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May 6, 2026Energy & environment materials1 citationsOpen Access

Natural Anthraquinone‐Like Compound Extracted from Green Husk of Walnut Improves Photocatalytic H 2 O 2 Production Catalyzed by TiO 2 Nanoparticles

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ZHZengyin HeCLCui LiMNMingze Ni

Key Points

  • To enhance photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production using juglone with TiO2 nanoparticles.
  • Loaded juglone onto anatase TiO2 as a co-catalyst
  • Investigated photocatalytic performance for H2O2 generation
  • Utilized benzyl alcohol as the hole scavenger in an aqueous solution
  • Achieved an H2O2 production rate of 5851.44 μmol g−1 h−1
  • Demonstrated improved quantum efficiency
  • Showed effective charge separation and reduced electron-hole recombination

Abstract

Hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) is a vital oxidant with broad industrial applications, and its production via photocatalysis represents a highly promising approach. Titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) has garnered significant attention for photocatalytic H 2 O 2 generation. In this study, a simple method was used to enhance the photocatalytic performance by loading juglone as a co‐catalyst onto anatase TiO 2 . The quinone group of juglone serves as an efficient electron acceptor, effectively capturing conduction band electrons from TiO 2 to form stable semiquinone radical anions. Simultaneously, the phenolic hydroxyl group acts as a hole‐trapping site, promoting hole migration to the surface. This dual‐pathway charge separation mechanism substantially suppresses electron–hole recombination and improves quantum efficiency. Consequently, under illumination, the Juglone/TiO 2 photocatalyst achieved an H 2 O 2 production rate of 5851.44 μmol g −1 h −1 in an aqueous benzyl alcohol (as the hole scavenger) solution under an air atmosphere within 1 h. This work offers a new strategy for developing efficient and stable catalysts for solar fuel production.

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He et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69faa1eb04f884e66b532a99https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70383
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