3D-Printed photocatalysts for revolutionizing catalytic conversion of solar to chemical energy

IF 33.6 1区材料科学 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Progress in Materials Science Pub Date : 2025-01-07 DOI:10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101427

He Lin, Ming Ma, Huan Qi, Xin Wang, Zheng Xing, Azhar Alowasheeir, Huiping Tang, Seong Chan Jun, Yusuke Yamauchi, Shude Liu

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Conversion of solar to chemical energy is essential for addressing energy crisis and mitigating environmental problems by generating storable, valuable chemicals. Photocatalysts play a critical role in solar conversion systems by affecting solar energy capture, charge generation and transfer, and redox reaction rates; however, they still face significant challenges in practical manufacturing. As an additive manufacturing technology, three-dimensional (3D) printing enables the creation of complex, customizable catalytic material structures with precise control, surface area optimization, catalytic sites, and the integration of multiple materials to enhance the photocatalytic process. This review begins by examining the fundamental principles of 3D-printed photocatalysts for solar to chemical energy conversion, with a focus on metal oxides/chalcogenides, carbon-based materials, metal organic frameworks/covalent organic frameworks and their composites. Second, the key performance parameters, emerging challenges and opportunities in designing 3D-printed photocatalysts were discussed. Third, the latest advancements on 3D-printed photocatalysts are presented across various applications (water splitting, carbon dioxide reduction, nitrogen fixation, pollutant degradation, and organic synthesis), covering material design, synthesis methods, and the relationship between structure and photocatalytic performance. Finally, the review outlines future directions for integrating 3D printing with photocatalysis. This comprehensive review aims to provide insights for designing high-performance photocatalysts for sustainable energy supply.

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Progress in Materials Science 工程技术-材料科学：综合

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59.60

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0.80%

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101

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11.4 months

期刊介绍： Progress in Materials Science is a journal that publishes authoritative and critical reviews of recent advances in the science of materials. The focus of the journal is on the fundamental aspects of materials science, particularly those concerning microstructure and nanostructure and their relationship to properties. Emphasis is also placed on the thermodynamics, kinetics, mechanisms, and modeling of processes within materials, as well as the understanding of material properties in engineering and other applications. The journal welcomes reviews from authors who are active leaders in the field of materials science and have a strong scientific track record. Materials of interest include metallic, ceramic, polymeric, biological, medical, and composite materials in all forms. Manuscripts submitted to Progress in Materials Science are generally longer than those found in other research journals. While the focus is on invited reviews, interested authors may submit a proposal for consideration. Non-invited manuscripts are required to be preceded by the submission of a proposal. Authors publishing in Progress in Materials Science have the option to publish their research via subscription or open access. Open access publication requires the author or research funder to meet a publication fee (APC). Abstracting and indexing services for Progress in Materials Science include Current Contents, Science Citation Index Expanded, Materials Science Citation Index, Chemical Abstracts, Engineering Index, INSPEC, and Scopus.