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Wu M, Fan Q, Li X, Wang P, Feng C, Wang L, Chang Z, Wu W, Chong R. Surface coordination induced a quasi p-n junction for efficient visible light driven degradation of tetracycline over hydroxyapatite. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 667:312-320. [PMID: 38640651 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.077] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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The removal of antibiotics from aquatic solutions remains a global environmental challenge. In this work, the photocatalytic removal of a typical antibiotic-tetracycline (TC) using hydroxyapatite (HAp) as a catalyst was investigated. It was impressive that TC could be efficiently degraded by HAp under visible light irradiation, even though both HAp and TC exhibited poor harvesting in visible light region. The experimental and theoretical explorations were undertaken to thoroughly investigate the underlying mechanism of visible light degradation of TC over HAp. The results indicated that the formed TC-HAp complexes via surface coordination played an important role as photosensitizers for the visible light response. Together with the formation of a quasi p-n junction via band alignment, the photogenerated electrons in the highest unoccupied molecular orbital (HOMO) of TC-HAp were excited to the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) and subsequently migrated to the conduction band of HAp to achieve the efficient charge separation. Superoxide radicals and holes were found to be the major active species for TC degradation. The toxicity evaluation showed that TC could be transferred to the lower toxic intermediates, and deep oxidation with prolonged reaction time was necessary to eliminate the toxicity of TC. This work demonstrates the surface coordination with subsequent quasi p-n junction mechanism of TC degradation over HAp under visible light, which will stimulate us to explore new efficient photocatalytic systems for the degradation of various contaminants.
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- Mingwei Wu
- Henan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Green Anticorrosion Technology for Magnesium Alloys, Henan Engineering Research Center for Control and Remediation of Soil Heavy Pollution, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Green Anticorrosion Technology for Magnesium Alloys, Henan Engineering Research Center for Control and Remediation of Soil Heavy Pollution, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Green Anticorrosion Technology for Magnesium Alloys, Henan Engineering Research Center for Control and Remediation of Soil Heavy Pollution, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Green Anticorrosion Technology for Magnesium Alloys, Henan Engineering Research Center for Control and Remediation of Soil Heavy Pollution, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Green Anticorrosion Technology for Magnesium Alloys, Henan Engineering Research Center for Control and Remediation of Soil Heavy Pollution, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Green Anticorrosion Technology for Magnesium Alloys, Henan Engineering Research Center for Control and Remediation of Soil Heavy Pollution, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Green Anticorrosion Technology for Magnesium Alloys, Henan Engineering Research Center for Control and Remediation of Soil Heavy Pollution, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China.
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Green Anticorrosion Technology for Magnesium Alloys, Henan Engineering Research Center for Control and Remediation of Soil Heavy Pollution, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China.
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- Henan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Green Anticorrosion Technology for Magnesium Alloys, Henan Engineering Research Center for Control and Remediation of Soil Heavy Pollution, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China.
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Meng N, Li M, Yu Z, Sun L, Lian C, Mo R, Jiang R, Huang J, Hou Y. Strain Engineering of Cd 0.5Zn 0.5S Nanocrystal for Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution from Wasted Plastic. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311906. [PMID: 38461529 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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The challenge of synthesizing nanocrystal photocatalysts with adjustable lattice strain for effective waste-to-energy conversion is addressed in this study. Cd0.5Zn0.5S (CZS) nanocrystals are synthesized by a simple solvothermal method, regulation of the ratio between N, N-dimethylformamide, and water solvent are shown to provoke expansion and contraction, inducing an adjustable lattice strain ranging from -1.2% to 5.6%. With the hydrolyzed wasted plastic as a sacrificial agent, the 5.6% lattice-strain CZS exhibited a robust hydrogen evolution activity of 1.09 mmol m-2 h-1 (13.83 mmol g-1 h-1), 4.5 times that of pristine CZS. Characterizations and density functional theory calculation demonstrated that lattice expansion increases the spatial distance between the valence band maximum and conduction band minimum, thus reducing carrier recombination and promoting charge transfer. Additionally, lattice expansion induces surface S vacancies and adsorbed OH groups, further enhancing redox reactions. This study focuses on the synchronous regulation of crystal structure, charge separation/transport, and surface reactions through lattice strain engineering, which providing a reference for the rational design of new photocatalysts for effective waste-to-energy conversion.
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- Ningjing Meng
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400045, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan, 512005, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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Zhang N, Wang Y, Liu M, Cheng T, Xing Z, Li Z, Zhou W. Hollow Cu 2-xS@NiFe Layered Double Hydroxide Core-Shell S-Scheme Heterojunctions with Broad-Spectrum Response and Enhanced Photothermal-Photocatalytic Performance. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2400652. [PMID: 38552224 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Designing a reasonable heterojunction is an efficient path to improve the separation of photogenerated charges and enhance photocatalytic activity. In this study, Cu2-xS@NiFe-LDH hollow nanoboxes with core-shell structure are successfully prepared. The results show that Cu2-xS@NiFe-LDH with broad-spectrum response has good photothermal and photocatalytic activity, and the photocatalytic activity and stability of the catalyst are enhanced by the establishment of unique hollow structure and core-shell heterojunction structure. Transient PL spectra (TRPL) indicates that constructing Cu2-xS@NiFe-LDH heterojunction can prolong carrier lifetime obviously. Cu2-xS@NiFe-LDH shows a high photocatalytic hydrogen production efficiency (5176.93 µmol h-1 g-1), and tetracycline degradation efficiency (98.3%), and its hydrogen production rate is ≈10-12 times that of pure Cu2-xS and NiFe-LDH. In situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and electron spin resonance (ESR) provide proofs of the S-scheme electron transfer path. The S-scheme heterojunction achieves high spatial charge separation and exhibits strong photoredox ability, thus improving the photocatalytic performance.
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- Na Zhang
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, P. R. China
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Li S, Ma Y, Li Y. Strain engineering of PtMn alloy enclosed by high-indexed facets boost ethanol electrooxidation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 677:416-424. [PMID: 39096709 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.254] [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: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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Surface strain engineering has proven to be an efficient strategy to enhance catalytic properties of platinum (Pt)-based catalysts for electrooxidation reactions. Herein, the S-doped PtMn concave cubes (CNCs) enclosed with high index facets (HIFs) and regulatable surface strain are successfully fabricated by two steps hydrothermal method. The S element with electrophilic property can modify the near-surface of PtMn nanocrystals, altering the electronic structure of Pt to effectively regulate the adsorption/desorption of intermediates in the ethanol electrooxidation reaction (EOR). The PtMnS1.1 catalyst with optimal surface strain delivered extraordinary catalytic performance on EOR in acidic media, with a specific activity of 2.88 mA/cm2 and mass activity of 1.10 mA/μgPt, which is 4.1 and 2.2 times larger than that of state-of-the-art Pt/C catalyst, respectively. Additionally, the PtMnS1.1 catalyst also achieve excellent catalytic properties in alkaline electrolyte for EOR. The results of kinetic studies indicated that the surface strain and modified electronic structure can degrade the activation energy barrier during the process of EOR, which is beneficial for enhance the reaction rate. This work provides a promising approach to construct highly efficient electrocatalysts with tunable surface strain effects for clean energy electro-chemical reactions.
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- Shuna Li
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials, Jining University, Qufu, Shandong 273155, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Fei H, Shang C, Sang D, Li C, Ge S, Zou L, Wang Q. Application of Strain Engineering in Solar Cells. Molecules 2024; 29:3260. [PMID: 39064839 PMCID: PMC11278694 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29143260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Solar cells represent a promising innovation in energy storage, offering not only exceptional cleanliness and low cost but also a high degree of flexibility, rendering them widely applicable. In recent years, scientists have dedicated substantial efforts to enhancing the performance of solar cells, aiming to drive sustainable development and promote clean energy applications. One approach that has garnered significant attention is strain engineering, which involves the adjustment of material microstructure and organization through mechanical tensile or compressive strain, ultimately serving to enhance the mechanical properties and performance stability of materials. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in the application of strain engineering in solar cells, focused on the current hot research area-perovskite solar cells. Specifically, it delves into the origins and characterization of strain in solar cells, the impact of strain on solar cell performance, and the methods for regulating stable strain. Furthermore, it outlines strategies for enhancing the power conversion efficiency (PCE) and stability of solar cells through strain engineering. Finally, the paper conducts an analysis of the challenges encountered in the development process and presents a forward-looking perspective on further enhancing the performance of solar cells through strain engineering.
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- School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China; (H.F.); (C.S.); (C.L.); (S.G.); (L.Z.)
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- School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China; (H.F.); (C.S.); (C.L.); (S.G.); (L.Z.)
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La JA, Lee H, Kim D, Ko H, Kang T. Enhanced Molecular Interaction of 3D Plasmonic Nanoporous Gold Alloys by Electronic Modulation for Sensitive Molecular Detection. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:7025-7032. [PMID: 38832667 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Three-dimensional gold and its alloyed nanoporous structures possess high surface areas and strong local electric fields, rendering them ideal substrates for plasmonic molecular detection. Despite enhancing plasmonic properties and altering molecular interactions, the effect of alloy composition on molecular detection capability has not yet been explored. Here, we report molecular interactions between nanoporous gold alloys and charged molecules by controlling the alloy composition. We demonstrate enhanced adsorption of negatively charged molecules onto the alloy surface due to positively charged gold atoms and a shifted d-band center through charge transfer between gold and other metals. Despite similar EM field intensities, nanoporous gold with silver (Au/Ag) achieves SERS enhancement factors (EF) up to 6 orders of magnitude higher than those of other alloys for negatively charged molecules. Finally, nanoporous Au/Ag detects amyloid-beta at concentrations as low as approximately 1 fM, with SERS EF up to 10 orders of magnitude higher than that of a monolayer of Au nanoparticles.
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- Ju A La
- Institute of Integrated Biotechnology, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Integrated Biotechnology, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical and Biomoleuclar Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
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Yu X, Peng Z, Xu L, Shi W, Li Z, Meng X, He X, Wang Z, Duan S, Tong L, Huang X, Miao X, Hu W, Ye L. Manipulating 2D Materials through Strain Engineering. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402561. [PMID: 38818684 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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This review explores the growing interest in 2D layered materials, such as graphene, h-BN, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), and black phosphorus (BP), with a specific focus on recent advances in strain engineering. Both experimental and theoretical results are delved into, highlighting the potential of strain to modulate physical properties, thereby enhancing device performance. Various strain engineering methods are summarized, and the impact of strain on the electrical, optical, magnetic, thermal, and valleytronic properties of 2D materials is thoroughly examined. Finally, the review concludes by addressing potential applications and challenges in utilizing strain engineering for functional devices, offering valuable insights for further research and applications in optoelectronics, thermionics, and spintronics.
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- Xiangxiang Yu
- School of Integrated Circuits, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
- School of Physic and Optoelectronic Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, 434023, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200083, China
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Materials Science and Technology Research Center, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, 430205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200083, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, 430205, China
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Pandey P, Tripathi S, Singh MN, Sharma RK, Giri S. Behavior of Microstrain in Nd 3+-Sensitized Near-Infrared Upconverting Core-Shell Nanocrystals for Defect-Induced Tailoring of Luminescence Intensity. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:6320-6329. [PMID: 38701381 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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In an attempt to optimize the upconversion luminescence (UCL) output of a Nd3+-sensitized near-infrared (808 nm) upconverting core-shell (CS) nanocrystal through deliberate incorporation of lattice defects, a comprehensive analysis of microstrain both at the CS interface and within the core layer was performed using integral breadth calculation of high-energy synchrotron X-ray (λ = 0.568551 Å) diffraction. An atomic level interpretation of such microstrain was performed using pair distribution function analysis of the high-energy total scattering. The core NC developed compressive microstrain, which gradually transformed into tensile microstrain with the growth of the epitaxial shell. Such a reversal was rationalized in terms of a consistent negative lattice mismatch. Upon introduction of lattice defects into the CS systems upon incorporation of Li+, the corresponding UCL intensity was maximized at some specific Li+ incorporation, where the tensile microstrain of CS, compressive microstrain of the core, and atomic level disorders exhibited their respective extreme values irrespective of the activator ions.
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- Panchanan Pandey
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, India
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- Beamline Development and Application Section, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- Hard X-ray Applications Lab, Synchrotrons Utilization Section, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore 452013, India
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- Technical Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400085, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, India
- Centre for Nanomaterials, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, India
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Li J, Guo C, Niu Y, Cao X, Li J, Wang J. Construction of a Dual-Function Mo-ZIS@Ti for Photocatalytic Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation and Hydrogen Evolution Performance. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:9297-9306. [PMID: 38712902 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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The photocatalytic oxidation of benzyl alcohol and the simultaneous evolution of hydrogen from water are efficient dual-optimal routes. It is important to develop composite catalysts that combine redox properties and facilitate electron-hole separation and transport. Herein, the bimetallic-doped Mo-ZIS@Ti photocatalyst was designed and synthesized, and the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol and hydrogen evolution by water splitting was realized at the same time. Under visible light irradiation, benzyl alcohol was completely converted with more than 99% selectivity for benzaldehyde, and the H2 production rate was 5.6 times higher than the initial ZIS. The exceptional catalytic performance was ascribed to utilizing Ti-MIL-125 as a precursor, wherein slowly releasing-doped Ti formed robust Ti-S bonds that quickly transfer electrons and reduce sites. Meanwhile, doping Mo effectively captures photogenerated holes and acts as active sites for oxidation reactions. Both experimental characterization and work function calculations demonstrate that the bimetallic synergism effectively modulates the electronic structure of ZIS, promotes the directional separation of electrons and holes, and significantly improves the photoactivity and stability of ZIS. This work contributes a route to obtain benzaldehyde and green hydrogen at the same time and also gives new insights for the construction and mechanism study of bimetallic-doping catalysts.
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- Jianmin Li
- Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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Li Q, Kudo A, Ma J, Kawashima R, Toyama K, Xu W, Gao Z, Liang Y, Jiang H, Li Z, Cui Z, Zhu S, Chen M. Tuning Electrocatalytic Activities of Dealloyed Nanoporous Catalysts by Macroscopic Strain Engineering. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:5543-5549. [PMID: 38652819 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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It is technically challenging to quantitatively apply strains to tune catalysis because most heterogeneous catalysts are nanoparticles, and lattice strains can only be applied indirectly via core-shell structures or crystal defects. Herein, we report quantitative relations between macroscopic strains and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activities of dealloyed nanoporous gold (NPG) by directly applying macroscopic strains upon bulk NPG. It was found that macroscopic compressive strains lead to a decrease, while macroscopic tensile strains improve the HER activity of NPG, which is in line with the d-band center model. The overpotential and onset potential of HER display approximately a linear relation with applied macroscopic strains, revealing an ∼2.9 meV decrease of the binding energy per 0.1% lattice strains from compressive to tensile. The methodology with the high strain sensitivity of electrocatalysis, developed in this study, paves a new way to investigate the insights of strain-dependent electrocatalysis with high precision.
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- Qite Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
- WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P.R. China
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Wang H, Liu S, Liu Z, Sun Y, Xie D, Ren T. Probing the Strain Direction-Dependent Nonmonotonic Optical Bandgap Modulation of Layered Violet Phosphorus. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305770. [PMID: 38108598 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Recent theoretical investigations have well-predicted strain-induced nonmonotonic optical band gap variations in low-dimensional materials. However, few two-dimensional (2D) materials are experimentally confirmed to exhibit nonmonotonic optical band gap variation under varying strain. Here, a strain-induced nonmonotonic optical bandgap variation in violet phosphorus (VP) nanosheets is observed, as evidenced by photoluminescence spectroscopy, which is reported in a few other 2D materials in knowledge. The optical bandgap variations are characterized to show the modulation rates of 41 and -24 meV/% with compression and tensile strains, respectively. Remarkably, first-principle calculations predict and clarify the nonmonotonic modulation accurately, highlighting its relationship with the strain direction-dependent asymmetric distribution of conduction band minimum wavefunctions, demonstrating that this unique nonmonotonic optical bandgap modulation is determined by the distinctive crystal structure of VP. This work provides a deep insight into the design of 2D materials toward optoelectronic and photoelectrochemical applications via strain engineering.
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- Huaipeng Wang
- School of Integrated Circuits, Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits and Electronics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Integrated Circuits and Electronics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Jiang X, Tan J, Liu D, Feng Y, Chen KQ, Long R, Vasenko AS. Improved Carrier Separation and Recombination by Ferroelectric Polarization in the CuBiP 2Se 6/C 2N Heterostructure: A Nonadiabatic Molecular Dynamics Study. J Phys Chem Lett 2024:2867-2875. [PMID: 38446846 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers heavily restricts the photocatalytic efficiency. Here, we propose a new strategy to improve catalytic efficiency based on the ferroelectric van der Waals heterostructure (CuBiP2Se6/C2N). Combining density functional theory and the nonadiabatic molecular dynamics (NAMD) method, we have systematically analyzed the ground-state properties and carrier dynamics images in the CuBiP2Se6/C2N heterostructure. Our calculations showed that the ferroelectric polarization of CuBiP2Se6 provides the internal driving force for the photogenerated carriers separation. NAMD results demonstrate that the excited-state carrier transfer and recombination processes in the CuBiP2Se6/C2N are consistent with a type II mechanism. Meanwhile, constructing the ferroelectric heterostructure can effectively prolong the carrier lifetime, from ∼65.98 to ∼124.54 ps. Moreover, the high quantum efficiency and tunable band edge positions mean that the CuBiP2Se6/C2N heterostructure is an excellent potential candidate material for photocatalytic water splitting.
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- Xingxing Jiang
- College of Physics and Electronics Engineering, Hengyang Normal University, Hengyang 421002, China
- HSE University, 101000 Moscow, Russia
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- College of Physics and Electronics Engineering, Hengyang Normal University, Hengyang 421002, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- HSE University, 101000 Moscow, Russia
- Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), 20018 San Sebastián-Donostia, Euskadi, Spain
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Liu B, Zhang B, Liu B, Hu Z, Dai W, Zhang J, Feng F, Lan B, Zhang T, Huang H. Surface Hydroxyl and Oxygen Vacancies Engineering in ZnSnAl LDH: Synergistic Promotion of Photocatalytic Oxidation of Aromatic VOCs. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:4404-4414. [PMID: 38310571 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c08860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Photocatalytic oxidation has gained great interest in environmental remediation, but it is still limited by its low efficiency and catalytic deactivation in the degradation of aromatic VOCs. In this study, we concurrently regulated the surface hydroxyl and oxygen vacancies by introducing Al into ZnSn layered double hydroxide (LDH). The presence of distorted Al species induced local charge redistribution, leading to the remarkable formation of oxygen vacancies. These oxygen vacancies subsequently increased the amount of surface hydroxyl and elongated its bond length. The synergistic effects of surface hydroxyl and oxygen vacancies greatly enhanced reactant adsorption-activation and facilitated charge transfer to generate •OH, •O2-, and 1O2, resulting in highly efficient oxidation and ring-opening of various aromatic VOCs. Compared with commercial TiO2, the optimized ZnSnAl-50 catalyst exhibited about 2-fold activity for the toluene and styrene degradation and 10-fold activity for the chlorobenzene degradation. Moreover, ZnSnAl-50 demonstrated exceptional stability in the photocatalytic oxidation of toluene under a wide humidity range of 0-75%. This work marvelously improves the photocatalytic efficiency, stability, and adaptability through a novel strategy of surface hydroxyl and oxygen vacancies engineering.
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- Biyuan Liu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Environment, Jiaying University, Meizhou 514015, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, Jiaying University, Meizhou 514015, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, Jiaying University, Meizhou 514015, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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Wang L, Zhu W. Organic Donor-Acceptor Systems for Photocatalysis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307227. [PMID: 38145342 PMCID: PMC10933655 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Organic semiconductor materials are considered to be promising photocatalysts due to their excellent light absorption by chromophores, easy molecular structure tuning, and solution-processable properties. In particular, donor-acceptor (D-A) type organic photocatalytic materials synthesized by introducing D and A units intra- or intermolecularly, have made great progress in photocatalytic studies. More and more studies have demonstrated that the D-A type organic photocatalytic materials combine effective carrier separation, tunable bandgap, and sensitive optoelectronic response, and are considered to be an effective strategy for enhancing light absorption, improving exciton dissociation, and optimizing carrier transport. This review provides a thorough overview of D-A strategies aimed at optimizing the photocatalytic performance of organic semiconductors. Initially, essential methods for modifying organic photocatalytic materials, such as interface engineering, crystal engineering, and interaction modulation, are briefly discussed. Subsequently, the review delves into various organic photocatalytic materials based on intramolecular and intermolecular D-A interactions, encompassing small molecules, conjugated polymers, crystalline polymers, supramolecules, and organic heterojunctions. Meanwhile, the energy band structures, exciton dynamics, and redox-active sites of D-A type organic photocatalytic materials under different bonding modes are discussed. Finally, the review highlights the advanced applications of organic photocatalystsand outlines prospective challenges and opportunities.
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- Lingsong Wang
- Key Laboratory of Organic Integrated CircuitsMinistry of EducationTianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic SciencesDepartment of ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Integrated CircuitsMinistry of EducationTianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic SciencesDepartment of ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
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Zhang Y, Wang Y, Ma N, Liang B, Xiong Y, Fan J. Revealing the Adsorption Behavior of Nitrogen Reduction Reaction on Strained Ti 2 CO 2 by a Spin-Polarized d-band Center Model. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306840. [PMID: 37863825 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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Electrocatalytic reduction of dinitrogen to ammonia has attracted significant research interest. Herein, it reports the boosting performance of electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction on Ti2 CO2 MXene with an oxygen vacancy through biaxial tensile strain engineering. Specifically, tensile strain modified electronic structures and formation energy of oxygen vacancy are evaluated. The exposed Ti atoms with additional electron states near the Fermi level serve as active site for intermediate adsorption, leading to superior catalytic performance (Ulimit = -0.44 V) under 2.5% biaxial tensile strain through a distal mechanism. However, the two sides of the "Sabatier optimum" in volcano plot are not limited by two different electronic steps, but are induced by the diverse adsorption behaviors of intermediates. Crucially, the "Sabatier optimum" results from the different response speeds of the adsorption energy for *N2 and *NNH to strains. Moreover, the authors observe conventional d-band adsorption for *N2 and *NNH, non-linear adsorption for *NNH2 , and abnormal d-band adsorption for *N, *NH, *NH2 , and *NH3 , which can be explained by the competition between attractive orbital hybridization and repulsive orbital orthogonalization with the spin-polarized d-band model, which further clarifies the contributions of 3σ → dz2 and dxz /dyz → 2π* to the overall population of bonding and anti-bonding states.
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- Yaqin Zhang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Center for Advanced Nuclear Safety and Sustainable Development, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Jin Y, Liu Y, Wu R, Wang J. Local tensile strain boosts the electrocatalytic ammonia oxidation reaction. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:1104-1107. [PMID: 38132846 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc04820a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The introduction of local tensile strain in Ni(OH)2 nanosheets accelerates the Ni(OH)2-to-NiOOH transition and boosts the electrocatalytic ammonia oxidation reaction (EAOR), i.e., reducing the onset potential by 80 mV, doubling both the current density and N2 faradaic efficiency, and enabling 1000 hours of operation at 160 mA cm-2.
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- Yongzhen Jin
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310024, China
- School of Automotive Engineering, Hangzhou Polytechnic, Hangzhou 311402, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China.
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310024, China
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Wang J, Teong SP, Riduan SN, Armugam A, Lu H, Gao S, Yean YK, Ying JY, Zhang Y. Redox Active Zn@MOFs as Spontaneous Reactive Oxygen Species Releasing Antimicrobials. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:599-608. [PMID: 38109168 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c10411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The rapid development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among infectious pathogens has become a major threat and challenge in healthcare systems globally. A strategy distinct from minimizing the overuse of antimicrobials involves the development of novel antimicrobials with a mode of action that prevents the development of AMR microbial strains. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are formed as a natural byproduct of the cellular aerobic metabolism. However, it becomes pathological when ROS is produced at excessive levels. Exploiting this phenomenon, research on redox-active bactericides has been demonstrated to be beneficial. Materials that release ROS via photodynamic, thermodynamic, and photocatalytic interventions have been developed as nanomedicines and are used in various applications. However, these materials require external stimuli for ROS release to be effective as biocides. In this paper, we report novel zinc-based metal organic framework (Zn@MOF) particles that promote the spontaneous release of active ROS species. The synthesized Zn@MOF spontaneously releases superoxide anions and hydrogen peroxide, exhibiting a potent antimicrobial efficacy against various microbes. Zn@MOF-incorporated plastic films and coatings show excellent, long-lasting antimicrobial potency even under continuous microbial challenge and an aging process. These disinfecting surfaces maintain their antimicrobial properties even after 500× surface wipes. Zn@MOF is also biocompatible and safe on the skin, illustrating its broad potential applications in medical technology and consumer care applications.
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- Jinquan Wang
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 31 Biopolis Way, #07-01, The Nanos, 138669 Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 31 Biopolis Way, #07-01, The Nanos, 138669 Singapore
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- Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 31 Biopolis Way, #07-01, The Nanos, 138669 Singapore
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- Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 31 Biopolis Way, #07-01, The Nanos, 138669 Singapore
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- NanoBio Lab, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, #09-01, 138669 Singapore
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- NanoBio Lab, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, #09-01, 138669 Singapore
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- NanoBio Lab, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, #09-01, 138669 Singapore
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- NanoBio Lab, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, #09-01, 138669 Singapore
- Bioengineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dharan 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 31 Biopolis Way, #07-01, The Nanos, 138669 Singapore
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Zhang J, Sun P, Mo Z, Zhu X, Shouquat Hossain MD, Wu G, Miao Z, Yan P, Chen Z, Xu H. Adjacent Mn site boosts photocatalytic hydrogen evolution of Mn XCd 1-XS solid solution through a dual-metal-site design. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:470-479. [PMID: 37604058 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.029] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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CdS has emerged as a possible candidate for photocatalytic hydrogen generation. However, further improvement in the performance of the Cd metal site is challenging due to limited optimization space. To solve this limitation, in this work, the Mn-Cd dual-metal photocatalyst was synthesized by a one-step solvothermal method, and the effects of different proportions of bimetals on hydrogen production activity were systematically studied. The ingenious design of the bimetallic sites enhances the carrier separation efficiency and the built-in electric field intensity, which leads to significant improvement in the photocatalytic hydrogen production performance of MCS0.19. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirm that the introduction of the Mn element can drive electrons through the Fermi level, resulting in enhanced conductivity of the catalyst. Meanwhile, electron channels are built between Mn and S, which speeds up the rate of electron transfer and is conducive to improving hydrogen production activity. This work provides a technical-methodological entrance to improve the photocatalytic hydrogen production performance of dual-metal S solid solutions and also promises to open a novel approach to creating high-efficiency solid solution photocatalysts.
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- Jinyuan Zhang
- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China.
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China; School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China.
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Zhao H, Cao Z, Sun D, Chen X, Kang S, Zheng Y, Sun D. Ultrasonic neural regulation over two-dimensional graphene analog biomaterials: Enhanced PC12 cell differentiation under diverse ultrasond excitation. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 101:106678. [PMID: 37984209 PMCID: PMC10696118 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106678] [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: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) biomaterials, with unique planar topology and quantum effect, have been widely recognized as a versatile nanoplatform for bioimaging, drug delivery and tissue engineering. However, during the complex application of nerve repair, in which inflammatory microenvironment control is imperative, the gentle manipulation and trigger of 2D biomaterials with inclusion and diversity is still challenging. Herein, inspired by the emerging clinical progress of ultrasound neuromodulation, we systematically studied ultrasound-excited 2D graphene analogues (graphene, graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and carbon nitride) to explore their feasibility, accessibility, and adjustability for ultrasound-induced nerve repair in vitro. Quantitative observation of cell differentiation morphology demonstrates that PC12 cells added with rGO show the best compatibility and differentiation performance under the general ultrasound mode (0.5 w/cm2, 2 min/day) compared with graphene, graphene oxide and carbon nitride. Furthermore, the general condition can be improved by using a higher intensity of 0.7 w/cm2, but it cannot go up further. Later, ultrasonic frequency and duty cycle conditions were investigated to demonstrate the unique and remarkable inclusion and diversity of ultrasound over conventional electrical and surgical means. The pulse waveform with power of 1 MHz and duty cycle of 50 % may be even better, while the 3 MHz and 100 % duty cycle may not work. Overall, various graphene analog materials can be regarded as biosafe and accessible in both fundamental research and clinical ultrasound therapy, even for radiologists without material backgrounds. The enormous potential of diverse and personalized 2D biomaterials-based therapies can be expected to provide a new mode of ultrasound neuromodulation.
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- Huijia Zhao
- Jinzhou Medical University Graduate Training Base (Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine), 121001 Jinzhou, PR China; Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai 200233, PR China
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- Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai 200233, PR China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Hainan General Hospital/Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570311, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Energy Therapy for Tumors, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Institute of Photochemistry and Photofunctional Materials (IPPM), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093 Shanghai, PR China.
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- Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai 200233, PR China.
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- Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai 200233, PR China.
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Pu Y, Li Y, Qiu Z, Zhou L, Fang C, Lou Y, Lv B, Wei J, Wang W, Dai Q. Electron transport, ferroelectric, piezoelectric and optical properties of two-dimensional In 2Te 3: a first-principles study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:28861-28870. [PMID: 37853781 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp01523h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials have garnered significant interest in the fields of optoelectronics and electronics due to their unique and diverse properties. In this work, the electron transport, ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and optical properties of 2D In2Te3 were systematically investigated using first-principles based on density functional theory. The analysis of the phonon spectrum and elastic modulus of the Born effective criterion indicates that the structure of the novel 2D In2Te3 is dynamically stable. The calculation results show that 2D In2Te3 exhibits a carrier mobility as high as 3680.99 cm2 V-1 s-1 (y direction), a high in-plane polarization of 2.428 × 10-10 C m-1, and an excellent ferroelectric phase transition barrier (52.847 meV) and piezoelectric properties (e11 = 1.52 × 10-10 C m-1). The higher carrier mobility is attributed to the band degeneracy and small carrier effective mass. In addition, biaxial strain is an effective way to modulate the band gap and optical properties of 2D In2Te3. These properties indicate that 2D In2Te3 is a promising candidate material for flexible electronic devices and ferroelectric photovoltaic devices.
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- Yuanmao Pu
- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
- Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics of Higher Educational Institution of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
- Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics of Higher Educational Institution of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
- Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics of Higher Educational Institution of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
- Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics of Higher Educational Institution of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
- Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics of Higher Educational Institution of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
- Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics of Higher Educational Institution of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
- Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics of Higher Educational Institution of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
- Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics of Higher Educational Institution of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
- Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics of Higher Educational Institution of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
- School of Science, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
- Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics of Higher Educational Institution of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Shi H, Wang H, Zhang E, Qu X, Li J, Zhao S, Gao H, Chen Z. Boosted Photocatalytic Performance for Antibiotics Removal with Ag/PW 12/TiO 2 Composite: Degradation Pathways and Toxicity Assessment. Molecules 2023; 28:6831. [PMID: 37836674 PMCID: PMC10574183 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196831] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Photocatalyst is the core of photocatalysis and directly determines photocatalytic performance. However, low quantum efficiency and low utilization of solar energy are important technical problems in the application of photocatalysis. In this work, a series of polyoxometalates (POMs) [H3PW12O40] (PW12)-doped titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanofibers modified with various amount of silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared by utilizing electrospinning/photoreduction strategy, and were labelled as x wt% Ag/PW12/TiO2 (abbr. x% Ag/PT, x = 5, 10, and 15, respectively). The as-prepared materials were characterized with a series of techniques and exhibited remarkable catalytic activities for visible-light degradation tetracycline (TC), enrofloxacin (ENR), and methyl orange (MO). Particularly, the 10% Ag/PT catalyst with a specific surface area of 155.09 m2/g and an average aperture of 4.61 nm possessed the optimal photodegradation performance, with efficiencies reaching 78.19% for TC, 93.65% for ENR, and 99.29% for MO, which were significantly higher than those of PW12-free Ag/TiO2 and PT nanofibers. Additionally, various parameters (the pH of the solution, catalyst usage, and TC concentration) influencing the degradation process were investigated in detail. The optimal conditions are as follows: catalyst usage: 20 mg; TC: 20 mL of 20 ppm; pH = 7. Furthermore, the photodegradation intermediates and pathways were demonstrated by HPLC-MS measurement. We also investigated the toxicity of products generated during TC removal by employing quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) prediction through a toxicity estimation software tool (T.E.S.T. Version 5.1.2.). The mechanism study showed that the doping of PW12 and the modification of Ag NPs on TiO2 broadened the visible-light absorption, accelerating the effective separation of photogenerated carriers, therefore resulting in an enhanced photocatalytic performance. The research provided some new thoughts for exploiting efficient and durable photocatalysts for environmental remediation.
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- Hongfei Shi
- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Catalysis for Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang 110034, China;
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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Ling Y, Yu X, Yuan S, He A, Han Z, Du J, Fan Q, Yan S, Xu Q. Flexomagnetic Effect Enhanced Ferromagnetism and Magnetoelectrochemistry in Freestanding High-Entropy Alloy Films. ACS NANO 2023; 17:17299-17307. [PMID: 37643207 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c05255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Freestanding thin films of functional materials enable the tuning of properties via strain and strain gradients, broadening their applications. Here, a systematic approach is proposed to fabricate freestanding CrMnFeCoNi high-entropy alloy (HEA) thin films by pulsed laser deposition using expansion-contraction of NaCl substrates and weak van der Waals interaction of the interface, which form wrinkles with inhomogeneous strain gradients when transferred to a viscous handle. We demonstrate that the nonuniform gradients of external strain (flexomagnetic effect) can induce the partial structural phase transition from FCC to BCC in the wrinkled HEA film, resulting in a 10-fold increase in its room-temperature saturation magnetization compared with the unstrained flat HEA film. Furthermore, after applying an external magnetic field, due to the different electron transfer behavior caused by the electron scattering in wrinkled and flat HEA films, their electrocatalytic magnetic responses showed a diametrically opposite picture. Our work provides a promising strategy for tuning physical and chemical properties via complex strained geometries.
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- Yechao Ling
- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, China
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- Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China
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- School of Materials Science and Enigneering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nano Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China
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Wang Y, Fu J, Hu H, Ho D. d-Band Center Optimization of Ti 3C 2T x MXene Nanosheets for Ultrahigh NO 2 Gas Sensitivity at Room Temperature. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:40846-40854. [PMID: 37582059 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c08512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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MXene exhibits numerous advantageous properties such as high electronic conductivity, high surface area, and ease of surface modification via tailoring of functional groups. However, the mechanism by which MXene functionalization enhances gas sensing performance has not yet been well understood, let alone the development of a rational sensor design optimization strategy. This work presents a functionalization methodology for MXene based on d-band center modulation, which can be implemented by introducing Fe onto the surface of Ti3C2Tx nanosheets, for significantly improved gas sensing response and selectivity. The strategy is demonstrated in the design of gas sensors. The optimized gas sensor shows a response of 50% toward 10 ppm of NO2 at room temperature, which is over 6-fold improvement from its pristine counterpart, an unprecedented performance level among all reported MXene gas sensors. XPS characterizations, valence band analyses, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations all indicate that the underlying enhancement mechanism can be attributed to the tuning of the d-band center energy toward the Fermi level. This work provides a new design strategy based on the optimization of the d-band center energy and adds a much needed systematic and quantitative method to the design of two-dimensional materials based semiconducting gas sensors.
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- Ying Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering, Hong Kong, China
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Zhu Z, Tang R, Li C, An X, He L. Promises of Plasmonic Antenna-Reactor Systems in Gas-Phase CO 2 Photocatalysis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302568. [PMID: 37338243 PMCID: PMC10460874 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Sunlight-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction provides intriguing opportunities for addressing the energy and environmental crises faced by humans. The rational combination of plasmonic antennas and active transition metal-based catalysts, known as "antenna-reactor" (AR) nanostructures, allows the simultaneous optimization of optical and catalytic performances of photocatalysts, and thus holds great promise for CO2 photocatalysis. Such design combines the favorable absorption, radiative, and photochemical properties of the plasmonic components with the great catalytic potentials and conductivities of the reactor components. In this review, recent developments of photocatalysts based on plasmonic AR systems for various gas-phase CO2 reduction reactions with emphasis on the electronic structure of plasmonic and catalytic metals, plasmon-driven catalytic pathways, and the role of AR complex in photocatalytic processes are summarized. Perspectives in terms of challenges and future research in this area are also highlighted.
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- Zhijie Zhu
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon TechnologiesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon TechnologiesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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Feng J, Feng Q, Xin J, Liang Q, Li X, Chen K, Teng J, Wang S, Feng L, Liu J. Fabrication of durable self-cleaning photocatalytic coating with long-term effective natural light photocatalytic degradation performance. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 336:139316. [PMID: 37356587 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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The practical application of photocatalytic coating has been greatly challenged in terms of its long-term effective natural light photocatalytic degradation due to its vulnerability and easy contamination caused by poor self-cleaning properties. In this work, photocatalytic coating with self-cleaning properties was prepared by spraying fluorinated dual-scale TiO2 on the inorganic lithium silicate adhesive, enabling excellent durability and long-term effective photocatalytic degradation performance under natural light. The coating exhibits superhydrophobic properties even after abrasion testing, acid and alkali immersion testing, and UV aging, laying a foundation for the practical use. Moreover, the coating can be applied to various substrates and its excellent self-cleaning properties make it resistant to particulate and liquid contamination that may occur in the environment. Besides, we evaluated the photocatalytic stability of the coating by subjecting it to acidic and alkaline environments and high pollution concentrations. Furthermore, benefiting from the synergistic effect of photocatalytic and self-cleaning properties, the coating achieves long-term effective photocatalytic degradation of dye wastewater under natural light, which still has a high removal rate of 95.8% for methylene blue even after 30 cycles of use. Meanwhile, due to the coating's excellent durability, the long-term quality loss rate of the coating still remained below 0.3%, which avoids the risk of secondary environmental pollution caused by nanoparticle leakage. Therefore, these excellent properties enable the coating to have a broad range of application prospects for the treatment of pollutants in water.
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- Jinghang Feng
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China.
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Materials and Environment, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, 530006, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue East Road, Nanning, 530004, China
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Zhou B, Xu S, Wu L, Li M, Chong Y, Qiu Y, Chen G, Zhao Y, Feng C, Ye D, Yan K. Strain-Engineering of Mesoporous Cs 3 Bi 2 Br 9 /BiVO 4 S-Scheme Heterojunction for Efficient CO 2 Photoreduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2302058. [PMID: 37183305 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Slow charge kinetics and unfavorable CO2 adsorption/activation strongly inhibit CO2 photoreduction. In this study, a strain-engineered Cs3 Bi2 Br9 /hierarchically porous BiVO4 (s-CBB/HP-BVO) heterojunction with improved charge separation and tailored CO2 adsorption/activation capability is developed. Density functional theory calculations suggest that the presence of tensile strain in Cs3 Bi2 Br9 can significantly downshift the p-band center of the active Bi atoms, which enhances the adsorption/activation of inert CO2 . Meanwhile, in situ irradiation X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and electron spin resonance confirm that efficient charge transfer occurs in s-CBB/HP-BVO following an S-scheme with built-in electric field acceleration. Therefore, the well-designed s-CBB/HP-BVO heterojunction exhibits a boosted photocatalytic activity, with a total electron consumption rate of 70.63 µmol g-1 h-1 , and 79.66% selectivity of CO production. Additionally, in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy reveals that CO2 photoreduction undergoes a formaldehyde-mediated reaction process. This work provides insight into strain engineering to improve the photocatalytic performance of halide perovskite.
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- Biao Zhou
- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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Tang J, Gu H, Zhao Y, Tan M, Zhao W, Ma R, Zhang S, Hu D. Coupling Ti doping with oxygen vacancies in tungsten oxide for high-performance photochromism applications. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:6060-6063. [PMID: 37114352 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc00530e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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A series of Ti-doped W18O49 samples were prepared using a convenient solvothermal route. Due to the synergistic effect of doped Ti and oxygen vacancies, the samples showed excellent visible-light photochromic properties. Their performances as light-printable rewritable paper and smart windows showed great application value and promotion value.
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- Jiamin Tang
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Ferroelectric Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry of Shaanxi Province, Baoji University of Arts and Sciences, Baoji, Shaanxi 721013, P. R. China.
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Ferroelectric Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry of Shaanxi Province, Baoji University of Arts and Sciences, Baoji, Shaanxi 721013, P. R. China.
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Ferroelectric Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry of Shaanxi Province, Baoji University of Arts and Sciences, Baoji, Shaanxi 721013, P. R. China.
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Ferroelectric Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry of Shaanxi Province, Baoji University of Arts and Sciences, Baoji, Shaanxi 721013, P. R. China.
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Ferroelectric Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry of Shaanxi Province, Baoji University of Arts and Sciences, Baoji, Shaanxi 721013, P. R. China.
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Ferroelectric Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry of Shaanxi Province, Baoji University of Arts and Sciences, Baoji, Shaanxi 721013, P. R. China.
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- School of Science, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Ferroelectric Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry of Shaanxi Province, Baoji University of Arts and Sciences, Baoji, Shaanxi 721013, P. R. China.
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Chen D, Wang L, Lv Y, Liao L, Li K, Jiang C. Insights into electronic properties of strained two-dimensional semiconductors by out-of-plane bending. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2023; 35:284001. [PMID: 37040788 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/accbf6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Strain engineering is an important strategy to modulate the electronic and optical properties of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors. In experiments, an effective and feasible method to induce strains on 2D semiconductors is the out-of-plane bending. However, in contrast to the in-plane methods, it will generate a combined strain effect on 2D semiconductors, which deserves further explorations. In this work, we theoretically investigate the carrier transport-related electronic properties of arsenene, antimonene, phosphorene, and MoS2under the out-of-plane bending. The bending effect can be disassembled into the in-plane and out-of-plane rolling strains. We find that the rolling always degrades the transport performance, while the in-plane strain could boost carrier mobilities by restraining the intervalley scattering. In other words, pursuing the maximum in-plane strain at the expense of minimum rolling should be the primary strategy to promote transports in 2D semiconductors through bending. Electrons in 2D semiconductors usually suffer from the serious intervalley scattering caused by optical phonons. The in-plane strain can break the crystal symmetry and separate nonequivalent energy valleys at band edges energetically, confining carrier transports at the Brillouin zone Γ point and eliminating the intervalley scattering. Investigation results show that the arsenene and antimonene are suitable for the bending technology, because of their small layer thicknesses which can relieve the rolling burden. Their electron and hole mobilities can be doubled simultaneously, compared with their unstrained 2D structures. From this study, the rules for the out-of-plane bending technology towards promoting transport abilities in 2D semiconductors are obtained.
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- Daohong Chen
- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
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- College of Information Science and Engineering, National Supercomputing Center in Changsha, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
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Jian JX, Xie LH, Mumtaz A, Baines T, Major JD, Tong QX, Sun J. Interface-Engineered Ni-Coated CdTe Heterojunction Photocathode for Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Evolution. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:21057-21065. [PMID: 37079896 PMCID: PMC10165602 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c01476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting for hydrogen production using the CdTe photocathode has attracted much interest due to its excellent sunlight absorption property and energy band structure. This work presents a study of engineered interfacial energetics of CdTe photocathodes by deposition of CdS, TiO2, and Ni layers. A heterostructure CdTe/CdS/TiO2/Ni photocathode was fabricated by depositing a 100-nm n-type CdS layer on a p-type CdTe surface, with 50 nm TiO2 as a protective layer and a 10 nm Ni layer as a co-catalyst. The CdTe/CdS/TiO2/Ni photocathode exhibits a high photocurrent density (Jph) of 8.16 mA/cm2 at 0 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (VRHE) and a positive-shifted onset potential (Eonset) of 0.70 VRHE for PEC hydrogen evolution under 100 mW/cm2 AM1.5G illumination. We further demonstrate that the CdTe/CdS p-n junction promotes the separation of photogenerated carriers, the TiO2 layer protects the electrode from corrosion, and the Ni catalyst improves the charge transfer across the electrode/electrolyte interface. This work provides new insights for designing noble metal-free photocathodes toward solar hydrogen development.
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- Jing-Xin Jian
- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, SE-58183 Linköping, Sweden
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, Electronics & Technology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, U.K
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- Department of Physics, Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZF, U.K
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- Department of Physics, Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZF, U.K
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, SE-58183 Linköping, Sweden
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Li X, Zhuang Z, Chai J, Shao R, Wang J, Jiang Z, Zhu S, Gu H, Zhang J, Ma Z, Zhang P, Yan W, Zheng L, Wu K, Zheng X, Zhang L, Zhang J, Wang D, Chen W, Li Y. Atomically Strained Metal Sites for Highly Efficient and Selective Photooxidation. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:2905-2914. [PMID: 36961203 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c00256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Strain engineering is an attractive strategy for improving the intrinsic catalytic performance of heterogeneous catalysts. Manipulating strain on the short-range atomic scale to the local structure of the catalytic sites is still challenging. Herein, we successfully achieved atomic strain modulation on ultrathin layered vanadium oxide nanoribbons by an ingenious intercalation chemistry method. When trace sodium cations were introduced between the V2O5 layers (Na+-V2O5), the V-O bonds were stretched by the atomically strained vanadium sites, redistributing the local charges. The Na+-V2O5 demonstrated excellent photooxidation performance, which was approximately 12 and 14 times higher than that of pristine V2O5 and VO2, respectively. Complementary spectroscopy analysis and theoretical calculations confirmed that the atomically strained Na+-V2O5 had a high surficial charge density, improving the activation of oxygen molecules and contributing to the excellent photocatalytic property. This work provides a new approach for the rational design of strain-equipped catalysts for selective photooxidation reactions.
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- Xinyuan Li
- Energy and Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Energy and Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Combustion Energy, School of Vehicle and Mobility, State Key Laboratory of Automotive Safety and Energy, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of 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, Liaoning 116023, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
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- Energy and Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale Key Laboratory of Strongly-Coupled Quantum Matter Physics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale Key Laboratory of Strongly-Coupled Quantum Matter Physics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of 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, Liaoning 116023, People's Republic of China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale Key Laboratory of Strongly-Coupled Quantum Matter Physics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Combustion Energy, School of Vehicle and Mobility, State Key Laboratory of Automotive Safety and Energy, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Energy and Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, People's Republic of China
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Pal R, Billah M, Rangarajan G, Farnood R. Crystal strain engineering of AgBr/TiO2 for visible-light photocatalysis: Balancing light absorption and charge carrier kinetics. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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He H, Jiang J, Luo Z, Li D, Shi M, Sun H, Chen J, Chen C, Deng B, Yu C. Novel starfish-like inorganic/organic heterojunction for Cr(Ⅵ) photocatalytic reduction in neutral solution. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Moments analysis of the binding of metal, oxygen and hydrogen atoms to strained Co(0001), Ru(0001) and Os(0001). Chem Phys 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2022.111788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Fang Z, Yue X, Li F, Xiang Q. Functionalized MOF-Based Photocatalysts for CO 2 Reduction. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202203706. [PMID: 36606747 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202203706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) materials have become a research forefront in the field of photocatalytic CO2 reduction attributed to their ultra-high specific surface area, adjustable structure, and abundant catalytic active sites. Particularly, MOFs can be facilely tuned to match CO2 photoreduction by utilizing post-modification of metal nodes, functionalization of organic linkers, and combination with other active materials. Herein, the recent advances in the construction strategy of MOF-based photocatalysts materials for CO2 reduction are highlighted. Some systematic modification strategies on MOF-based photocatalysts are also discussed, such as modification of metal sites and organic ligands, construction of heterojunction, introduction of single/dual-atom, and strain engineering. Finally, the future development directions of MOF-based photocatalysts in the field of CO2 reduction are presented.
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- Zhaohui Fang
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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Vacancy-induced tensile strain of CdS/Bi2S3 as a highly performance and robust photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 630:224-234. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.10.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Liu T, Xiao W, Luo Z, Bi J, Zhang Y, Wang G, Wang D, Liu X. Regulating on photocatalytic overall water splitting performance of gallium thiophosphate based on transition metal doping: A first-principles study. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2022.112765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Das A, Panigrahi K, Howli P. Photoelectrochemistry-driven ambient Nitrogen reduction to Ammonia: Materials’ design insights. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2022.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Yue X, Cheng L, Li F, Fan J, Xiang Q. Highly Strained Bi‐MOF on Bismuth Oxyhalide Support with Tailored Intermediate Adsorption/Desorption Capability for Robust CO
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Photoreduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202208414. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202208414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Xiaoyang Yue
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices School of Electronic Science and Engineering University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610054 P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou) University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Huzhou 313001 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices School of Electronic Science and Engineering University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610054 P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou) University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Huzhou 313001 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices School of Electronic Science and Engineering University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610054 P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou) University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Huzhou 313001 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450000 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices School of Electronic Science and Engineering University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610054 P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou) University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Huzhou 313001 P. R. China
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Zhao Z, Chen X, Li B, Zhao S, Niu L, Zhang Z, Chen Y. Spatial Regulation of Acceptor Units in Olefin-Linked COFs toward Highly Efficient Photocatalytic H 2 Evolution. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2203832. [PMID: 35981892 PMCID: PMC9561862 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202203832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs)-based photocatalysts have received growing attention for photocatalytic hydrogen (H2 ) production. One of the big challenges in the field is to find ways to promote energy/electron transfer and exciton dissociation. Addressing this challenge, herein, a series of olefin-linked 2D COFs is fabricated with high crystallinity, porosity, and robustness using a melt polymerization method without adding volatile organic solvents. It is found that regulation of the spatial distances between the acceptor units (triazine and 2, 2'-bipyridine) of COFs to match the charge carrier diffusion length can dramatically promote the exciton dissociation, hence leading to outstanding photocatalytic H2 evolution performance. The COF with the appropriate acceptor distance achieves exceptional photocatalytic H2 evolution with an apparent quantum yield of 56.2% at 475 nm, the second highest value among all COF photocatalysts and 70 times higher than the well-studied polymer carbon nitride. Various experimental and computation studies are then conducted to in-depth unveil the mechanism behind the enhanced performance. This study will provide important guidance for the design of highly efficient organic semiconductor photocatalysts.
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- Zhengfeng Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringQilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)Jinan250353P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyCollege of PharmacyNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringQilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)Jinan250353P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and DevicesFaculty of Materials and ManufacturingBeijing University of TechnologyBeijing100124P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringQilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)Jinan250353P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyCollege of PharmacyNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyCollege of PharmacyNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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Alsaç EP, Smith RDL. Linking Lattice Strain and Electron Transfer Kinetics in Crystalline Layered Double Hydroxides. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c03645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Elif Pınar Alsaç
- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue W., Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue W., Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue W., Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue W., Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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Yue X, Cheng L, Li F, Fan J, Xiang Q. Highly Strained Bi‐MOF on Bismuth Oxyhalide Support with Tailored Intermediate Adsorption/Desorption Capability for Robust CO2 Photoreduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202208414] [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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- Xiaoyang Yue
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices CHINA
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- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices CHINA
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- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices CHINA
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- Zhengzhou University School of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices Chengdu 610054, China 610054 Chengdu CHINA
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Yang Y, Niu W, Dang L, Mao Y, Wu J, Xu K. Recent Progress in Doped g-C3N4 Photocatalyst for Solar Water Splitting: A Review. Front Chem 2022; 10:955065. [PMID: 35910723 PMCID: PMC9328273 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.955065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) photocatalysis for water splitting is harvested as a fascinating way for addressing the global energy crisis. At present, numerous research subjects have been achieved to design and develop g-C3N4 photocatalysis, and the photocatalytic system still suffers from low efficiency that is far from practical applications. Here, there is an inspiring review on the latest progress of the doping strategies to modify g-C3N4 for enhancing the efficiency of photocatalytic water splitting, including non-metal doping, metal doping, and molecular doping. Finally, the review concludes a summary and highlights some perspectives on the challenges and future research of g-C3N4 photocatalysts.
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- Yilong Yang
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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- Henan Province Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Rehabilitation Technology, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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Bhosale R, Debnath B, Ogale S. Designing Nanoengineered Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Generation by Water Splitting and Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Clean Fuels. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200110. [PMID: 35758532 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200110] [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: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Semiconductor photocatalysis has received tremendous attention in the past decade as it has shown great promise in the context of clean energy harvesting for environmental remediation. Sunlight is an inexhaustible source of energy available to us throughout the year, although it is rather dilutely dispersed. Semiconductor based photocatalysis presents one of the best ways to harness this source of energy to carry out chemical reactions of interest that require external energy input. Photocatalytic hydrogen generation by splitting of water, CO2 mitigation, and CO2 conversion to green fuel have therefore become the highly desirable clean and sustainable processes for a better tomorrow. Although numerous efforts have been made and continue to be expended to search and develop new classes of photocatalyst materials in recent years, several significant challenges still remain to be resolved before photocatalysis can reach its commercial potential. Therefore, major attention is required towards improving the efficiencies of the existing photocatalysts by further manipulating them and parallelly employing newer strategies for novel photocatalyst designs. This personal account aims to provide a broad overview of the field primarily invoking examples of our own research contributions in the field, which include photocatalytic hydrogen generation and CO2 reduction to value added chemicals. This account reviews the state-of-the-art research activities and scientific possibilities which a functional material can offer if its properties are put to best use through goal-oriented design by combining with other compatible materials. We have addressed fundamental principles of photocatalysis, different kind of functional photocatalysts, critical issues associated with them and various strategies to overcome the related hurdles. It is our hope that this current personal account will provide a platform for young researchers to address the bottleneck issues in the field of photocatalysis and photocatalysts with a sense of clarity, and to find innovative solutions to resolve them by a prudent choice of materials, synthesis protocols, and approaches to boost the photocatalysis output. We emphasize that a targeted or goal-directed photocatalyst nanoengineering as perhaps the only way to realize an early success in this multiparametric domain.
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- Reshma Bhosale
- Department of Environmental Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 411007, India
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- Research Institute for Sustainable Energy (TCG-CREST), Salt Lake, Kolkata, 700091, India
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- Research Institute for Sustainable Energy (TCG-CREST), Salt Lake, Kolkata, 700091, India.,Department of Physics, Indian Institute for Science Education and Research, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune, 411008, India
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