Li Bo, Liu Xiao-Jing, Zhu Hao-Wen, Guan Hua-Peng, Guo Rui-Tang
College of Energy Source and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China.
Shanghai Non-Carbon Energy Conversion and Utilization Institute, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China.
Small. 2024 Dec;20(49):e2406074. doi: 10.1002/smll.202406074. Epub 2024 Oct 6.
Photocatalytic reduction of CO (PCR) technology offers the capacity to transmute solar energy into chemical energy through an eco-friendly and efficacious process, concurrently facilitating energy storage and carbon diminution, this innovation harbors significant potential for mitigating energy shortages and ameliorating environmental degradation. Bismuth tungstate (BiWO) is distinguished by its robust visible light absorption and distinctive perovskite-type crystal architecture, rendering it highly efficiency in PCR. In recent years, numerous systematic strategies have been investigated for the synthesis and modification of BiWO to enhance its photocatalytic performance, aiming to achieve superior applications. This review provides a comprehensive review of the latest research progress on BiWO based materials in the field of photocatalysis. Firstly, outlining the fundamental principles, associated reaction mechanisms and reduction pathways of PCR. Then, the synthesis strategy of BiWO-based materials is introduced for the regulation of its photocatalytic properties. Furthermore, accentuating the extant applications in CO reduction, including metal-BiWO, semiconductor-BiWO and carbon-based BiWO composites etc. while concludes with an examination of the future landscape and challenges faced. This review hopes to serve as an effective reference for the continuous improvement and implementation of BiWO-based photocatalysts in PCR.
光催化还原CO（PCR）技术能够通过一种环保且高效的过程将太阳能转化为化学能，同时促进能量存储和碳减排，这项创新对于缓解能源短缺和改善环境恶化具有巨大潜力。钨酸铋（BiWO）以其强大的可见光吸收能力和独特的钙钛矿型晶体结构而著称，使其在PCR中具有很高的效率。近年来，人们研究了许多系统策略来合成和改性BiWO以提高其光催化性能，旨在实现卓越的应用。本综述全面回顾了光催化领域中基于BiWO的材料的最新研究进展。首先，概述了PCR的基本原理、相关反应机制和还原途径。然后，介绍了基于BiWO的材料的合成策略以调控其光催化性能。此外，着重阐述了在CO还原中的现有应用，包括金属-BiWO、半导体-BiWO和碳基BiWO复合材料等，最后审视了面临的未来前景和挑战。本综述希望能为基于BiWO的光催化剂在PCR中的持续改进和应用提供有效的参考。
