Recent progress of indium-based photocatalysts: Classification, regulation and diversified applications

Construction of a Dual-Function Mo-ZIS@Ti for Photocatalytic Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation and Hydrogen Evolution Performance

“…Similarly, from Figure S6, it can be seen that the EIS of Mo 0.8 -ZIS@Ti is smaller than that of ZIS, indicating that Mo 0.8 -ZIS@Ti has a smaller resistance, which is consistent with the results of PL. This is because heteroatom doping acts as a trapping center for photogenerated electrons and holes, inhibiting the recombination of electrons and holes, thus promoting efficient electron–hole separation and improving carrier lifetime. , All the results suggest that the introduction of Ti and Mo effectively increases the electron transfer rate and inhibits the recombination of photoexcited electron–hole pairs to enhance the photocatalytic activity.…”

“…ZnIn 2 S 4 (ZIS) has received much attention due to its suitable forbidden bandwidth (2.5 eV), low toxicity, and simplicity of preparation. 13,14 However, the alternating layer structure of ZIS results in different charge densities for each layer, which in turn creates a potential well that prevents electron transfer, leading to inefficient charge separation and transport. 15 Therefore, to significantly improve the electron−hole recombination and low activity of ZIS, researchers have developed heterojunction engineering, loaded cocatalysts, constructed defects, and metal doping.…”

“…In order to solve the problem of low rates of photocatalytic hydrogen precipitation, low conversion of BA, and poor selectivity of the catalyst, the selection of a suitable catalyst is the key to realizing efficient redox-coupled reactions. ZnIn 2 S 4 (ZIS) has received much attention due to its suitable forbidden bandwidth (2.5 eV), low toxicity, and simplicity of preparation. , However, the alternating layer structure of ZIS results in different charge densities for each layer, which in turn creates a potential well that prevents electron transfer, leading to inefficient charge separation and transport . Therefore, to significantly improve the electron–hole recombination and low activity of ZIS, researchers have developed heterojunction engineering, loaded cocatalysts, constructed defects, and metal doping. − Among them, transition metal doping can effectively modulate the electronic structure of ZIS-based catalysts and accelerate charge separation, attributed to the formation of tight metal bonds and abundant catalytically active sites. − The research findings indicate that, compared to single-metal doping, bimetallic modification offers distinct advantages such as tunable micro/nanostructure and bimetallic synergistic effects. , Moreover, the synergistic effect of two metals in a bimetallic structure can result in a combined impact greater than the sum of their individual effects (i.e., 1 + 1 > 2). − Therefore, the utilization of bimetallic doping to augment the photocatalytic efficacy of ZIS in this study holds immense significance.…”

A First-Principles Investigation of InSiN2 Monolayer: A Novel Two-Dimensional Material with Enhanced Stability and Tunable Vibrational and Electronic Properties

“…To date, research on the M A 2 Z 4 family has mainly centered on structures with TM core atoms, with limited exploration of alternative core atoms from other groups. Indium, an element of the post-transition metal category in group IIIA of the periodic table, is a ductile metal with versatile applications, including its protective coating for other metal surfaces . As a prominent member of metal nitrides, indium nitride (InN) crystals have received substantial attention due to their unique optical and electronic properties, positioning them as essential materials for optical and high-temperature device applications. , Various phases of InN, such as the cubic zinc blende (zb-InN) and the wurtzite phase (w-InN), have been successfully synthesized.…”

Highly Selective Ethylene Production from Solar-Driven CO2 Reduction on the Bi2S3@In2S3 Catalyst with In–SV–Bi Active Sites

“…Indium-based materials have been recently reported as efficient catalysts for CO 2 reduction. − However, most of the single-phase indium compounds are unfavorable for photothermal conversion owing to their wide band gaps (2.1–3.7 eV). , Relative efforts, such as defect engineering, − element doping, and coating functional materials, have been devoted to improving photothermal catalysis. Although the modified indium-based materials have shown remarkable photothermal catalytic activities toward CO 2 reduction, the products are mainly limited to C 1 compounds ( e.g.…”