Application of Metals and Their Compounds/Black Phosphorus-Based Nanomaterials in the Direction of Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

Abstract

Black phosphorous (BP) is a novel composite material. Its carrier mobility can reach more than 1000 cm2·V−1·s−1 and has a direct bandgap adjustable from 0.3 to 1.5 eV with thickness, so its photovoltaic performance is good. These properties show great potential for applications in many fields, such as energy storage, sensors, biomedicine, and environmental treatment. With the deepening of research, it is found that the instability of BP under natural environmental conditions and the limitations of its preparation limit its development, while combining with other materials can further optimize its performance, which not only improves the mechanical properties of the material but also gives it new functions. Based on this, this paper summarizes the preparation and optical properties of highly stable metals and their compounds/BP-based nanomaterials in recent years, highlights the progress of their application in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, and gives an outlook on the challenges and opportunities for the future development of BP in photocatalysis.