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Chemical Precipitation Method for the Synthesis of Nb2O5 Modified Bulk Nickel Catalysts with High Specific Surface Area

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Published on: February 19, 2018

Nickel-Based Photocatalyst: From Structure to Application.

Zicheng Wang¹, Wenjin Sun¹, Guangming Li¹

¹Key Laboratory of Function Inorganic Material Chemistry (MOE), School of Chemistry and Material Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, P. R. China, 150080.

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

|July 8, 2025

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Nickel-based materials show promise for industrial applications like CO2 conversion and water splitting. This review consolidates nickel photocatalyst forms and mechanisms, offering insights for future energy and environmental solutions.

Keywords:

Ni-based materials electronic structure nickel photocatalyst structure–function relationship

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Catalysis
Photochemistry

Background:

Nickel's unique electronic and redox properties make it a promising earth-abundant element for photocatalysis.
Existing reviews cover synthesis and applications, but a mechanistic understanding of nickel's role is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review nickel-based photocatalysts and elucidate their mechanistic roles.
To consolidate knowledge on nickel's application in energy conversion and environmental remediation.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of nickel-based photocatalysts (single atoms, nanoparticles, MOFs, COFs, etc.).
Analysis of electronic and geometric attributes influencing photocatalytic activity.
Critical assessment of mechanisms, active sites, and challenges in nickel cocatalysis.

Main Results:

Nickel's diverse forms (single atoms to MOFs) leverage its properties for light absorption, charge separation, and reactivity.
Recent advances in nickel cocatalysts for hydrogen evolution, CO2 reduction, and nitrogen conversion are reviewed.
Proposed mechanisms and active sites are critically evaluated.

Conclusions:

A deeper mechanistic understanding is crucial for advancing nickel photocatalysis.
Future research should focus on in situ monitoring, theoretical modeling, and hybrid architectures.
Nickel photocatalysts offer significant potential for energy conversion and environmental remediation.