The prospect of CuX (X=O, S, Se) co-catalysts in photocatalysis
From engineering heterostructural integrity towards enhanced photocatalytic activities – A concise review
- authored by
- Shruti Jain, Swati, Mohammed Ismael, Muhammad Tahir, Pardeep Singh, Pankaj Raizada, Bhupinder Singh, Van Huy Nguyen, Naveen Kumar
- Abstract
Recent progress in photocatalytic degradation and hydrogen generation highlights the role of co-catalysts in the efficiency of semiconductors-based photocatalysts. Co-catalysts provide an adequate solution to boost photocatalytic performance. This review first covers the synthesis methods for CuX along with the loading method of the co-catalysts to the base catalyst. Because of cost-effectiveness, compositional flexibility, outstanding physiochemical stability, tunable crystal phase narrow band gap, non-toxicity, adjustable microstructure, etc., copper-based co-catalysts have stimulated immense attention as they can magnify photocatalytic performance. The fundamental principles of photocatalytic degradation of organic molecules and hydrogen production are highly outlined. Then, the co-catalytic activities of various Cu-based materials involving Cu oxides, Cu sulfides, and Cu selenide are thoroughly discussed when they are coupled with base semiconductor materials (metal oxides, metal sulfides, nitrides, etc.), to attain a rationally designed photocatalyst for enhancing photocatalytic reactions. This review is expected to upgrade research on efficient co-catalyst design to refine the charge carrier separation in photocatalytic systems for CO2 adsorption ability, light harvesting, and acting as reactive sites for the reduction reaction.
- Organisation(s)
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Section Electrical Energy Storage Systems
- External Organisation(s)
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Maharshi Dayanand University
United Arab Emirates University
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya university khanpur
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
- Type
- Article
- Journal
- Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids
- Volume
- 201
- ISSN
- 0022-3697
- Publication date
- 16.02.2025
- Publication status
- E-pub ahead of print
- Peer reviewed
- Yes
- ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry, General Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics
- Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
- Electronic version(s)
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2025.112634 (Access:
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