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Tunable CO2-to-syngas conversion via strong electronic coupling in S-scheme ZnGa2O4/g-C3N4 photocatalysts.
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Journal of Colloid & Interface Science . Dec2023:Part A, Vol. 652, p636-645. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- [Display omitted] The conversion of CO 2 into syngas, a mixture of CO and H 2 , via photocatalytic reduction, is a promising approach towards achieving a sustainable carbon economy. However, the evolution of highly adjustable syngas, particularly without the use of sacrifice reagents or additional cocatalysts, remains a significant challenge. In this study, a step-scheme (S-scheme) 0D ZnGa 2 O 4 nanodots (∼7 nm) rooted g-C 3 N 4 nanosheets (denoted as ZnGa 2 O 4 /C 3 N 4) heterojunction photocatalyst was synthesized vis a facial in-situ growth strategy for efficient CO 2 -to-syngas conversion. Both experimental and theoretical studies have demonstrated that the polymeric nature of g-C 3 N 4 and highly distributed ZnGa 2 O 4 nanodots synergistically contribute to a strong interaction between metal oxide and C 3 N 4 support. Furthermore, the desirable S-scheme heterojunction in ZnGa 2 O 4 /C 3 N 4 efficiently promotes charge separation, enabling strong photoredox ability. As a result, the S-scheme ZnGa 2 O 4 /C 3 N 4 exhibited remarkable activity and selectivity in photochemical conversion of CO 2 into syngas, with a syngas production rate of up to 103.3 μ mol g−1 h−1, even in the absence of sacrificial agents and cocatalyst. Impressively, the CO/H 2 ratio of syngas can be tunable within a wide range from 1:4 to 2:1. This work exemplifies the effectiveness of a meticulously designed S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst for CO 2 -to-syngas conversion with adjustable composition, thus paving the way for new possibilities in sustainable energy conversion and utilization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219797
- Volume :
- 652
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Colloid & Interface Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172427513
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.148