for various biomedical applications,including drug delivery,tissue engineering,cancer therapy,and bioimaging.Nature has evolved efficient light-harvesting systems and energy conversion mechanisms,which serve as a benchmark for researchers.However,reproducing such complexity and harnessing it for biomedical applications is a daunting task.It requires a comprehensive understanding of the underlying biological processes and the ability to replicate them synthetically.By utilizing light energy,these photocatalysts can trigger specific chemical reactions,leading to targeted drug release,enhanced tissue regeneration,and precise imaging of biological structures.In this context,addressing the stability,long-term performance,scalability,and costeffectiveness of these materials is crucial for their widespread implementation in biomedical applications.While challenges such as complexity and stability persist,their advantages such as targeted drug delivery and personalized medicine make them a fascinating area of research.The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of existing research,highlighting the advancements,current challenges,advantages,limitations,and future prospects of bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts in biomedicine.展开更多
The development of efficient green energy technology is imperative in the face of energy crises and environmental concerns.Photocatalysis,which utilizes solar energy for processes such as carbon dioxide(CO_(2)) reduct...The development of efficient green energy technology is imperative in the face of energy crises and environmental concerns.Photocatalysis,which utilizes solar energy for processes such as carbon dioxide(CO_(2)) reduction,organic pollutants degradation,and hydrogen(H_(2)) production through water splitting,is a promising approach.The key to high-efficiency photocatalysis lies in the design of superior photocatalysts.Graphene quantum dots(GQDs) have sparked significant interest in photocatalysis due to their exceptional up conversion photoluminescence(UCPL),strong light-capturing capability,and unique photoinduced charge transfer properties.However,their standalone use is limited by stability and activity.By integrating GQDs into composite photocatalysts,the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs is enhanced,boosting photocatalytic performance.This review provides the first overview and summary of the preparation methods of GQDs in photocatalysts,encompassing top-down and bottom-up strategy.Subsequently,a pioneering detailed summary was made on the applications of GQDs-semiconductor composites(metal organic frameworks,CdS,and bismuth-based oxides,etc.) in photocatalytic reactions such as CO_(2) reduction,organic pollutant degradation,and H_(2) generation.Furthermore,the corresponding representative examples and mechanisms are also elaborated and discussed respectively.Finally,the challenges and prospects for GQDs-based photocatalysts in the field of photocatalysis are proposed.This review provides inspiration and guidance for the development of efficient GQDs-based photocatalysts.展开更多
The photoinduced ligand-to-metal charge transfer(LMCT)process has been extensively investigated,however,the recovery of photocatalysts has remained a persistent challenge in the field.In light of this issue,a novel ap...The photoinduced ligand-to-metal charge transfer(LMCT)process has been extensively investigated,however,the recovery of photocatalysts has remained a persistent challenge in the field.In light of this issue,a novel approach involving the development of iron-based ionic liquids as photocatalysts has been pursued for the first time,with the goal of simultaneously facilitating the LMCT process and addressing the issue of photocatalyst recovery.Remarkably,the iron-based ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrachloroferrate(C_(4)mim-Fe Cl_(4))demonstrates exceptional recyclability and stability for the photocatalytic hydroacylation of olefins.This study will pave the way for new approaches to photocatalytic organic synthesis using ionic liquids as recyclable photocatalysts.展开更多
Solar-driven(or light-driven)production of hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))from water(H_(2)O)and molecular oxygen(O_(2))has recently received increasing attention as a green and sustainable alternative to conventional me...Solar-driven(or light-driven)production of hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))from water(H_(2)O)and molecular oxygen(O_(2))has recently received increasing attention as a green and sustainable alternative to conventional methods.However,the field of photocatalytic H_(2)O_(2)production is still in its infancy,primarily because of limited H_(2)O_(2)production efficiency.Over the past few years,a wide range of inorganic,organic,and organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalysts have been developed via diverse synthetic and modification strategies to increase the H_(2)O_(2)yield.Among them,organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalysts have shown higher H_(2)O_(2)production performance than single-component systems;at the same time,the advancements and challenges of these hybrid systems have not been comprehensively reviewed.Therefore,this review summarizes the advantages/limitations,recent progress,and potential challenges of organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalysts for H_(2)O_(2)production.First,we elucidate the superiority of the photocatalytic H_(2)O_(2)production over the conventional anthraquinone oxidation process.Then,we summarize the advantages and limitations of inorganic,organic,and organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalysts and discuss in detail the design,synthetic strategies,and photochemical properties of organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalysts.Finally,this review outlines the challenges and outlook for future research in this emerging area.展开更多
Photocatalysis is a crucial technique for environmental cleanup and renewable energy generation.Polymer-based photocatalysts have attracted interest due to their adaptability,adjustable chemical characteristics,and en...Photocatalysis is a crucial technique for environmental cleanup and renewable energy generation.Polymer-based photocatalysts have attracted interest due to their adaptability,adjustable chemical characteristics,and enhanced light absorption efficiency.Unlike traditional inorganic photocatalysts,we can optimize polymeric systems to enhance photocatalytic efficiency and yield significant advantages in environmental remediation and energy conversion applications.This study talks about the latest developments in polymer-based photocatalysts and how important they are for cleaning water,breaking down pollutants,and making renewable energy through processes like hydrogen production and CO_(2) reduction.These materials are proficient in degrading harmful pollutants such as organic colours,insecticides,and medications,transforming them into innocuous byproducts.Moreover,its use in solar-driven water splitting for hydrogen production and CO_(2) reduction provides a sustainable solution to global energy and environmental issues.These photocatalysts are much more effective and last longer thanks to progress in polymer chemistry,nano-structuring,and hybridization with materials like semiconductors and metal nanoparticles.The research underscores the promise of polymer photocatalysts for extensive environmental applications due to their cost-efficiency,ease of separation,and reusability.Future research endeavors seek to optimize polymeric photocatalyst systems for improved stability and performance,hence advancing sustainable solutions for critical environmental and energy challenges.展开更多
The issues of fossil energy shortage and environmental pollution caused by the excessive consumption of conventional fossil fuels necessitates the exploration of renewable and clean energy sources such as hydrogen,whi...The issues of fossil energy shortage and environmental pollution caused by the excessive consumption of conventional fossil fuels necessitates the exploration of renewable and clean energy sources such as hydrogen,which is viable alternative to traditional energy sources in view of its high energy density and nonpolluting nature.In this regard,photocatalytic technology powered by inexhaustible solar energy is an ideal hydrogen production method.The recently developed copper-and zinc-based multinary metal sulfide(MMS)semiconductor photocatalysts exhibit the advantages of suitable bandgap,wide light-harvesting range,and flexible elemental composition,thus possessing great potential for achieving considerable photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)performance.Despite great progress has been achieved,the current photocatalysts still cannot meet the commercial application demands,which highlights the mechanisms understanding and optimization strategies for efficient PHE.Herein,the basic mechanisms of PHE,and effective optimization strategies are firstly introduced.Afterwards,the research process and the performance of copper-and zinc-based MMS photocatalysts,are thoroughly reviewed.Finally,the unresolved issues,and challenges hindering the achievement of overall water splitting have been discussed.展开更多
With the objectives of enhancing the stability,optical properties and visible-light photocatalytic activity of photocatalysts,we modified oxygen vacancy-rich zinc oxide（Vo-ZnO） with graphitic carbon nitride（g-C3N4...With the objectives of enhancing the stability,optical properties and visible-light photocatalytic activity of photocatalysts,we modified oxygen vacancy-rich zinc oxide（Vo-ZnO） with graphitic carbon nitride（g-C3N4）. The resulting g-C3N4/Vo-ZnO hybrid photocatalysts showed higher visible-light photocatalytic activity than pure Vo-ZnO and g-C3N4. The hybrid photocatalyst with a g-C3N4 content of 1 wt% exhibited the highest photocatalytic degradation activity under visible-light irradiation（λ≥ 400 nm）. In addition,the g-C3N4/Vo-ZnO photocatalyst was not deactivated after five cycles of methyl orange degradation,indicating that it is stable under light irradiation. Finally,a Z-scheme mechanism for the enhanced photocatalytic activity and stability of the g-C3N4/Vo-ZnO hybrid photocatalyst was proposed. The fast charge separation and transport within the g-C3N4/Vo-ZnO hybrid photocatalyst were attributed as the origins of its enhanced photocatalytic performance.展开更多
Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) provide great prospective in the photodegradation of pollutants. Nevertheless, the poor separation and recovery hamper their pilot-or industrial-scare applications because of their micro...Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) provide great prospective in the photodegradation of pollutants. Nevertheless, the poor separation and recovery hamper their pilot-or industrial-scare applications because of their microcrystalline features. Herein, this challenge can be tackled by integrating Cu-MOFs into an alginate substrate to offer environmentally friendly, sustainable, facile separation, and high-performance MOF-based hydrogel photocatalysis platforms. The CuⅡ-MOF 1 and CuⅠ-MOF 2 were initially synthesized through a direct diffusion and single-crystal to single-crystal(SCSC) transformation method, respectively,and after the immobilization into alginate, more effective pollutant decontamination was achieved via the synergistic effect of the adsorption feature of hydrogel and in situ photodegradation of Cu-MOFs.Specifically, Cu-MOF-alginate composites present an improved and nearly completed Cr(Ⅵ) elimination at a short time of 15–25 min. Additionally, the congo red(CR) decolorization can be effectively enhanced in the presence of Cr(Ⅵ), and 1-alginate showed superior simultaneous decontamination efficiency of CR and Cr(Ⅵ) with 99% and 78%, respectively. Furthermore, Cu-MOF-alginate composites can maintain a high pollutant removal after over 10 continuous cycles(95% for Cr(Ⅵ) after 14 runs, and 90% for CR after 10runs). Moreover, the Cr(Ⅵ)/CR degradation mechanism for Cu-MOF-alginate composite was investigated.展开更多
Human society is currently facing significant and pressing issues in the form of serious environmental pollution and energy shortages,which have arisen owing to the rapid development of the economy and contemporary in...Human society is currently facing significant and pressing issues in the form of serious environmental pollution and energy shortages,which have arisen owing to the rapid development of the economy and contemporary industry.Photocatalysis has considerable potential as a viable technique for providing sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources.The use of lanthanide-based photocatalysts on supporting substrates has garnered significant attention over the past decade within the scope of organic pollution remediation.Owing to its unique and promising bandgap,electrical conductivity,and stability,traditional GdVO_(4)exhibits remarkable photocatalytic performance with ongoing advances and advancements.This review provides an overview of the latest advancements in the modification techniques employed for GdVO_(4)-based photocatalysts,with a specific focus on their application in the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants.The supplied information provides a concise overview of current obstacles,limitations,advancements,mechanisms,and potential prospects for new opportunities.This review is anticipated to provide a significant reference and scientific justification for the active development of GdVO_(4)-based materials for environmental applications.展开更多
CO_(2)emissions are key contributors to global climate change,leading to temperature increases and sealevel rise.Converting CO_(2)into valuable products is beneficial for meeting'Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrali...CO_(2)emissions are key contributors to global climate change,leading to temperature increases and sealevel rise.Converting CO_(2)into valuable products is beneficial for meeting'Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality'goals.Photocatalytic reduction of CO_(2)to produce liquid fuels is of great significance for both CO_(2)reduction and storage/transportation of high-value chemicals.However,so far,there is no relevant literature to summarize photocatalysts for CO_(2)conversion to obtain liquid products.Based on the thermodynamic examination of the catalytic process and basic principles guiding the design of the photocatalysts,this review summarized photocatalysts for the CO_(2)conversion into four liquid products:formic acid,methanol,acetic acid and ethanol.Based on this,strategic development goals are outlined,and innovative strategies are proposed to enhance the efficiency and product selectivity of photocatalysts in converting CO_(2)into liquid products.This review will serve as a valuable reference for CO_(2)photo conversion into liquid products.展开更多
A stable PNIPAM/Fe_3O_4/g-C_3N_4 composite photocatalyst was designed and prepared by a thermal photoinitiation technology.The structure and properties of the materials were characterized and the composite photocataly...A stable PNIPAM/Fe_3O_4/g-C_3N_4 composite photocatalyst was designed and prepared by a thermal photoinitiation technology.The structure and properties of the materials were characterized and the composite photocatalyst was found to show good stability for tetracycline degradation.The sample not only retained the magnetic properties of Fe_3O_4,allowing it to be recycled,but its photocatalytic properties could also be changed by controlling the temperature of the reaction system.The degradation intermediate products of tetracycline were further investigated by MS.This work provides a new facile strategy for the development of intelligent and recyclable photocatalytic materials.展开更多
The photocatalytic properties of CeO2-Nb2O5 photocatalysts in heterogeneous photocatalysis(under ultraviolet and visible radiation)and in Fenton-like process were reported.Methylene blue dye(MB)and phenol(Ph)were used...The photocatalytic properties of CeO2-Nb2O5 photocatalysts in heterogeneous photocatalysis(under ultraviolet and visible radiation)and in Fenton-like process were reported.Methylene blue dye(MB)and phenol(Ph)were used as models of pollutant molecules for these reactions,and the photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(DRS),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDX)and thermally stimulated luminescence(TL).The results indicated that the addition of CeO2(0.3 wt%,1.0 wt%and 2.0 wt%)to Nb2O5 sensitized the resultant materials,increasing light absorption in the visible region.However,there is a suitable formulation of CeO2-Nb2O5 photocatalysts to improve each photocatalytic process.In heterogeneous photocatalysis,the addition of small CeO2 quantities to Nb2O5 was enough to improve the photocatalytic activity of CeO2-Nb2O5 photocatalysts(The best composition reported was CeO20.3 wt%.).The effectiveness of the catalyst was explained by the decrease in the number of trapping and luminescence centers in the conduction band of the material after the addition of CeO2 to Nb2O5,but a large amount of CeO2 decreased the number of trapping,luminescent and active centers to a large extent.Contrarily,in a Fenton-like process,the addition of CeO2 to Nb2O5 was favorable in all the proportions studied.(The best composition was 2.0 wt%CeO2.)In this case,the effectiveness was explained by the influence of the adsorption process(adsorption-triggered process),and the interactions between H2 O2 and Ce3+of the CeO2 in each photocatalyst thus formed surface peroxide species O22-,which induced the removal of the organic molecules under visible light.展开更多
Photocatalysis is a green and environmentally-friendly process that utilizes the ubiquitous intermittent sunlight.To date,an emerging S-scheme heterojunction across the intimately coupled heterojunction materials is p...Photocatalysis is a green and environmentally-friendly process that utilizes the ubiquitous intermittent sunlight.To date,an emerging S-scheme heterojunction across the intimately coupled heterojunction materials is proposed to surpass the efficiency of conventional Ⅱ-type and Z-type photocatalysis.Further-more,S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with greatly improved photocatalytic performance have gained significant attention due to their fast charge carriers separation along with strong redox ability and stability,since its proposal in 2019.Herein,a timely and comprehensive review is highly desired to cover the state-of-the-art advances.Driven by this idea,the review conveys the recent progress and provides new insights into further developments.Unlike the conventional method,in this review,we im-plement a quantification model to outline current trends in S-scheme heterojunctions research as well as their correlations.The overview begins with the fundamentals of four basic photocatalytic mechanisms,followed by its design principles.Afterward,diverse characterization techniques used in the S-scheme heterojunctions are systematically summarized along with the modification strategies to boost photocat-alytic performances.Additionally,the internal reaction mechanism and emerging applications have been reviewed,including water conversion,CO_(2) remediation,wastewater treatment,H_(2)0_(2) production,N_(2) fix-ation,etc.To sum up the review,we present several current challenges and future prospects of the S-scheme heterojunctions photocatalysts,aiming to provide indispensable platforms for the future smart design of photocatalysts.展开更多
The reduction of molecular nitrogen(N_(2))to ammonia(NH_(3))under mild conditions is one of the most promising studies in the energy field due to the important role of NH_(3)in modern industry,production,and life.The ...The reduction of molecular nitrogen(N_(2))to ammonia(NH_(3))under mild conditions is one of the most promising studies in the energy field due to the important role of NH_(3)in modern industry,production,and life.The photocatalytic reduction of N_(2)is expected to achieve clean and sustainable NH_(3)production by using clean solar energy.To date,the new photocatalysts for photocatalytic reduction of N_(2)to NH_(3)at room temperature and atmospheric pressure have not been fully developed.The major challenge is to achieve high light-absorption efficiency,conversion efficiency,and stability of photocatalysts.Herein,the methods for measuring produced NH_(3)are compared,and the problems related to possible NH_(3)pollution in photocatalytic systems are mentioned to provide accurate ideas for measuring photocatalytic efficiency.The recent progress of nitrogen reduction reaction(NRR)photocatalysts at ambient temperature and pressure is summarized by introducing charge transfer,migration,and separation in photocatalytic NRR,which provides a guidance for the selection of future photocatalyst.More importantly,we introduce the latest research strategies of photocatalysts in detail,which can guide the preparation and design of photocatalysts with high NRR activity.展开更多
Photocatalysis as an emerging "green" energy conversion technology has attracted domestic and international attention.This technology uses semiconductor photocatalysts to convert solar energy into directly u...Photocatalysis as an emerging "green" energy conversion technology has attracted domestic and international attention.This technology uses semiconductor photocatalysts to convert solar energy into directly usable chemical energy,showing great potential for application in environmental pollutant purification and clean energy production,with broad development prospects.Among many semiconductor materials,tungsten trioxide(WO_(3)) is favored by researchers in the field of photocatalysis because of its good visible light response and excellent valence band hole oxidation properties.Currently,a large number of photocatalysts based on WO_(3),in particular W03-based composite photocatalysts,have been reported,and their applications cover a wide range of fields.In order to promote the development of WO_(3)-based photocatalysts and provide a reference for colleagues,we present a systematic summary of the applications and research progress of W03-based composites in the field of photocatalysis in recent years.Starting from the structural properties of WO_(3)itself,this article summarizes the preparation methods and structure-activity relationships of WO_(3)-based composite photocatalysts.Subsequently,it introduces the current application status of existing WO_(3)-based composite photocatalysts in CO_(2) reduction,hydrogen production,nitrogen fixation,and pollutant removal.Finally,the development prospects were analyzed.展开更多
In recent years,the excessive use of antibiotics has become a serious problem for human health.BiV04 regarded as one of the most promising visible-light-driven photocatalysts was used to degrade the antibiotics.In thi...In recent years,the excessive use of antibiotics has become a serious problem for human health.BiV04 regarded as one of the most promising visible-light-driven photocatalysts was used to degrade the antibiotics.In this paper,we fabricated Bi/BiV04 plasmonic photocatalysts which enhanced the photocatalytic activity of BiV04 for degradation of tetracycline(TC)antibiotic.The Bi/BiV04 photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy.In addition,the photocatalytic experiment results show that the 0.04-Bi/BiVO4 sample has the best photocatalytic activity for 2 times than the pure BiV04 photocatalyst.The cycle experiments,after four repetitions of the experiments,showed the sample still maintained a high photocatalytic activity.Finally,the photocatalytic reaction mechanism was also studied by free radical capture experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy.展开更多
Trace environmental pollutants have become a serious problem with special attention on the hazardous heavy metals, refractory organics, and pathogenic microorganisms. With coupling biosorption and photocatalysis to de...Trace environmental pollutants have become a serious problem with special attention on the hazardous heavy metals, refractory organics, and pathogenic microorganisms. With coupling biosorption and photocatalysis to develop biomaterial/TiO2 composite photocatalysts is a promising method to remove these trace pollutants because of the synergistic effect. Biomaterials provide multiple function groups which can selectively and efficiently enrich trace pollutants onto the surface of the photocatalysts, thus facilitating the following transformation mediated by TiO2 photocatalysis. Biomaterials can also help the dispersion and recovery of TiO2, or even modify the band structure of TiO2. The fabrication of chitosan/TiO2, cellulose/TiO2, as well as other biomaterial/TiO2 composite photocatalysts is discussed in detail in this review. The application significance of these composite photocatalysts for the selective removal of trace pollutants is also addressed. Several problems should be solved before the realistic applications can be achieved as discussed in the final section.展开更多
Herein,we review the significant of ordered macroporous(OM)TiO_(2)-based catalysts for boosting pho-tocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.Based on the need to improve the three key factors of photogenerated charge separation ef...Herein,we review the significant of ordered macroporous(OM)TiO_(2)-based catalysts for boosting pho-tocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.Based on the need to improve the three key factors of photogenerated charge separation eficiency,solar energy utilization and CO_(2)adsorption rate during the conversion of CO_(2)to H_(2)O,we summarized five modification measures:including doping ions into OM TiO_(2),introducing sec-ond semiconductor coupling and noble metal nanoparticles for fabricating multiple Z-scheme heterojunc-tions,constructing hierarchical pore and carbon-loaded OM TiO_(2)materials,which effectively enhance the absorption rate of visible light,the separation rate of electrons-hole pairs and the selection of multiple active sites.The OM structured TiO_(2)-based photocatalysts solve the single or multiple key factors for en-hancing photocatalytic performances during CO_(2)conversion.The catalytic mechanism and pathways of OM structured TiO_(2)-based photocatalysts for CO_(2)reduction are discussed and summarized.It provides new insights on the development of high-efficient catalyst for photocatalytic CO_(2)conversion to solar fu-els.展开更多
Organic materials have advantages of diversity,ease of functionality, self-assembly, etc. The varied mechanistic pathways also make it conceivable to design an appropriate photocatalyst for an identical reaction. From...Organic materials have advantages of diversity,ease of functionality, self-assembly, etc. The varied mechanistic pathways also make it conceivable to design an appropriate photocatalyst for an identical reaction. From this perspective, organic photocatalysts find wide applications in homogeneous, heterogeneous photocatalysis and photoelectrochemical（PEC） solar cells. In this review, the form of the employed organic photocatalysts ranging from molecules, supported molecules, to nanostructures or thinfilm aggregates will be firstly discussed. Rational design strategies relating to each form are also provided, aiming to enhance the photoenergy conversion efficiency. Finally,the ongoing directions for future improvement of organic materials in high-quality optoelectronic devices are also proposed.展开更多
Photocatalytic oxidation of emerging contaminants(ECs) in water has recently gained extensive attentions. In this study, bismuth oxychloride-based plasmon photocatalysts(BiBiOCl) exhibiting high performance were succe...Photocatalytic oxidation of emerging contaminants(ECs) in water has recently gained extensive attentions. In this study, bismuth oxychloride-based plasmon photocatalysts(BiBiOCl) exhibiting high performance were successfully developed by reducing Bion the surface of BiOCl. Consequently, the photocatalysts were used to remove ECs from water.The effects of developmental process and Bi metal plasmon resonance on the photoelectric performances of Bi-BiOCl were investigated through a series of characterizations. The UV-vis diffuse reflection and photoluminescence spectra revealed that the light absorption range of the photocatalyst gradually increased and the electron recombination rate gradually decreased with the introduction of Bi metals. The optimal removal rates of ciprofloxacin and tetrabromobisphenol A by Bi-BiOCl were 93.8% and 96.4%;the respective reaction rate constants were 5.48 and 4.93 times higher than that of BiOCl. The mechanism study indicated that main reactants in the photocatalytic system were ·O-2radicals and photogenerated holes, and the existence of oxygen vacancies and Bi metals promoted electron transfer in photocatalyst. In conclusion, this research produces a novel, green, highly efficient, and stable visible light photocatalyst for the removal of ECs from water.展开更多
文摘The field of photocatalysis has witnessed a significant advancement in the development of bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for various biomedical applications,including drug delivery,tissue engineering,cancer therapy,and bioimaging.Nature has evolved efficient light-harvesting systems and energy conversion mechanisms,which serve as a benchmark for researchers.However,reproducing such complexity and harnessing it for biomedical applications is a daunting task.It requires a comprehensive understanding of the underlying biological processes and the ability to replicate them synthetically.By utilizing light energy,these photocatalysts can trigger specific chemical reactions,leading to targeted drug release,enhanced tissue regeneration,and precise imaging of biological structures.In this context,addressing the stability,long-term performance,scalability,and costeffectiveness of these materials is crucial for their widespread implementation in biomedical applications.While challenges such as complexity and stability persist,their advantages such as targeted drug delivery and personalized medicine make them a fascinating area of research.The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of existing research,highlighting the advancements,current challenges,advantages,limitations,and future prospects of bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts in biomedicine.
基金financial support provided by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22262024)research start-up funding from Changzhou University(No.ZMF23020031)+1 种基金the technical support from the Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology,Jiangxi Province Academic and Technical Leader of Major Disciplines(No.20232BCJ22008)Key Project of Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(No.20232ACB204007)。
文摘The development of efficient green energy technology is imperative in the face of energy crises and environmental concerns.Photocatalysis,which utilizes solar energy for processes such as carbon dioxide(CO_(2)) reduction,organic pollutants degradation,and hydrogen(H_(2)) production through water splitting,is a promising approach.The key to high-efficiency photocatalysis lies in the design of superior photocatalysts.Graphene quantum dots(GQDs) have sparked significant interest in photocatalysis due to their exceptional up conversion photoluminescence(UCPL),strong light-capturing capability,and unique photoinduced charge transfer properties.However,their standalone use is limited by stability and activity.By integrating GQDs into composite photocatalysts,the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs is enhanced,boosting photocatalytic performance.This review provides the first overview and summary of the preparation methods of GQDs in photocatalysts,encompassing top-down and bottom-up strategy.Subsequently,a pioneering detailed summary was made on the applications of GQDs-semiconductor composites(metal organic frameworks,CdS,and bismuth-based oxides,etc.) in photocatalytic reactions such as CO_(2) reduction,organic pollutant degradation,and H_(2) generation.Furthermore,the corresponding representative examples and mechanisms are also elaborated and discussed respectively.Finally,the challenges and prospects for GQDs-based photocatalysts in the field of photocatalysis are proposed.This review provides inspiration and guidance for the development of efficient GQDs-based photocatalysts.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22071222,22171249)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(Nos.232300421363,242300420526)+2 种基金Key Research Projects of Universities in Henan Province(No.23A180010)Science&Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province(No.23HASTIT003)Science and Technology Research and Development Plan Joint Fund of Henan Province(No.242301420006)。
文摘The photoinduced ligand-to-metal charge transfer(LMCT)process has been extensively investigated,however,the recovery of photocatalysts has remained a persistent challenge in the field.In light of this issue,a novel approach involving the development of iron-based ionic liquids as photocatalysts has been pursued for the first time,with the goal of simultaneously facilitating the LMCT process and addressing the issue of photocatalyst recovery.Remarkably,the iron-based ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrachloroferrate(C_(4)mim-Fe Cl_(4))demonstrates exceptional recyclability and stability for the photocatalytic hydroacylation of olefins.This study will pave the way for new approaches to photocatalytic organic synthesis using ionic liquids as recyclable photocatalysts.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52170030 and 52200049)State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment(Harbin Institute of Technology) (No. 2024TS28)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central UniversitiesYoung Scientist Studio of Harbin Institute of Technology
文摘Solar-driven(or light-driven)production of hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))from water(H_(2)O)and molecular oxygen(O_(2))has recently received increasing attention as a green and sustainable alternative to conventional methods.However,the field of photocatalytic H_(2)O_(2)production is still in its infancy,primarily because of limited H_(2)O_(2)production efficiency.Over the past few years,a wide range of inorganic,organic,and organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalysts have been developed via diverse synthetic and modification strategies to increase the H_(2)O_(2)yield.Among them,organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalysts have shown higher H_(2)O_(2)production performance than single-component systems;at the same time,the advancements and challenges of these hybrid systems have not been comprehensively reviewed.Therefore,this review summarizes the advantages/limitations,recent progress,and potential challenges of organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalysts for H_(2)O_(2)production.First,we elucidate the superiority of the photocatalytic H_(2)O_(2)production over the conventional anthraquinone oxidation process.Then,we summarize the advantages and limitations of inorganic,organic,and organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalysts and discuss in detail the design,synthetic strategies,and photochemical properties of organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalysts.Finally,this review outlines the challenges and outlook for future research in this emerging area.
文摘Photocatalysis is a crucial technique for environmental cleanup and renewable energy generation.Polymer-based photocatalysts have attracted interest due to their adaptability,adjustable chemical characteristics,and enhanced light absorption efficiency.Unlike traditional inorganic photocatalysts,we can optimize polymeric systems to enhance photocatalytic efficiency and yield significant advantages in environmental remediation and energy conversion applications.This study talks about the latest developments in polymer-based photocatalysts and how important they are for cleaning water,breaking down pollutants,and making renewable energy through processes like hydrogen production and CO_(2) reduction.These materials are proficient in degrading harmful pollutants such as organic colours,insecticides,and medications,transforming them into innocuous byproducts.Moreover,its use in solar-driven water splitting for hydrogen production and CO_(2) reduction provides a sustainable solution to global energy and environmental issues.These photocatalysts are much more effective and last longer thanks to progress in polymer chemistry,nano-structuring,and hybridization with materials like semiconductors and metal nanoparticles.The research underscores the promise of polymer photocatalysts for extensive environmental applications due to their cost-efficiency,ease of separation,and reusability.Future research endeavors seek to optimize polymeric photocatalyst systems for improved stability and performance,hence advancing sustainable solutions for critical environmental and energy challenges.
文摘The issues of fossil energy shortage and environmental pollution caused by the excessive consumption of conventional fossil fuels necessitates the exploration of renewable and clean energy sources such as hydrogen,which is viable alternative to traditional energy sources in view of its high energy density and nonpolluting nature.In this regard,photocatalytic technology powered by inexhaustible solar energy is an ideal hydrogen production method.The recently developed copper-and zinc-based multinary metal sulfide(MMS)semiconductor photocatalysts exhibit the advantages of suitable bandgap,wide light-harvesting range,and flexible elemental composition,thus possessing great potential for achieving considerable photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)performance.Despite great progress has been achieved,the current photocatalysts still cannot meet the commercial application demands,which highlights the mechanisms understanding and optimization strategies for efficient PHE.Herein,the basic mechanisms of PHE,and effective optimization strategies are firstly introduced.Afterwards,the research process and the performance of copper-and zinc-based MMS photocatalysts,are thoroughly reviewed.Finally,the unresolved issues,and challenges hindering the achievement of overall water splitting have been discussed.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(2011CB933700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21271165)~~
文摘With the objectives of enhancing the stability,optical properties and visible-light photocatalytic activity of photocatalysts,we modified oxygen vacancy-rich zinc oxide（Vo-ZnO） with graphitic carbon nitride（g-C3N4）. The resulting g-C3N4/Vo-ZnO hybrid photocatalysts showed higher visible-light photocatalytic activity than pure Vo-ZnO and g-C3N4. The hybrid photocatalyst with a g-C3N4 content of 1 wt% exhibited the highest photocatalytic degradation activity under visible-light irradiation（λ≥ 400 nm）. In addition,the g-C3N4/Vo-ZnO photocatalyst was not deactivated after five cycles of methyl orange degradation,indicating that it is stable under light irradiation. Finally,a Z-scheme mechanism for the enhanced photocatalytic activity and stability of the g-C3N4/Vo-ZnO hybrid photocatalyst was proposed. The fast charge separation and transport within the g-C3N4/Vo-ZnO hybrid photocatalyst were attributed as the origins of its enhanced photocatalytic performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22077099,22171223 and 22307102)the Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi(Nos.2023-CX-TD-75 and 2022KJXX-32)+5 种基金the Technology Innovation Leading Program of Shaanxi(Nos.2023KXJ-209 and 2024QCYKXJ-142)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Nos.2023-JC-YB-141 and 2022JQ-151)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(No.2024GH-ZDXM-22)Young Talent Fund of Association for Science and Technology in Shaanxi,China(No.SWYY202206)the Shaanxi Fundamental Science Research Project for Chemistry&Biology(Nos.22JHZ010 and 22JHQ080)the Yan’an City Science and Technology Project(No.2022SLZDCY-002).
文摘Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) provide great prospective in the photodegradation of pollutants. Nevertheless, the poor separation and recovery hamper their pilot-or industrial-scare applications because of their microcrystalline features. Herein, this challenge can be tackled by integrating Cu-MOFs into an alginate substrate to offer environmentally friendly, sustainable, facile separation, and high-performance MOF-based hydrogel photocatalysis platforms. The CuⅡ-MOF 1 and CuⅠ-MOF 2 were initially synthesized through a direct diffusion and single-crystal to single-crystal(SCSC) transformation method, respectively,and after the immobilization into alginate, more effective pollutant decontamination was achieved via the synergistic effect of the adsorption feature of hydrogel and in situ photodegradation of Cu-MOFs.Specifically, Cu-MOF-alginate composites present an improved and nearly completed Cr(Ⅵ) elimination at a short time of 15–25 min. Additionally, the congo red(CR) decolorization can be effectively enhanced in the presence of Cr(Ⅵ), and 1-alginate showed superior simultaneous decontamination efficiency of CR and Cr(Ⅵ) with 99% and 78%, respectively. Furthermore, Cu-MOF-alginate composites can maintain a high pollutant removal after over 10 continuous cycles(95% for Cr(Ⅵ) after 14 runs, and 90% for CR after 10runs). Moreover, the Cr(Ⅵ)/CR degradation mechanism for Cu-MOF-alginate composite was investigated.
文摘Human society is currently facing significant and pressing issues in the form of serious environmental pollution and energy shortages,which have arisen owing to the rapid development of the economy and contemporary industry.Photocatalysis has considerable potential as a viable technique for providing sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources.The use of lanthanide-based photocatalysts on supporting substrates has garnered significant attention over the past decade within the scope of organic pollution remediation.Owing to its unique and promising bandgap,electrical conductivity,and stability,traditional GdVO_(4)exhibits remarkable photocatalytic performance with ongoing advances and advancements.This review provides an overview of the latest advancements in the modification techniques employed for GdVO_(4)-based photocatalysts,with a specific focus on their application in the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants.The supplied information provides a concise overview of current obstacles,limitations,advancements,mechanisms,and potential prospects for new opportunities.This review is anticipated to provide a significant reference and scientific justification for the active development of GdVO_(4)-based materials for environmental applications.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22279060 and 21975129)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20211103)+1 种基金the Start-up Funds for Scientific Research of Nanjing Forestry University(No.163101160)the Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.JC2019002)
文摘CO_(2)emissions are key contributors to global climate change,leading to temperature increases and sealevel rise.Converting CO_(2)into valuable products is beneficial for meeting'Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality'goals.Photocatalytic reduction of CO_(2)to produce liquid fuels is of great significance for both CO_(2)reduction and storage/transportation of high-value chemicals.However,so far,there is no relevant literature to summarize photocatalysts for CO_(2)conversion to obtain liquid products.Based on the thermodynamic examination of the catalytic process and basic principles guiding the design of the photocatalysts,this review summarized photocatalysts for the CO_(2)conversion into four liquid products:formic acid,methanol,acetic acid and ethanol.Based on this,strategic development goals are outlined,and innovative strategies are proposed to enhance the efficiency and product selectivity of photocatalysts in converting CO_(2)into liquid products.This review will serve as a valuable reference for CO_(2)photo conversion into liquid products.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31470434,21406090,21576124,21676124,21507047)the Project of Science and Technology Development Plan of Taicang(TC2015NY05)~~
文摘A stable PNIPAM/Fe_3O_4/g-C_3N_4 composite photocatalyst was designed and prepared by a thermal photoinitiation technology.The structure and properties of the materials were characterized and the composite photocatalyst was found to show good stability for tetracycline degradation.The sample not only retained the magnetic properties of Fe_3O_4,allowing it to be recycled,but its photocatalytic properties could also be changed by controlling the temperature of the reaction system.The degradation intermediate products of tetracycline were further investigated by MS.This work provides a new facile strategy for the development of intelligent and recyclable photocatalytic materials.
基金the Sao Paulo Research Foundation(FAPESP)(for the financial support,Grant numbers 2014/24940-5,and 2017/01462-9)the Brazilian National Council for Scientific Development(CNPq)for the fellowship given to Nathalia P.Ferraz,and to the Brazilian Metals and Mining Company(CBMM).
文摘The photocatalytic properties of CeO2-Nb2O5 photocatalysts in heterogeneous photocatalysis(under ultraviolet and visible radiation)and in Fenton-like process were reported.Methylene blue dye(MB)and phenol(Ph)were used as models of pollutant molecules for these reactions,and the photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(DRS),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDX)and thermally stimulated luminescence(TL).The results indicated that the addition of CeO2(0.3 wt%,1.0 wt%and 2.0 wt%)to Nb2O5 sensitized the resultant materials,increasing light absorption in the visible region.However,there is a suitable formulation of CeO2-Nb2O5 photocatalysts to improve each photocatalytic process.In heterogeneous photocatalysis,the addition of small CeO2 quantities to Nb2O5 was enough to improve the photocatalytic activity of CeO2-Nb2O5 photocatalysts(The best composition reported was CeO20.3 wt%.).The effectiveness of the catalyst was explained by the decrease in the number of trapping and luminescence centers in the conduction band of the material after the addition of CeO2 to Nb2O5,but a large amount of CeO2 decreased the number of trapping,luminescent and active centers to a large extent.Contrarily,in a Fenton-like process,the addition of CeO2 to Nb2O5 was favorable in all the proportions studied.(The best composition was 2.0 wt%CeO2.)In this case,the effectiveness was explained by the influence of the adsorption process(adsorption-triggered process),and the interactions between H2 O2 and Ce3+of the CeO2 in each photocatalyst thus formed surface peroxide species O22-,which induced the removal of the organic molecules under visible light.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62004143)Key R&D Program of Hubei Province(Grant No.2022BAA084).
文摘Photocatalysis is a green and environmentally-friendly process that utilizes the ubiquitous intermittent sunlight.To date,an emerging S-scheme heterojunction across the intimately coupled heterojunction materials is proposed to surpass the efficiency of conventional Ⅱ-type and Z-type photocatalysis.Further-more,S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with greatly improved photocatalytic performance have gained significant attention due to their fast charge carriers separation along with strong redox ability and stability,since its proposal in 2019.Herein,a timely and comprehensive review is highly desired to cover the state-of-the-art advances.Driven by this idea,the review conveys the recent progress and provides new insights into further developments.Unlike the conventional method,in this review,we im-plement a quantification model to outline current trends in S-scheme heterojunctions research as well as their correlations.The overview begins with the fundamentals of four basic photocatalytic mechanisms,followed by its design principles.Afterward,diverse characterization techniques used in the S-scheme heterojunctions are systematically summarized along with the modification strategies to boost photocat-alytic performances.Additionally,the internal reaction mechanism and emerging applications have been reviewed,including water conversion,CO_(2) remediation,wastewater treatment,H_(2)0_(2) production,N_(2) fix-ation,etc.To sum up the review,we present several current challenges and future prospects of the S-scheme heterojunctions photocatalysts,aiming to provide indispensable platforms for the future smart design of photocatalysts.
基金Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province,Grant/Award Number:tsqn201812068Higher School Youth Innovation Team of Shandong Province,Grant/Award Number:2019KJA013+1 种基金The Opening Fund of State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing,Grant/Award Number:SKLOP202002006National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:51872173。
文摘The reduction of molecular nitrogen(N_(2))to ammonia(NH_(3))under mild conditions is one of the most promising studies in the energy field due to the important role of NH_(3)in modern industry,production,and life.The photocatalytic reduction of N_(2)is expected to achieve clean and sustainable NH_(3)production by using clean solar energy.To date,the new photocatalysts for photocatalytic reduction of N_(2)to NH_(3)at room temperature and atmospheric pressure have not been fully developed.The major challenge is to achieve high light-absorption efficiency,conversion efficiency,and stability of photocatalysts.Herein,the methods for measuring produced NH_(3)are compared,and the problems related to possible NH_(3)pollution in photocatalytic systems are mentioned to provide accurate ideas for measuring photocatalytic efficiency.The recent progress of nitrogen reduction reaction(NRR)photocatalysts at ambient temperature and pressure is summarized by introducing charge transfer,migration,and separation in photocatalytic NRR,which provides a guidance for the selection of future photocatalyst.More importantly,we introduce the latest research strategies of photocatalysts in detail,which can guide the preparation and design of photocatalysts with high NRR activity.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.22376051)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Nos.2021T140512 and 2020M680869)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (No.B2021202001)。
文摘Photocatalysis as an emerging "green" energy conversion technology has attracted domestic and international attention.This technology uses semiconductor photocatalysts to convert solar energy into directly usable chemical energy,showing great potential for application in environmental pollutant purification and clean energy production,with broad development prospects.Among many semiconductor materials,tungsten trioxide(WO_(3)) is favored by researchers in the field of photocatalysis because of its good visible light response and excellent valence band hole oxidation properties.Currently,a large number of photocatalysts based on WO_(3),in particular W03-based composite photocatalysts,have been reported,and their applications cover a wide range of fields.In order to promote the development of WO_(3)-based photocatalysts and provide a reference for colleagues,we present a systematic summary of the applications and research progress of W03-based composites in the field of photocatalysis in recent years.Starting from the structural properties of WO_(3)itself,this article summarizes the preparation methods and structure-activity relationships of WO_(3)-based composite photocatalysts.Subsequently,it introduces the current application status of existing WO_(3)-based composite photocatalysts in CO_(2) reduction,hydrogen production,nitrogen fixation,and pollutant removal.Finally,the development prospects were analyzed.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21522603,21503142,21671083)Six Talent Peaks Project in Jiangsu Province(XCL-025)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2017M611720)the Excellent Youth Foundation of Jiangsu Scientific Committee(BK20170526).
文摘In recent years,the excessive use of antibiotics has become a serious problem for human health.BiV04 regarded as one of the most promising visible-light-driven photocatalysts was used to degrade the antibiotics.In this paper,we fabricated Bi/BiV04 plasmonic photocatalysts which enhanced the photocatalytic activity of BiV04 for degradation of tetracycline(TC)antibiotic.The Bi/BiV04 photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy.In addition,the photocatalytic experiment results show that the 0.04-Bi/BiVO4 sample has the best photocatalytic activity for 2 times than the pure BiV04 photocatalyst.The cycle experiments,after four repetitions of the experiments,showed the sample still maintained a high photocatalytic activity.Finally,the photocatalytic reaction mechanism was also studied by free radical capture experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21525625,21838001)the National Basic Research Program(973 Program)of China(2014CB745100)+1 种基金the(863)High Technology Project of China(2013AA020302)the Chinese Universities Scientific Fund(JD1417)
文摘Trace environmental pollutants have become a serious problem with special attention on the hazardous heavy metals, refractory organics, and pathogenic microorganisms. With coupling biosorption and photocatalysis to develop biomaterial/TiO2 composite photocatalysts is a promising method to remove these trace pollutants because of the synergistic effect. Biomaterials provide multiple function groups which can selectively and efficiently enrich trace pollutants onto the surface of the photocatalysts, thus facilitating the following transformation mediated by TiO2 photocatalysis. Biomaterials can also help the dispersion and recovery of TiO2, or even modify the band structure of TiO2. The fabrication of chitosan/TiO2, cellulose/TiO2, as well as other biomaterial/TiO2 composite photocatalysts is discussed in detail in this review. The application significance of these composite photocatalysts for the selective removal of trace pollutants is also addressed. Several problems should be solved before the realistic applications can be achieved as discussed in the final section.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3504100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21972166).
文摘Herein,we review the significant of ordered macroporous(OM)TiO_(2)-based catalysts for boosting pho-tocatalytic CO_(2)reduction.Based on the need to improve the three key factors of photogenerated charge separation eficiency,solar energy utilization and CO_(2)adsorption rate during the conversion of CO_(2)to H_(2)O,we summarized five modification measures:including doping ions into OM TiO_(2),introducing sec-ond semiconductor coupling and noble metal nanoparticles for fabricating multiple Z-scheme heterojunc-tions,constructing hierarchical pore and carbon-loaded OM TiO_(2)materials,which effectively enhance the absorption rate of visible light,the separation rate of electrons-hole pairs and the selection of multiple active sites.The OM structured TiO_(2)-based photocatalysts solve the single or multiple key factors for en-hancing photocatalytic performances during CO_(2)conversion.The catalytic mechanism and pathways of OM structured TiO_(2)-based photocatalysts for CO_(2)reduction are discussed and summarized.It provides new insights on the development of high-efficient catalyst for photocatalytic CO_(2)conversion to solar fu-els.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51503014 and 51501008)the State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials(No.2016Z-03)
文摘Organic materials have advantages of diversity,ease of functionality, self-assembly, etc. The varied mechanistic pathways also make it conceivable to design an appropriate photocatalyst for an identical reaction. From this perspective, organic photocatalysts find wide applications in homogeneous, heterogeneous photocatalysis and photoelectrochemical（PEC） solar cells. In this review, the form of the employed organic photocatalysts ranging from molecules, supported molecules, to nanostructures or thinfilm aggregates will be firstly discussed. Rational design strategies relating to each form are also provided, aiming to enhance the photoenergy conversion efficiency. Finally,the ongoing directions for future improvement of organic materials in high-quality optoelectronic devices are also proposed.
基金supported by project of Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission (No. KJYY20180206180737010)university-level supporting projects by Shenzhen polytechnic (No. 6020320003K)+2 种基金Department of Education of Guangdong Province – Urban smart water pollution prevention and control technology development center (No. 2019GGCZX007)Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (No. B2021202051)Key R&D Program of Hebei Province (No. 21373601D)。
文摘Photocatalytic oxidation of emerging contaminants(ECs) in water has recently gained extensive attentions. In this study, bismuth oxychloride-based plasmon photocatalysts(BiBiOCl) exhibiting high performance were successfully developed by reducing Bion the surface of BiOCl. Consequently, the photocatalysts were used to remove ECs from water.The effects of developmental process and Bi metal plasmon resonance on the photoelectric performances of Bi-BiOCl were investigated through a series of characterizations. The UV-vis diffuse reflection and photoluminescence spectra revealed that the light absorption range of the photocatalyst gradually increased and the electron recombination rate gradually decreased with the introduction of Bi metals. The optimal removal rates of ciprofloxacin and tetrabromobisphenol A by Bi-BiOCl were 93.8% and 96.4%;the respective reaction rate constants were 5.48 and 4.93 times higher than that of BiOCl. The mechanism study indicated that main reactants in the photocatalytic system were ·O-2radicals and photogenerated holes, and the existence of oxygen vacancies and Bi metals promoted electron transfer in photocatalyst. In conclusion, this research produces a novel, green, highly efficient, and stable visible light photocatalyst for the removal of ECs from water.
