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Surface modification and enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance of TiO2: a review
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In this paper, a review of the surface modification of TiO2 for photocatalytic CO2 reduction, including impurity doping, metal deposition, alkali modification, heterojunction construction and carbon-based material loading, is presented.About:
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Cocatalysts for Selective Photoreduction of CO2 into Solar Fuels.
TL;DR: Various cocatalysts, such as the biomimetic, metal-based,Metal-free, and multifunctional ones, and their selectivity for CO2 photoreduction are summarized and discussed, along with the recent advances in this area.
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Hierarchical Porous O-doped g-C3N4 with Enhanced Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction Activity
TL;DR: This work provides a novel strategy to design hierarchical g-C3 N4 nanostructures, which can be used as promising photocatalyst for solar energy conversion.
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A Review of Direct Z-Scheme Photocatalysts
TL;DR: In this paper, the historical development of the Z-scheme photocatalytic system is summarized, from its first generation (liquid-phase Z-Scheme) to its current third generation (direct Z-schemas photocatalyst).
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Review on the improvement of the photocatalytic and antibacterial activities of ZnO
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the application of photocatalytic degradation and the antibacterial properties of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanomaterials is reviewed, and the main methods that improve antibacterial activities are coating inorganic or organic antimicrobial agents, doping ZnO, and tuning the size, morphological characteristics, and concentration of ZnOs.
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In Situ Irradiated X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Investigation on a Direct Z-Scheme TiO2 /CdS Composite Film Photocatalyst.
TL;DR: In situ irradiated X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory simulation identifies the intrinsic cause for the formation of the direct Z-scheme heterojunction between the TiO2 and the CdS, and is a valuable guideline in preparation of highly efficient recyclable nanocomposite for photoconversion applications.
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Electric Field Effect in Atomically Thin Carbon Films
Kostya S. Novoselov,Andre K. Geim,Sergey V. Morozov,Da Jiang,Y. Zhang,S. V. Dubonos,Irina V. Grigorieva,A. A. Firsov +7 more
TL;DR: Monocrystalline graphitic films are found to be a two-dimensional semimetal with a tiny overlap between valence and conductance bands and they exhibit a strong ambipolar electric field effect.
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Helical microtubules of graphitic carbon
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Heterogeneous photocatalyst materials for water splitting
Akihiko Kudo,Yugo Miseki +1 more
TL;DR: This critical review shows the basis of photocatalytic water splitting and experimental points, and surveys heterogeneous photocatalyst materials for water splitting into H2 and O2, and H2 or O2 evolution from an aqueous solution containing a sacrificial reagent.
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Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4)-Based Photocatalysts for Artificial Photosynthesis and Environmental Remediation: Are We a Step Closer To Achieving Sustainability?
TL;DR: It is anticipated that this review can stimulate a new research doorway to facilitate the next generation of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts with ameliorated performances by harnessing the outstanding structural, electronic, and optical properties for the development of a sustainable future without environmental detriment.
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