Research progress on hydrogen peroxide photosynthesis from only water and oxygen over polymer photocatalysts

  • Xiang Cheng Zhang
  • , Si Lian Cheng
  • , Feng Tiao Liao
  • , Chao Chen*
  • , Ming Ce Long*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) photosynthesis from water and oxygen is a green and sustainable process with considerable promise as an alternative to the traditional anthraquinone method and an important method to realize decentralized production. Recently, several photocatalysts for H2O2 photosynthesis have been developed. Among these, polymer-based photocatalysts with flexible and tunable structural characteristics, broad optical responses and the potential for efficient H2O2 generation have attracted increasing attention. Herein, we critically review the state-of-the-art progress in polymer-based photocatalysts for H2O2 photosynthesis using only water and oxygen. Notably, enhancement strategies for H2O2 production over photocatalysts are emphasized, including carbon nitride, donor–acceptor conjugated frameworks and supramolecular polymers, and the relationship between the material structure and H2O2 production performance is also discussed. Finally, we discuss the challenges for further studies on H2O2 photosynthesis over polymer-based photocatalysts. Graphical abstract: (Figure presented.)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6144-6163
Number of pages20
JournalRare Metals
Volume43
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2024

Keywords

  • Covalent organic framework
  • Graphite carbon nitride
  • Hydrogen peroxide photosynthesis
  • Polymer-based photocatalyst
  • Supramolecular polymer

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