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Toukabri K, Hejazi S, Shahsanaei M, Pour-Ali S, Kosari A, Butz B, Killian MS, Mohajernia S. Spontaneous Deposition of Single Platinum Atoms on Anatase TiO 2 for Photocatalytic H 2 Evolution. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:4661-4668. [PMID: 38375793 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
Abstract
Single-atom (SA) decoration has emerged as a frontier in catalysis due to its unique characteristics. Recently, decorated Pt single atoms on titania have shown promise in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. In this work, we demonstrate that Pt SAs can spontaneously deposit on the surface, driven by electrostatic forces; the key is to determine the golden pH and surface potential. We conducted a comprehensive investigation into the influence of the pH of the deposition precursor on the spontaneous adsorption of Pt SAs onto TiO2 nanosheets (TiNSs). We introduced a straightforward pH-dependent and charge-dependent strategy for the solid electrostatic anchoring of Pt SAs on TiO2. Furthermore, we established that the level of Pt loading can be controlled by adjusting the precursor pH. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and high-angle annular dark-field imaging scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) were used to evaluate the Pt SA-decorated samples. Photocatalytic hydrogen production activity was assessed under ultraviolet (UV) (365 nm) irradiation. Notably, we found that at a pH of 8, slightly below the measured point of zero charge (PZC), a unique mixture of Pt clusters and single atoms was deposited on the surface of TiNSs. This unique composition significantly improved hydrogen production, resulting in ∼3.7 mL of hydrogen generated after 8 h of UV exposure by only 10 mg of the Pt-decorated TiNS (with Pt loadings of 0.12 at. %), which is ∼300 times higher than the undecorated TiNS.
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- Kenza Toukabri
- Chemistry and Structure of Novel Materials, Department of Chemistry and Biology, University of Siegen, Paul-Bonatz-Str. 9-11, 57076 Siegen, Germany
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- Chemistry and Structure of Novel Materials, Department of Chemistry and Biology, University of Siegen, Paul-Bonatz-Str. 9-11, 57076 Siegen, Germany
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- Chemistry and Structure of Novel Materials, Department of Chemistry and Biology, University of Siegen, Paul-Bonatz-Str. 9-11, 57076 Siegen, Germany
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- Faculty of Materials Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996 Tabriz, Iran
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- Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Universiteit Utrecht, Princetonplein 5, NL 3548CC, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Mechanical Engineering, University of Siegen, Paul-Bonatz-Str. 9-11, 57076 Siegen, Germany
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- Chemistry and Structure of Novel Materials, Department of Chemistry and Biology, University of Siegen, Paul-Bonatz-Str. 9-11, 57076 Siegen, Germany
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- Chemistry and Structure of Novel Materials, Department of Chemistry and Biology, University of Siegen, Paul-Bonatz-Str. 9-11, 57076 Siegen, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, T6G 1H9 Alberta, Canada
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Song SG, Oh C, Yoo S, Cho JY, Kim KS, Song C, Premkumar T. A general one-pot, solvent-free solid-state synthesis of biocompatible metal nanoparticles using dextran as a tool: Evaluation of their catalytic and anti-cancer activities. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127069. [PMID: 37751819 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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We propose a general green method coupled with a solid-state vibration ball milling strategy for the synthesis of various metal nanoparticles (MNPs), employing a polymeric carbohydrate dextran (Dx) as a reducing and stabilizing molecule. The synthesis of size-controlled Dx-based MNPs (Dx@MNPs), featuring comparatively narrow size distributions, was achieved by controlling the mass ratio of the reactants, reaction time, frequency of the vibration ball mill, and molecular weight of Dx. Notably, this process was conducted at ambient temperatures, without the aid of solvents and accelerating agents, such as NaOH, and conventional reductants as well as stabilizers. Thermal properties of the resulting Dx@MNPs nanocomposites were extensively investigated, highlighting the influence of metal precursors and reaction conditions. Furthermore, the catalytic activity of synthesized nanocomposites was evaluated through the reduction reaction of 4-nitrophenol, exhibiting great catalytic performance. In addition, we demonstrated the excellent biocompatibility of the as-prepared Dx@MNPs toward human embryonic kidney (HEK-293) cells, revealing their potential for anticancer activities. This novel green method for synthesizing biocompatible MNPs with Dx expands the horizons of carbohydrate-based materials as well as MNP nanocomposites for large-scale synthesis and controlled size distribution for various industrial and biomedical applications.
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- Sun Gu Song
- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419, South Korea
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- Convergence Research Center for Energy and Environmental Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419, South Korea; The University College, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16419, South Korea.
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We present a critical analysis of the mechanism of reversible hydrogen evolution reaction based on thermodynamics of hydrogen processes considering atomic and ionic species as intermediates. Clear distinction between molecular hydrogen evolution/oxidation (H2ER and H2OR) and atomic hydrogen evolution/oxidation (HER and HOR) reactions is made. It is suggested that the main reaction describing reversible H2ER and H2OR in acidic and basic solutions is: H3O++2e−⇌(H2+)adH2+OH− and its standard potential is E0 = −0.413 V (vs. standard hydrogen electrode, SHE). We analyse experimentally reported data with models which provide a quantitative match (R.J.Kriek et al., Electrochem. Sci. Adv. e2100041 (2021)). Presented analysis implies that reversible H2 evolution is a two-electron transfer process which proceeds via the stage of adsorbed hydrogen molecular ion H2+ as intermediate, rather than Had as postulated in the Volmer-Heyrovsky-Tafel mechanism. We demonstrate that in theory, two slopes of potential vs. lg(current) plots are feasible in the discussed reversible region of H2 evolution: 2.3RT/F≈60 mV and 2.3RT/2F≈30 mV, which is corroborated by the results of electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution studies reported in the literature. Upon transition to irreversible H2ER, slowdown of H2+ formation in the first electron transfer stage manifests, and the slope increases to 2.3RT/0.5F≈120 mV; R,F,T are the universal gas, Faraday constants and absolute temperature, respectively.
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