Piezo-photocatalysis for efficient charge separation to promote CO₂ photoreduction in nanoclusters.

ABSTRACT: The substantial emissions of CO₂ greenhouse gases have resulted in severe environmental problems, and research on the implementation of semiconductor materials to minimize CO₂ is currently a highly discussed subject. Effective separation of interface charges is a major challenge for efficient piezo-photocatalytic systems. Meanwhile, the ultrasmall-sized metal nanoclusters can shorten the distance of electron transport. Herein, we synthesized Au₂₅(p-MBA)₁₈ nanoclusters (Au₂₅ NCs) modified red graphitic carbon nitride (RCN) nanocatalysts with highly exposed Au active sites by in-situ seed growth method. The loading of Au₂₅ NCs on the RCN surface provides more active sites and creates a long-range ordered electric field. It all

SUBMITTER: Zhu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10638044 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature