Z-Scheme nanocomposite with high redox ability for efficient cleavage of lignin C–C bonds under simulated solar light
Xuejiao Wu, Jinchi Lin, Huizhen Zhang, Shunji Xie, Qinghong Zhang, Bert F. Sels, Ye Wang
Abstract
Ag 3 PO 4 –PCN nanocomposite effectively cleaves C–C bonds of β-1 lignin models under simulated solar light mainly through an electron–hole coupled mechanism. The strong redox capability of the Z-scheme photocatalyst is the key to high efficiency.
Topics & Concepts
NanocompositeLigninRedoxBond cleavagePhotochemistryChemistryCleavage (geology)PhotocatalysisChemical engineeringMaterials scienceNanotechnologyInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisComposite materialEngineeringFracture (geology)Lignin and Wood ChemistryEnzyme-mediated dye degradationCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies