Surface Modification of 2D Photocatalysts for Solar Energy Conversion

Chengyang Feng, Zhi Peng Wu, Kuo Wei Huang, Jinhua Ye*, Huabin Zhang*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

2D materials show many particular properties, such as high surface-to-volume ratio, high anisotropic degree, and adjustable chemical functionality. These unique properties in 2D materials have sparked immense interest due to their applications in photocatalytic systems, resulting in significantly enhanced light capture, charge-transfer kinetics, and surface reaction. Herein, the research progress in 2D photocatalysts based on varied compositions and functions, followed by specific surface modification strategies, is introduced. Fundamental principles focusing on light harvesting, charge separation, and molecular adsorption/activation in the 2D-material-based photocatalytic system are systemically explored. The examples described here detail the use of 2D materials in various photocatalytic energy-conversion systems, including water splitting, carbon dioxide reduction, nitrogen fixation, hydrogen peroxide production, and organic synthesis. Finally, by elaborating the challenges and possible solutions for developing these 2D materials, the review is expected to provide some inspiration for the future research of 2D materials used on efficient photocatalytic energy conversions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number2200180
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume34
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 9 2022

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work received financial support from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).

Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 The Authors. Advanced Materials published by Wiley-VCH GmbH.

Keywords

  • 2D materials
  • electron transfer
  • molecular activation
  • photocatalysis
  • surface modification

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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