Two-dimensional MXene-based and MXene-derived photocatalysts: Recent developments and perspectives

Q Zhong, Y Li, G Zhang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
Since their discovery in 2011, 2D MXenes have gained tremendous traction for their flexible
elemental composition, unique 2D-layered structure, large surface area, abundant surface …

Integration of redox cocatalysts for artificial photosynthesis

B Qiu, M Du, Y Ma, Q Zhu, M Xing… - Energy & Environmental …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Solar fuels and chemical production using photosynthetic devices by harnessing solar
energy remains an attractive prospect owing to its being a potential alternative to fossil …

Oxygen Vacancies Modified TiO2/O‐Terminated Ti3C2 Composites: Unravelling the Dual Effects between Oxygen Vacancy and High‐Work‐Function Titanium …

S Zhou, L Jiang, H Wang, J Yang… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The rational design of Ti3C2Tx MXene‐derived TiO2‐based photocatalysts with broad light
absorption and efficient charge separation has recently attracted considerable attention for …

Rationally designed Ti3C2 MXene@ TiO2/CuInS2 Schottky/S-scheme integrated heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

W Yang, G Ma, Y Fu, K Peng, H Yang, X Zhan… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
The development of novel and efficient heterojunction photocatalysts is still a challenging
issue for achieving highly efficient solar-to-chemical energy conversion. Herein, we report …

Microbe-Assisted Assembly of Ti3C2Tx MXene on Fungi-Derived Nanoribbon Heterostructures for Ultrastable Sodium and Potassium Ion Storage

J Cao, Z Sun, J Li, Y Zhu, Z Yuan, Y Zhang, D Li… - ACS …, 2021 - ACS Publications
As a typical family of two-dimensional (2D) materials, MXenes present physiochemical
properties and potential for use in energy storage applications. However, MXenes suffer …

Photocatalytic water splitting for solving energy crisis: Myth, Fact or Busted?

KH Ng, SY Lai, CK Cheng, YW Cheng… - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Reaping hydrogen energy by utilising eternal sunlight offers a good fit to the theme of
popularly-hype sustainable and carbon-free energy future. Contrary to that belief, this review …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of hydrogen generation by water splitting using 2D nanomaterials: Photo vs electro-catalysis

F Almomani, A Al-Rababah, M Tawalbeh, A Al-Othman - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Transition metal carbides/nitrides (MXenes) with eccentric properties are emerging 2D
nanomaterials with intriguing applications in the photo and electro-catalytic water splitting …

PtO nanodots promoting Ti3C2 MXene in-situ converted Ti3C2/TiO2 composites for photocatalytic hydrogen production

JX Yang, WB Yu, CF Li, WD Dong, LQ Jiang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Increasing the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers and preventing the hydrogen
back oxidation are two key challenges in photocatalytic hydrogen production. Herein, we …

State-of-the-art recent progress in MXene-based photocatalysts: a comprehensive review

Z You, Y Liao, X Li, J Fan, Q Xiang - Nanoscale, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Recently, the emerging two-dimensional material MXene enjoys a high reputation due to its
fascinating characteristics and shines in various research fields. Among them, MXene has …

Amino-functionalized MOF-on-MOF architectural nanocomplexes composed for radioactive-iodine efficient adsorption

L Liu, L Chen, K Thummavichai, Z Ye, Y Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The effective capture of radioactive iodine vapor is crucial for radiation safety during spent
fuel reprocessing. However, current materials used for iodine vapor capture have limitations …