Semiconductor nanocrystals for small molecule activation<i>via</i>artificial photosynthesis
Xu‐Bing Li, Zhi‐Kun Xin, Shu‐Guang Xia, Xiaoya Gao, Chen‐Ho Tung, Li‐Zhu Wu
Abstract
conversion and chemical bond formation (e.g., S-S, C-C, C-N, C-P, C-O). In this review, we summarize the recent advances in small molecule activation via artificial photosynthesis using semiconductor NCs, especially those consisting of II-VI and III-V elements. Moreover, we highlight the intrinsic advantages of semiconductor NCs in this field and look into the fabrication of prototype devices for large-scale and sustainable small molecule activation to store solar energy in chemical bonds.
Topics & Concepts
SemiconductorNanocrystalArtificial photosynthesisPhotosynthesisMoleculeNanotechnologySolar fuelSmall moleculeMaterials scienceChemistryPhotochemistryChemical engineeringOptoelectronicsPhotocatalysisOrganic chemistryCatalysisBiochemistryEngineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesCopper-based nanomaterials and applications