scholarly journals Highlights on Recent Developments of Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Photocatalysis

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Francesco Parrino ◽  
Giovanni Palmisano
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Homogeneous Photocatalysis

Photocatalysis emerged in the last decades as a versatile technology, whose applications range from environmental remediation to hydrogen production, energy harvesting, and organic synthesis, with exciting examples also in medicine, electronics, and advanced functional materials [...]

scholarly journals Hierarchical electrospun nanofibers for energy harvesting, production and environmental remediation

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 3192-3222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Palaniswamy Suresh Kumar ◽  
Jayaraman Sundaramurthy ◽  
Subramanian Sundarrajan ◽  
Veluru Jagadeesh Babu ◽  
Gurdev Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Electrospun Nanofibers ◽  
Environmental Applications ◽  
Recent Developments

Recent developments in the synthesis of electrospun nanomaterials and their potential prospects in energy and environmental applications are discussed in detail.

Simply supported FPEDs connected by springs for broadband energy harvesting

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 201-210
Author(s):  
Yoshikazu Tanaka ◽  
Satoru Odake ◽  
Jun Miyake ◽  
Hidemi Mutsuda ◽  
Atanas A. Popov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Vibrational Energy ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Theoretical Evaluation ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvester ◽  
Polyvinylidene Difluoride ◽  
Simply Supported

Energy harvesting methods that use functional materials have attracted interest because they can take advantage of an abundant but underutilized energy source. Most vibration energy harvester designs operate most effectively around their resonant frequency. However, in practice, the frequency band for ambient vibrational energy is typically broad. The development of technologies for broadband energy harvesting is therefore desirable. The authors previously proposed an energy harvester, called a flexible piezoelectric device (FPED), that consists of a piezoelectric film (polyvinylidene difluoride) and a soft material, such as silicon rubber or polyethylene terephthalate. The authors also proposed a system based on FPEDs for broadband energy harvesting. The system consisted of cantilevered FPEDs, with each FPED connected via a spring. Simply supported FPEDs also have potential for broadband energy harvesting, and here, a theoretical evaluation method is proposed for such a system. Experiments are conducted to validate the derived model.

Heterogeneous System in Organic Synthesis: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 740-753
Author(s):  
Bishwajit Changmai ◽  
Gunindra Pathak ◽  
Jasha Momo H. Anal ◽  
Lalthazuala Rokhum
Keyword(s):  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Heterogeneous System ◽  
Heterogeneous Catalysts ◽  
Solid Phase Synthesis ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Henry Reaction ◽  
Phase Synthesis ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Recovery And Reuse

Due to its inherent advantages such as easy recovery and reuse of the catalysts/ reagents, and environmentally friendly nature, the heterogeneous system has gain popularity in the realm of organic synthesis. In recent years, several chemically or biologically potent molecules are achieved through heterogeneous synthesis strategies. By recalling some of the classical fundamentals of the heterogeneous system in important organic synthesis, this mini-review outlines the recent developments in the applications heterogeneous catalysts and reagents; particularly in the solid phase synthesis, esterification and transesterification reactions to produce biodiesel, and Henry reaction.

Semiconductor Photocatalysts for Solar-to-Hydrogen Energy Conversion: Recent Advances of CdS

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuxue Wei ◽  
Honglin Qin ◽  
Jinxin Deng ◽  
Xiaomeng Cheng ◽  
Mengdie Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Noble Metals ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Theoretical Design ◽  
Recent Developments

Introduction: Solar-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production from water splitting is one of the most promising solutions to satisfy the increasing demands of a rapidly developing society. CdS has emerged as a representative semiconductor photocatalyst due to its suitable band gap and band position. However, the poor stability and rapid charge recombination of CdS restrict its application for hydrogen production. The strategy of using a cocatalyst is typically recognized as an effective approach for improving the activity, stability, and selectivity of photocatalysts. In this review, recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation are summarized. In particular, the factors affecting the photocatalytic performance and new cocatalyst design, as well as the general classification of cocatalysts, are discussed, which includes a single cocatalyst containing noble-metal cocatalysts, non-noble metals, metal-complex cocatalysts, metal-free cocatalysts, and multi-cocatalysts. Finally, future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are described. Background: Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water splitting using photocatalyst semiconductors is one of the most promising solutions to satisfy the increasing demands of a rapidly developing society. CdS has emerged as a representative semiconductor photocatalyst due to its suitable band gap and band position. However, the poor stability and rapid charge recombination of CdS restrict its application for hydrogen production. The strategy of using a cocatalyst is typically recognized as an effective approach for improving the activity, stability, and selectivity of photocatalysts. Methods: This review summarizes the recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation. Results: Recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation are summarized. The factors affecting the photocatalytic performance and new cocatalyst design, as well as the general classification of cocatalysts, are discussed, which includes a single cocatalyst containing noble-metal cocatalysts, non-noble metals, metal-complex cocatalysts, metal-free cocatalysts, and multi-cocatalysts. Finally, future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are described. Conclusion: The state-of-the-art CdS for producing hydrogen from photocatalytic water splitting under visible light is discussed. The future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are also described.

Recent Developments in Indium Metal and Its Salts in Organic Synthesis

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 (4) ◽  
pp. 591-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. S. Yadav ◽  
Aneesh Antony ◽  
Jimil George ◽  
Basi V. Subba Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Indium Metal

Desulfonylation via Radical Process: Recent Developments in Organic Synthesis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue-Qiang Chu ◽  
Danhua Ge ◽  
Yan-Ying Cui ◽  
Zhi-Liang Shen ◽  
Chao-Jun Li
Keyword(s):  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Radical Process ◽  
Recent Developments

Multifunctional Ni-Mg-Bimetal-Activated Zn(O,S) for Hydrogen Generation and Environmental Remediation with Simulated Solar-Light Irradiation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hairus Abdullah ◽  
Hardy Shuwanto ◽  
Dong-Hau Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Hexavalent Chromium ◽  
Chemical Transformation ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Hydrogen Generation ◽  
Hydrogenation Reaction ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Simulated Solar Light ◽  
Solar Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Applications

Ni-Mg-Bimetal doped Zn(O,S) has been synthesized, characterized, and tested for several photocatalytic applications such as hydrogen production, hydrogenation reaction for chemical transformation, detoxification of hexavalent chromium, and mixed dye (MB...

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