Metal-Free Photocatalysis: Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial Connection toward Advanced Organic Synthesis

Rosso, Cristian; Filippini, Giacomo; Criado, Alejandro; Melchionna, Michele; Fornasiero, Paolo; Prato, Maurizio

doi:10.1021/acsnano.1c00627

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“…The outstanding electronic characteristics and versatility for structural modifications of 2D materials (g-C3N4, 2D COFs, graphene, BiOX, LDHs, etc.) project them into the field of heterogeneous photocatalytic organic synthesis 1187 .…”

Section: Photocatalytic Organic Synthesismentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Progress on Two-Dimensional Materials

Chang¹,

Chen²,

Chen³

et al. 2021

Acta Physico Chimica Sinica

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Research on two-dimensional (2D) materials has been explosively increasing in last seventeen years in varying subjects including condensed matter physics, electronic engineering, materials science, and chemistry since the mechanical exfoliation of graphene in 2004. Starting from graphene, 2D materials now have become a big family with numerous members and diverse categories. The unique structural features and physicochemical properties of 2D materials make them one class of the most appealing candidates for a wide range of potential applications.In particular, we have seen some major breakthroughs made in the field of 2D materials in last five years not only in developing novel synthetic methods and exploring new structures/properties but also in identifying innovative applications and pushing forward commercialisation. In this review, we provide a critical summary on the recent progress made in the field of 2D materials with a particular focus on last five years. After a brief background 物理化学学报 Acta Phys. -Chim. Sin. 2021, 37 (12), 2108017 (3 of 151) introduction, we first discuss the major synthetic methods for 2D materials, including the mechanical exfoliation, liquid exfoliation, vapor phase deposition, and wet-chemical synthesis as well as phase engineering of 2D materials belonging to the field of phase engineering of nanomaterials (PEN). We then introduce the superconducting/optical/magnetic properties and chirality of 2D materials along with newly emerging magic angle 2D superlattices. Following that, the promising applications of 2D materials in electronics, optoelectronics, catalysis, energy storage, solar cells, biomedicine, sensors, environments, etc. are described sequentially. Thereafter, we present the theoretic calculations and simulations of 2D materials. Finally, after concluding the current progress, we provide some personal discussions on the existing challenges and future outlooks in this rapidly developing field.

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Section: Photocatalytic Organic Synthesismentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Progress on Two-Dimensional Materials

Chang¹,

Chen²,

Chen³

et al. 2021

Acta Physico Chimica Sinica

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119

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“…These photocatalysts are majorly obtained from elemental semiconductors (e.g., Si, Se, P, S, B, and Te), a diverse range of carbon-based materials (e.g., graphitic carbon nitride or g-C 3 N 4 , graphene oxide or GO, carbon quantum dots or CQDs, and SiC) or other emerging nonmetal 2D materials with semiconducting properties (e.g., hexagonal boron nitride or hBN, black phosphorus or BP, etc. ). , These systems favor a higher absorbance of the solar spectrum because of their porous structure. However, their stand-alone state lacks these physical and optical properties, resulting in a reduced photocatalytic performance.…”

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Review of Hybrid 1D/2D Photocatalysts for Light-Harvesting Applications

Nawaz

Goudarzi

Asghari

et al. 2021

ACS Appl. Nano Mater.

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Among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we find that SDG7 (clean and affordable energy) and SDG13 (climate action) need to be urgently addressed, also because they are intimately related. Population growth, which has followed an exponential curve for the past two centuries, makes these challenges particularly daunting because growth in energy demand follows the same trend. A variety of renewable energy technologies have been developed to meet the growing need for energy and simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Among these, solar energy is considered to be particularly promising because of the relative abundance of sunlight and the progressive reduction in cost. Recent efforts have also focused on developing nanostructured photocatalysts because of their potential for high-performance sustainable energy technologies. Here we review the properties of hybrid one-dimensional/two-dimensional (1D/2D) photocatalysts, which are being widely studied because of several interesting features, including structural (particle/crystallite size, phase composition, specific surface area, surface hydroxyls, and lattice defects) and physical/chemical (chemical stability and optoelectronic, electromagnetic, and photophysical properties) properties. By tuning of the band gap and optimization of the recombination rate of photogenerated charge carriers, these systems can optimize solar energy harvesting beyond the visible spectrum, resulting in an enhanced photocatalytic performance. In particular, we will discuss the following subtopics: classification of the materials' architecture, synthesis techniques, prominent factors that influence the photocatalytic activity, prospects in energy conversion and storage (e.g., H 2 production), bacterial disinfection, pollutant degradation, batteries, and CO 2 conversion into valueadded chemicals. We conclude by describing broad perspectives on future studies of 1D/2D photocatalysts.

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“…However, despite the many research efforts on their modification for tailored applications, it is not always straightforward to predict a priori which one will give the best performance, with great variation across allotropes [ 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 ]. Nevertheless, their conductivity is particularly promising to enhance (bio)materials’ properties [ 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 ], for the regeneration of conductive tissues such as the challenging nerve [ 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 ] and cardiac tissues [ 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 ], in sensing [ 52 ] and various types of catalyses [ 53 , 54 , 55 ], and in the field of energy sustainable production [ 56 ], conversion [ 57 ], and storage [ 58 ]. Furthermore, the performance in the latter fields can be enhanced by the generation of highly porous materials.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Carbon Nanomaterials (CNMs) and Enzymes: From Nanozymes to CNM-Enzyme Conjugates and Biodegradation

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Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) and enzymes differ significantly in terms of their physico-chemical properties—their handling and characterization require very different specialized skills. Therefore, their combination is not trivial. Numerous studies exist at the interface between these two components—especially in the area of sensing—but also involving biofuel cells, biocatalysis, and even biomedical applications including innovative therapeutic approaches and theranostics. Finally, enzymes that are capable of biodegrading CNMs have been identified, and they may play an important role in controlling the environmental fate of these structures after their use. CNMs’ widespread use has created more and more opportunities for their entry into the environment, and thus it becomes increasingly important to understand how to biodegrade them. In this concise review, we will cover the progress made in the last five years on this exciting topic, focusing on the applications, and concluding with future perspectives on research combining carbon nanomaterials and enzymes.

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Metal-Free Photocatalysis: Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial Connection toward Advanced Organic Synthesis

Cited by 102 publications

References 94 publications

Recent Progress on Two-Dimensional Materials

Recent Progress on Two-Dimensional Materials

Review of Hybrid 1D/2D Photocatalysts for Light-Harvesting Applications

Carbon Nanomaterials (CNMs) and Enzymes: From Nanozymes to CNM-Enzyme Conjugates and Biodegradation

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