Research Progress of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting
Photocatalytic overall water splitting in solar–chemical energy conversion can effectively mitigate environmental pollution and resource depletion. Stable ternary metal indium zinc sulfide (ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>) is considered one of the ideal materials for photocatal...
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| description | Photocatalytic overall water splitting in solar–chemical energy conversion can effectively mitigate environmental pollution and resource depletion. Stable ternary metal indium zinc sulfide (ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>) is considered one of the ideal materials for photocatalytic overall water splitting due to its unique electronic and optical properties, as well as suitable conduction and valence band positions for suitable photocatalytic overall water splitting, and it has attracted widespread researcher interest. Herein, we first briefly describe the mechanism of photocatalytic overall water splitting, and then introduce the properties of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> including crystal structure, energy band structure, as well as the main synthetic methods and morphology. Subsequently, we systematically summarize the research progress of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-based photocatalysts to achieve overall water splitting through modification methods such as defect engineering, heterostructure construction, and co-catalyst loading. Finally, we provide insights into the prospects and challenges for the overall water splitting of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-based photocatalysts. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c55cfef1431e47fcaa9133b4fe16a7952023-11-18T09:41:52ZengMDPI AGCatalysts2073-43442023-06-0113696710.3390/catal13060967Research Progress of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Overall Water SplittingYujie Yan0Zhouze Chen1Xiaofang Cheng2Weilong Shi3School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, ChinaSchool of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, ChinaSchool of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, ChinaSchool of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, ChinaPhotocatalytic overall water splitting in solar–chemical energy conversion can effectively mitigate environmental pollution and resource depletion. Stable ternary metal indium zinc sulfide (ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>) is considered one of the ideal materials for photocatalytic overall water splitting due to its unique electronic and optical properties, as well as suitable conduction and valence band positions for suitable photocatalytic overall water splitting, and it has attracted widespread researcher interest. Herein, we first briefly describe the mechanism of photocatalytic overall water splitting, and then introduce the properties of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> including crystal structure, energy band structure, as well as the main synthetic methods and morphology. Subsequently, we systematically summarize the research progress of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-based photocatalysts to achieve overall water splitting through modification methods such as defect engineering, heterostructure construction, and co-catalyst loading. Finally, we provide insights into the prospects and challenges for the overall water splitting of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-based photocatalysts.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/13/6/967photocatalytic overall water splittingZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>dopingvacancyheterojunctionco-catalyst |
| spellingShingle | Yujie Yan Zhouze Chen Xiaofang Cheng Weilong Shi Research Progress of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting Catalysts photocatalytic overall water splitting ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> doping vacancy heterojunction co-catalyst |
| title | Research Progress of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting |
| title_full | Research Progress of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting |
| title_fullStr | Research Progress of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting |
| title_full_unstemmed | Research Progress of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting |
| title_short | Research Progress of ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting |
| title_sort | research progress of znin sub 2 sub s sub 4 sub based catalysts for photocatalytic overall water splitting |
| topic | photocatalytic overall water splitting ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> doping vacancy heterojunction co-catalyst |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/13/6/967 |
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