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ReviewNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Unveiling the Role of Sulfur Vacancies in Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of Hybrids Photocatalysts.

Zhenxing Ren, Yang Li, Qiuyu Ren, Xiaojie Zhang, Xiaofan Fan, Xinjuan Liu, Jinchen Fan, Shuling Shen, Zhihong Tang, Yuhua Xue

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Review in Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Zhenxing RenInstitute of Applied Chemistry, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
Yang LiInstitute of Applied Chemistry, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
Qiuyu RenInstitute of Applied Chemistry, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
Xiaojie ZhangNational & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Mineral Salt Deep Utilization, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian 223003, China.
Xiaofan FanSchool of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
Xinjuan LiuSchool of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
Jinchen FanSchool of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
Shuling ShenSchool of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
Zhihong TangSchool of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
Yuhua XueSchool of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Photocatalysis represents a sustainable strategy for addressing energy shortages and global warming. The main challenges in the photocatalytic process include limited light absorption, rapid recombination of photo-induced carriers, and poor surface catalytic activity for reactant molecules. Defect engineering in photocatalysts has been proven to be an efficient approach for improving solar-to-chemical energy conversion. Sulfur vacancies can adjust the electron structure, act as electron reservoirs, and provide abundant adsorption and activate sites, leading to enhanced photocatalytic activity. In this work, we aim to elucidate the role of sulfur vacancies in photocatalytic reactions and provide valuable insights for engineering high-efficiency photocatalysts with abundant sulfur vacancies in the future. First, we delve into the fundamental understanding of photocatalysis. Subsequently, various strategies for fabricating sulfur vacancies in photocatalysts are summarized, along with the corresponding characterization techniques. More importantly, the enhanced photocatalytic mechanism, focusing on three key factors, including electron structure, charge transfer, and the surface catalytic reaction, is discussed in detail. Finally, the future opportunities and challenges in sulfur vacancy engineering for photocatalysis are identified.

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adsorption and activation sitesdefect levelelectron reservoirphotocatalysissulfur vacancies

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PMID38921884
PMCPMC11207092

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