1D/2D Heterostructured Photocatalysts: From Design and Unique Properties to Their Environmental Applications

Small. 2020 Nov;16(46):e2005051. doi: 10.1002/smll.202005051. Epub 2020 Oct 26.

Abstract

With the progress of dissimilar dimensional materials, 1D and 2D materials have been extensively investigated as heterogeneous photocatalysts, which realize the unique dimensionality-dependent advantages and mitigate the disadvantages during the environmental and sustainable energy applications. The progress in 1D/2D heterogeneous photocatalysts stems from the combination of different growth modes between 1D and 2D nanostructures and the judicious control to establish the oriented 1D/2D interface. To promote this field, it is necessary to gain insights into the interface engineering in the 1D/2D heterogeneous photocatalysts. This mini-review summarizes the designed synthesis and application of dimensional heterogeneous photocatalysts from 1D and 2D materials. Some typical research to overview the advantages of different types of interface engineered 1D/2D heterogeneous photocatalysts for various photocatalytic processes is highlighted in detail. At last, this review ends by drawing on more design strategies for such 1D/2D heterogeneous photocatalysts, which may inspire further developments of efficient dissimilar dimensional heterogeneous photocatalysts.

Keywords: 1D/2D heterostructures; H2 evolution; organic pollutant degradation; photocatalysts.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't