Metal-sulfide-based heterojunction photocatalysts: Principles, impact, applications, and in-situ characterization

Photocatalytic dehydrogenation of ammonia borane over Ti3C2/MOF-supported Pd-doped Co nanoparticles

“…S17, ESI†), 50 comparable to those of most of the semiconductor composites. 51,52 Furthermore, the PL intensity of Co 30 Pd@TUNS was dramatically quenched compared to that of Co 30 Pd/TUNS (Fig. 4b), indicating that the electron–hole recombination was drastically suppressed by the electron transport in the MNP-incorporated MOFs composite.…”

Bioinspired notched volvox-like nested Z-scheme heterostructure improves solar-energy utilization for high visible-light-driven hydrogen production

“…In addition, the shell and cores with different compositions could facilely adjust the band gaps to expand the light-absorption region of photocatalysts and promote the separation and migration of charge carriers. [11][12][13][14][15] So, heterojunctions with a sophisticated spatial structure could show distinct structural and compositional advantages for solar-energyconversion reactions. [16][17][18] Herein, inspired by the nested structure of volvox with multiple sub-cells, a notched volvox-like double-core ZnO/CdS nested heterostructure, which could effectively allow capturing and utilizing solar energy, was constructed according to a facile and universal symbiosis hydrothermal process (Scheme 1a).…”

“…In addition, the shell and cores with different compositions could facilely adjust the band gaps to expand the light-absorption region of photocatalysts and promote the separation and migration of charge carriers. 11–15 So, heterojunctions with a sophisticated spatial structure could show distinct structural and compositional advantages for solar-energy-conversion reactions. 16–18…”

Response surface methodology: a powerful tool for optimizing the synthesis of metal sulfide nanoparticles for dye degradation

“…In recent years, the ever-increasing demand for advanced materials has led to the development of metal sulfide nanoparticles (MSNs) due to their unique optical, electronic, and catalytic properties. 1,2 These materials are being used in solar cells, sensors, and environmental remediation. 3 There are many ways to synthesize MSNs, such as chemical precipitation, hydrothermal, sol–gel, and solvothermal 4–9 methods.…”