2D/2D/2D O-C3N4/Bt/Ti3C2Tx heterojunction with novel MXene/clay multi-electron mediator for stimulating photo-induced CO2 reforming to CO and CH4

被引：159
作者：
Tahir, Muhammad [1 ]
Tahir, Beenish [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Teknol Malaysia UTM, Sch Chem & Energy Engn, Dept Chem Engn, Chem React Engn Grp CREG, Utm Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
来源：
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL | 2020年 / 400卷
关键词：
Photocatalytic CO2 reduction; Bentonite green clay; g-C3N4; Ti3C2; MXene; Schottky junction; CO2; methanation; PHOTOCATALYTIC REDUCTION; G-C3N4; NANOSHEETS; METHANE; H-2; ADSORPTION; TIO2; PHOTOREACTOR; ENHANCEMENT; PEROVSKITE; SEPARATION;
D O I：
10.1016/j.cej.2020.125868
中图分类号：
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号：
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要：
Controlled fabrication of Ti3C2 MXene with unique topology and layered bentonite (Bt) nanoclay to construct a 2D/2D/2D g-C3N4/Bt/Ti3C2 MXene heterojunction for intriguing photocatalytic CO2 reduction has been investigated. The MXene/Bt composite exhibits high-light absorption and faster charges separation and transportation. The photoactivity of 2D/2D Ti3C2/g-C3N4 of 1.38 folds higher than bulk Ti3AlC2/g-C3N4 obtained due to intimate interface interaction with proficient charges separation. The highest g-C3N4/Bt/Ti3C2 heterojunction activity for CH4 evolution of 4.18, 4.42 and 6.96 folds more was achieved compared with g-C3N4/Ti3C3, Bt/g-C3N4 and g-C3N4, respectively. This boosted activity was evidently due to Ti3C2/g-C3N4 Schottky junction with Bt-mediator to provide new electron transfer channels. More interestingly, with proton rich acetic-acid reagent, 4.15 folds more CH4 production than using only water under prolonged stability was observed. Thus, this study provides a promising approach for clean energy system and potential applications of MXenes/Bt materials for solar fuels production.
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