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  • Nanotechnology
  • Photocatalysis

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  • Assembling 2D nanomaterials into heterostructures with strong interfacial interactions is key for advanced artificial photocatalytic materials.
  • Regulating interfaces through controlled construction/stacking modes of 2D nanomaterials enhances functionality and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically overview multiple construction modes of 2D/2D heterostructures.
  • To emphasize the relationships between interfacial characteristics, synthetic strategies, and photocatalytic applications.
  • To summarize recent advancements in enhancing photocatalytic performance of 2D/2D heterostructures.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of different construction modes (e.g., face-to-face, edge-to-face).
  • Analysis of interfacial characteristics (point, linear, planar) and synthetic strategies (in situ growth, ex situ assembly).
  • Summary of strategies for enhancing photocatalysis: visible light absorption, charge transfer/separation, and active sites.

Main Results:

  • Multiple construction modes offer precise regulation of interfaces in 2D/2D heterostructures.
  • Enhanced photocatalytic performance is achieved by optimizing visible light absorption, charge dynamics, and active sites.
  • Surface defects, cocatalysts, and surface modification play crucial roles in optimizing performance.

Conclusions:

  • Precise regulation of interfaces in 2D/2D heterostructures is achievable through various construction modes and synthetic strategies.
  • Synergistic effects of engineering and heterogeneous interfaces are vital for optimizing photocatalytic performance.
  • Future opportunities lie in expanding the application of 2D/2D heterostructures in photocatalysis.