2D transition metal dichalcogenides for photocatalysis

R Yang, Y Fan, Y Zhang, L Mei, R Zhu, J Qin… - Angewandte …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Two‐dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), a rising star in the
post‐graphene era, are fundamentally and technologically intriguing for photocatalysis …

Metalated covalent organic frameworks: from synthetic strategies to diverse applications

Q Guan, LL Zhou, YB Dong - Chemical Society Reviews, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are a class of organic crystalline porous materials
discovered in the early 21st century that have become an attractive class of emerging …

[HTML][HTML] A plasmonic S-scheme Au/MIL-101 (Fe)/BiOBr photocatalyst for efficient synchronous decontamination of Cr (VI) and norfloxacin antibiotic

S Li, K Dong, M Cai, X Li, X Chen - EScience, 2024 - Elsevier
Present photocatalysts for the synchronous cleanup of pharmaceuticals and heavy metals
have several drawbacks, including inadequate reactive sites, inefficient electron–hole …

Integration of plasmonic effect and S-scheme heterojunction into Ag/Ag3PO4/C3N5 photocatalyst for boosted photocatalytic levofloxacin degradation

K Dong, C Shen, R Yan, Y Liu, C Zhuang… - Acta Physico-Chimica …, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating presence of pharmaceutical antibiotics in natural water poses an
overwhelming threat to the sustainable development of society. Photocatalysis technology …

Solar utilization beyond photosynthesis

J Lv, J **e, AGA Mohamed, X Zhang, Y Feng… - Nature Reviews …, 2023 - nature.com
Natural photosynthesis is an efficient biochemical process which converts solar energy into
energy-rich carbohydrates. By understanding the key photoelectrochemical processes and …

Self-cycled photo-Fenton-like system based on an artificial leaf with a solar-to-H2O2 conversion efficiency of 1.46%

C Dong, Y Yang, X Hu, Y Cho, G Jang, Y Ao… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Millions of families around the world remain vulnerable to water scarcity and have no access
to drinking water. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are an effective way towards water …

[HTML][HTML] Energy storage on demand: Thermal energy storage development, materials, design, and integration challenges

G Sadeghi - Energy Storage Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Climate change along with our insatiable need for energy demand a paradigm shift towards
more rational and sustainable use of energy. To drive this transition, the deployment of …

Photocatalysis with atomically thin sheets

R Yang, Y Fan, J Hu, Z Chen, HS Shin… - Chemical Society …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Atomically thin sheets (eg, graphene and monolayer molybdenum disulfide) are ideal optical
and reaction platforms. They provide opportunities for deciphering some important and often …

Revisiting solar energy flow in nanomaterial-microorganism hybrid systems

J Liang, K **ao, X Wang, T Hou, C Zeng, X Gao… - Chemical …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Nanomaterial-microorganism hybrid systems (NMHSs), integrating semiconductor
nanomaterials with microorganisms, present a promising platform for broadband solar …

Powering the World with Solar Fuels from Photoelectrochemical CO2 Reduction: Basic Principles and Recent Advances

D Li, K Yang, J Lian, J Yan, S Liu - Advanced Energy Materials, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Carbon neutrality has become an urgent mission for the future of mankind. Powering the
world with renewable energy from solar CO2 reduction represents a promising way to …