Recent Progress in Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Properties of Halide Perovskites
2.1. The Composition of Halide Perovskites
2.2. Optoelectronic Properties of Halide Perovskites
3. Applications of Halide Perovskites in Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution
3.1. Basic Principle of Photocatalysis with Halide Perovskites
3.2. Halide Perovskites for Hydrogen Evolution
3.2.1. Pristine Halide Perovskites or Solid Solutions
3.2.2. Halide Perovskite Composites
3.2.3. Pb-Free Halide Perovskites
3.2.4. Water Stable Halide Perovskites
4. Conclusions and Prospects
4.1. Improving the Long-Term Catalytic Stability of Halide Perovskites
4.2. Improving the H2 Generation Activity of Halide Perovskite-Based Photocatalysts
4.3. Enhance the Redox Ability of Halide Perovskites
4.4. Exploring Mechanisms of Perovskite-Based Photocatalysis by Combining Experimental and Theoretical Research
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Photocatalyst | Solution | Light Source | Activity (μmol g−1 h−1) | Stability (h) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAPbI3/Pt | Aqueous HI | visible light (λ ≥ 475 nm) | 57 | 160 | [44] |
MAPbI3−xBrx/Pt | Aqueous HBr/HI | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 2604 | >30 | [110] |
Pt/TiO2-MAPbI3 | Aqueous HI | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 77.9 | >12 | [42] |
MAPbI3/rGO | Aqueous HI | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 939 | 200 | [41] |
BP/MAPbI3 | Aqueous HI | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 3472 | 200 | [114] |
PEDOT:PSS/MAPbBr3/Ta2O5 | Aqueous HBr | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 1050 | >4 | [115] |
MAPbI3/MoS2 | Aqueous HI | white LED lamp (450 nm) | 1963 | >24 | [116] |
MA3Bi2I9/Pt | Aqueous HI | visible light (λ ≥ 400 nm) | 170 | 70 | [117] |
CsPbBr3−xIx/Pt | Aqueous HBr/HI | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 1120 | >50 | [113] |
Cs2AgBiBr6/rGO | Aqueous HBr | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 48.9 | 120 | [118] |
DMASnI3 | DI water | 300 W Xe lamp (full spectrum) | 3.2 | >5 | [119] |
Ni3C/MAPbI3 | Aqueous HI | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 2362 | >100 | [121] |
MAPbI3/CoP | Aqueous HI | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 2087.5 | 27 | [122] |
Pt-DA3BiI6 | Aqueous HI | 100 W white LED lamp | 91 | >16 | [123] |
MA3Bi2I9/DMA3BiI6 | Aqueous HI | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 198.4 | >90 | [124] |
MA+-crafted MAPbI3 | Aqueous HI | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 313 | _ | [125] |
ML-MoS2/MAPbI3-MC | Aqueous HI | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 13,600 | 208 | [126] |
MoS2/M0.6F0.4PbI3 | Aqueous HI | visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) | 2131 | >90 | [127] |
PtIx/[(CH3)2NH2]3[BiI6] | Aqueous HI | Commercial LED lamp, λ = 425 nm | 94 | 100 | [128] |
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Zhang, Z.; Zhou, R.; Li, D.; Jiang, Y.; Wang, X.; Tang, H.; Xu, J. Recent Progress in Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. Nanomaterials 2023, 13, 106. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13010106
Zhang Z, Zhou R, Li D, Jiang Y, Wang X, Tang H, Xu J. Recent Progress in Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. Nanomaterials. 2023; 13(1):106. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13010106
Chicago/Turabian StyleZhang, Zhijie, Rui Zhou, Deben Li, Ying Jiang, Xuesheng Wang, Huiling Tang, and Jiayue Xu. 2023. "Recent Progress in Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution" Nanomaterials 13, no. 1: 106. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13010106