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Wang Y, Niu B, Zhang Z, Li J, Sheng H, Xu W, Cheng J, Hao Z, Duan D, Li J. Spatially Separate Center-to-Surround Radiation Structure Induced Tandem Electron Transfer Effect for Stable and Enhanced Photocatalysis. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:12628-12633. [PMID: 39331820 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c03731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2024]
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Spatially separate anchoring redox cocatalysts on the photocatalyst to shunt the charge migration paths is an effective route to regulate the charge flow. Differently, we herein introduce an artificially synthesized Sun-planet-like spatially separated center-to-surround radiation photosensitizer-cocatalyst structure to regulate electron flow in a tandem manner. A single Au sphere acts as the Sun/photosensitizer in the center, and small Pt particles scatter around as the planets/cocatalyst, both of which are fixed inside the MOF crystal. Such a structure can not only simultaneously increase the light harvesting capacity and electron migration kinetics but also optimize the electron transfer pathway to minimize the electron migration distance, so that the hot electrons generated by Au can be quickly transferred to Pt through MOF before annihilation, leading to a significant photoactivity promotion.
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- Yang Wang
- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yanqi Lake, Huairou District, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular & Process Engineering (RIPP, SINOPEC), National Engineering Research Center of Green Recycling for Strategic Metal Resources, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, Research Center for Environmental Material and Pollution Control Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yanqi Lake, Huairou District, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, Research Center for Environmental Material and Pollution Control Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yanqi Lake, Huairou District, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for VOCs Pollution Control Material & Technology, Research Center for Environmental Material and Pollution Control Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yanqi Lake, Huairou District, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular & Process Engineering (RIPP, SINOPEC), National Engineering Research Center of Green Recycling for Strategic Metal Resources, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yanqi Lake, Huairou District, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China
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Jin L, Cheng C, Guo C, Wabaidur SM, Zhong Y, Hu Y. One-Step Decoration of Subnanometer MoO x Clusters on Bi 11VO 19 Nanotubes for Visible-Light-Driven Water Oxidation. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202400450. [PMID: 38660929 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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For the sluggish reaction kinetics due to a four-electron transfer process, water oxidation is always a major obstacle to solar splitting of water to hydrogen. It remains a tough challenge to develop efficient nonnoble-metal photocatalysts for water oxidation. Herein, we decorate the host photocatalyst of Bi11VO19 nanotubes with the coatalyst of subnanometer MoOx clusters (denoted as Bi11VO19/MoOx hetero-nanotubes) via a one-step cation-exchange solvothermal reaction using Na2V6O16 nanowires as the hard template. It is observed that the morphology and microstructure of Bi11VO19/MoOx hetero-nanotubes vary with the dosage of Mo source and polyvinylpyrrolidone, as well as with the solvent composition. The optimized Bi11VO19/MoOx hetero-nanotubes significantly enhance the photooxidation of water to oxygen with visible light, delivering an oxygen production rate of 790 μmol g-1 h-1, which is 12 times that of bare Bi11VO19 nanotubes. In situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and (photo)electrochemical characterization suggest that the enhanced photoactivity may be caused by the decorated cocatalyst of MoOx clusters, which extracts electrons from Bi11VO19 nanotubes, leaving an abundance of holes for water photooxidation. This work demonstrates a potential strategy to develop photocatalysts for energy conversion by constructing Bi11VO19-based nanostructures.
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- Linfeng Jin
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Department of Physics, College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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Olowoyo JO, Gharahshiran VS, Zeng Y, Zhao Y, Zheng Y. Atomic/molecular layer deposition strategies for enhanced CO 2 capture, utilisation and storage materials. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:5428-5488. [PMID: 38682880 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00759f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Elevated levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and the diminishing reserves of fossil fuels have raised profound concerns regarding the resulting consequences of global climate change and the future supply of energy. Hence, the reduction and transformation of CO2 not only mitigates environmental pollution but also generates value-added chemicals, providing a dual remedy to address both energy and environmental challenges. Despite notable advancements, the low conversion efficiency of CO2 remains a major obstacle, largely attributed to its inert chemical nature. It is imperative to engineer catalysts/materials that exhibit high conversion efficiency, selectivity, and stability for CO2 transformation. With unparalleled precision at the atomic level, atomic layer deposition (ALD) and molecular layer deposition (MLD) methods utilize various strategies, including ultrathin modification, overcoating, interlayer coating, area-selective deposition, template-assisted deposition, and sacrificial-layer-assisted deposition, to synthesize numerous novel metal-based materials with diverse structures. These materials, functioning as active materials, passive materials or modifiers, have contributed to the enhancement of catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability, effectively addressing the challenges linked to CO2 transformation. Herein, this review focuses on ALD and MLD's role in fabricating materials for electro-, photo-, photoelectro-, and thermal catalytic CO2 reduction, CO2 capture and separation, and electrochemical CO2 sensing. Significant emphasis is dedicated to the ALD and MLD designed materials, their crucial role in enhancing performance, and exploring the relationship between their structures and catalytic activities for CO2 transformation. Finally, this comprehensive review presents the summary, challenges and prospects for ALD and MLD-designed materials for CO2 transformation.
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- Joshua O Olowoyo
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Thompson Engineering Building, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Thompson Engineering Building, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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- Natural Resources Canada - CanmetMaterials, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Thompson Engineering Building, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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Bao T, Tang C, Li S, Qi Y, Zhang J, She P, Rao H, Qin JS. Hollow structured CdS@ZnIn 2S 4 Z-scheme heterojunction for bifunctional photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and selective benzylamine oxidation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 659:788-798. [PMID: 38215615 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.175] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (PHE) is frequently constrained by inadequate light utilization and the rapid combination rate of the photogenerated electron-hole pairs. Additionally, conventional PHE processes are often facilitated by the addition of sacrificial reagents to consume photo-induced holes, which makes this approach economically unfavorable. Herein, we designed a spatially separated bifunctional cocatalyst decorated Z-scheme heterojunction of hollow structured CdS (HCdS) @ZnIn2S4 (ZIS), which was prepared by a sacrificial hard template method followed by photo-deposition. Consequently, PdOx@HCdS@ZIS@Pt exhibited efficient PHE (86.38 mmol·g-1·h-1) and benzylamine (BA) oxidation coupling (164.75 mmol·g-1·h-1) with high selectivity (97.34 %). The unique hollow core-shelled morphology and bifunctional cocatalyst loading in this work hold great potential for the design and synthesis of bifunctional Z-scheme photocatalysts.
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- Tengfei Bao
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China; Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry of Jilin Province, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China; Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry of Jilin Province, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China; Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry of Jilin Province, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China; Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry of Jilin Province, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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Naderi N, Ganjali F, Eivazzadeh-Keihan R, Maleki A, Sillanpää M. Applications of hollow nanostructures in water treatment considering organic, inorganic, and bacterial pollutants. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 356:120670. [PMID: 38531142 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120670] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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One of the major issues of modern society is water contamination with different organic, inorganic, and contaminants bacteria. Finding cost-effective and efficient materials and methods for water treatment and environment remediation is among the scientists' most important considerations. Hollow-structured nanomaterials, including hollow fiber membranes, hollow spheres, hollow nanoboxes, etc., have shown an exciting capability for wastewater refinement approaches, including membrane technology, adsorption, and photocatalytic procedure due to their extremely high specific surface area, high porosity, unique morphology, and low density. Diverse hollow nanostructures could potentially eliminate organic contaminants, including dyes, antibiotics, oil/water emulsions, pesticides, and other phenolic compounds, inorganic pollutants, such as heavy metal ions, salts, phosphate, bromate, and other ions, and bacteria contaminations. Here, a comprehensive overview of hollow nanostructures' fabrication and modification, water contaminant classification, and recent studies in the water treatment field using hollow-structured nanomaterials with a comparative attitude have been provided, indicating the privilege abd detriments of this class of nanomaterials. Eventually, the future outlook of employing hollow nanomaterials in water refinery systems and the upcoming challenges arising in scaling up are also propounded.
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- Nooshin Naderi
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, P. O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa; International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, Solan, 173212, Himachal Pradesh, India; Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Nørrebrogade 44, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark; Department of Civil Engineering, University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India.
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Liu R, Yu Z, Zhang R, Xiong J, Qiao Y, Liu X, Lu X. Hollow Nanoreactors for Controlled Photocatalytic Behaviors: Fundamental Theory, Structure-Performance Relationship, and Catalytic Advantages. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308142. [PMID: 37984879 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Hollow nanoreactors (HoNRs) have regarded as an attractive catalytic material for photocatalysis due to their exceptional capabilities in enhancing light harvesting, facilitating charge separation and transfer, and optimizing surface reactions. Developing novel HoNRs offers new options to realize controllable catalytic behavior. However, the catalytic mechanism of photocatalysis occurring in HoNRs has not yet been fully revealed. Against this backdrop, this review elaborates on three aspects: 1) the fundamental theoretical insights of HoNRs-driven photocatalytic kinetics; 2) structure-performance relationship of HoNRs to photocatalysis; 3) catalytic advantages of HoNRs in photocatalytic applications. Specifically, the review focuses on the fundamental theories of HoNRs for photocatalysis and their structural advantages for strengthening light scattering, promoting charge separation and transfer, and facilitating surface reaction kinetics, and the relationship between key structural parameters of HoNRs and their photocatalytic performance is in-depth discussed. Also, future prospects and challenges are proposed. It is anticipated that this review paper will pave the way for forthcoming investigations in the realm of HoNRs for photocatalysis.
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- Runyu Liu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Tibet University, Lhasa, 850000, P. R. China
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- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, 030051, P. R. China
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- School of Ecological Environment and Urban Construction, Fujian University of Technology, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- School of Ecology and Environment, Tibet University, Lhasa, 850000, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Zhao L, Cai X, Chen Y, Xu J, Zhang L, Lin L, Dai X, Jiang Y, Liao J, Zhang Y. Construction of site-specific magnetic Z-scheme CdS/Fe 3O 4@N-doped graphene aerogel microtube/N-doped TiO 2 with porous structure: enhanced catalytic performance in photo-Fenton reaction. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:15091-15104. [PMID: 38286930 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32190-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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The development of composite photocatalysts with high charge transfer efficiency, great visible light absorption, and quick recovery has aroused the interest of many researchers. Herein, based on the hydrothermal assisted vacuum freeze drying method, CdS, Fe3O4, and N-TiO2 were, respectively, fixed in the inner, middle, and outer layers of nitrogen-doped graphene aerogel for preparation of the site-specific magnetic porous Z-scheme CdS/Fe3O4@N-doped graphene aerogel microtube/N-doped TiO2 (CdS/Fe3O4@NGAM/N-TiO2) photocatalyst. For the composite, Fe3O4@NGAM carrier with porous and tubular structure not only helps the recycle and reactants/productions mass transport in the photocatalytic process but also ensures the well-steered transfer of electrons and holes from CdS and N-TiO2 in the Z-type heterojunction system, greatly improving the separation of photogenerated carriers. Besides, Fe3O4 can also work as a Fenton catalyst to activate hydrogen peroxide which is generated in situ by CdS. Thus, the CdS/Fe3O4@NGAM/N-TiO2 composite presents excellent degradation efficiencies towards methyl orange ((MO) 98% removal rate within 50 min), bisphenol A ((BPA) 96% removal rate within 50 min), tetracycline hydrochloride ((TCH) 96% removal rate within 120 min) and strong stabilities after 6 cycles. The free radical removal experiments show that ·O2- and ·OH are the main active substances of catalysis, which further confirms the synergistic effect of photocatalysis and Fenton catalysis.
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- Ying Wang
- College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- Schulich Faculty of Chemistry, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, 32000, Haifa, Israel
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China.
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You Y, Han P, Song S, Luo W, Zhao S, Han K, Tian Y, Yan N, Li X. Distinct Selectivity Control in Solar-Driven Bio-Based α-Hydroxyl Acid Conversion: A Comparison of Pt Nanoparticles and Atomically Dispersed Pt on CdS. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202306452. [PMID: 37699123 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202306452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Solar-driven photocatalytic lignocellulose conversion is a promising strategy for the sustainable production of high-value chemicals, but selectivity control remains a challenging goal in this field. Here, we report efficient and selective conversion of lignocellulose-derived α-hydroxyl acids to tartaric acid derivatives, α-keto acids, and H2 using Pt-modified CdS catalysts. Pt nanoparticles on CdS selectively produce tartaric acid derivatives via C-C coupling, while atomically dispersed Pt on CdS switches product selectivity to the oxidation reaction to produce α-keto acids. The atomically dispersed Pt species stabilized by Pt-S bonds promote the activation of the hydroxyl group and thus switch product selectivity from tartaric acid derivatives to α-keto acids. A broad range of lignocellulose-derived α-hydroxyl acids was applied for preparing the corresponding tartaric acid derivatives and α-keto acids over the two Pt-modified CdS catalysts. This work highlights the unique performance of metal sulfides in coupling reactions and demonstrates a strategy for rationally tuning product selectivity by engineering the interaction between metal sulfide and cocatalyst.
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- Yong You
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore, Singapore
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Shaoxing Research Institute of Tianjin University, Shaoxing, 312300, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore, Singapore
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Shaoxing Research Institute of Tianjin University, Shaoxing, 312300, P. R. China
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Dong Z, Hu S, Li Z, Xu J, Gao D, Yu F, Li X, Cao X, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Liu Y, Wang X. Biomimetic Photocatalytic System Designed by Spatially Separated Cocatalysts on Z-scheme Heterojunction with Identified Charge-transfer Processes for Boosting Removal of U(VI). SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300003. [PMID: 36807523 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Designing highly efficient photocatalysts with rapid migration of photogenerated charges and surface reaction kinetics for the photocatalytic removal of uranium (U(VI)) from uranium mine wastewater remains a significant challenge. Inspired by natural photosynthesis, a biomimetic photocatalytic system is assembled by designing a novel hollow nanosphere MnOx @TiO2 @CdS@Au (MTCA) with loading MnOx and Au nano particles (Au NPs) cocatalysts on the inner and outer surfaces of the TiO2 @CdS. The spatially separated cocatalysts efficiently drive the photogenerated charges to migrate in opposite directions, while the Z-scheme heterogeneous shell further separates the interfacial charges. Theoretical calculation identifies multiple consecutive forward charge transfers without charge recombination within MTCA. Thus, MTCA could efficiently remove 99.61% of U(VI) after 15 min of simulated sunlight irradiation within 3 mmol L-1 NaHCO3 with 0.231 min-1 of the reduction rate constant, outperforming most previously reported photocatalysts. MTCA further significantly removes 91.83% of U(VI) from the natural uranium mining wastewater under sunlight irradiation. This study provides a novel approach to designing an ideal biomimetic photocatalyst for remediating environmental pollution.
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- Zhimin Dong
- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, P. R. China
- Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, 26 Baiwanzhuang Road, 100037, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, P. R. China
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental System Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, P. R. China
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Wang X, Zhao F, Zhang N, Wu W, Wang Y. Hollow Spherical Pd/CdS/NiS with Carrier Spatial Separation for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1326. [PMID: 37110911 PMCID: PMC10143208 DOI: 10.3390/nano13081326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Inspired by the unique properties of the three-dimensional hollow nanostructures in the field of photocatalysis, as well as the combination of co-catalyst, porous hollow spherical Pd/CdS/NiS photocatalysts are prepared by stepwise synthesis. The results show that the Schottky junction between Pd and CdS accelerates the transport of photogenerated electrons, while a p-n junction between NiS and CdS traps the photogenerated holes. As co-catalysts, the Pd nanoparticles and the NiS are loaded inside and outside the hollow CdS shell layer, respectively, which combines with the particular characteristic of the hollow structure, resulting in a spatial carrier separation effect. Under the synergy of the dual co-catalyst loading and hollow structure, the Pd/CdS/NiS has favorable stability. Its H2 production under visible light is significantly increased to 3804.6 μmol/g/h, representing 33.4 times more than that of pure CdS. The apparent quantum efficiency is 0.24% at 420 nm. A feasible bridge for the development of efficient photocatalysts is offered by this work.
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- Xiao Wang
- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Optical Conversion Materials and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Optical Conversion Materials and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Optical Conversion Materials and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Optical Conversion Materials and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Optical Conversion Materials and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Zhang J, Pan Y, Feng D, Cui L, Zhao S, Hu J, Wang S, Qin Y. Mechanistic Insight into the Synergy between Platinum Single Atom and Cluster Dual Active Sites Boosting Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2300902. [PMID: 36977472 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In the energy transition context, the design and synthesis of high-performance Pt-based photocatalysts with low Pt content and ultrahigh atom-utilization efficiency for hydrogen production are essential. Herein, a facile approach for decorating atomically dispersed Pt cocatalysts having single-atom (SA) and atomic cluster (C) dual active sites on CdS nanorods (PtSA+C /CdS) via atomic layer deposition is reported. The size of the cocatalyst and the spatial intimacy of the cocatalyst active sites are precisely engineered at the atomic scale. The PtSA+C /CdS photocatalysts show the optimized photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity, achieving a reaction rate of 80.4 mmol h-1 g-1 , which is 1.6- and 7.3-fold higher than those of the PtSA /CdS and PtNP /CdS photocatalysts, respectively. Thorough characterization and theoretical calculations reveal that the enhanced photocatalytic activity is due to a remarkable synergy between SAs and atomic clusters as dual active sites, which are responsible for water adsorption-dissociation and hydrogen desorption, respectively. A similar synergetic effect is found in a representative Pt/TiO2 system, indicating the generality of the strategy. This study demonstrates the significance of the synergy between active sites for enhancing the reaction efficiency, opening a new avenue for the rational design of atomically dispersed photocatalysts with high efficiency.
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- Jiankang Zhang
- Interdisciplinary Research Center of Biology & Catalysis, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan, 030001, P. R. China
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- Analytical & Testing Center, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center of Biology & Catalysis, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan, 030001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangdong Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan, 030001, P. R. China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center of Biology & Catalysis, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan, 030001, P. R. China
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Abdulrahman SA, Ibraheem SS, Shnain ZY. An overview of wastewater treatment using combined heterogeneous photocatalysis and membrane distillation. CHIMICA TECHNO ACTA 2023. [DOI: 10.15826/chimtech.2023.10.1.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The need for efficient remediation solutions to wastewater has risen due to the concerning prevalence of toxic organic pollutants. It is possible for the linked photocatalysis-membrane separation system to concurrently achieve the photoreaction of pollutants and their removal from wastewater in order to accomplish the goal of completely purifying the wastewater. This investigation's objective is to provide analytical overview of the photocatalytic and membrane coupling process, photocatalytic membrane reactors, and the potential applications of these technologies in the treatment of wastewater for the persistent organic matter removal. In the review, an examination of photocatalytic and membrane processes to remove organic compounds from wastewater is presented. Based on the literature analysis, it was observed that the application of photocatalytic membrane reactors is significantly influenced by a wide variety of factors. Some of these factors include pollutant concentration, dissolved oxygen, aeration, pH, and hydraulic retention time. Light intensity is another factor that has a significant influence. It was also revealed how distillation membranes work when integrated with photocatalytic process. This brief overview will help researchers understand how successful coupled photocatalytic and membrane distillation are in the treatment of wastewater containing organic pollutants.
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Ge K, Li Z, Wang A, Bai Z, Zhang X, Zheng X, Liu Z, Gao F. An NIR-Driven Upconversion/C 3N 4/CoP Photocatalyst for Efficient Hydrogen Production by Inhibiting Electron-Hole Pair Recombination for Alzheimer's Disease Therapy. ACS NANO 2023; 17:2222-2234. [PMID: 36688477 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c08499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Redox imbalance and abnormal amyloid protein (Aβ) buildup are key factors in the etiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). As an antioxidant, the hydrogen molecule (H2) has the potential to cure AD by specifically scavenging highly harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as •OH. However, due to the low solubility of H2 (1.6 ppm), the traditional H2 administration pathway cannot easily achieve long-term and effective accumulation of H2 in the foci. Therefore, how to achieve the continuous release of H2 in situ is the key to improve the therapeutic effect on AD. As a corollary, we designed a rare earth ion doped g-C3N4 upconversion photocatalyst, which can respond to NIR and realize the continuous production of H2 by photocatalytic decomposition of H2O in biological tissue, which avoids the problem of the poor penetration of visible light. The introduction of CoP cocatalyst accelerates the separation and transfer of photogenerated electrons in g-C3N4, thus improving the photocatalytic activity of hydrogen evolution reaction. The morphology of the composite photocatalyst was shown by transmission electron microscopy, and the crystal structure was studied by X-ray diffractometry and Raman analysis. In addition, the ability of g-C3N4 to chelate metal ions and the photothermal properties of CoP can inhibit Aβ and reduce the deposition of Aβ in the brain. Efficient in situ hydrogen production therapy combined with multitarget synergism solves the problem of a poor therapeutic effect of a single target. In vivo studies have shown that UCNP@CoP@g-C3N4 can reduce Aβ deposition, improve memory impairment, and reduce neuroinflammation in AD mice.
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- Kezhen Ge
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Brain Disease and Bioinformation, School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Brain Disease and Bioinformation, School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Brain Disease and Bioinformation, School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Brain Disease and Bioinformation, School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Brain Disease and Bioinformation, School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Brain Disease and Bioinformation, School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Brain Disease and Bioinformation, School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Brain Disease and Bioinformation, School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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Moon HS, Hsiao KC, Wu MC, Yun Y, Hsu YJ, Yong K. Spatial Separation of Cocatalysts on Z-Scheme Organic/Inorganic Heterostructure Hollow Spheres for Enhanced Photocatalytic H 2 Evolution and In-Depth Analysis of the Charge-Transfer Mechanism. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2200172. [PMID: 35178769 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A Z-scheme heterojunction with spatially separated cocatalysts is proposed for overcoming fundamental issues in photocatalytic water splitting, such as inefficient light absorption, charge recombination, and sluggish reaction kinetics. For efficient light absorption and interfacial charge separation, Z-scheme organic/inorganic heterojunction photocatalysts are synthesized by firmly immobilizing ultrathin g-C3 N4 on the surface of TiO2 hollow spheres via electrostatic interactions. Additionally, two cocatalysts, Pt and IrOx , are spatially separated along the Z-scheme charge-transfer pathway to enhance surface charge separation and reaction kinetics. The as-prepared Pt/g-C3 N4 /TiO2 /IrOx (PCTI) hollow sphere photocatalyst exhibits an exceptional H2 evolution rate of 8.15 mmol h-1 g-1 and a remarkable apparent quantum yield of 24.3% at 330 nm in the presence of 0.5 wt% Pt and 1.2 wt% IrOx cocatalysts on g-C3 N4 and TiO2 , respectively. Photoassisted Kelvin probe force microscopy is used to systematically analyze the Z-scheme charge-transfer mechanism within PCTI. Furthermore, the benefits of spatially separating cocatalysts in the PCTI system are methodically investigated in comparison to randomly depositing them. This work adequately demonstrates that the combination of a Z-scheme heterojunction and spatially separated cocatalysts can be a promising strategy for designing high-performance photocatalytic platforms for solar fuel production.
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- Hyun Sik Moon
- Surface Chemistry Laboratory of Electronic Materials, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
- Green Technology Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
- Green Technology Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Nanocatalysis and Surface Science Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
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- Surface Chemistry Laboratory of Electronic Materials, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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Xie H, Li Z, Zhu J, Li H, Yang Q, Yang Y, Li C. Charge Separation between Pt Co-catalysts and Plasmonic Au in Pt-Au/C 3N 4 Photocatalysts. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:11982-11989. [PMID: 36535949 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Chemical processes induced by surface plasmon resonance have received great attention due to the wide spectral absorption and tunable optical property. Co-catalysts have been introduced into plasmonic-metal/semiconductor photocatalysts to inhibit the recombination of plasmon-induced carriers. However, it is unclear how the locations of co-catalysts (on the surface of plasmonic metal or the semiconductor) affect the plasmonic photocatalystic reactions. Herein, we report that Pt co-catalysts can be selectively deposited on Au nanoparticles (NPs) of Au/C3N4 photocatalysts through an atomic layer deposition method. Compared with the Pt co-catalysts exclusively on C3N4, Pt solely on Au NPs has a 4.5-fold increase in activity for plasmonic hydrogen evolution. The reduced photoluminescence intensity and prolonged photoluminescence lifetime reveal that Pt solely on Au NPs provides higher charge separation efficiency. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of Pt co-catalysts solely on Au NPs is attributable to the more efficient and direct utilization of the plasmon resonance-induced electrons and separation of electrons and holes.
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- Huichen Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Zhang S, Sun Z, Zhou Y, Chen W, Wu Q, Sun J, Lang L. Plasmonic enhanced photocatalytic activity of Ag/TiO 2 tube-in-tube fibers. RSC Adv 2022; 12:35820-35826. [PMID: 36545088 PMCID: PMC9752503 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07207f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Ag nanoparticle was found to significantly enhance the photocatalytic activity of self-organized TiO2 nanotube structures. Herein, novel Ag/TiO2 tube-in-tube fibers have been prepared by a facile electrospinning technology and calcination process. Employed as the photocatalyst, the composite could efficiently catalyze the photodegradation of the model organic pollutant, rhodamine B under visible light irradiation, exhibiting a superior photocatalytic activity than the undoped TiO2 tube-in-tube fibers. This enhanced activity has been ascribed to plasmonic characteristics of Ag nanoparticles, which promote the light absorption and charge transfer feasibility. The simple, low-cost and green fabrication route of the composite provides a novel means for preparing similar materials, holding great promise for wider application in the future.
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- Siyuan Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Advanced Functional Materials for Energy, Jiangsu University of TechnologyChangzhou 213001Jiangsu ProvinceChina,Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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- Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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- Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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- Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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- Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Advanced Functional Materials for Energy, Jiangsu University of TechnologyChangzhou 213001Jiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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Zhang S, Dang H, Rong F, Huang S, Wang M, Hu L, Zhang Z. Multiple cobalt active sites evenly embedded in mesoporous carbon nanospheres derived from a polymer-metal-organic framework: efficient removal and photodegradation of malachite green. RSC Adv 2022; 12:32307-32317. [PMID: 36425679 PMCID: PMC9648500 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04906f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 09/08/2024] Open
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A series of robust photocatalysts of mesoporous carbon nanospheres embedded with multiple cobalt active sites (Co/Co x O y @mC) have been constructed for efficient removal and photodegradation of malachite green (MG). Here, a cobalt-based polymeric-metal-organic framework (polyMOF(Co)) was constructed by using a polyether ligand containing 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid units. Afterward, polyMOF(Co) was calcined into a series of Co/Co x O y @mC hybrids at diverse high temperatures (400, 600, and 800 °C) under a N2 atmosphere. Therefore, Co coordination centers were transformed into various active sites such as Co, CoO, and Co3O4, which were embedded within the mesoporous carbon network derived from the polymeric skeleton. Considering the even distribution of Co-related active species and high porosity inherited from polyMOF(Co), the constructed Co/Co x O y @mC hybrid obtained at 600 °C illustrated higher removal ability (79%) with a maximum adsorption capacity of 314 mg g-1 within 120 min and better photodegradation performance (degradation rate of 95%) toward MG than those of the other photocatalysts obtained at 400 and 800 °C. Moreover, the possible photocatalytic reaction mechanisms, including the transfer behavior of charge carriers, generation of reactive species, and intermediate degradation of products, were provided. The present work showed an alternative strategy for the feasible and efficient preparation of photocatalysts based on MOFs.
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- Shuai Zhang
- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Zhengzhou 450001 China
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Wu X, Zhao W, Hu Y, Xiao G, Ni H, Ikeda S, Ng Y, Jiang F. Research on the Influence of the Interfacial Properties Between a Cu 3 BiS 3 Film and an In x Cd 1- x S Buffer Layer for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2204029. [PMID: 36253117 PMCID: PMC9685470 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The ternary compound photovoltaic semiconductor Cu3 BiS3 thin film-based photoelectrode demonstrates a quite promising potential for photoelectrochemical hydrogen evolution. The presented high onset potential of 0.9 VRHE attracts much attention and shows that the Cu3 BiS3 thin films are quite good as an efficient solar water splitting photoelectrode. However, the CdS buffer does not fit the Cu3 BiS3 thin film: the conduction band offset between CdS and Cu3 BiS3 reaches 0.7 eV, and such a high conduction band offset (CBO) significantly increases the interfacial recombination ratio and is the main reason for the relatively low photocurrent of the Cu3 BiS3 /CdS photoelectrode. In this study, the Inx Cd1- x S buffer layer is found to be significantly lowered the CBO of CBS/buffer and that the In incorporation ratio of the buffer influences the CBO value of the CBS/buffer. The Pt-TiO2 /In0.6 Cd0.4 S/Cu3 BiS3 photocathode exhibits an appreciable photocurrent density of ≈12.20 mA cm-2 at 0 VRHE with onset potential of more than 0.9 VRHE , and the ABPE of the Cu3 BiS3 -based photocathode reaches the highest value of 3.13%. By application of the In0.6 Cd0.4 S buffer, the Cu3 BiS3 -BiVO4 tandem cell presents a stable and excellent unbiased STH of 2.57% for over 100 h.
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- Xiaomin Wu
- Institute of Hydrogen Energy for Carbon Peaking and Carbon NeutralizationSchool of Semiconductor Science and TechnologySouth China Normal UniversityFoshan528225China
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- Institute of Hydrogen Energy for Carbon Peaking and Carbon NeutralizationSchool of Semiconductor Science and TechnologySouth China Normal UniversityFoshan528225China
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- Institute of Hydrogen Energy for Carbon Peaking and Carbon NeutralizationSchool of Semiconductor Science and TechnologySouth China Normal UniversityFoshan528225China
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- Institute of Hydrogen Energy for Carbon Peaking and Carbon NeutralizationSchool of Semiconductor Science and TechnologySouth China Normal UniversityFoshan528225China
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- Institute of Hydrogen Energy for Carbon Peaking and Carbon NeutralizationSchool of Semiconductor Science and TechnologySouth China Normal UniversityFoshan528225China
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- Department of ChemistryKonan University9‐1 Okamoto, HigashinadaKobeHyogo658–8501Japan
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- School of Energy and EnvironmentCity University of Hong KongKowloonHong Kong999077China
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- Institute of Hydrogen Energy for Carbon Peaking and Carbon NeutralizationSchool of Semiconductor Science and TechnologySouth China Normal UniversityFoshan528225China
- Institute of Semiconductor Science and TechnologySouth China Normal University55 Zhongshan Avenue West, Tianhe DistrictGuangzhou510631China
- Key Laboratory of Polar Materials and DevicesMinistry of EducationEast China Normal UniversityInformation Building, 500 Dongchuan RoadShanghai200241China
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Manipulating mechanism of the electrokinetic flow of ionic liquids confined in silica nanochannel. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.117913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Embedding indium nitride at the interface of indium-oxide/indium-zinc-sulfide heterostructure with enhanced interfacial charge transfer for high photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 622:539-548. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.04.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Xie Y, Wang M, Sun Q, Wang D, Luo S, Li C. PtBi-β-CD-Ce6 Nanozyme for Combined Trimodal Imaging-Guided Photodynamic Therapy and NIR-II Responsive Photothermal Therapy. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:6852-6860. [PMID: 35477242 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c00168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Combined photothermal/photodynamic therapy is a promising strategy to achieve an enhanced anticancer effect. However, hypoxia is one of the representative characteristics of the microenvironment of solid tumors, which not only attenuates the therapeutic effects but also promotes tumor invasion and metastasis. Herein, a PtBi-β-CD-Ce6 nanoplatform for the generation of sustained O2 was constructed for more effective tumor therapy. In detail, the catalase (CAT)-like nanozyme, PtBi, which could decompose H2O2 to produce O2, was modified with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD). O2 would be converted into 1O2 by PtBi-β-CD-Ce6 for enhanced photodynamic therapy (PDT) under 650 nm laser irradiation. In addition, by reason of excellent absorption in the near-infrared-II (NIR-II) region, PtBi-β-CD-Ce6 was used for photoacoustic imaging (PA) and photothermal imaging (PT)-guided photothermal therapy (PTT) in the NIR-II biowindow. Furthermore, PtBi-β-CD-Ce6 could be elected to serve as a contrast agent for X-ray computed tomography (CT) imaging due to the apparent X-ray attenuation capability of the Pt and Bi elements themselves. Therefore, by integrating the advantages of overcoming the hypoxia function and photothermal effect into a single nanoplatform, PtBi-β-CD-Ce6 showed an immense possibility in multimodal imaging-guided combined PDT/PTT.
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- Yulin Xie
- Institute of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, P. R. China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, P. R. China
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- Institute of Molecular Sciences and Engineering, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Zhang Z, Wang S, Han M. Integration of MgAl-layered double hydroxides into TiO2 nanorods as photoanodes for enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting. CATAL COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2022.106434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Zaera F. Designing Sites in Heterogeneous Catalysis: Are We Reaching Selectivities Competitive With Those of Homogeneous Catalysts? Chem Rev 2022; 122:8594-8757. [PMID: 35240777 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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A critical review of different prominent nanotechnologies adapted to catalysis is provided, with focus on how they contribute to the improvement of selectivity in heterogeneous catalysis. Ways to modify catalytic sites range from the use of the reversible or irreversible adsorption of molecular modifiers to the immobilization or tethering of homogeneous catalysts and the development of well-defined catalytic sites on solid surfaces. The latter covers methods for the dispersion of single-atom sites within solid supports as well as the use of complex nanostructures, and it includes the post-modification of materials via processes such as silylation and atomic layer deposition. All these methodologies exhibit both advantages and limitations, but all offer new avenues for the design of catalysts for specific applications. Because of the high cost of most nanotechnologies and the fact that the resulting materials may exhibit limited thermal or chemical stability, they may be best aimed at improving the selective synthesis of high value-added chemicals, to be incorporated in organic synthesis schemes, but other applications are being explored as well to address problems in energy production, for instance, and to design greener chemical processes. The details of each of these approaches are discussed, and representative examples are provided. We conclude with some general remarks on the future of this field.
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- Francisco Zaera
- Department of Chemistry and UCR Center for Catalysis, University of California, Riverside, California 92521, United States
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Das S, Ahn YH. Synthesis and application of CdS nanorods for LED-based photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotic. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132870. [PMID: 34774615 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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With the rapid development of pharmaceutical industrialization, increased consumption of drugs and discharged sewage contains antibiotics that lead to water contamination. For this purpose, removal of antibiotics from aquatic environment is emphasizing the need to produce clean water using easy separable catalysts through photocatalytic water remediation and thus the semiconductor photocatalysts have presently gained fascinating unprecedented research attention. Herein, we present the synthesis of semiconductor CdS nanorods by a facile hydrothermal procedure using ethylene diamine as a coordinating agent. Then, we subsequently studied the photocatalytic activity of CdS nanorods under blue and white LED light irradiation for the degradation of tetracycline antibiotic as a model compound. The light dependent photocatalytic activity of CdS nanorods demonstrated that CdS nanorods possess higher catalytic efficiency in presence of blue light compared to white light toward the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotic. We have also studied the photocatalytic activity in presence of various light intensity. These CdS nanorods exhibited the highest tetracycline degradation efficacy of 95.6% within 60 min in presence of blue light (intensity: 200W/m2) without any supplementary oxygen sources during the degradation reaction. The photocatalytic mechanism of the tetracycline degradation has been elucidated by scavenging experiment. The experimental results indicate the formation of reactive oxygen species during photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotic. This work represents an alternative route to develop heterogeneous photocatalyst for antibiotics degradation due to the outstanding efficiency and stability of the CdS nanorods as well as easy separation through simple filtration method. It is anticipated that this work will shed light in the practical applications of CdS nanorods for environmental remediation through wastewater treatment.
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- Sankar Das
- Department of Civil Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea.
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Yadav G, Ahmaruzzaman MD. ZnIn2S4 and ZnIn2S4 based advanced hybrid materials: structure, morphology and applications in environment and energy. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Wang B, Chen Y, Yang M, Lin L, Zhao L, Zhao M, Jiang Y, Zhang L, Wang Y, Chen H, Zhang Y. Capillarity assisted interfacial reaction fabrication of spatially separated site-specific AgI/Fe3O4/Ag3PO4@GF for efficient photocatalytic reaction. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.128032] [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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Kawawaki T, Kawachi M, Yazaki D, Akinaga Y, Hirayama D, Negishi Y. Development and Functionalization of Visible-Light-Driven Water-Splitting Photocatalysts. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:344. [PMID: 35159689 PMCID: PMC8838403 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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With global warming and the depletion of fossil resources, our fossil fuel-dependent society is expected to shift to one that instead uses hydrogen (H2) as a clean and renewable energy. To realize this, the photocatalytic water-splitting reaction, which produces H2 from water and solar energy through photocatalysis, has attracted much attention. However, for practical use, the functionality of water-splitting photocatalysts must be further improved to efficiently absorb visible (Vis) light, which accounts for the majority of sunlight. Considering the mechanism of water-splitting photocatalysis, researchers in the various fields must be employed in this type of study to achieve this. However, for researchers in fields other than catalytic chemistry, ceramic (semiconductor) materials chemistry, and electrochemistry to participate in this field, new reviews that summarize previous reports on water-splitting photocatalysis seem to be needed. Therefore, in this review, we summarize recent studies on the development and functionalization of Vis-light-driven water-splitting photocatalysts. Through this summary, we aim to share current technology and future challenges with readers in the various fields and help expedite the practical application of Vis-light-driven water-splitting photocatalysts.
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- Tokuhisa Kawawaki
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan; (T.K.); (M.K.); (D.Y.); (Y.A.); (D.H.)
- Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
- Center for Space System Innovation, Tokyo University of Science, Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan; (T.K.); (M.K.); (D.Y.); (Y.A.); (D.H.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan; (T.K.); (M.K.); (D.Y.); (Y.A.); (D.H.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan; (T.K.); (M.K.); (D.Y.); (Y.A.); (D.H.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan; (T.K.); (M.K.); (D.Y.); (Y.A.); (D.H.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan; (T.K.); (M.K.); (D.Y.); (Y.A.); (D.H.)
- Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
- Center for Space System Innovation, Tokyo University of Science, Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan
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Zhou LY, Cao SB, Zhang LL, Xiang G, Zeng XF, Chen JF. Promotion of the Co 3O 4/TiO 2 Interface on Catalytic Decomposition of Ammonium Perchlorate. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:3476-3484. [PMID: 34985879 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c20510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Supports can widely affect or even dominate the catalytic activity and selectivity of nanoparticles because atomic geometry and electronic structures of active sites can be regulated, especially at the interface of nanoparticles and supports. However, the underlying mechanisms of most systems are still not fully understood yet. Herein, we construct the interface of Co3O4/TiO2 to boost ammonium perchlorate (AP) catalytic decomposition. This catalyst shows enhanced catalytic performance. With the addition of 2 wt % Co3O4/TiO2 catalysts, AP decomposition peak temperature decreases from 435.7 to 295.0 °C and activation energy decreases from 211.5 to 137.7 kJ mol-1. By combining experimental and theoretical studies, we find that Co3O4 nanoparticles can be strongly anchored onto TiO2 supports accompanied by charge transfer. Moreover, at the interfaces in the Co3O4/TiO2 nanostructure, NH3 adsorption can be enhanced through hydrogen bonds. Our research studies provide new insights into the promotion effects of the nanoparticle/support system on the AP decomposition process and inspire the design of efficient catalysts.
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- Lin-Yu Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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Chen C, Xiong Y, Zhong X, Lan PC, Wei Z, Pan H, Su P, Song Y, Chen Y, Nafady A, Sirajuddin, Ma S. Enhancing Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production via the Construction of Robust Multivariate Ti‐MOF/COF Composites. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202114071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Cheng‐Xia Chen
- Department of Chemistry University of North Texas 1508 W Mulberry St Denton TX 76201 USA
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- Lehn Institute of Functional Materials School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Hainan University Haikou 570228 China
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- Department of Chemistry University of North Texas 1508 W Mulberry St Denton TX 76201 USA
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- Lehn Institute of Functional Materials School of Chemistry Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou 510275 China
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- Department of Chemistry University of North Texas 1508 W Mulberry St Denton TX 76201 USA
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area Guangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Hainan University Haikou 570228 China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Hainan University Haikou 570228 China
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- Department of Chemistry College of Science King Saud University Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences University of Karachi 75270 Karachi Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry University of North Texas 1508 W Mulberry St Denton TX 76201 USA
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Singla S, Shetti NP, Basu S, Mondal K, Aminabhavi TM. Hydrogen production technologies - Membrane based separation, storage and challenges. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 302:113963. [PMID: 34700079 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The production of hydrogen, its separation, and storage for use as a primary source of energy is an important component of the green energy economy of the world. Hydrogen is a potential non-carbon-based energy source, which is gradually replacing the dependency on fossil fuels. It is anticipated that as the alternative fuel since hydrogen can be produced from green and clean sources. The evolution of hydrogen from renewable and non-renewable sources by various technologies has now gained tremendous research and industrial interest. The most appropriate methods for hydrogen generation involve the direct conversion of solar energy, exploitation of solar and wind energy for the electrolysis of water, besides conversion of fuel and biomass. To produce cleaner hydrogen and its separation from the chemical impurities is crucial and several methods including photobiological, photoelectrochemical, electrochemical, photocatalytic, thermochemical, thermolysis, and steam gasification have been used. The diverse types of membranes along with the pressure gas swing adsorption technique is another technique used to separate hydrogen, but the storage of hydrogen in an inexpensive, safe, compact, and environmentally friendly manner is one of the major concerns contributing to the country's economy. Apart from the countless advantages, storage and handling of hydrogen is a serious concern. Owing to its high inflammability, enough safety measures should be adopted during its production and storage as a fuel. It is necessary to provide information regarding the production technologies, storage, and separation methods of hydrogen and the present review addresses these issues.
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- Shelly Singla
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, 147004, India
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- School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubballi, 580 031, Karnataka, India.
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, 147004, India.
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID, 83415, USA; Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, 83209, USA
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- School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubballi, 580 031, Karnataka, India.
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Ding X, Liu X, Cheng J, Kong L, Guo Y. Advanced catalytic CO 2 hydrogenation on Ni/ZrO 2 with light induced oxygen vacancy formation in photothermal conditions at medium-low temperatures. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy00439a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Selective CH4 formation from CO2 hydrogenation is an appealing yet challenging sunlight-driven or thermal-driven process due to low solar energy utilization efficiency or high energy input.
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- Xin Ding
- Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, PR China
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Zhang H, Feng Q, Zhang Y, Zhang J, Wu X, Li Y, Yin L, Huang J, Kong X. CdS/MnS p-n heterojunction with directional carriers diffusion path for efficient photocatalytic H2 production. Inorg Chem Front 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1qi01632f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Photocatalytic reactions usually involve the reduction of photogenerated electrons and the oxidation of photogenerated holes. The migration process of photongenerated holes is slower than photogenerated electronics, and the oxidation potential...
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Sonochemical assisted impregnation of Bi2WO6 on TiO2 nanorod to form Z-scheme heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic H2 production. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2021.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Wang L, Wang J, Ye C, Wang K, Zhao C, Wu Y, He Y. Photodeposition of CoO x nanoparticles on BiFeO 3 nanodisk for efficiently piezocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B by utilizing ultrasonic vibration energy. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2021; 80:105813. [PMID: 34736118 PMCID: PMC8567443 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2021.105813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Piezoelectric materials have received much attention due to their great potential in environmental remediation by utilizing vibrational energy. In this paper, a novel piezoelectric catalyst, CoOx nanoparticles anchored BiFeO3 nanodisk composite, was intentionally synthesized via a photodeposition method and applied in piezocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) under ultrasonic vibration. The as-synthesized CoOx/BiFeO3 composite presents high piezocatalytic efficiency and stability. The RhB degradation rate is determined to be 1.29 h-1, which is 2.38 folds higher than that of pure BiFeO3. Via optimizing the reaction conditions, the piezocatalytic degradation rate of the CoOx/BiFeO3 can be further increased to 3.20 h-1. A thorough characterization was implemented to investigate the structure, piezoelectric property, and charge separation efficiency of the CoOx/BiFeO3 to reveal the nature behind the high piezocatalytic activity. It is found that the CoOx nanoparticles are tightly adhered and uniformly dispersed on the surface of the BiFeO3 nanodisks. Strong interaction between CoOx and BiFeO3 triggers the formation of a heterojunction structure, which further induces the migration of the piezoinduced holes on the BiFeO3 to CoOx nanoparticles. The recombination of electron-hole pairs is retarded, thereby increasing the piezocatalytic performance greatly. This work may offer a new paradigm for the design of high-efficiency piezoelectric catalysts.
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- Linkun Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China; Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China.
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Wang T, Wang ZW, Zhang Y, Yang XT, Zhu YZ, Wang HF. Porous Ga 2 O 3 Nanotubes Derived from Urease-Mediated Interfacially-Grown NH 4 Ga(OH) 2 CO 3 for High-Efficient Hydrogen Evolution. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2104195. [PMID: 34729918 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202104195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Revised: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The authors proposed a novel template-free strategy, urease-mediated interfacial growth of NH4 Ga(OH)2 CO3 nanotubes at 20-50 °C, to fabricate the porous Ga2 O3 nanotubes. The subtlety of the proposed strategy is all the products from urea enzymolysis are utilized in formation of NH4 Ga(OH)2 CO3 precipitates, and the key for interfacial growth of NH4 Ga(OH)2 CO3 nanotubes is the dynamic match between the rate of CO2 bubble fusion and NH4 Ga(OH)2 CO3 precipitation. The proposed strategy works well for the doped porous Ga2 O3 nanotubes. As a proof-of-concept, the porous β-Ga2 O3 and β-Ga2 O3 :Cr0.001 nanotubes are used as photocatalysts or co-catalysts with Pt, for H2 evolution from water splitting. The H2 evolution rate of porous β-Ga2 O3 nanotubes reach 39.3 mmol g-1 h-1 with solar-to-hydrogen (STH) conversion efficiency of 2.11% (Hg lamp) or 498 µmol g-1 h-1 with STH of 0.03% (Xe lamp) respectively, both about 3 times of β-Ga2 O3 nanoparticles synthesized at pH 9.0 without urease. The Cr-doping enhances the in-the-dark H2 evolution rate pre-lighted by Hg lamp, and Pt co-catalysis further elevates the H2 evolution rate, for instance, the H2 evolution rate of Pt-loaded β-Ga2 O3 :Cr0.001 nanotubes reaches 54.7 mmol g-1 h-1 with STH of 2.94% under continuous lighting of Hg lamp and 1062 µmol g-1 h-1 in-the-dark.
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- Ting Wang
- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory and Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Xu H, Yu W, Zhang J, Zhou Z, Zhang H, Ge H, Wang G, Qin Y. Rhodium nanoparticles confined in titania nanotubes for efficient Hydrogen evolution from Ammonia Borane. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 609:755-763. [PMID: 34823851 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.11.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Designing efficient catalysts for hydrogen evolution from hydrolysis of ammonia borane (AB) have attracted considerable attention. Rhodium (Rh) based catalysts with rational design present remarkable catalytic performance for the reaction. Herein, we report the confined Rh@TiO2 catalysts synthesized by atomic layer deposition combining with the sacrificial template approach, in which the Rh nanoparticles are uniformly confined on the inner surface of the porous titania nanotubes. The optimized catalysts show high catalytic activity with a turnover frequency value of 334.1 molH2·molRh-1·min-1 and better durability. Mechanistic investigation demonstrates that the cleavage of OH bands in water should be the rate determining step, and the appropriate concentration of NaOH can further enhance the hydrogen evolution activity. The catalysts can also achieve the hydrogenation of various organic substrates using AB as the hydrogen source. In addition, our present strategy is general and can be extended to the synthesis of other confined catalysts for various catalytic reactions.
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- Hao Xu
- Interdisciplinary Research Center of Biology & Catalysis, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China; State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center of Biology & Catalysis, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center of Biology & Catalysis, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center of Biology & Catalysis, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China; State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan 030001, China
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Chen CX, Xiong YY, Zhong X, Lan PC, Wei ZW, Pan H, Su PY, Song Y, Chen YF, Nafady A, Uddin S, Ma S. Enhancing Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production via the Construction of Robust Multivariate Ti-MOF/COF Composite. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 61:e202114071. [PMID: 34780112 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202114071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Titanium metal-organic frameworks (Ti-MOFs), as an appealing type of artificial photocatalysts, have shown great potentials in the field of solar energy conversion due to their well-studied photo-redox activity similar to TiO 2 and good optical responsiveness of linkers serving as the antenna to absorb visible-light. Although enormous efforts have been dedicated to developing Ti-MOFs with high photocatalytic activity, their solar energy conversion performances are still poor. Herein, a covalent-integrated strategy has been implemented to construct a series of multivariate Ti-MOF/COF hybrid materials, PdTCPP⸦PCN-415(NH 2 )/TpPa (composites 1, 2, and 3), featuring excellent visible-light utilization, suitable band gap, and high surface area for photocatalytic H 2 production. Notably, the resulting composites demonstrated remarkably enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic H 2 evolution performance, especially for the composite 2 with the maximum H 2 evolution rate of 13.98 mmol g -1 h -1 (turn-over frequency (TOF) = 227 h -1 ), which is much higher than the prototypical counterparts, PdTCPP⸦PCN-415(NH 2 ) (0.21 mmol g -1 h -1 ) and TpPa (6.51 mmol g -1 h -1 ). Our work thereby suggests a new approach to develop highly efficient photocatalysts for photocatalytic H 2 evolution reaction and beyond.
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- Cheng-Xia Chen
- University of North Texas, Department of Chemistry, UNITED STATES
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- Hainan University, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, CHINA
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- University of North Texas, Department of Chemistry, UNITED STATES
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- University of North Texas, Department of Chemistry, UNITED STATES
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- Guangzhou University, Institute of Environmental Research at Great Bay Area, CHINA
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- Hainan University, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, CHINA
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- Hainan University, School of Chemical engineering and technology, CHINA
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- King Saud University, Chemistry Department, SAUDI ARABIA
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- University of Karachi, Institute of Chemistry, PAKISTAN
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- University of North Texas, Department of Chemistry, 1508 W Mulberry St, 76201, Denton, UNITED STATES
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Wang L, Guo C, Chen F, Ning J, Zhong Y, Hu Y. pH-induced hydrothermal synthesis of Bi 2WO 6 nanoplates with controlled crystal facets for switching bifunctional photocatalytic water oxidation/reduction activity. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 602:868-879. [PMID: 34175635 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.06.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Bifunctional photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) have attracted growing interest to understand the mechanisms governing different evolution reactions, and the bifunctional activity of a single type of crystalline photocatalyst has gained especial attention. We herein report the high photocatalytic OER and HER activities of Bi2WO6 nanoplates (BWO NPs) which are synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method, and the switchable OER and HER performances controlled by the pH value of the precursor solvent. In the pH range from 4 to 9, the thickness of BWO NPs along the [001] direction exhibits interesting dependence on the pH value, which decreases as the pH value increases. Correspondingly, the BWO NPs obtained at the pH value of 7 (BWO-7) show the highest photocatalytic OER activity, while the BWO NPs synthesized at the pH value of 9 (BWO-9) exhibit the highest photoactivity towards HER. The electronic band structure analysis indicates that the highest photocatalytic OER activity is related to the band alignment of the valence band maximum of Bi2WO6, which determines the efficient separation of photogenerated electrons and holes as well as the fast charge transfer kinetics. The crystal facet evolution resulting from thickness reduction promotes the exposure of {001} facets for HER and decreases the exposure of {100} and {010} facets for OER. This work provides new insights into the combined effects of crystal facets and electronic band structures on photocatalysis.
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- Li Wang
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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- Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, Hangzhou 311231, China
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- Vacuum Interconnected Nanotech Workstation, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China; Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, Hangzhou 311231, China.
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Li X, Dong Y, Hu G, Ma K, Chen M, Ding Y. Morphology Engineering of BiVO 4 with CoO x Derived from Cobalt-containing Polyoxometalate as Co-catalyst for Oxygen Evolution. Chem Asian J 2021; 16:2967-2972. [PMID: 34352152 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202100805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Bismuth vanadate (BiVO4 ) as a metal oxidation semiconductor has stimulated extensive attention in the photocatalytic water splitting field. However, the poor transport ability and easy recombination of charge carriers limit photocatalytic water oxidation activity of pure BiVO4 . Herein, the photocatalytic activity of BiVO4 is enhanced via adjusting its morphology and combination co-catalyst. First, the Cu-BiVO4 was synthesized by copper doping to control the growth of {110} facet of BiVO4 , which is regarded for the separation of photo-generated charge carriers. Then the CoOx in-situ generated from K6 [SiCoII (H2 O)W11 O39 ] ⋅ 16H2 O was photo-deposited on Cu-BiVO4 surface as co-catalyst to speed up reaction kinetics. Cu-BiVO4 @CoOx hybrid catalyst shows highest photocatalytic activity and best stability among all the prepared catalysts. Oxygen evolution is about 34.6 μmol in pH 4 acetic acid buffer under 420 nm LED irradiation, which is nearly 20 times higher than that of pure BiVO4 . Apparent quantum efficiency (AQE) in 1 h and O2 yield are 1.83% and 23.1%, respectively. O2 evolution amount nearly maintains the original value even after 5 cycles.
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- Xiaohu Li
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, P. R. China
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Liu X, Song N, Qian D, Gu S, Pu J, Huang L, Liu J, Qian K. Porous Inorganic Materials for Bioanalysis and Diagnostic Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 8:4092-4109. [PMID: 34494831 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Porous inorganic materials play an important role in adsorbing targeted analytes and supporting efficient reactions in analytical science. The detection performance relies on the structural properties of porous materials, considering the tunable pore size, shape, connectivity, etc. Herein, we first clarify the enhancement mechanisms of porous materials for bioanalysis, concerning the detection sensitivity and selectivity. The diagnostic applications of porous material-assisted platforms by coupling with various analytical techniques, including electrochemical sensing, optical spectrometry, and mass spectrometry, etc., are then reviewed. We foresee that advanced porous materials will bring far-reaching implications in bioanalysis toward real-case applications, especially as diagnostic assays in clinical settings.
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- Xun Liu
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, P. R. China
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- School of Engineering, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, W Midlands, England.,Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU27XH, United Kingdom
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- Division of Cardiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai 200127, P. R. China
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU27XH, United Kingdom.,Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, 568 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, P. R. China.,Division of Cardiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai 200127, P. R. China
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Liang S, Liu B, Xiao X, Yuan M, Yang L, Ma P, Cheng Z, Lin J. A Robust Narrow Bandgap Vanadium Tetrasulfide Sonosensitizer Optimized by Charge Separation Engineering for Enhanced Sonodynamic Cancer Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2101467. [PMID: 34296464 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202101467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The development and optimization of sonosensitizers for elevating intratumoral reactive oxygen species (ROS) are definitely appealing in current sonodynamic therapy (SDT). Given this, branched vanadium tetrasulfide (VS4 ) nanodendrites with a narrower bandgap (compared with the most extensively explored sonosensitizers) are presented as a new source of sonosensitizer, which allows a more effortless separation of sono-triggered electron-hole pairs for ROS generation. Specifically, platinum (Pt) nanoparticles and endogenous high levels of glutathione (GSH) are rationally engineered to further optimize its sono-sensitized performance. As cocatalyst, Pt is conducive to trapping electrons, whereas GSH, as a natural hole-scavenger, tends to capture holes. Compared with the pristine VS4 sonosensitizer, the GSH-Pt-VS4 nanocomposite can greatly prolong the lifetime of the charge and confer a highly efficacious ROS production activity. Furthermore, such nanoplatforms are capable of reshaping tumor microenvironments to realize ROS overproduction, contributed by overcoming tumor hypoxia to improve SDT-triggered singlet oxygen production, catalyzing endogenic hydrogen peroxide into destructive hydroxyl radicals for chemodynamic therapy, and depleting GSH to amplify intratumoral oxidative stress. All these combined effects result in a significantly efficient tumor suppression outcome. This study enriches sonosensitizer research and proves that sonosensitizers can be rationally optimized by charge separation engineering strategy.
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- Shuang Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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Zou H, Dai J, Suo J, Ettelaie R, Li Y, Xue N, Wang R, Yang H. Dual metal nanoparticles within multicompartmentalized mesoporous organosilicas for efficient sequential hydrogenation. Nat Commun 2021; 12:4968. [PMID: 34404796 PMCID: PMC8371113 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-25226-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Controlling localization of multiple metal nanoparticles on a single support is at the cutting edge of designing cascade catalysts, but is still a scientific and technological challenge because of the lack of nanostructured materials that can not only host metal nanoparticles in different sub-compartments but also enable efficient molecular transport between different metals. Herein we report a multicompartmentalized mesoporous organosilica with spatially separated sub-compartments that are connected by short nanochannels. Such a unique structure allows co-localization of Ru and Pd nanoparticles in a nanoscale proximal fashion. The so designed cascade catalyst exhibits an order of magnitude activity enhancement in the sequential hydrogenation of nitroarenes to cyclohexylamines compared with its mono/bi-metallic counterparts. Crucially, an interesting phenomenon of neighboring metal-assisted hydrogenation via hydrogen spillover is observed, contributing to the significant enhancement in catalytic efficiency. The multicompartmentalized architectures along with the revealed mechanism of accelerated hydrogenation provide vast opportunity for designing efficient cascade catalysts.
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- Houbing Zou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Food Colloids Group, School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China.
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Li X, Wu Y, Zhang R, Bai W, Ye T, Wang S. Oxygen-Based Nanocarriers to Modulate Tumor Hypoxia for Ameliorated Anti-Tumor Therapy: Fabrications, Properties, and Future Directions. Front Mol Biosci 2021; 8:683519. [PMID: 34277702 PMCID: PMC8281198 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2021.683519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Over the past five years, oxygen-based nanocarriers (NCs) to boost anti-tumor therapy attracted tremendous attention from basic research and clinical practice. Indeed, tumor hypoxia, caused by elevated proliferative activity and dysfunctional vasculature, is directly responsible for the less effectiveness or ineffective of many conventional therapeutic modalities. Undeniably, oxygen-generating NCs and oxygen-carrying NCs can increase oxygen concentration in the hypoxic area of tumors and have also been shown to have the ability to decrease the expression of drug efflux pumps (e.g., P-gp); to increase uptake by tumor cells; to facilitate the generation of cytotoxic reactive oxide species (ROS); and to evoke systematic anti-tumor immune responses. However, there are still many challenges and limitations that need to be further improved. In this review, we first discussed the mechanisms of tumor hypoxia and how it severely restricts the therapeutic efficacy of clinical treatments. Then an up-to-date account of recent progress in the fabrications of oxygen-generating NCs and oxygen-carrying NCs are systematically introduced. The improved physicochemical and surface properties of hypoxia alleviating NCs for increasing the targeting ability to hypoxic cells are also elaborated with special attention to the latest nano-technologies. Finally, the future directions of these NCs, especially towards clinical translation, are proposed. Therefore, we expect to provide some valued enlightenments and proposals in engineering more effective oxygen-based NCs in this promising field in this comprehensive overview.
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- Xianqiang Li
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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Wang M, Yang W. Pt nanoparticles Confined in TiO2 Nanotubes With Enhanced Catalytic Performance for Phenol Hydrogenation by Atomic Layer Deposition. Catal Letters 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-021-03702-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Surface assembly of cobalt species for simultaneous acceleration of interfacial charge separation and catalytic reactions on Cd0.9Zn0.1S photocatalyst. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(20)63717-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Li YL, Wang XJ, Hao YJ, Zhao J, Liu Y, Mu HY, Li FT. Rational design of stratified material with spatially separated catalytic sites as an efficient overall water-splitting photocatalyst. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(20)63706-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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One-Dimensional (1D) Nanostructured Materials for Energy Applications. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14102609. [PMID: 34067754 PMCID: PMC8156553 DOI: 10.3390/ma14102609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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At present, the world is at the peak of production of traditional fossil fuels. Much of the resources that humanity has been consuming (oil, coal, and natural gas) are coming to an end. The human being faces a future that must necessarily go through a paradigm shift, which includes a progressive movement towards increasingly less polluting and energetically viable resources. In this sense, nanotechnology has a transcendental role in this change. For decades, new materials capable of being used in energy processes have been synthesized, which undoubtedly will be the cornerstone of the future development of the planet. In this review, we report on the current progress in the synthesis and use of one-dimensional (1D) nanostructured materials (specifically nanowires, nanofibers, nanotubes, and nanorods), with compositions based on oxides, nitrides, or metals, for applications related to energy. Due to its extraordinary surface-volume relationship, tunable thermal and transport properties, and its high surface area, these 1D nanostructures have become fundamental elements for the development of energy processes. The most relevant 1D nanomaterials, their different synthesis procedures, and useful methods for assembling 1D nanostructures in functional devices will be presented. Applications in relevant topics such as optoelectronic and photochemical devices, hydrogen production, or energy storage, among others, will be discussed. The present review concludes with a forecast on the directions towards which future research could be directed on this class of nanostructured materials.
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Wang C, Wang K, Feng Y, Li C, Zhou X, Gan L, Feng Y, Zhou H, Zhang B, Qu X, Li H, Li J, Li A, Sun Y, Zhang S, Yang G, Guo Y, Yang S, Zhou T, Dong F, Zheng K, Wang L, Huang J, Zhang Z, Han X. Co and Pt Dual-Single-Atoms with Oxygen-Coordinated Co-O-Pt Dimer Sites for Ultrahigh Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Efficiency. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2003327. [PMID: 33615589 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202003327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The platinum single-atom-catalyst is verified as a very successful route to approach the size limit of Pt catalysts, while how to further improve the catalytic efficiency of Pt is a fundamental scientific question and is challenging because the size issue of Pt is approached at the ultimate ceiling as single atoms. Here, a new route for further improving Pt catalytic efficiency by cobalt (Co) and Pt dual-single-atoms on titanium dioxide (TiO2 ) surfaces, which contains a fraction of nonbonding oxygen-coordinated Co-O-Pt dimers, is reported. These Co-Pt dimer sites originate from loading high-density Pt single-atoms and Co single-atoms, with them anchoring randomly on the TiO2 substrate. This dual-single-atom catalyst yields 13.4% dimer sites and exhibits an ultrahigh and stable photocatalytic activity with a rate of 43.467 mmol g-1 h-1 and external quantum efficiency of ≈83.4% at 365 nm. This activity far exceeds those of equal amounts of Pt single-atom and typical Pt clustered catalysts by 1.92 and 1.64 times, respectively. The enhancement mechanism relies on the oxygen-coordinated Co-O-Pt dimer coupling, which can mutually optimize the electronic states of both Pt and Co sites to weaken H* binding. Namely, the "mute" Co single-atom is activated by Pt single-atom and the activity of the Pt atom is further enhanced through the dimer interaction. This strategy of nonbonding interactive dimer sites and the oxygen-mediated catalytic mechanisms provide emerging rich opportunities for greatly improving the catalytic efficiency and developing novel catalysts with creating new electronic states.
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- Cong Wang
- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- International Laboratory for Quantum Functional Materials of Henan, and School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Physics and Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- Analytical and Testing Center, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- Analytical and Testing Center, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- Analytical and Testing Center, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- Analytical and Testing Center, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- Analytical and Testing Center, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201899, China
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- Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 12180, USA
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
- Department of Material Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310008, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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Wang M, Zhang G, Guan Z, Yang J, Li Q. Spatially Separating Redox Centers and Photothermal Effect Synergistically Boosting the Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution of ZnIn 2 S 4 Nanosheets. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2006952. [PMID: 33705594 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202006952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Spatially separated loading of reductive and oxidative cocatalysts is a useful strategy for expediting charge separation and surface reaction kinetics, which are two key factors for determining the photocatalytic efficiency. However, loading the spatial separation of dual cocatalysts on a 2D photocatalyst is still a great challenge. Herein, decorating the spatial separation of oxidative and reductive cocatalysts on ZnIn2 S4 nanosheets is realized by designing a ternary Co9 S8 @ZnIn2 S4 @PdS (CS@ZIS@PS) hollow tubular core-shell structure. Particularly, Co9 S8 and PdS functionally serve as the reduction and oxidation cocatalysts, respectively. Experimental results confirm that the spatial separation of Co9 S8 and PdS cocatalysts not only efficiently improve charge separation and accelerate surface reduction-oxidation kinetics, but also generate a photothermal effect to further enhance charge transfer and surface reaction kinetics. As a result, the optimized CS@ZIS@PS yields a remarkable H2 evolution rate of 11407 µmol g-1 h-1 , and the apparent quantum efficiency reaches 71.2% at 420 nm, which is one of the highest values among ZnIn2 S4 so far. The synergistic effect of spatially separated dual cocatalysts and photothermal effect may be applied to other 2D materials for efficient solar energy conversion.
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- Man Wang
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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Chen YA, Wang YT, Moon HS, Yong K, Hsu YJ. Yolk-shell nanostructures: synthesis, photocatalysis and interfacial charge dynamics. RSC Adv 2021; 11:12288-12305. [PMID: 35423745 PMCID: PMC8696994 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00803j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Solar energy has long been regarded as a promising alternative and sustainable energy source. In this regard, photocatalysts emerge as a versatile paradigm that can practically transform solar energy into chemical energy. At present, unsatisfactory conversion efficiency is a major obstacle to the widespread deployment of photocatalysis technology. Many structural engineering strategies have been proposed to address the issue of insufficient activity for semiconductor photocatalysts. Among them, creation of yolk-shell nanostructures which possess many beneficial features, such as large surface area, efficient light harvesting, homogeneous catalytic environment and enhanced molecular diffusion kinetics, has attracted particular attention. This review summarizes the developments that have been made for the preparation and photocatalytic applications of yolk-shell nanostructures. Additional focus is placed on the realization of interfacial charge dynamics and the possibility of achieving spatial separation of charge carriers for this unique nanoarchitecture as charge transfer is the most critical factor determining the overall photocatalytic efficiency. A future perspective that can facilitate the advancement of using yolk-shell nanostructures in sophisticated photocatalytic systems is also presented.
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- Yi-An Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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- Surface Chemistry Laboratory of Electronic Materials, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Pohang 790-784 Korea
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- Surface Chemistry Laboratory of Electronic Materials, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Pohang 790-784 Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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