Recent progress of MOF-based photocatalysts for environmental application and sustainability considerations

AK Juma, ZMA Merican, A Haruna - Chemical Engineering Research and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained significant attention in recent years as
versatile materials with tunable composition, structure, and functional properties, making …

Tuning electronic structure of metal-free dual-site catalyst enables exclusive singlet oxygen production and in-situ utilization

CH Gu, S Wang, AY Zhang, C Liu, J Jiang… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Developing eco-friendly catalysts for effective water purification with minimal oxidant use is
imperative. Herein, we present a metal-free and nitrogen/fluorine dual-site catalyst …

Constructing nanoconfined spaces in persulfate oxidation processes for efficient degradation of emerging contaminants: Structures, mechanisms, and challenges

C Chen, M Zhao, Y Chen, W Jia, Y Wu, Y Liang… - Separation and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes (PS-AOPs) are widely recognized for their
potential in treating emerging contaminants (ECs) in aquatic environments. However, the …

Discerning the relevance of singlet oxygen in pollutant degradation in peroxymonosulfate activation processes

H Li, X Zhang, S Yang, Y Sun… - Environmental Science & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Significant efforts have recently been exerted toward construction of singlet oxygen (1O2)-
dominated catalytic oxidation systems for selective removal of organic contaminants from …

A single-atom manganese nanozyme mediated membrane reactor for water decontamination

J Sun, M Yan, G Tao, R Su, X Xiao, Q Wu, F Chen… - Water Research, 2025 - Elsevier
Single-atom nanozymes possess high catalytic activity and selectivity, and are emerging as
advanced heterogeneous catalysts for environmental applications. Herein, we present the …

Electron delocalization disentangles activity-selectivity trade-off of transition metal phosphide catalysts in oxidative desulfurization

J Zou, S Wu, Y Lin, X Li, Q Niu, S He… - … Science & Technology, 2024 - ACS Publications
Breaking the activity-selectivity trade-off has been a long-standing challenge in catalysis.
Here, we proposed a nanoheterostructure engineering strategy to overcome the trade-off in …

Understanding the multiple roles of electrified MXene filter toward boosting the Fenton-like reaction

Y Liu, W Li, L Jin, S You, M Liu - Separation and Purification Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Herein, a comprehensive electrochemical filter was developed that could efficiently activate
peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and degrade emerging contaminants in water. Composites of …

Anthraquinone centers modified covalent organic frameworks for boosted photocatalytic O2-to-H2O2 synthesis: Inhibiting the in-situ decomposition of H2O2

Y Luo, C Liu, J Liu, X Liu, Y Zhou, X Ou, B Weng… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Photocatalytic O 2 reduction presents a sustainable strategy for H 2 O 2 synthesis, while the
in-situ decomposition of H 2 O 2 significantly deteriorates the activity and stability. Here, by …

Improving Generation Performance of 1O2 by Atomic Doping for Efficient Catalytic Advanced Oxidation Processes

D Qi, J Wang, J Zhang, K Su, J Xu, W Lv… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Singlet oxygen (1O2) has attracted great attention owing to its superior
comprehensive oxidizing performance and extensive application in dealing with ever …

Photothermal nano-confinement reactor with bimetallic sites for enhanced peroxymonosulfate activation in antibiotic degradation

H Wang, Y Cao, B Li, L Shen, XL Wu, R Li, H Lin - Water Research, 2025 - Elsevier
In recent years, photothermal-assisted Fenton-like degradation of organic pollutants has
become a prominent green method in environmental pollution control. Nevertheless, the …