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Tsai CY, Chang WH, Lu MY, Chen LJ. Advances in the heterostructures for enhanced hydrogen production efficiency: a comprehensive review. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:16376-16403. [PMID: 39171376 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01837k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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The growing global energy demand and heightened environmental consciousness have contributed to the increasing interest in green energy sources, including hydrogen production. However, the efficacy of this technology is contingent upon the efficient separation of charges, high absorption of sunlight, rapid charge transfer rate, abundant active sites and resistance to photodegradation. The utilization of photocatalytic heterostructures coupling two materials has proved to be effective in tackling the aforementioned challenges and delivering exceptional performance in the production of hydrogen. The present article provides a comprehensive overview of operational principles of photocatalysis and the combination of photocatalytic and piezo-catalytic applications with heterostructures, including the transfer behavior and mechanisms of photoexcited non-equilibrium carriers between the materials. Furthermore, the effects of recent advances and state-of-the-art designs of heterostructures on hydrogen production are discussed, offering practical approaches to form heterostructures for efficient hydrogen production.
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- Chen-Yo Tsai
- College of Semiconductor Research, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- College of Semiconductor Research, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- College of Semiconductor Research, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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Cao XC, Zhang BC, Cui J, Suo C, Duan XC, Guo SH, Zhang XM. Photocatalyst Au@Ni-MOFs with Different Plasmonic Coverages for Improved Hydrogen Evolution from Water. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:18695-18705. [PMID: 39172768 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c02335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Plasmonic materials are fundamental photosensitizer materials for photocatalytic reactions. Various structures, including core-shell types, satellite types, and distribution types, have been designed and prepared for the optimization of photocatalytic reactions. However, understanding the profound enhancement mechanism of various structures is still challenging. Thus, the plasmonic coverage is considered to be an index for analyzing the influence mechanism. Here, Au@Ni-MOF core-shell flower sphere-like photocatalysts are prepared, and the size of the flower sphere can be precisely regulated by varying the amount of Au. Thus, different plasmonic coverages are realized through the tuning of spheres of different sizes. The high plasmonic coverage of catalysts can enhance visible light absorption, facilitate the generation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, and shorten the photogenerated carrier transport distance. Moreover, the exponential relationship between the photocatalytic hydrogen production performance and the plasmonic coverage can also be used as a guide for material design. As a result, a photocatalytic hydrogen production rate of 3389 μmol·g-1·h-1 is achieved in the Au@Ni-MOF sample with high plasmonic coverage, which will advance the plasmonic application in photocatalytic reactions.
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- Xu Chuan Cao
- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Material, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, Shanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Material, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, Shanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Material, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, Shanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Material, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, Shanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Material, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, Shanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Material, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, Shanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Material, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, Shanxi, China
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Monsalve Y, Cruz-Pacheco AF, Orozco J. Red and near-infrared light-activated photoelectrochemical nanobiosensors for biomedical target detection. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:535. [PMID: 39141139 PMCID: PMC11324696 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06592-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) nanobiosensors integrate molecular (bio)recognition elements with semiconductor/plasmonic photoactive nanomaterials to produce measurable signals after light-induced reactions. Recent advancements in PEC nanobiosensors, using light-matter interactions, have significantly improved sensitivity, specificity, and signal-to-noise ratio in detecting (bio)analytes. Tunable nanomaterials activated by a wide spectral radiation window coupled to electrochemical transduction platforms have further improved detection by stabilizing and amplifying electrical signals. This work reviews PEC biosensors based on nanomaterials like metal oxides, carbon nitrides, quantum dots, and transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs), showing their superior optoelectronic properties and analytical performance for the detection of clinically relevant biomarkers. Furthermore, it highlights the innovative role of red light and NIR-activated PEC nanobiosensors in enhancing charge transfer processes, protecting them from biomolecule photodamage in vitro and in vivo applications. Overall, advances in PEC detection systems have the potential to revolutionize rapid and accurate measurements in clinical diagnostic applications. Their integration into miniaturized devices also supports the development of portable, easy-to-use diagnostic tools, facilitating point-of-care (POC) testing solutions and real-time monitoring.
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- Yeison Monsalve
- Max Planck Tandem Group in Nanobioengineering, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Exact Sciences, University of Antioquia, Complejo Ruta N, Calle 67 No. 52-20, 050010, Medellín, Colombia
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- Max Planck Tandem Group in Nanobioengineering, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Exact Sciences, University of Antioquia, Complejo Ruta N, Calle 67 No. 52-20, 050010, Medellín, Colombia
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- Max Planck Tandem Group in Nanobioengineering, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Exact Sciences, University of Antioquia, Complejo Ruta N, Calle 67 No. 52-20, 050010, Medellín, Colombia.
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Martínez Q H, Neira JA, Amaya ÁA, Blach V D, Campos CH, Martínez O F. Selective oxidation of glycerol mediated by surface plasmon of gold nanoparticles deposited on titanium dioxide nanowires. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:142995. [PMID: 39097114 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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This paper describes an alternative method for the in situ synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with a particle size of less than 3 nm, using nanoreactors formed by reverse micelles of 1,4-bis-(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate sodium (AOT) and nanoparticle stabilization with l-cysteine, which favor the preparation of nanoparticles with size and shape control, which are homogeneously dispersed (1% by weight) on the support of titanium dioxide nanowires (TNWs). To study the activity and selectivity of the prepared catalyst (AuNPs@TNWs), an aqueous solution of 40 mM glycerol was irradiated with a green laser (λ = 530 nm, power = 100 mW) in the presence of the catalyst and O2 as an oxidant at 22 °C for 6 h, obtaining a glycerol conversion of 86% with a selectivity towards hydroxypyruvic acid (HA) of more than 90%. From the control and reactions, we concluded that the Ti-OH groups promote the glycerol adsorption on the nanowires surface and the surface plasmon of the gold nanoparticles favors the selectivity of the reaction towards the hydroxypyruvic acid.
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- Henry Martínez Q
- Centro de Investigaciones en Catálisis-CICAT, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Escuela de Química, Km 2 vía El Refugio, Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia; Departamento de Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 129, Casilla 160-C, Concepción, Chile.
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Catálisis-CICAT, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Escuela de Química, Km 2 vía El Refugio, Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia
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- Universidad de Santander, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Naturales y Agropecuarias, Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas Para la Sostenibilidad - CIBAS, Bucaramanga, Colombia
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Catálisis-CICAT, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Escuela de Química, Km 2 vía El Refugio, Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia; Laboratorio de Investigaciones en Postcosecha-LIP, Universidad del Quindío, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas y Tecnologías, Carrera 15 #12N, Armenia, Quindío, Colombia
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- Departamento de Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 129, Casilla 160-C, Concepción, Chile
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Catálisis-CICAT, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Escuela de Química, Km 2 vía El Refugio, Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia.
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Liu Y, Huang S, Huang X, Ma D. Enhanced photocatalysis of metal/covalent organic frameworks by plasmonic nanoparticles and homo/hetero-junctions. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:1611-1637. [PMID: 38294286 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01645e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have garnered attention in photocatalysis due to their unique features including extensive surface area, adjustable pores, and the ability to incorporate various functional groups. However, challenges such as limited visible light absorption and rapid electron-hole recombination often hinder their photocatalytic efficiency. Recent developments have introduced plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) and junctions to enhance the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent advancements in MOF/COF-based photocatalysts improved by integration of plasmonic NPs and junctions. We begin by examining the utilization of plasmonic NPs, known for absorbing longer-wavelength light compared to typical MOFs/COFs. These NPs exhibit localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) when excited, effectively enhancing the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. Moreover, we discuss the role of homo/hetero-junctions in facilitating charge separation, further boosting the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. The mechanisms behind the improved photocatalytic performance of these composites are discussed, along with an assessment of challenges and opportunities in the field, guiding future research directions.
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- Yannan Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
- Énergie Matériauxet Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifque (INRS), 1650 Bd Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada.
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earths, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341000, China.
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Department of Synthetic Materials and Functional Devices, Max-Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, 06120, Halle, Germany
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- Énergie Matériauxet Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifque (INRS), 1650 Bd Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada.
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Hwang KC, Banerjee P, Shanmugam M. Mid-IR Light-Activatable Full Spectrum LaB 6 Plasmonic Photocatalyst. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307054. [PMID: 37918970 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Photocatalysts as long-lasting, benign reagents for disinfection of bacteria in hospitals and public areas/facilities/transportation vehicles are strongly needed. A common limitation for all existing semiconductor photocatalysts is the requirement of activation by external UV-vis-near-infrared (NIR) light with wavelengths shorter than ≈1265 nm. None of the existing photocatalysts can function during nighttime in the absence of external light. Herein, an unprecedented LaB6 plasmonic photocatalyst is reported, which can absorb UV-vis-NIR light and mid-IR (3900 nm) light to split water and generate hydrogen and hydroxyl radicals for the decomposition of organic pollutants, as well as kill multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli bacteria. Mid-IR light (≈2-50 µm) is readily available from the natural environments via thermal radiation of warm/hot objects on the earth including human bodies, animals, furnances, hot/warm electrical devices, and buildings.
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- Kuo Chu Hwang
- Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan
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Yang JL, Wang HJ, Qi X, Zheng QN, Tian JH, Zhang H, Li JF. Understanding the Behaviors of Plasmon-Induced Hot Carriers and Their Applications in Photocatalysis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38412551 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Photocatalysis driven by plasmon-induced hot carriers has been gaining increasing attention. Recent studies have demonstrated that plasmon-induced hot carriers can directly participate in photocatalytic reactions, leading to great enhancement in solar energy conversion efficiency, by improving the catalytic activity or changing selectivity. Nevertheless, the utilization efficiency of hot carriers remains unsatisfactory. Therefore, how to correctly understand the generation and transfer process of hot carriers, as well as accurately differentiate between the possible mechanisms, have become a key point of attention. In this review, we overview the fundamental processes and mechanisms underlying hot carrier generation and transport, followed by highlighting the importance of hot carrier monitoring methods and related photocatalytic reactions. Furthermore, possible strategies for the further characterization of plasmon-induced hot carriers and boosting their utilization efficiency have been proposed. We hope that a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental behaviors of hot carriers can aid in designing more efficient photocatalysts for plasmon-induced photocatalytic reactions.
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- Jing-Liang Yang
- College of Physics, Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- College of Physics, Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361102, China
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- College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361102, China
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- College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361102, China
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China
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He X, Tian W, Yang L, Bai Z, Li L. Optical and Electrical Modulation Strategies of Photoelectrodes for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300350. [PMID: 37330656 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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When constructing efficient, cost-effective, and stable photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems, the solar-driven photo-to-chemical conversion efficiency of semiconductors is limited by several factors, including the surface catalytic activity, light absorption range, carrier separation, and transfer efficiency. Accordingly, various modulation strategies, such as modifying the light propagation behavior and regulating the absorption range of incident light based on optics and constructing and regulating the built-in electric field of semiconductors based on carrier behaviors in semiconductors, are implemented to improve the PEC performance. Herein, the mechanism and research advancements of optical and electrical modulation strategies for photoelectrodes are reviewed. First, parameters and methods for characterizing the performance and mechanism of photoelectrodes are introduced to reveal the principle and significance of modulation strategies. Then, plasmon and photonic crystal structures and mechanisms are summarized from the perspective of controlling the propagation behavior of incident light. Subsequently, the design of an electrical polarization material, polar surface, and heterojunction structure is elaborated to construct an internal electric field, which serves as the driving force to facilitate the separation and transfer of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. Finally, the challenges and opportunities for developing optical and electrical modulation strategies for photoelectrodes are discussed.
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- Xianhong He
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials and Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, P. R. China
- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Center for Disease Immunity and Intervention, School of Medicine, Lishui University, Lishui, Zhejiang, 323000, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials and Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials and Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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Nassereddine Y, Benyoussef M, Asbani B, El Marssi M, Jouiad M. Recent Advances toward Enhanced Photocatalytic Proprieties of BiFeO 3-Based Materials. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 14:51. [PMID: 38202506 PMCID: PMC10780865 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Owing to their remarkable success in photocatalytic applications, multiferroic BiFeO3 and its derivatives have gained a highly promising position as electrode materials for future developments of efficient catalysts. In addition to their appropriate band gaps, these materials exhibit inherent intrinsic polarizations enabling efficient charge carrier separation and their high mobility without the need for additional co-catalysts. Here, we review the existing strategies for enhancing the photocatalytic performances of BiFeO3-based materials and we describe the physico-chemical properties at the origin of their exceptional photocatalytic behavior. A special focus is paid to the degradation of organic pollutants and water splitting, both driven through photocatalysis to unveil the correlation between BiFeO3 size, substitution, and doping on the one hand and the photocatalytic performances on the other hand. Finally, we provide practical recommendations for future developments of high-performing BiFeO3-based electrodes.
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- Laboratory of Physics of Condensed Matter, University of Picardie Jules Verne, Scientific Pole, 33 Rue Saint-Leu, CEDEX 1, 80039 Amiens, France; (Y.N.); (M.B.); (B.A.); (M.E.M.)
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Zhu J, Dai J, Xu Y, Liu X, Wang Z, Liu H, Li G. Photo-enhanced dehydrogenation of formic acid on Pd-based hybrid plasmonic nanostructures. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6819-6829. [PMID: 38059022 PMCID: PMC10696931 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00663h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Coupling visible light with Pd-based hybrid plasmonic nanostructures has effectively enhanced formic acid (FA) dehydrogenation at room temperature. Unlike conventional heating to achieve higher product yield, the plasmonic effect supplies a unique surface environment through the local electromagnetic field and hot charge carriers, avoiding unfavorable energy consumption and attenuated selectivity. In this minireview, we summarized the latest advances in plasmon-enhanced FA dehydrogenation, including geometry/size-dependent dehydrogenation activities, and further catalytic enhancement by coupling local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) with Fermi level engineering or alloying effect. Furthermore, some representative cases were taken to interpret the mechanisms of hot charge carriers and the local electromagnetic field on molecular adsorption/activation. Finally, a summary of current limitations and future directions was outlined from the perspectives of mechanism and materials design for the field of plasmon-enhanced FA decomposition.
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- Jiannan Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
- Shenzhen Huazhong University of Science and Technology Research Institute Shenzhen 518000 PR China
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Wei Z, Ji T, Zhou X, Guo J, Yu X, Liu H, Wang J. Synergistic Enhancement of Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction by Built-in Electric Field/Piezoelectric Effect and Surface Plasmon Resonance via PVDF/CdS/Ag Heterostructure. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304202. [PMID: 37649232 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Photocatalytic reduction of CO2 using solar energy is an effective means to achieve carbon neutrality. However, the photocatalytic efficiency still requires improvements. In this study, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) ferroelectric/piezoelectric nanofiber membranes are prepared by electrospinning. Cadmium sulfide (CdS) nanosheets are assembled in situ on the surface of PVDF based on coordination between F- and Cd2+ , and then Ag nanoparticles are deposited on CdS. Because of the synergistic effect between localized surface plasmon resonance of Ag nanoparticles and the built-in electric field of PVDF, the CO2 photocatalytic reduction efficiency using PVDF/CdS/Ag under visible light irradiation is significantly higher than that of any combination of CdS, CdS/Ag, or PVDF/CdS. Under micro-vibration to simulate air flow, the CO2 reduction efficiency of PVDF/CdS/Ag is three times higher than that under static conditions, reaching 240.4 µmol g-1 h-1 . The piezoelectric effect caused by micro-vibrations helps prevent the built-in electric field from becoming saturated with carriers and provides a continuous driving force for carrier separation.
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- Zijun Wei
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, 27 Shandanan Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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Wu Z, Boyer C. Near-Infrared Light-Induced Reversible Deactivation Radical Polymerization: Expanding Frontiers in Photopolymerization. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304942. [PMID: 37750445 PMCID: PMC10667859 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Photoinduced reversible deactivation radical polymerization (photo-RDRP) or photoinduced controlled/living radical polymerization has emerged as a versatile and powerful technique for preparing functional and advanced polymer materials under mild conditions by harnessing light energy. While UV and visible light (λ = 400-700 nm) are extensively employed in photo-RDRP, the utilization of near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths (λ = 700-2500 nm) beyond the visible region remains relatively unexplored. NIR light possesses unique properties, including enhanced light penetration, reduced light scattering, and low biomolecule absorption, thereby providing opportunities for applying photo-RDRP in the fields of manufacturing and medicine. This comprehensive review categorizes all known NIR light-induced RDRP (NIR-RDRP) systems into four mechanism-based types: mediation by upconversion nanoparticles, mediation by photocatalysts, photothermal conversion, and two-photon absorption. The distinct photoinitiation pathways associated with each mechanism are discussed. Furthermore, this review highlights the diverse applications of NIR-RDRP reported to date, including 3D printing, polymer brush fabrication, drug delivery, nanoparticle synthesis, and hydrogel formation. By presenting these applications, the review underscores the exceptional capabilities of NIR-RDRP and offers guidance for developing high-performance and versatile photopolymerization systems. Exploiting the unique properties of NIR light unlocks new opportunities for synthesizing functional and advanced polymer materials.
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- Zilong Wu
- Cluster for Advanced Macromolecular Design and Australian Centre for NanoMedicineSchool of Chemical EngineeringThe University of New South WalesSydneyNSW2052Australia
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- Cluster for Advanced Macromolecular Design and Australian Centre for NanoMedicineSchool of Chemical EngineeringThe University of New South WalesSydneyNSW2052Australia
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Wang Y, Dou W. Nonadiabatic dynamics near metal surfaces under Floquet engineering: Floquet electronic friction vs Floquet surface hopping. J Chem Phys 2023; 159:094103. [PMID: 37655774 DOI: 10.1063/5.0161292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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In the previous study Wang and Dou [J. Chem. Phys. 158, 224109 (2023)], we have derived a Floquet classical master equation (FCME) to treat nonadiabatic dynamics near metal surfaces under Floquet engineering. We have also proposed a trajectory surface hopping algorithm to solve the FCME. In this study, we map the FCME into a Floquet Fokker-Planck equation in the limit of fast Floquet driving and fast electron motion as compared to nuclear motion. The Fokker-Planck equation is then being solved using Langevin dynamics with explicit friction and random force from the nonadiabatic effects of hybridized electrons and Floquet states. We benchmark the Floquet electronic friction dynamics against Floquet quantum master equation and Floquet surface hopping. We find that Floquet driving results in a violation of the second fluctuation-dissipation theorem, which further gives rise to heating effects.
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- Yu Wang
- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang, China
- Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang, China
- Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Physics, School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang, China
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Daskalova D, Aguila Flores G, Plachetka U, Möller M, Wolters J, Wintgens T, Lemme MC. Combined Structural and Plasmonic Enhancement of Nanometer-Thin Film Photocatalysis for Solar-Driven Wastewater Treatment. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS 2023; 6:15204-15212. [PMID: 37649834 PMCID: PMC10463218 DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.3c02867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) thin films are commonly used as photocatalytic materials. Here, we enhance the photocatalytic activity of devices based on titanium dioxide (TiO2) by combining nanostructured glass substrates with metallic plasmonic nanostructures. We achieve a three-fold increase of the catalyst's surface area through nanoscale, three-dimensional patterning of periodic, conical grids, which creates a broadband optical absorber. The addition of aluminum and gold activates the structures plasmonically and increases the optical absorption in the TiO2 films to above 70% in the visible and NIR spectral range. We demonstrate the resulting enhancement of the photocatalytic activity with organic dye degradation tests under different light sources. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical drug Carbamazepine, a common water pollutant, is reduced in the aqueous solution by up to 48% in 360 min. Our approach is scalable and potentially enables future solar-driven wastewater treatment.
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- Desislava Daskalova
- Advanced
Microelectronic Center Aachen, AMO GmbH, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Chair
of Electronic Devices, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Advanced
Microelectronic Center Aachen, AMO GmbH, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Advanced
Microelectronic Center Aachen, AMO GmbH, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute
of Environmental Engineering, RWTH Aachen
University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute
of Environmental Engineering, RWTH Aachen
University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Advanced
Microelectronic Center Aachen, AMO GmbH, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Chair
of Electronic Devices, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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AbdElFatah T, Jalali M, Yedire SG, I Hosseini I, Del Real Mata C, Khan H, Hamidi SV, Jeanne O, Siavash Moakhar R, McLean M, Patel D, Wang Z, McKay G, Yousefi M, Nguyen D, Vidal SM, Liang C, Mahshid S. Nanoplasmonic amplification in microfluidics enables accelerated colorimetric quantification of nucleic acid biomarkers from pathogens. NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 18:922-932. [PMID: 37264088 DOI: 10.1038/s41565-023-01384-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Deployment of nucleic acid amplification assays for diagnosing pathogens in point-of-care settings is a challenge due to lengthy preparatory steps. We present a molecular diagnostic platform that integrates a fabless plasmonic nano-surface into an autonomous microfluidic cartridge. The plasmonic 'hot' electron injection in confined space yields a ninefold kinetic acceleration of RNA/DNA amplification at single nucleotide resolution by one-step isothermal loop-mediated and rolling circle amplification reactions. Sequential flow actuation with nanoplasmonic accelerated microfluidic colorimetry and in conjugation with machine learning-assisted analysis (using our 'QolorEX' device) offers an automated diagnostic platform for multiplexed amplification. The versatility of QolorEX is demonstrated by detecting respiratory viruses: SARS-CoV-2 and its variants at the single nucleotide polymorphism level, H1N1 influenza A, and bacteria. For COVID-19 saliva samples, with an accuracy of 95% on par with quantitative polymerase chain reaction and a sample-to-answer time of 13 minutes, QolorEX is expected to advance the monitoring and rapid diagnosis of pathogens.
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- Tamer AbdElFatah
- Department of Bioengineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Bioengineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Bioengineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Bioengineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Bioengineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Bioengineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research and McGill Centre for Viral Diseases, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Human Genetics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research and McGill Centre for Viral Diseases, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Meakins-Christie Laboratories, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Human Genetics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Meakins-Christie Laboratories, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Human Genetics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research and McGill Centre for Viral Diseases, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Bioengineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Huang J, Guo W, He S, Mulcahy JR, Montoya A, Goodsell J, Wijerathne N, Angerhofer A, Wei WD. Elucidating the Origin of Plasmon-Generated Hot Holes in Water Oxidation. ACS NANO 2023; 17:7813-7820. [PMID: 37053524 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c00758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Plasmon-generated hot electrons in metal/oxide heterostructures have been used extensively for driving photochemistry. However, little is known about the origin of plasmon-generated hot holes in promoting photochemical reactions. Herein, we discover that, during the nonradiative plasmon decay, the interband excitation rather than the intraband excitation generates energetic hot holes that enable to drive the water oxidation at the Au/TiO2 interface. Distinct from lukewarm holes via the intraband excitation that only remain on Au, hot holes from the interband excitation are found to be transferred from Au into TiO2 and stabilized by surface oxygen atoms on TiO2, making them available to oxidize adsorbed water molecules. Taken together, our studies provide spectroscopic evidence to clarify the photophysical process for exciting plasmon-generated hot holes, unravel their atomic-level accumulation sites to maintain the strong oxidizing power in metal/oxide heterostructures, and affirm their crucial functions in governing photocatalytic oxidation reactions.
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- Jiawei Huang
- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States
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Ma D, Yin R, Liang Z, Liang Q, Xu G, Lian Q, Wong PK, He C, Xia D, Lu H. Photo-sterilization of groundwater by tellurium and enhancement by micro/nano bubbles. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 233:119781. [PMID: 36841167 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In rural areas where low-temperature groundwater is used as a drinking water source, cost-effective sterilization techniques are needed to prevent groundwater consumers from the disease risks triggered by pathogenic microorganisms like Escherichia coli and fungal spores. In this study, micro/nano bubbles (MNBs) coupled with the tellurium (Te)-based catalysts were used to considerably enhance the solar disinfection (SODIS) efficiency while overcoming the intrinsic defects of SODIS, particularly in low-temperature. Sterilization tests showed that 6.5 log10 cfu/mL of E. coli K-12 and 4.0 log10 cfu/mL of Aspergillus niger spores were completely inactivated within 5 min while applying this novel process for disinfection of raw groundwater, even in low-temperature. The underlying mechanisms of the extraordinary sterilization efficiency were revealed through comprehensive characterization of the catalysts and the physiological changes of the microorganisms. The localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect of the Te catalysts was identified to take advantage of photothermal synergism to achieve cell death. The integration of MNBs with the facet-engineered Te catalysts improved the photothermal catalytic effect and extracellular electron transfer, which substantially strengthened disinfection efficiency. This study provides a targeted solution into microbial inactivation in groundwater and emphasizes a cost-effective groundwater sterilization process.
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- Dingren Ma
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China
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- School of Life Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong; Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China.
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Qi MY, Tang ZR, Xu YJ. Near Field Scattering Optical Model-Based Catalyst Design for Artificial Photoredox Transformation. ACS Catal 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c06397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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- Ming-Yu Qi
- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
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Jiang W, Low BQL, Long R, Low J, Loh H, Tang KY, Chai CHT, Zhu H, Zhu H, Li Z, Loh XJ, Xiong Y, Ye E. Active Site Engineering on Plasmonic Nanostructures for Efficient Photocatalysis. ACS NANO 2023; 17:4193-4229. [PMID: 36802513 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Plasmonic nanostructures have shown immense potential in photocatalysis because of their distinct photochemical properties associated with tunable photoresponses and strong light-matter interactions. The introduction of highly active sites is essential to fully exploit the potential of plasmonic nanostructures in photocatalysis, considering the inferior intrinsic activities of typical plasmonic metals. This review focuses on active site-engineered plasmonic nanostructures with enhanced photocatalytic performance, wherein the active sites are classified into four types (i.e., metallic sites, defect sites, ligand-grafted sites, and interface sites). The synergy between active sites and plasmonic nanostructures in photocatalysis is discussed in detail after briefly introducing the material synthesis and characterization methods. Active sites can promote the coupling of solar energy harvested by plasmonic metal to catalytic reactions in the form of local electromagnetic fields, hot carriers, and photothermal heating. Moreover, efficient energy coupling potentially regulates the reaction pathway by facilitating the excited state formation of reactants, changing the status of active sites, and creating additional active sites using photoexcited plasmonic metals. Afterward, the application of active site-engineered plasmonic nanostructures in emerging photocatalytic reactions is summarized. Finally, a summary and perspective of the existing challenges and future opportunities are presented. This review aims to deliver some insights into plasmonic photocatalysis from the perspective of active sites, expediting the discovery of high-performance plasmonic photocatalysts.
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- Wenbin Jiang
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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Zhang C, Li Y, Hu Y, Du X, Zhu A, Hu C, Fan C, Xie W. Light inhibition of hydrogenation reactions on Au-Pd nanocoronals as plasmonic switcher in catalysis. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:2799-2802. [PMID: 36789697 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06642d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Light, as a powerful energy source, has motivated the many endeavors of chemists in photochemical transformations. We were delighted to find that light has an inhibition effect on hydrogenation reactions. Exploring this previously unperceived effect will bring renewed understanding of interactions of light and matter. This work provides a breakthrough in ways to remotely control chemical reactions by light.
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- Cancan Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Lab of Biosensing & Molecular Recognition, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Weijin Rd. 94, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Lab of Biosensing & Molecular Recognition, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Weijin Rd. 94, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Lab of Biosensing & Molecular Recognition, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Weijin Rd. 94, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Lab of Biosensing & Molecular Recognition, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Weijin Rd. 94, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Lab of Biosensing & Molecular Recognition, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Weijin Rd. 94, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Lab of Biosensing & Molecular Recognition, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Weijin Rd. 94, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Lab of Biosensing & Molecular Recognition, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Weijin Rd. 94, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Lab of Biosensing & Molecular Recognition, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Weijin Rd. 94, Tianjin 300071, China.
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Plasmonic photocatalysis: mechanism, applications and perspectives. CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Cai Y, Luo F, Guo Y, Guo F, Shi W, Yang S. Near-Infrared Light Driven ZnIn 2S 4-Based Photocatalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications: Progress and Perspectives. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052142. [PMID: 36903386 PMCID: PMC10004320 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Zinc indium sulfide (ZnIn2S4), as a significant visible-light-responsive photocatalyst, has become a research hotspot to tackle energy demand and environmental issues owing to its excellent properties of high stability, easy fabrication, and remarkable catalytic activity. However, its drawbacks, including low utilization of solar light and fast photoinduced charge carriers, limit its applications. Promoting the response for near-infrared (NIR) light (~52% solar light) of ZnIn2S4-based photocatalysts is the primary challenge to overcome. In this review, various modulation strategies of ZnIn2S4 have been described, which include hybrid with narrow optical gap materials, bandgap engineering, up-conversion materials, and surface plasmon materials for enhanced NIR photocatalytic performance in the applications of hydrogen evolution, pollutants purification, and CO2 reduction. In addition, the synthesis methods and mechanisms of NIR light-driven ZnIn2S4-based photocatalysts are summarized. Finally, this review presents perspectives for future development of efficient NIR photon conversion of ZnIn2S4-based photocatalysts.
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- Yi Cai
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- School of Energy and Power, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China
- Correspondence: (W.S.); (S.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Correspondence: (W.S.); (S.Y.)
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Ye Z, Xu Z, Yue W, Liu X, Wang L, Zhang J. Exploiting the LSPR effect for an enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:2706-2716. [PMID: 36629741 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp04582f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Incorporation of plasmonic metals is one of the most widely adopted strategies for improving the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity of semiconductor photocatalysts. This article summarizes recent advances in the development of plasmonic metal-semiconductor photocatalysts and four localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) driven mechanisms by which plasmonic metal nanoparticles can contribute to enhancement of HER activity. In addition, principles for maximizing the contribution of these LSPR driven mechanisms are highlighted to provide insights for future design of plasmonic metal-semiconductor photocatalysts with enhanced HER activity.
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- Ziwei Ye
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Zhang J, Guan B, Wu X, Chen Y, Guo J, Ma Z, Bao S, Jiang X, Chen L, Shu K, Dang H, Guo Z, Li Z, Huang Z. Research on photocatalytic CO 2 conversion to renewable synthetic fuels based on localized surface plasmon resonance: current progress and future perspectives. Catal Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy01967a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Due to its desirable optoelectronic properties, localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) can hopefully play a promising role in photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). In this review, mechanisms and applications of LSPR effect in this field are introduced in detail.
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- Jinhe Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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Wang S, Zhang Y, Zheng Y, Xu Y, Yang G, Zhong S, Zhao Y, Bai S. Plasmonic Metal Mediated Charge Transfer in Stacked Core-Shell Semiconductor Heterojunction for Significantly Enhanced CO 2 Photoreduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2204774. [PMID: 36394158 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Construction of core-shell semiconductor heterojunctions and plasmonic metal/semiconductor heterostructures represents two promising routes to improved light harvesting and promoted charge separation, but their photocatalytic activities are respectively limited by sluggish consumption of charge carriers confined in the cores, and contradictory migration directions of plasmon-induced hot electrons and semiconductor-generated electrons. Herein, a semiconductor/metal/semiconductor stacked core-shell design is demonstrated to overcome these limitations and significantly boost the photoactivity in CO2 reduction. In this smart design, sandwiched Au serves as a "stone", which "kills two birds" by inducing localized surface plasmon resonance for hot electron generation and mediating unidirectional transmission of conduction band electrons and hot electrons from TiO2 core to MoS2 shell. Meanwhile, upward band bending of TiO2 drives core-to-shell migration of holes through TiO2 -MoS2 interface. The co-existence of TiO2 → Au → MoS2 electron flow and TiO2 → MoS2 hole flow contributes to spatial charge separation on different locations of MoS2 outer layer for overall redox reactions. Additionally, reduction potential of photoelectrons participating in the CO2 reduction is elaborately adjusted by tuning the thickness of MoS2 shell, and thus the product selectivity is delicately regulated. This work provides fresh hints for rationally controlling the charge transfer pathways toward high-efficiency CO2 photoreduction.
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- Shihong Wang
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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Xu Y, Yu S, Tong F, Wang Z, Wang P, Liu Y, Cheng H, Fan Y, Wei W, Dai Y, Zheng Z, Huang B. Dual-plasmon-enhanced nitrophenol hydrogenation over W 18O 49–Au heterostructures studied at the single-particle level. Catal Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy02071h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The dual-plasmonic W18O49–Au heterostructure exhibited enhanced catalytic performance in nitrophenol hydrogenation. The HEI process and coupling effect were demonstrated by single-particle spectroscopy and FDTD simulation.
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- Yayang Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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Wan X, Pan Y, Xu Y, Liu J, Chen H, Pan R, Zhao Y, Su P, Li Y, Zhang X, Zhang S, Li H, Su D, Weng Y, Zhang J. Ultralong Lifetime of Plasmon-Excited Electrons Realized in Nonepitaxial/Epitaxial Au@CdS/CsPbBr 3 Triple-Heteronanocrystals. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2207555. [PMID: 36353881 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202207555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Combination of the strong light-absorbing power of plasmonic metals with the superior charge carrier dynamics of halide perovskites is appealing for bio-inspired solar-energy conversion due to the potential to acquire long-lived plasmon-induced hot electrons. However, the direct coupling of these two materials, with Au/CsPbBr3 heteronanocrystals (HNCs) as a prototype, results in severe suppression of plasmon resonances. The present work shows that interfacial engineering is a key knob for overcoming this impediment, based on the creation of a CdS mediate layer between Au and CsPbBr3 forming atomically organized Au-CdS and CdS-CsPbBr3 interfaces by nonepitaxial/epitaxial combined strategy. Transient spectroscopy studies demonstrate that the resulting Au@CdS/CsPbBr3 HNCs generate remarkably long-lived plasmon-induced charge carriers with lifetime up to nanosecond timescale, which is several orders of magnitude longer than those reported for colloidal plasmonic metal-semiconductor systems. Such long-lived carriers extracted from plasmonic antennas enable to drive CO2 photoreduction with efficiency outperforming previously reported CsPbBr3 -based photocatalysts. The findings disclose a new paradigm for achieving much elongated time windows to harness the substantial energy of transient plasmons through realization of synergistic coupling of plasmonic metals and halide perovskites.
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- Xiaodong Wan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- The Laboratory of Soft Matter Physics, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- The Laboratory of Soft Matter Physics, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- The Laboratory of Soft Matter Physics, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction-Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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He G, Lai Y, Guo Y, Yin H, Chang B, Liu M, Zhang S, Yang B, Wang J. Tipping Gold Nanobipyramids with Titania for the Use of Plasmonic Hotspots to Drive Amine Coupling. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:53724-53735. [PMID: 36399021 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c14554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Designing plasmonic photocatalysts with spatially controlled catalytic sites is an effective strategy to boost the sunlight-driven chemical transformation efficiency through plasmonic enhancement. Herein, we describe a facile method for the synthesis of TiO2-tipped Au nanobipyramids (NBPs) to give (Au NBP)/t-TiO2 nanodumbbells. The surfactant cetyltrimethylammonium bromide concentration is the key factor in the construction of this type of unique nanostructure. The photocatalytic aerobic oxidative coupling of amines using the plasmonic photocatalysts with the dumbbell-like and core@shell structures indicates that the TiO2-tipped ends for the photo-reduction and the exposed adjacent Au surface for the photo-oxidation on (Au NBP)/t-TiO2 can significantly improve the photocatalytic activity. The underlying mechanism of the photocatalytic oxidative coupling of benzylamine over (Au NBP)/t-TiO2 has been thoroughly investigated. Both experimental and simulation results for (Au NBP)/t-TiO2 and (Au nanorod)/t-TiO2 confirm the important effect of the plasmonic hotspots on the enhancement of the photocatalytic activity.
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- Guangli He
- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanocomposites and Applications, Institute of Nanostructured Functional Materials, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanocomposites and Applications, Institute of Nanostructured Functional Materials, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanocomposites and Applications, Institute of Nanostructured Functional Materials, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanocomposites and Applications, Institute of Nanostructured Functional Materials, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanocomposites and Applications, Institute of Nanostructured Functional Materials, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanocomposites and Applications, Institute of Nanostructured Functional Materials, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanocomposites and Applications, Institute of Nanostructured Functional Materials, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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Gong X, Zhang Y, Xu Y, Zhai G, Liu X, Bao X, Wang Z, Liu Y, Wang P, Cheng H, Fan Y, Dai Y, Zheng Z, Huang B. Synergistic Effect between CO 2 Chemisorption Using Amino-Modified Carbon Nitride and Epoxide Activation by High-Energy Electrons for Plasmon-Assisted Synthesis of Cyclic Carbonates. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:51029-51040. [PMID: 36325951 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photocatalytic CO2 cycloaddition is a promising approach for CO2 value-added processes. However, the efficiency of plasmon-assisted CO2 cycloaddition still needs to be improved and the reaction mechanism is unclear. Herein, g-C3N4/Ag (ACN-Ag) hybrids exhibited superior activity of CO2 cycloaddition by coupling a semiconductor into the plasmonic system, in which the ACN grafting amino group by the formation of carbon vacancies can enhance CO2 chemisorption; meanwhile, photo-generated electrons from ACN transfer to Ag to form high-energy electrons, which can activate propylene oxide, accelerating the ring-opening step. Importantly, photo-generated electron injection from ACN to Ag and the interaction between Ag nanoparticles and ACN were confirmed by single-particle photoluminescence spectroscopy. The wavelength-dependent activity demonstrated that the plasmon excitation is crucial for the reaction. Moreover, in situ single-particle PL quenching caused by propylene oxide and in situ electron paramagnetic resonance verified the activation of propylene oxide by ACN-Ag. This work is conducive to an in-depth understanding of the mechanism of CO2 cycloaddition at the single-particle level and provides guidance for the organic synthesis.
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- Xueqin Gong
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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Wang Y, Chen B, Meng D, Song B, Liu Z, Hu P, Yang H, Ou TH, Liu F, Pi H, Pi I, Pi I, Wu W. Hot Electron-Driven Photocatalysis Using Sub-5 nm Gap Plasmonic Nanofinger Arrays. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12213730. [PMID: 36364506 PMCID: PMC9655529 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Semiconductor photocatalysis has received increasing attention because of its potential to address problems related to the energy crisis and environmental issues. However, conventional semiconductor photocatalysts, such as TiO2 and ZnO, can only be activated by ultraviolet light due to their wide band gap. To extend the light absorption into the visible range, the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect of noble metal nanoparticles (NPs) has been widely used. Noble metal NPs can couple incident visible light energy to strong LSPR, and the nonradiative decay of LSPR generates nonthermal hot carriers that can be injected into adjacent semiconductor material to enhance its photocatalytic activity. Here we demonstrate that nanoimprint-defined gap plasmonic nanofinger arrays can function as visible light-driven plasmonic photocatalysts. The sub-5 nm gaps between pairs of collapsed nanofingers can support ultra-strong plasmon resonance and thus boost the population of hot carriers. The semiconductor material is exactly placed at the hot spots, providing an efficient pathway for hot carrier injection from plasmonic metal to catalytic materials. This nanostructure thus exhibits high plasmon-enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light. The hot carrier injection mechanism of this platform was systematically investigated. The plasmonic enhancement factor was calculated using the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method and was consistent with the measured improvement of the photocatalytic activity. This platform, benefiting from the precise controllable geometry, provides a deeper understanding of the mechanism of plasmonic photocatalysis.
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- Yunxiang Wang
- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Department of Applied Physics, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
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- Department of Biophysics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- College of Art and Science, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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Khanam S, Rout SK. Plasmonic Metal/Semiconductor Heterostructure for Visible Light-Enhanced H 2 Production. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:25466-25475. [PMID: 35910098 PMCID: PMC9330258 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A plasmonic Ag/Bi2WO6 heterostructure, having Ag NPs deposited on Bi2WO6, is obtained by a hydrothermal and photodeposition method. The synthesized Ag/Bi2WO6 composite exhibits strong visible light absorption with a localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) and shows an enhanced photoabsorption property. It is demonstrated that such a Ag/Bi2WO6 heterostructure shows excellent plasmon-enhanced photocatalytic activity in the dehydrogenation of ammonia borane (NH3BH3) solution under visible light irradiation, which is due to the results from the synergetic effect between Ag NPs and emerging W5+ ions. More importantly, the performance of a Ag/Bi2WO6 hybrid is almost eight times higher than that of sole Bi2WO6 nanosheets. The introduction of LSPR of Ag in Bi2WO6 improves the electrical conductivity of the composite and lowers the recombination rate of charge carriers. This study opens up the opportunity of rationally fabricating plasmonic metal/semiconductor heterostructures for highly efficient photocatalysis.
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Li H, Wang S, Wang M, Gao Y, Tang J, Zhao S, Chi H, Zhang P, Qu J, Fan F, Li C. Enhancement of Plasmon-Induced Photoelectrocatalytic Water Oxidation over Au/TiO 2 with Lithium Intercalation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202204272. [PMID: 35535639 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202204272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Plasmon-induced chemical reaction is an emerging field but its development faces huge challenges because of low quantum efficiency. Herein, we report that the solar energy conversion efficiency of Au/TiO2 in plasmon-induced water oxidation is greatly enhanced by intercalating Li+ into TiO2 . An incident photon-to-current efficiency as high as 2.0 %@520 nm is achieved by Au/Li0.2 TiO2 in photoelectrocatalytic water oxidation, realizing a 33-fold enhancement in photocurrent density compared with Au/TiO2 . The superior photoelectrocatalytic performance is mainly ascribed to the enhanced electric conductivity and higher catalytic activity of Li0.2 TiO2 . Furthermore, the ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy suggests that lithium intercalation into TiO2 could change the dynamics of hot electron relaxation in Au nanoparticles. This work demonstrates that intercalation of alkaline ions into semiconductors can promote the charge separation efficiency of the plasmonic effect of Au/TiO2 .
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- Hao Li
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.,Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.,State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics and Dynamics Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics and Dynamics Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China.,College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China.,School of Chemical and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China.,College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Wu YL, Qi MY, Tan CL, Tang ZR, Xu YJ. Photocatalytic selective oxidation of aromatic alcohols coupled with hydrogen evolution over CdS/WO3 composites. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(21)63989-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Defect engineering tuning electron structure of biphasic tungsten-based chalcogenide heterostructure improves its catalytic activity for hydrogen evolution and triiodide reduction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 625:800-816. [PMID: 35772208 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.06.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The design and exploration of high-efficiency and low-cost electrode catalysts are of great significance to the development of novel energy conversion technologies. In this work, metal and nonmetal heteroatoms co-doped biphasic tungsten-based chalcogenide heterostructured catalyst (Co-WS2/P-WO2.9) with rich defects is successfully synthesized by a vulcanization technique. The electrocatalytic performance of WS2/WO3 in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and triiodide reduction reaction is significantly enhanced by modifying and optimizing its electronic structure through a defect engineering strategy. As an electrocatalyst for HER, the optimized Co-WS2/P-WO2.9 exhibits a low overpotential at 10 mA cm-2 of 146 and 120 mV with small Tafel slopes of 86 and 74 mV dec-1 in alkaline and acidic electrolyte, respectively. In addition, a Co-WS2/P-WO2.9 assembled solar cell yields a short circuit current density of 15.85 mA cm-2, an open-circuit voltage of 0.74 V, a fill factor of 0.66, and a competitive power conversion efficiency (7.83%), which is comparable or higher than conventional Pt-based solar cell (16.02 mA cm-2, 0.70 V, 0.63, 7.14%). The formation of a heterostructure in Co-WS2/P-WO2.9 leads to the presence of a built-in electric field in the interfacial region between Co-WS2 and P-WO2.9, which leads to an increased open-circuit voltage from 0.70 V for Pt to 0.74 V for Co-WS2/P-WO2.9. This work can provide a technical support for developing high-performance heterostructured catalysts, which open up a way for improving catalytic performance of heterostructured catalysts in the field of electrocatalysis.
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Li H, Wang S, Wang M, Gao Y, Tang J, Zhao S, Chi H, Zhang P, Qu J, Fan F, Li C. Enhancement of Plasmon‐Induced Photoelectrocatalytic Water Oxidation over Au/TiO
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with Lithium Intercalation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202204272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Hao Li
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy Dalian 116023 China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
- Division of Energy Storage Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy Dalian 116023 China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics and Dynamics Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics and Dynamics Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China
- College of Chemical Engineering China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao 266580 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy Dalian 116023 China
- School of Chemical and Materials Science University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230026 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy Dalian 116023 China
- College of Chemistry Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy Dalian 116023 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy Dalian 116023 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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Surface Plasmon Resonance of Large-Size Ag Nanobars. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13040638. [PMID: 35457942 PMCID: PMC9025477 DOI: 10.3390/mi13040638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Silver nanobars have attracted much attention due to their distinctive localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in the visible and near-infrared regions. In this work, large-size Ag nanobars (length: 400~1360 nm) working at a longer-wavelength near-infrared range (>1000 nm) have been synthesized. By using the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulation, the LSPR properties of a single large-size Ag nanobar are systematically investigated. The LSPR in Ag nanobar can be flexibly tuned in a wide wavelength range (400~2000 nm) by changing the bar length or etching the bar in the length direction. Our work provides a flexible way to fabricate nanoparticle arrays using large-size nanobars and throws light on the applications of large-size nanomaterials on wide spectral absorbers, LSPR-based sensors and nanofilters.
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Enhanced Photocatalytic Oxidation of RhB and MB Using Plasmonic Performance of Ag Deposited on Bi2WO6. CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/chemistry4020022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Visible-light-driven heterostructure Ag/Bi2WO6 nanocomposites were prepared using a hydrothermal method followed by the photodeposition of Ag on Bi2WO6. A photocatalyst with a different molar ratio of Ag to Bi2WO6 (1:1, 1:2 and 2:1) was prepared. The catalytic performance of Ag/Bi2WO6 towards the photocatalytic oxidation of rhodamine B (RhB) and methylene blue (MB) was explored. Interestingly, the Ag/Bi2WO6 (1:2) catalyst exhibited superior performance; it oxidized 83% of RhB to Rh-110 and degraded 68% of MB in 90 min. This might be due to the optimum amount of Ag nanoparticles, which supported the rapid generation and transfer of separated charges from Bi2WO6 to Ag through the Schottky barrier. An excess of Ag on Bi2WO6 (1:1 and 2:1) blocked the active sites of the reaction and did not produce the desired result. The introduction of Ag on Bi2WO6 improved the electrical conductivity of the composite and lowered the recombination rate of charge carriers. Our work provides a cost-effective route for constructing high-performance catalysts for the degradation of toxic dyes.
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Experimental characterization techniques for plasmon-assisted chemistry. Nat Rev Chem 2022; 6:259-274. [PMID: 37117871 DOI: 10.1038/s41570-022-00368-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Plasmon-assisted chemistry is the result of a complex interplay between electromagnetic near fields, heat and charge transfer on the nanoscale. The disentanglement of their roles is non-trivial. Therefore, a thorough knowledge of the chemical, structural and spectral properties of the plasmonic/molecular system being used is required. Specific techniques are needed to fully characterize optical near fields, temperature and hot carriers with spatial, energetic and/or temporal resolution. The timescales for all relevant physical and chemical processes can range from a few femtoseconds to milliseconds, which necessitates the use of time-resolved techniques for monitoring the underlying dynamics. In this Review, we focus on experimental techniques to tackle these challenges. We further outline the difficulties when going from the ensemble level to single-particle measurements. Finally, a thorough understanding of plasmon-assisted chemistry also requires a substantial joint experimental and theoretical effort.
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Chen Y, Zhu Y, Sheng H, Wang J, Zhang C, Chen Y, Huang W, Lu G. Molecular Coadsorption of p-Hydroxythiophenol on Silver Nanoparticles Boosts the Plasmon-Mediated Decarboxylation Reaction. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c05499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Yuqin Chen
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi’an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi’an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Malik AS, Liu T, Rittiruam M, Saelee T, Da Silva JLF, Praserthdam S, Praserthdam P. On a high photocatalytic activity of high-noble alloys Au-Ag/TiO 2 catalysts during oxygen evolution reaction of water oxidation. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2604. [PMID: 35173262 PMCID: PMC8850597 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-06608-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The analysis via density functional theory was employed to understand high photocatalytic activity found on the Au-Ag high-noble alloys catalysts supported on rutile TiO2 during the oxygen evolution of water oxidation reaction (OER). It was indicated that the most thermodynamically stable location of the Au-Ag bimetal-support interface is the bridging row oxygen vacancy site. On the active region of the Au-Ag catalyst, the Au site is the most active for OER catalyzing the reaction with an overpotential of 0.60 V. Whereas the photocatalytic activity of other active sites follows the trend of Au > Ag > Ti. This finding evident from the projected density of states revealed the formation of the trap state that reduces the band gap of the catalyst promoting activity. In addition, the Bader charge analysis revealed the electron relocation from Ag to Au to be the reason behind the activity of the bimetallic that exceeds its monometallic counterparts.
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- Anum Shahid Malik
- High-Performance Computing Unit (CECC-HCU), Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China.
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- High-Performance Computing Unit (CECC-HCU), Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Rittiruam Research Group, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- High-Performance Computing Unit (CECC-HCU), Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Saelee Research Group, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, PO Box 780, São Carlos, SP, 13560-970, Brazil
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- High-Performance Computing Unit (CECC-HCU), Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
- Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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- Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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He Y, Ding X, Yang Y, Liu Y, Chen M, Yin Y, Cao D, Yan X. Strategy to Achieve Augmented Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation via Heteroband Structure Engineering and In Situ Interface Activation. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:2351-2359. [PMID: 35044769 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c03774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A simple strategy to achieve remarkable activity of photoelectrochemical (PEC) water oxidation is both a critical requirement prior to accelerating the deployment of hydrogen and an important pursuit for renewable solar energy utilization. Despite various ways to improve the PEC performance, laborious fabrication and a statically driven process for water oxidation are still the most challenging tasks. We, herein, demonstrated an extremely simple but extraordinary effective strategy to boost PEC water splitting in a three-dimensional (3D) network structure (Ni foam, i.e., NF)-supported ZnO nanowire (NW)/CdS nanoparticle (NP) (NF/ZnO/CdS) photoelectrode. On the one hand, the establishment and optimization of a heteroband junction between ZnO NWs and CdS NPs substantially reduce the solar energy loss and increase the photocarrier utilization rate at the interface of two phases. On the other hand, the solution flow rotation in the unique macroporous 3D network structure gives rise to obvious piezoelectric (PE) polarization of ZnO located on the skeleton of Ni foam, which can dynamically enforce directional charge transfer. This real-time self-built PE polarization, assisted by the heteroband junction, enables the NF/ZnO/CdS photoanode system to obtain an improved photocurrent density by 12.2-fold compared with pure ZnO (at 1.23 V vs RHE). This work sheds light on an ingenious design strategy for fabricating photoelectrodes that combines a simplified structure and an effectively enhanced water oxidation performance.
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- Yanfang He
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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Li M, Zhang J, He Y, Zhang X, Cui Z, Fu P, Liu M, Shi G, Qiao X, Pang X. Dual Enhancement of Carrier Generation and Migration on Au/g-C3N4 photocatalysts for High-Efficient Broadband PET-RAFT Polymerization. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py01590g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Photo-induced electron/energy transfer RAFT (PET-RAFT) polymerization can produce well-defined polymers with spatio-temporal control. Semiconductor graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) as thermally and chemically stable photocatalyst, has achieved PET-RAFT method under UV-irradiation...
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Sun N, Zhang Y, Li X, Jing Y, Zhang Z, Gao Y, Liu J, Tan H, Cai X, Cai J. Ultrathin g-PAN/PANI encapsulated Cu nanoparticles decorated on SrTiO3 with high stability and as an efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution and degradation of 4-nitrophenol under visible-light irradiation. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy00259k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Copper-based photocatalyst has attracted much attention because of its great prospects in photochemical conversion. However, there are still challenges facing the preparation of copper-based photocatalysts that have high catalytic efficiency...
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Li Z, Lu J, Wei W, Tao M, Wang Z, Dai Z. Recent advances in electron manipulation of nanomaterials for photoelectrochemical biosensors. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:12418-12430. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cc04298c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This feature article discusses the recent advances and strategies of building photoelectrochemical (PEC) biosensors from the perspective of regulating the electron transfer of nanomaterials.
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- Zijun Li
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials and Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials and Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials and Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials and Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials and Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials and Key Laboratory of Biofunctional Materials of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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Astruc D. On the Roles of Electron Transfer in Catalysis by Nanoclusters and Nanoparticles. Chemistry 2021; 27:16291-16308. [PMID: 34427365 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202102477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Electron transfer plays a major role in chemical reactions and processes, and this is particularly true of catalysis by nanomaterials. The advent of metal nanoparticle (NP) catalysts, recently including atomically precise nanoclusters (NCs) as parts of nanocatalyst devices has brought increased control of the relationship between NP and NC structures and their catalytic functions. Consequently, the molecular definition of these new nanocatalysts has allowed a better understanding and management of various kinds of electron transfer involved in the catalytic processes. This Minireview brings a chemist's view of several major aspects of electron-transfer functions concerning NPs and NCs in catalytic processes. Particular focus concerns the role of NPs and NCs as electron reservoirs and light-induced antenna in catalytic processes from H2 generation to more complex reactions and sustainable energy production.
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- Didier Astruc
- Univ. Bordeaux, ISM UMR N°5801, 351 Cours de la Libération, 33405, Talence Cedex, France
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Ma Z, Gu X, Liu G, Zhao Q, Li J, Wang X. Bimetallic Cu-Co-Se Nanotube Arrays Assembled on 3D Framework: an Efficient Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Overall Water Splitting. CHEMSUSCHEM 2021; 14:5065-5074. [PMID: 34546664 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202101771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Highly active bifunctional electrocatalysts for water splitting are of particular importance for the widespread usage of renewable energy, which require synergistic effect of ingenious architecture and intrinsic catalytic activity. Herein, a novel Cu-Co-Se nanotube array supported on 3D copper skeleton was synthesized as high-efficiency bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting via a facile two-step hydrothermal method. The rationally designed Cu-Co-Se nanotube electrocatalyst exhibited good electrocatalytic performance, with overpotential of only 152 mV to generate 10 mA cm-2 for the hydrogen evolution reaction and a small overpotential of 332 mV to drive a current density of 50 mA cm-2 for the oxygen evolution reaction. The good electrocatalytic performance was mainly due to the large electrochemical surface area and electronic coupling synergies triggered by the self-supported bimetallic nanotube architecture. The water splitting system assembled using Cu-Co-Se nanotube as cathode and anode only needed a cell voltage of 1.65 V to drive a current density of 10 mA cm-2 with long durability of 50 h for overall water splitting. Furthermore, density functional theory calculations proved that the existence of electron exchange between the neighboring bimetals as well as the coupling between Cu, Co, and Se contributed to the improvement of the water splitting performance. This work provides a general strategy to develop cost-efficient and geometrically superior bimetallic electrocatalysts toward water splitting for large-scale hydrogen production.
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- Zizai Ma
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
- Institute of New Carbon Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Carbon Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
- Institute of New Carbon Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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Plasmon‐Enhanced, Self‐Traced Nanomotors on the Surface of Silicon. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202108487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Yang J, Zheng J, Ai R, Lai Y, Chow TH, Shao L, Wang J. Plasmon-Enhanced, Self-Traced Nanomotors on the Surface of Silicon. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:24958-24967. [PMID: 34535946 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202108487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Light-driven nanomotors have attracted much attention due to their potential applications. The movement of conventional nanomotors typically occurs in the solution phase, which limits their application fields. Utilizing visible light to drive nanomotors at the solid-liquid interface represents a grand challenge due to the large friction force between the nanomotor and the solid surface. Based on the attractive plasmon resonance of Au nanocrystals, for the first time, plasmon-enhanced Au nanocrystal-based nanomotors moving at the silicon-aqueous solution interface have been developed. Such nanomotors move with a clear trace engraved on the Si surface, representing an excellent and exceptional self-traced nanomotor system. In addition, the nanomotor trace on the Si surface also provides a unique and promising approach to the fabrication of nanoscale Si patterns, which is central to many applications, including microelectronics, sensing, information storage, and optoelectronics.
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- Jianhua Yang
- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Beijing Computational Science Research Center, Beijing, 100193, China.,Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Zhang Y, Guo W, Zhang Y, Wei WD. Plasmonic Photoelectrochemistry: In View of Hot Carriers. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2006654. [PMID: 33977588 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202006654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Utilizing plasmon-generated hot carriers to drive chemical reactions has emerged as a popular topic in solar photocatalysis. However, a complete description of the underlying mechanism of hot-carrier transfer in photochemical processes remains elusive, particularly for those involving hot holes. Photoelectrochemistry enables to localize hot holes on photoanodes and hot electrons on photocathodes and thus offers an approach to separately explore the hole-transfer dynamics and electron-transfer dynamics. This review summarizes a comprehensive understanding of both hot-hole and hot-electron transfers from photoelectrochemical studies on plasmonic electrodes. Additionally, working principles and applications of spectroelectrochemistry are discussed for plasmonic materials. It is concluded that photoelectrochemistry provides a powerful toolbox to gain mechanistic insights into plasmonic photocatalysis.
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- Yuchao Zhang
- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Catalysis, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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Liu D, Xue C. Plasmonic Coupling Architectures for Enhanced Photocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2005738. [PMID: 33891777 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202005738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Plasmonic photocatalysis is a promising approach for solar energy transformation. Comparing with isolated metal nanoparticles, the plasmonic coupling architectures can provide further strengthened local electromagnetic field and boosted light-harvesting capability through optimal control over the composition, spacing, and orientation of individual nanocomponents. As such, when integrated with semiconductor photocatalysts, the coupled metal nanostructures can dramatically promote exciton generation and separation through plasmonic-coupling-driven charge/energy transfer toward superior photocatalytic efficiencies. Herein, the principles of the plasmonic coupling effect are presented and recent progress on the construction of plasmonic coupling architectures and their integration with semiconductors for enhanced photocatalytic reactions is summarized. In addition, the remaining challenges as to the rational design and utilization of plasmon coupling structures are elaborated, and some prospects to inspire new opportunities on the future development of plasmonic coupling structures for efficient and sustainable light-driven reactions are raised.
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- Dong Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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