Yaxuan Jin, Chao Zhang, Guigang Zhang*
Chin. J. Struct. Chem., 2024, 43: 100414. DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2024.100414
December 15, 2024
ABSTRACT
In summary, atomically dispersed AuKPCN materials that can
simultaneously promote the photocatalytic formation of ⋅OH and H2O2 have been developed, with apparent quantum efficiencies of more than
85% at 420 nm. Extensive experimental characterization and computa
tional simulations have shown that the atomically dispersed Au with low
oxidation number alters the band structure of the material to capture the
highly localized holes created under light excitation. This study effectively overcomes the common challenge of slow kinetics of conventional
4e- WOR/2e- WOR process, and it is poised to serve as a significant milestone to inspire researchers in the field of photocatalytic water
purification.