Two-dimensional (2D) materials, due to its excellent mechanical, unique electrical and optical properties, have become hot materials in the field of photocatalysis. Especially, 2D heterostructures can well inhibit the recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes in photocatalysis because of its special energy band structures and carrier transport characteristics, which are conducive to enhancing photoenergy conversion capacity and improving oxidation and reduction ability, so as to purify pollutants and store energy. In this minireview, we summarize recent theoretical progress in direct Z-scheme photocatalysis of 2D heterostructures, focusing on physical mechanism and improving catalytic efficiency. Current challenges and prospects for 2D direct Z-scheme photocatalysts are discussed as well.
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