Lin Yu-Yun, Liu Fu-Yu, Chen I-Chia, Tsai Hwei-Yan, Huang Jhen-Wei, Lin Jia-Hao, Chen Chiing-Chang
Department of Science Education and Application, National Taichung University of Education, Taichung, 403, Taiwan.
Department of Science Education and Application, National Taichung University of Education, Taichung, 403, Taiwan; Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.
J Environ Manage. 2024 Aug;365:121536. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121536. Epub 2024 Jun 22.
In this study, a series of BiTeX (X = Cl, Br, I) photocatalysts were successfully synthesized via a simple hydrothermal method. The synthesis process involved dissolving BiX and Te powder in toluene to identify the most efficient material for photocatalytic activity. The main objective of this approach is to facilitate the conversion of carbon dioxide into sustainable solar fuels, such as alcohols and hydrocarbons, offering an appealing solution to address environmental concerns and energy crises. The BiTeX photocatalysts demonstrated significant proficiency in converting CO into CH, particularly BiTeCl exhibited a notable photocatalytic conversion rate of up to 0.51 μmolgh. The optimized BiTeX photocatalysts displayed a gradual and selective transition from CO to CH, ultimately producing valuable hydrocarbons (C). Furthermore, owing to their ability to reduce CO, these photocatalysts show promise as materials for mitigating environmental pollution.
