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Yang Z, Liu L, Zheng Y, Liu Z, Wang L, Yang RC, Liu Z, Wang Y, Chen Z. Enhanced catalytic performance through a single-atom preparation approach: a review on ruthenium-based catalysts. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 39175465 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02289k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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The outstanding catalytic properties of single-atom catalysts (SACs) stem from the maximum atom utilization and unique quantum size effects, leading to ever-increasing research interest in SACs in recent years. Ru-based SACs, which have shown excellent catalytic activity and selectivity, have been brought to the frontier of the research field due to their lower cost compared with other noble catalysts. The synthetic approaches for preparing Ru SACs are rather diverse in the open literature, covering a wide range of applications. In this review paper, we attempt to disclose the synthetic approaches for Ru-based SACs developed in the most recent years, such as defect engineering, coordination design, ion exchange, the dipping method, and electrochemical deposition etc., and discuss their representative applications in both electrochemical and organic reaction fields, with typical application examples given of: Li-CO2 batteries, N2 reduction, water splitting and oxidation of benzyl alcohols. The mechanisms behind their enhanced catalytic performance are discussed and their structure-property relationships are revealed in this review. Finally, future prospects and remaining unsolved issues with Ru SACs are also discussed so that a roadmap for the further development of Ru SACs is established.
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- Ziyi Yang
- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China.
- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China.
- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, P. R. China.
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, P. R. China.
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, P. R. China.
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, P. R. China.
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- Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology (CfAMT), School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China.
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- Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology (CfAMT), School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, P. R. China.
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Ding C, Yang L, Lu X, Chi H, Yang Y, Yuan J, Wang X, Wu X, Zhang Y, Zhou Y, Zou Z. Outstanding CO 2 Photoreduction in Single-Atom Thulium Modified Carbon Nitride. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2406329. [PMID: 39120492 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202406329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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CO2 reduction photocatalysts are favorable for obtaining renewable energy. Enriched active sites and effective photogenerated-carriers separation are keys for improving CO2 photo-reduction. A thulium (Tm) single atom tailoring strategy introducing carbon vacancies in porous tubular graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) surpassing the ever-reported g-C3N4 based photocatalysts, with 199.47 µmol g-1 h-1 CO yield, 96.8% CO selectivity, 0.84% apparent quantum efficiency and excellent photocatalytic stability, is implemented in this work. Results revealed that in-plane Tm sites and interlayer-bridged Tm-N charge transfer channels significantly enhanced the aggregation/transfer of photogenerated electrons thus promoting CO2 adsorption/activation and contributing to *COOH intermediates formation. Meanwhile, Tm atoms and carbon vacancies both benefit for rich active sites and enhanced photogenerated-charge separation, thus optimizing reaction pathway and leading to excellent CO2 photo-reduction. This work not only provides guidelines for CO2 photo-reduction catalysts design but also offers mechanistic insights into single-atom based photocatalysts for solar fuel production.
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- Cheng Ding
- Key Laboratory of Modern Acoustics (MOE), Institute of Acoustics, School of Physics, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nano Technology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, P. R. China
- Kunshan Sunlaite New Energy Co. Ltd., Kunshan Innovation Institute of Nanjing University, No. 1666, South Zuchongzhi Road, Kunshan, Jiangsu, 215347, P. R. China
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- PetroChina Shenzhen New Energy Research Institute, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518052, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Acoustics (MOE), Institute of Acoustics, School of Physics, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nano Technology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210093, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials (MOE), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210094, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Acoustics (MOE), Institute of Acoustics, School of Physics, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nano Technology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210093, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Acoustics (MOE), Institute of Acoustics, School of Physics, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nano Technology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210093, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Acoustics (MOE), Institute of Acoustics, School of Physics, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nano Technology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210093, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Acoustics (MOE), Institute of Acoustics, School of Physics, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nano Technology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210093, P. R. China
- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hongkong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Acoustics (MOE), Institute of Acoustics, School of Physics, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nano Technology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210093, P. R. China
- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hongkong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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Ma T, Li H, Yu Y, Wang K, Yu W, Shang Y, Bai Y, Zhang R, Yang Y, Nie X. Lattice-Confined Single-Atom Catalyst: Preparation, Application and Electron Regulation Mechanism. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400530. [PMID: 39007247 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Lattice-confined single-atom catalyst (LC SAC), featuring exceptional activity, intriguing stability and prominent selectivity, has attracted extensive attention in the fields of various reactions (e.g., hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), etc.). To design a "smart" LC SAC for catalytic applications, one must systematically comprehend updated advances in the preparation, the application, and especially the peculiar electron regulation mechanism of LC SAC. In this review, the specific preparation methods of LC SAC based on general coordination strategy are updated, and its applications in HER, OER, ORR, N2 reduction reaction (NRR), advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and so forth are summarized to display outstanding activity, stability and selectivity. Uniquely, the electron regulation mechanisms are first and deeply discussed and can be primarily categorized as electron transfer bridge with monometallic active sites, novel catalytic centers with polymetallic active sites, and positive influence by surrounding environments. In the end, the existing issues and future development directions are put forward with a view to further optimize the performance of LC SAC. This review is expected to contribute to the in-depth understanding and practical application of highly efficient LC SAC.
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- Ting Ma
- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Yantai Environmental Sanitation Management Center, Yantai, 264000, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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Gaikwad RP, Warkad IR, Chaudhari DS, Jiang S, Miller JT, Pham HN, Datye A, Gawande MB. Harnessing photocatalytic activity of mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride decorated by copper single-atom catalysts for oxidative dehydrogenation of N-heterocycles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 676:485-495. [PMID: 39047376 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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This work describes the application of Cu single-atom catalysts (SACs) for photocatalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of N-heterocyclic amines to the respective N-heteroaromatics through environmentally benign and sustainable pathways. The mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride (mpg-C3N4), prepared by the one-step pyrolysis method, possesses a lightweight material with a high surface area (95 m2 g-1) and an average pore diameter (3.6 nm). A simple microwave-assisted preparation method was employed to decorate Cu single-atom over mpg-C3N4 support. The Cu single-atom decorated on mpg-C3N4 support (Cu@mpg-C3N4) is characterized by various characterization techniques, including XRD, UV-visible spectrophotometry, HRTEM, HAADF-STEM with elemental mapping, AC-STEM, ICP-OES, XANES, EXAFS, and BET surface area. These characterization studies confirmed that the Cu@mpg-C3N4 catalyst exhibited high surface area, mesoporous nature, medium band gap, and low metal loading. The as-synthesized and well-characterized Cu@mpg-C3N4 single-atom photocatalyst is then evaluated for its efficacy in converting N-heterocycles into corresponding N-heteroaromatic compounds with excellent conversion and selectivity (>99 %). This transformation is achieved using water as a green solvent and a 30 W white light as a visible light source, demonstrating the catalyst's potential for sustainable and environmentally benign reactions.
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- Rahul P Gaikwad
- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Jalna, Maharashtra 431203, India
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Jalna, Maharashtra 431203, India
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Jalna, Maharashtra 431203, India
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Mall Drive, IN 47906, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Mall Drive, IN 47906, United States
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- Department of Chemical Biological Engineering and Center for Micro-Engineered Materials, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, United States
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- Department of Chemical Biological Engineering and Center for Micro-Engineered Materials, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, United States
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Jalna, Maharashtra 431203, India; Nanotechnology Centre, Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies, VˇSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic.
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Shao W, Yu M, Xu X, Han X, Chen Y, Han J, Wu G, Xing W. Design of a Single-Atom In-N 3-S site to Modulate Exciton Behavior in Carbon Nitride for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306567. [PMID: 38161262 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Rational tailoring of the local coordination environment of single atoms has demonstrated a significant impact on the electronic state and catalytic performance, but the development of catalysts beyond noble/transition metals is profoundly significant and highly desired. Herein, the main-group metal indium (In) single atom is immobilized on sulfur-doped porous carbon nitride nanosheets (In@CNS) in the form of three nitrogen atoms coordinated with one sulfur atom (In-N3-S). Both theoretical calculations and advanced characterization investigations clearly elucidated that the single-atomic In-N3-S structures on In@CNS are powerful in promoting the dissociation of excitons into more free carriers as well as the charge separation, synergistically elevating electron concentration by 2.19 times with respect to pristine CNS. Meanwhile, the loading of In single atoms on CNS is responsible for altering electronic structure and lowering the Gibbs free energy for hydrogen adsorption. Consequently, the optimized In@CNS-5.0 exhibited remarkable photocatalytic performance, remarkable water-splitting and tetracycline hydrochloride degradation. The H2 production achieved to 10.11 mmol h-1g-1 with a notable apparent quantum yield of 19.70% at 400 nm and remained at 10.40% at 420 nm. These findings open a new perspective for in-depth comprehending the effect of the main-group metal single-atom coordination environment on promoting photocatalytic performance.
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- Weifan Shao
- College of Ecology and Environment, Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
- National Positioning Observation Station of Hung-tse Lake Wetland Ecosystem in Jiangsu Province, Hongze, 223100, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
- National Positioning Observation Station of Hung-tse Lake Wetland Ecosystem in Jiangsu Province, Hongze, 223100, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
- National Positioning Observation Station of Hung-tse Lake Wetland Ecosystem in Jiangsu Province, Hongze, 223100, China
- The Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241000, China
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Ma L, Guan R, Kang W, Sun Z, Li H, Li Q, Shen Q, Chen C, Liu X, Jia H, Xue J. Preparation of highly dispersed Ni single-atom doped ultrathin g-C 3N 4 nanosheets by metal vapor exfoliation for efficient photocatalytic CO 2 reduction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:381-392. [PMID: 38244504 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.023] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Single-atom photocatalysts can modulate the utilization of photons and facilitate the migration of photogenerated carriers. However, the preparation of single-atom uniformly doped photocatalysts is still a challenging topic. Herein, we propose the preparation of Ni single-atom doped g-C3N4 photocatalysts by metal vapor exfoliation. The Ni vapor produced by calcining nickel foam at high temperature accumulates in between g-C3N4 layers and poses a certain vapor pressure to destroy the interlayer van der Waals forces of g-C3N4. Individual metal atoms are doped into the structure while exfoliating g-C3N4 into nanosheets by metal vapor. Upon optimization of Ni content, the Ni single atom doped g-C3N4 nanosheets with 2.81 wt% Ni exhibits the highest CO2 reduction performance in the absence of sacrificial agents. The generation rates of CO and CH4 are 19.85 and 1.73 μmol g-1h-1, respectively. The improved photocatalytic performance is attributed to the anchoring Ni of single atoms on g-C3N4 nanosheets, which increases both carrier separation efficiency and reaction sites. This work provides insight into the design of photocatalysts with highly dispersed single-atom.
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- Lin Ma
- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials (Taiyuan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030024, PR China; College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials (Taiyuan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030024, PR China; College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials (Taiyuan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030024, PR China; College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials (Taiyuan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030024, PR China; College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials (Taiyuan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030024, PR China; College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials (Taiyuan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030024, PR China; College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan 030001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials (Taiyuan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030024, PR China; College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials (Taiyuan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030024, PR China; College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials (Taiyuan University of Technology), Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030024, PR China; College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China.
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Kumar P, Antal P, Wang X, Wang J, Trivedi D, Fellner OF, Wu YA, Nemec I, Santana VT, Kopp J, Neugebauer P, Hu J, Kibria MG, Kumar S. Partial Thermal Condensation Mediated Synthesis of High-Density Nickel Single Atom Sites on Carbon Nitride for Selective Photooxidation of Methane into Methanol. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304574. [PMID: 38009795 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Direct selective transformation of greenhouse methane (CH4) to liquid oxygenates (methanol) can substitute energy-intensive two-step (reforming/Fischer-Tropsch) synthesis while creating environmental benefits. The development of inexpensive, selective, and robust catalysts that enable room temperature conversion will decide the future of this technology. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) with isolated active centers embedded in support have displayed significant promises in catalysis to drive challenging reactions. Herein, high-density Ni single atoms are developed and stabilized on carbon nitride (NiCN) via thermal condensation of preorganized Ni-coordinated melem units. The physicochemical characterization of NiCN with various analytical techniques including HAADF-STEM and X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) validate the successful formation of Ni single atoms coordinated to the heptazine-constituted CN network. The presence of uniform catalytic sites improved visible absorption and carrier separation in densely populated NiCN SAC resulting in 100% selective photoconversion of (CH4) to methanol using H2O2 as an oxidant. The superior catalytic activity can be attributed to the generation of high oxidation (NiIII═O) sites and selective C─H bond cleavage to generate •CH3 radicals on Ni centers, which can combine with •OH radicals to generate CH3OH.
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- Pawan Kumar
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, 77146, Czech Republic
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- Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Materials Interface Foundry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, 77146, Czech Republic
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- Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Materials Interface Foundry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, 77146, Czech Republic
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- Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology, Purkyňova 123, Brno, 61200, Czech Republic
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- Department of Experimental Physics Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, Olomouc, 77900, Czech Republic
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- Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology, Purkyňova 123, Brno, 61200, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, 77146, Czech Republic
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Long Y, Shen Y, Jiang P, Su H, Xian J, Sun Y, Yang J, Song H, Liu Q, Li G. Ultrafine Ru nanoparticles stabilized by V 8C 7/C for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction at all pH. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024; 69:763-771. [PMID: 38246797 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2024.01.014] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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The development of cost-effective electrocatalysts with high efficiency and long durability for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) remains a great challenge in the field of water splitting. Herein, we design an ultrafine and highly dispersed Ru nanoparticles stabilized on porous V8C7/C matrix via pyrolysis of the metal-organic frameworks V-BDC (BDC: 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate). The obtained Ru-V8C7/C composite exhibits excellent HER performance in all pH ranges. At the overpotential of 40 mV, its mass activity is about 1.9, 4.1 and 9.4 times higher than that of commercial Pt/C in acidic, neutral and alkaline media, respectively. Meanwhile, Ru-V8C7/C shows the remarkably high stability in all pH ranges which, in particular, can maintain the current density of 10 mA cm-2 for over 150 h in 1.0 mol L-1 phosphate buffer saline (PBS). This outstanding HER performance can be attributed to the high intrinsic activity of Ru species and their strong interface interactions to the V8C7/C substrate. The synergistic effect of abundant active sites on the surface and the formed Ru-C-V units at the interface promotes the adsorption of reaction intermediates and the release of active sites, contributing the fast HER kinetics. This work provides a reference for developing versatile and robust HER catalysts by surface and interface regulation for pH tolerance.
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- Yanju Long
- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for High Performance Polymeric Composites, Institute of Green Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for High Performance Polymeric Composites, Institute of Green Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for High Performance Polymeric Composites, Institute of Green Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, China; Key Laboratory of Light Energy Conversion Materials of Hunan Province College, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for High Performance Polymeric Composites, Institute of Green Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for High Performance Polymeric Composites, Institute of Green Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for High Performance Polymeric Composites, Institute of Green Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for High Performance Polymeric Composites, Institute of Green Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for High Performance Polymeric Composites, Institute of Green Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Yin C, Li X, Sun S, Wei X, Tong Q, Tan W, Wang X, Peng B, Wan H, Dong L. High photocatalytic performance over ultrathin 2D TiO 2 for CO 2 reduction to alcohols. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:3531-3534. [PMID: 38450709 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00068d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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We report a noble-metal-free photocatalyst, ultrathin TiO2 with atomic layer thickness, which is a potential catalyst for CO2 photoreduction. An excellent liquid-product yield of 463.9 μmol gcat-1 in 8 h with 98% selectivity to alcohols was achieved, owing to sufficient surface defects favoring CO2 adsorption/activation.
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- Chenxu Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Centre of Modern Analysis, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Centre of Modern Analysis, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing Co., Ltd., Beijing 100083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Centre of Modern Analysis, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Centre of Modern Analysis, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Centre of Modern Analysis, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Centre of Modern Analysis, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing Co., Ltd., Beijing 100083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Centre of Modern Analysis, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Centre of Modern Analysis, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Haider SNUZ, Qureshi WA, Ali RN, Shaosheng R, Naveed A, Ali A, Yaseen M, Liu Q, Yang J. Contemporary advances in photocatalytic CO 2 reduction using single-atom catalysts supported on carbon-based materials. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 323:103068. [PMID: 38101149 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103068] [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: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The persistent issue of CO2 emissions and their subsequent impact on the Earth's atmosphere can be effectively addressed through the utilization of efficient photocatalysts. Employing a sustainable carbon cycle via photocatalysis presents a promising technology for simultaneously managing the greenhouse effect and the energy dilemma. However, the efficiency of energy conversion encounters limitations due to inadequate carrier utilization and a deficiency of reactive sites. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have demonstrated exceptional performance in efficiently addressing the aforementioned challenges. This review article commences with an overview of SAC types, structures, fundamentals, synthesis strategies, and characterizations, providing a logical foundation for the design and properties of SACs based on the correlation between their structure and efficiency. Additionally, we delve into the general mechanism and the role of SACs in photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Furthermore, we furnish a comprehensive survey of the latest advancements in SACs concerning their capacity to enhance efficiency, long-term stability, and selectivity in CO2 reduction. Carbon-structured support materials such as covalent organic frameworks (COFs), graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs), and graphene-based photocatalysts have garnered significant attention due to their substantial surface area, superior conductivity, and chemical stability. These carbon-based materials are frequently chosen as support matrices for anchoring single metal atoms, thereby enhancing catalytic activity and selectivity. The motivation behind this review article lies in evaluating recent developments in photocatalytic CO2 reduction employing SACs supported on carbon substrates. In conclusion, we highlight critical issues associated with SACs, potential prospects in photocatalytic CO2 reduction, and existing challenges. This review article is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and organized compilation of recent research findings on carbon support materials for SACs in photocatalytic CO2 reduction, with a specific focus on materials that are environmentally friendly, readily accessible, cost-effective, and exceptionally efficient. This work offers a critical assessment and serves as a systematic reference for the development of SACs supported on MOFs, COFs, g-C3N4, graphene, and CTFs support materials to enhance photocatalytic CO2 conversion.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China; Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia, Szkolna 9, Katowice 40-600, Poland
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China.
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Li R, Jing Z, Yang G, Yuan R, Hu FX, Chen S. Nickel Single-Atom Catalyst Boosts Electrochemiluminescence of Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Sensitive Detection of HBV DNA. Anal Chem 2023; 95:18207-18214. [PMID: 38010370 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c03989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Owing to excellent catalytic activity, single-atom catalysts (SACs) have recently attracted considerable research interest in the electrochemiluminescence (ECL) field. However, the applications of SACs are mostly limited to conventional luminol ECL system. Hence, it is necessary to explore the application of SACs in more ECL systems. In this work, nickel single-atom catalysts (Ni SACs) were successfully applied in the graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-H2O2 ECL system to significantly enhance its cathodic emission. Notably, g-C3N4 acted not only as an ECL luminophore but also as a support to anchor Ni SACs. Ni SACs can significantly activate H2O2 to produce abundant OH• radicals for enhancing the cathodic ECL emission of g-C3N4. Ni SACs-anchored g-C3N4 (Ni SACs@g-C3N4) had a 10-fold enhanced ECL intensity as compared to g-C3N4. Finally, the Ni SACs@g-C3N4-H2O2 ECL system was developed to detect hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA by incorporating an entropy-driven DNA walking machine-assisted CRISPR-Cas12a amplification strategy. The constructed biosensor exhibited excellent detection performance for HBV DNA with a limit of detection as low as 17 aM. This work puts forward a new idea for enhancing the cathodic ECL of g-C3N4-H2O2 and expands the application of SACs in the ECL system.
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- Rongfang Li
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China
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- Institute of Materials Science & Devices, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China
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Yu H, Ding Y, Wang P, Nguyen Q, Xia Y, Qin D. Facile Synthesis of Ru Nanoboxes with a Hexagonal Close-Packed Structure by Templating with Ag Nanocubes and Their Catalytic Properties. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202302603. [PMID: 37718276 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202302603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Noble-metal nanoboxes offer an attractive form of nanomaterials for catalytic applications owing to their open structure and highly efficient use of atoms. Herein, we report the facile synthesis of Ag-Ru core-shell nanocubes and then Ru nanoboxes with a hexagonal close-packed (hcp) structure, as well as evaluation of their catalytic activity toward a model hydrogenation reaction. By adding a solution of Ru(acac)3 in ethylene glycol (EG) dropwise to a suspension of silver nanocubes in EG at 170 °C, Ru atoms are generated and deposited onto the entire surface of a nanocube. As the volume of the RuIII precursor is increased, Ru atoms are also produced through a galvanic replacement reaction, generating Ag-Ru nanocubes with a hollow interior. The released Ag+ ions are then reduced by EG and deposited back onto the nanocubes. By selectively etching away the remaining Ag with aqueous HNO3 , the as-obtained Ag-Ru nanocubes are transformed into Ru nanoboxes, whose walls are characterized by an hcp structure and an ultrathin thickness of a few nanometers. Finally, we evaluated the catalytic properties of the Ru nanoboxes with two different wall thicknesses by using a model hydrogenation reaction; both samples showed excellent performance.
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- Hansong Yu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332, USA
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, 255000, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332, USA
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332, USA
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Zhai M, Zhang Y, Xu J, Lin H, Wang J, Wang L. Nickel hydroxide-decorating potassium-doped graphitic carbon nitride for boosting photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:1671-1678. [PMID: 37499623 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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In this study, nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2) was employed to modify potassium (K)-doped graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4, CN) for enhancing photocatalytic CO2 reduction. The light absorption and charge separation performances of CN were enhanced after modification. Experiments and theoretical calculations indicated that the loaded Ni(OH)2 could gather electrons, facilitate adsorption and activation of CO2. The optimized photocatalyst exhibited high CO2 reductive rate with CO and CH4 yields of 42.6 and 3.5 μmol g-1, respectively after 3 h irradiation in the presence of 0.5 mL water, which was 1.4 and 4.6 times higher than the yields on K-doped CN and Ni(OH)2-decorated CN, respectively. This work provides new thought for enhancing CO2 reductive performance of CN.
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- Mianmian Zhai
- Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, Taishan Scholar Advantage and Characteristic Discipline Team of Eco-Chemical Process and Technology, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, Taishan Scholar Advantage and Characteristic Discipline Team of Eco-Chemical Process and Technology, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, Taishan Scholar Advantage and Characteristic Discipline Team of Eco-Chemical Process and Technology, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, Taishan Scholar Advantage and Characteristic Discipline Team of Eco-Chemical Process and Technology, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, Taishan Scholar Advantage and Characteristic Discipline Team of Eco-Chemical Process and Technology, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China; College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266042, China.
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Shang Z, Feng X, Chen G, Qin R, Han Y. Recent Advances on Single-Atom Catalysts for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304975. [PMID: 37528498 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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The present energy crisis and environmental challenges may be efficiently resolved by converting carbon dioxide (CO2 ) into various useful carbon products. The development of more effective catalysts has been the main focus of current research on photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Due to their high atomic efficiency and superior catalytic activity, single-atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted considerable interest in catalytic CO2 conversion. This review discusses the current research developments, obstacles, and potential of SACs for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. And further, discusses the principle of photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction. This work has compared and analyzed the effects of support materials and active site types in SACs on photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance. This work believes that by sharing these developments, some inspiration for the rational design and development of stable and effective photocatalytic CO2 reduction catalysts based on SACs can be provided.
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- Ziang Shang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, and Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, and Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, and Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, and Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, and Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Ningbo, 315103, China
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Yang MM, Cao JM, Qi GD, Shen XY, Yan GY, Wang Y, Dong WW, Zhao J, Li DS, Zhang Q. Construction of Low-Cost Z-Scheme Heterojunction Cu 2O/PCN-250 Photocatalysts Simultaneously for the Enhanced Photoreduction of CO 2 to Alcohols and Photooxidation of Water. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:15963-15970. [PMID: 37725073 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c02026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Solar-driven high-efficiency conversion of CO2 with water vapor into high-value-added alcohols is a promising approach for reducing CO2 emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. However, the rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers and low CO2 adsorption capacity of photocatalysts are usually the factors that limit their applicability. Herein, a series of low-cost Z-scheme heterostructures Cu2O/PCN-250-x are constructed by in situ growth of ultrasmall Cu2O nanoparticles on PCN-250. A systematic investigation revealed that there is a strong interaction between Cu2O nanoparticles and PCN-250. The resulting Cu2O/PCN-250-2 exhibits excellent photogenerated carrier separation efficiency and CO2 adsorption capacity, which dramatically promote the conversion of CO2 into alcohols. Notably, the total yield of 268 μmol gcat-1 for the production of CH3OH and CH3H2OH is superior to that of isolated PCN-250 and Cu2O. This study provides a new perspective for the design of a Cu2O nanoparticle/metal-organic framework Z-scheme heterojunction for the reduction of CO2 to alcohols with water vapor.
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- Miao-Miao Yang
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
- Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory, Yichang, Hubei 443007, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
- Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory, Yichang, Hubei 443007, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
- Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory, Yichang, Hubei 443007, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
- Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory, Yichang, Hubei 443007, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Department of Chemistry, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, P. R. China
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Saptal VB, Ruta V, Bajada MA, Vilé G. Single-Atom Catalysis in Organic Synthesis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202219306. [PMID: 36918356 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202219306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Single-atom catalysts hold the potential to significantly impact the chemical sector, pushing the boundaries of catalysis in new, uncharted directions. These materials, featuring isolated metal species ligated on solid supports, can exist in many coordination environments, all of which have shown important functions in specific transformations. Their emergence has also provided exciting opportunities for mimicking metalloenzymes and bridging the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. This Review outlines the impressive progress made in recent years regarding the use of single-atom catalysts in organic synthesis. We also illustrate potential knowledge gaps in the search for more sustainable, earth-abundant single-atom catalysts for synthetic applications.
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- Vitthal B Saptal
- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133, Milano, Italy
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Hu W, Yang H, Wang C. Progress in photocatalytic CO 2 reduction based on single-atom catalysts. RSC Adv 2023; 13:20889-20908. [PMID: 37441031 PMCID: PMC10334474 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03462c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Reduced CO2 emissions, conversion, and reuse are critical steps toward carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. Converting CO2 into high-value carbon-containing compounds or fuels may effectively address the energy shortage and environmental issues, which is consistent with the notion of sustainable development. Photocatalytic CO2 reduction processes have become one of the research focuses, where single-atom catalysts have demonstrated significant benefits owing to their excellent percentage of atom utilization. However, among the crucial challenges confronting contemporary research is the production of efficient, low-cost, and durable photocatalysts. In this paper, we offer a comprehensive overview of the study growth on single-atom catalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction reactions, describe several techniques for preparing single-atom catalysts, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of single-atom catalysts and present the study findings of three single-atom photocatalysts with TiO2, g-C3N4 and MOFs materials as carriers based on the interaction between single atoms and carriers, and finally provide an outlook on the innovation of photocatalytic CO2 reduction reactions.
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- Wanyu Hu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
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Li CF, Pan WG, Zhang ZR, Wu T, Guo RT. Recent Progress of Single-Atom Photocatalysts Applied in Energy Conversion and Environmental Protection. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300460. [PMID: 36855324 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Photocatalysis driven by solar energy is a feasible strategy to alleviate energy crises and environmental problems. In recent years, significant progress has been made in developing advanced photocatalysts for efficient solar-to-chemical energy conversion. Single-atom catalysts have the advantages of highly dispersed active sites, maximum atomic utilization, unique coordination environment, and electronic structure, which have become a research hotspot in heterogeneous photocatalysis. This paper introduces the potential supports, preparation, and characterization methods of single-atom photocatalysts in detail. Subsequently, the fascinating effects of single-atom photocatalysts on three critical steps of photocatalysis (the absorption of incident light to produce electron-hole pairs, carrier separation and migration, and interface reactions) are analyzed. At the same time, the applications of single-atom photocatalysts in energy conversion and environmental protection (CO2 reduction, water splitting, N2 fixation, organic macromolecule reforming, air pollutant removal, and water pollutant degradation) are systematically summarized. Finally, the opportunities and challenges of single-atom catalysts in heterogeneous photocatalysis are discussed. It is hoped that this work can provide insights into the design, synthesis, and application of single-atom photocatalysts and promote the development of high-performance photocatalytic systems.
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- Chu-Fan Li
- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
- Shanghai Non-Carbon Energy Conversion and Utilization Institute, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection Technology for Clean Power Generation in Machinery Industry, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
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- College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
- Shanghai Non-Carbon Energy Conversion and Utilization Institute, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection Technology for Clean Power Generation in Machinery Industry, Shanghai, 200090, P. R. China
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Zhou M, Wang Z, Mei A, Yang Z, Chen W, Ou S, Wang S, Chen K, Reiss P, Qi K, Ma J, Liu Y. Photocatalytic CO 2 reduction using La-Ni bimetallic sites within a covalent organic framework. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2473. [PMID: 37120625 PMCID: PMC10148855 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37545-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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The precise construction of photocatalysts with diatomic sites that simultaneously foster light absorption and catalytic activity is a formidable challenge, as both processes follow distinct pathways. Herein, an electrostatically driven self-assembly approach is used, where phenanthroline is used to synthesize bifunctional LaNi sites within covalent organic framework. The La and Ni site acts as optically and catalytically active center for photocarriers generation and highly selective CO2-to-CO reduction, respectively. Theory calculations and in-situ characterization reveal the directional charge transfer between La-Ni double-atomic sites, leading to decreased reaction energy barriers of *COOH intermediate and enhanced CO2-to-CO conversion. As a result, without any additional photosensitizers, a 15.2 times enhancement of the CO2 reduction rate (605.8 μmol·g-1·h-1) over that of a benchmark covalent organic framework colloid (39.9 μmol·g-1·h-1) and improved CO selectivity (98.2%) are achieved. This work presents a potential strategy for integrating optically and catalytically active centers to enhance photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
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- Min Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China.
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China.
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, CEA, CNRS, IRIG/SyMMES, STEP, 38000, Grenoble, France.
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Université Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS, Montpellier, 34000, France
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200120, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China.
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Chen X, Hou W, Zhai F, Cheng J, Yuan S, Li Y, Wang N, Zhang L, Ren J. Reversible Hydrogen Storage Media by g-CN Monolayer Decorated with NLi 4: A First-Principles Study. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:647. [PMID: 36839015 PMCID: PMC9964983 DOI: 10.3390/nano13040647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A two-dimensional graphene-like carbon nitride (g-CN) monolayer decorated with the superatomic cluster NLi4 was studied for reversible hydrogen storage by first-principles calculations. Molecular dynamics simulations show that the g-CN monolayer has good thermal stability at room temperature. The NLi4 is firmly anchored on the g-CN monolayer with a binding energy of -6.35 eV. Electronic charges are transferred from the Li atoms of NLi4 to the g-CN monolayer, mainly due to the hybridization of Li(2s), C(2p), and N(2p) orbitals. Consequently, a spatial local electrostatic field is formed around NLi4, leading to polarization of the adsorbed hydrogen molecules and further enhancing the electrostatic interactions between the Li atoms and hydrogen. Each NLi4 can adsorb nine hydrogen molecules with average adsorption energies between -0.152 eV/H2 and -0.237 eV/H2. This range is within the reversible hydrogen storage energy window. Moreover, the highest achieved gravimetric capacity is up to 9.2 wt%, which is superior to the 5.5 wt% target set by the U.S. Department of Energy. This study shows that g-CN monolayers decorated with NLi4 are a good candidate for reversible hydrogen storage.
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- Xihao Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing 402160, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Precision Optics, Chongqing Institute of East China Normal University, Chongqing 401120, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xian 710129, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing 402160, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing 402160, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing 402160, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing 402160, China
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- School of Science, Key Laboratory of High Performance Scientific Computation, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- School of Electric and Electrical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China
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- Material Science and Engineering Department, City University of Hongkong, Hongkong 999077, China
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Alzahrani KA, Ismail A, Alahmadi N. CuCo2O4/CeO2 S-scheme Photocatalyst for Promoted CO2 Photoreduction to CH3OH. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Shi H, Feng D, Li H, Yu D, Chen X. Hydrophilic hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks/g-C3N4 all-organic Z-scheme heterojunction for efficient visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen production and dye degradation. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.114292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Basyach P, Prajapati PK, Rohman SS, Sonowal K, Kalita L, Malik A, Guha AK, Jain SL, Saikia L. Visible Light-Active Ternary Heterojunction Photocatalyst for Efficient CO 2 Reduction with Simultaneous Amine Oxidation and Sustainable H 2O 2 Production. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:914-931. [PMID: 36580037 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The present work described a unique approach for CO2 reduction to methanol along with the oxidation of various amines to the corresponding imines and photocatalytic H2O2 production from H2O and molecular O2 using a heterojunction photocatalyst made up of ZnIn2S4/Ni12P5/g-C3N4(NCZ) under visible light irradiation. The photocatalysts were synthesized via a high-temperature treatment of nickel and phosphorous precursors with g-C3N4 followed by decoration of ZnIn2S4. The synthesized photocatalysts were characterized using various spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. The density functional theory (DFT) studies suggested the participation of the valence band maximum (VBM) from Ni12P5 and the conduction band maximum (CBM) from ZnIn2S4 in the ternary NCZ heterojunction. The ternary composite exhibited superior photocatalytic activity compared to that of its individual components due to the formation of a heterojunction, thereby enhancing the transfer efficiency of electrons from the conduction band of g-C3N4 to that of ZnIn2S4 using Ni12P5 as an electron bridge. Moreover, the reduced band gap of the ternary heterojunction played a key role in its higher efficiency.
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- Purashri Basyach
- Advanced Materials Group, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat785006, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad201002, India
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- Synthetic Chemistry and Petrochemicals Area, Chemical and Material Sciences Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun248005, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad201002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Cotton University, Guwahati781001, India
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- Advanced Materials Group, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat785006, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad201002, India
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- Advanced Materials Group, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat785006, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad201002, India
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- Synthetic Chemistry and Petrochemicals Area, Chemical and Material Sciences Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun248005, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad201002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Cotton University, Guwahati781001, India
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- Synthetic Chemistry and Petrochemicals Area, Chemical and Material Sciences Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun248005, India
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- Advanced Materials Group, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat785006, India
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Interface Engineering of SRu-mC3N4 Heterostructures for Enhanced Electrochemical Hydrazine Oxidation Reactions. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12121560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Hydrazine oxidation in single-atom catalysts (SACs) could exploit the efficiency of metal atom utilization, which is a substitution for noble metal-based electrolysers that results in reduced overall cost. A well-established ruthenium single atom over mesoporous carbon nitride (SRu-mC3N4) catalyst is explored for the electro-oxidation of hydrazine as one of the model reactions for direct fuel cell reactions. The electrochemical activity observed with linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) confirmed that SRu-mC3N4 shows an ultra-low onset potential of 0.88 V vs. RHE, and with a current density of 10 mA/cm2 the observed potential was 1.19 V vs. RHE, compared with mesoporous carbon nitride (mC3N4) (1.77 V vs. RHE). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and chronoamperometry (i-t) studies on SRu-mC3N4 show a smaller charge-transfer resistance (RCt) of 2950 Ω and long-term potential, as well as current stability of 50 h and 20 mA/cm2, respectively. Herein, an efficient and enhanced activity toward HzOR was demonstrated on SRu-mC3N4 from its synergistic platform over highly porous C3N4, possessing large and independent active sites, and improving the subsequent large-scale reaction.
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Ranjan P, Saptal VB, Bera JK. Recent Advances in Carbon Dioxide Adsorption, Activation and Hydrogenation to Methanol using Transition Metal Carbides. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202201183. [PMID: 36036640 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202201183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The inevitable emission of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) due to the burning of a substantial amount of fossil fuels has led to serious energy and environmental challenges. Metal-based catalytic CO2 transformations into commodity chemicals are a favorable approach in the CO2 mitigation strategy. Among these transformations, selective hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol is the most promising process that not only fulfils the energy demands but also re-balances the carbon cycle. The investigation of CO2 adsorption on the surface of heterogeneous catalyst is highly important because the formation of various intermediates which determines the selectivity of product. Transition metal carbides (TMCs) have received considerable attention in recent years because of their noble metal-like reactivity, ceramic-like properties, high chemical and thermal stability. These features make them excellent catalytic materials for a variety of transformations such as CO2 adsorption and its conversion into value-added chemicals. Herein, the catalytic properties of TMCs are summarize along with synthetic methods, CO2 binding modes, mechanistic studies, effects of dopant on CO2 adsorption, and carbon/metal ratio in the CO2 hydrogenation reaction to methanol using computational as well as experimental studies. Additionally, this Review provides an outline of the challenges and opportunities for the development of potential TMCs in CO2 hydrogenation reactions.
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- Prabodh Ranjan
- Department of Chemistry and Center for Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016, India
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Lin X, Ng SF, Ong WJ. Coordinating single-atom catalysts on two-dimensional nanomaterials: A paradigm towards bolstered photocatalytic energy conversion. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Ruta V, Sivo A, Bonetti L, Bajada MA, Vilé G. Structural Effects of Metal Single-Atom Catalysts for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Gemfibrozil. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS 2022; 5:14520-14528. [PMID: 36338323 PMCID: PMC9623544 DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.2c02859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The development of efficient catalysts is a highly necessary but challenging task within the field of environmental water remediation. Single-atom catalysts are promising nanomaterials within this respect, but in-depth studies encompassing this class of catalysts remain elusive. In this work, we systematically study the degradation of gemfibrozil, a persistent pollutant, on a series of carbon nitride photocatalysts, investigating both the effect of (i) catalyst textural properties and (ii) metal single atoms on the contaminant degradation. Tests in the absence of the catalyst result in negligible degradation rates, confirming the stability of the contaminant when dispersed in water. Then, photocatalytic tests at optimal pH, solvent, and wavelength reveal a correlation between the support surface area and the degradation. This points to the role of carbon nitride surface nanostructure on gemfibrozil degradation. In particular, the use of silver on mesoporous carbon nitride single-atom catalyst (Ag@mpgC3N4) leads to an unprecedented degradation of gemfibrozil (>90% within 60 min). The possible degradation intermediates and products were identified by mass spectrometry and were inert by cytotoxicity evaluation. We anticipate that, with further refinement and customization, the carbon nitride catalysts reported herein may find broad applications for light-driven degradation of other contaminants of emerging concern.
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Zhao E, Li M, Xu B, Wang X, Jing Y, Ma D, Mitchell S, Pérez‐Ramírez J, Chen Z. Transfer Hydrogenation with a Carbon‐Nitride‐Supported Palladium Single‐Atom Photocatalyst and Water as a Proton Source. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202207410. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202207410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- En Zhao
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials Nanjing Forestry University Longpan Road 159 Nanjing 210037 China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials Nanjing Forestry University Longpan Road 159 Nanjing 210037 China
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- Physics Department Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance East China Normal University Shanghai 200062 China
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- Physics Department Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance East China Normal University Shanghai 200062 China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials Nanjing Forestry University Longpan Road 159 Nanjing 210037 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering and College of Engineering, and BIC-ESAT Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences ETH Zurich 8093 Zurich Switzerland
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- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences ETH Zurich 8093 Zurich Switzerland
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials Nanjing Forestry University Longpan Road 159 Nanjing 210037 China
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Polymeric Carbon Nitride-based Single Atom Photocatalysts for CO2 Reduction to C1 Products. Chem Res Chin Univ 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-022-2275-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chen Y, Lin J, Jia B, Wang X, Jiang S, Ma T. Isolating Single and Few Atoms for Enhanced Catalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2201796. [PMID: 35577552 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202201796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Atomically dispersed metal catalysts have triggered great interest in the field of catalysis owing to their unique features. Isolated single or few metal atoms can be anchored on substrates via chemical bonding or space confinement to maximize atom utilization efficiency. The key challenge lies in precisely regulating the geometric and electronic structure of the active metal centers, thus significantly influencing the catalytic properties. Although several reviews have been published on the preparation, characterization, and application of single-atom catalysts (SACs), the comprehensive understanding of SACs, dual-atom catalysts (DACs), and atomic clusters has never been systematically summarized. Here, recent advances in the engineering of local environments of state-of-the-art SACs, DACs, and atomic clusters for enhanced catalytic performance are highlighted. Firstly, various synthesis approaches for SACs, DACs, and atomic clusters are presented. Then, special attention is focused on the elucidation of local environments in terms of electronic state and coordination structure. Furthermore, a comprehensive summary of isolated single and few atoms for the applications of thermocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and photocatalysis is provided. Finally, the potential challenges and future opportunities in this emerging field are presented. This review will pave the way to regulate the microenvironment of the active site for boosting catalytic processes.
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- Yang Chen
- Institute of Clean Energy Chemistry, Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials of Liaoning Province, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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Zhao E, Li M, Xu B, Wang XL, Jing Y, Ma D, Mitchell S, Pérez-Ramírez J, Chen Z. Transfer Hydrogenation with a Carbon‐Nitride‐Supported Palladium Single‐Atom Photocatalyst and Water as a Proton Source. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202207410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- En Zhao
- Nanjing Forestry University Colleague of Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Nanjing Forestry University Colleague of Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- East China Normal University Physics Department CHINA
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- East China Normal University Physics Department CHINA
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- Nanjing Forestry University Colleague of Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Peking University College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering and College of Engineering CHINA
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- ETH Zürich: Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zurich Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences SWITZERLAND
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- ETH Zürich: Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zurich Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences SWITZERLAND
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- Nanjing Forestry University College of Chemical Engineering 159 Longpan Road Nanjing CHINA
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Shi Y, Zhou Y, Lou Y, Chen Z, Xiong H, Zhu Y. Homogeneity of Supported Single-Atom Active Sites Boosting the Selective Catalytic Transformations. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2201520. [PMID: 35808964 PMCID: PMC9404403 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202201520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Selective conversion of specific functional groups to desired products is highly important but still challenging in industrial catalytic processes. The adsorption state of surface species is the key factor in modulating the conversion of functional groups, which is correspondingly determined by the uniformity of active sites. However, the non-identical number of metal atoms, geometric shape, and morphology of conventional nanometer-sized metal particles/clusters normally lead to the non-uniform active sites with diverse geometric configurations and local coordination environments, which causes the distinct adsorption states of surface species. Hence, it is highly desired to modulate the homogeneity of the active sites so that the catalytic transformations can be better confined to the desired direction. In this review, the construction strategies and characterization techniques of the uniform active sites that are atomically dispersed on various supports are examined. In particular, their unique behavior in boosting the catalytic performance in various chemical transformations is discussed, including selective hydrogenation, selective oxidation, Suzuki coupling, and other catalytic reactions. In addition, the dynamic evolution of the active sites under reaction conditions and the industrial utilization of the single-atom catalysts are highlighted. Finally, the current challenges and frontiers are identified, and the perspectives on this flourishing field is provided.
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- Yujie Shi
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological ColloidsMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemical and Material EngineeringJiangnan UniversityWuxiJiangsu214122P. R. China
- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and MaterialsJiangnan UniversityWuxiJiangsu214122P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological ColloidsMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemical and Material EngineeringJiangnan UniversityWuxiJiangsu214122P. R. China
- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and MaterialsJiangnan UniversityWuxiJiangsu214122P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological ColloidsMinistry of EducationSchool of Chemical and Material EngineeringJiangnan UniversityWuxiJiangsu214122P. R. China
- International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and MaterialsJiangnan UniversityWuxiJiangsu214122P. R. China
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- College of Chemical EngineeringNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjing210037P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringXiamen UniversityXiamen361005P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryTsinghua UniversityBeijing100084P. R. China
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Pieta IS, Gieroba B, Kalisz G, Pieta P, Nowakowski R, Naushad M, Rathi A, Gawande MB, Sroka-Bartnicka A, Zboril R. Developing Benign Ni/g-C 3N 4 Catalysts for CO 2 Hydrogenation: Activity and Toxicity Study. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022; 61:10496-10510. [PMID: 35938051 PMCID: PMC9344432 DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This research discusses the CO2 valorization via hydrogenation over the non-noble metal clusters of Ni and Cu supported on graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4). The Ni and Cu catalysts were characterized by conventional techniques including XRD, AFM, ATR, Raman imaging, and TPR and were tested via the hydrogenation of CO2 at 1 bar. The transition-metal-based catalyst designed with atom-economy principles presents stable activity and good conversions for the studied processes. At 1 bar, the rise in operating temperature during CO2 hydrogenation increases the CO2 conversion and the selectivity for CO and decreases the selectivity for methanol on Cu/CN catalysts. For the Ni/CN catalyst, the selectivity to light hydrocarbons, such as CH4, also increased with rising temperature. At 623 K, the conversion attained ca. 20%, with CH4 being the primary product of the reaction (CH4 yield >80%). Above 700 K, the Ni/CN activity increases, reaching almost equilibrium values, although the Ni loading in Ni/CN is lower by more than 90% compared to the reference NiREF catalyst. The presented data offer a better understanding of the effect of the transition metals' small metal cluster and their coordination and stabilization within g-C3N4, contributing to the rational hybrid catalyst design with a less-toxic impact on the environment and health. Bare g-C3N4 is shown as a good support candidate for atom-economy-designed catalysts for hydrogenation application. In addition, cytotoxicity to the keratinocyte human HaCaT cell line revealed that low concentrations of catalysts particles (to 6.25 μg mL-1) did not cause degenerative changes.
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- Izabela S. Pieta
- Institute
of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Science, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland
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- Independent
Unit of Spectroscopy and Chemical Imaging, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Independent
Unit of Spectroscopy and Chemical Imaging, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute
of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Science, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute
of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Science, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud
University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry
Innovation Research Center, R&D, Jubilant Biosys, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310, India
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- Regional
Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký
University, Slechtitelu
27, 77900 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Department
of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-Marathwada Campus, Jalna 431 203, India
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- Independent
Unit of Spectroscopy and Chemical Imaging, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Regional
Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký
University, Slechtitelu
27, 77900 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Nanotechnology
Centre, Centre of Energy and Environmental Technologies, VŠB−Technical University of Ostrava, 17 listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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Zhang C, Shahcheraghi L, Ismail F, Eraky H, Yuan H, Hitchcock AP, Higgins D. Chemical Structure and Distribution in Nickel–Nitrogen–Carbon Catalysts for CO 2 Electroreduction Identified by Scanning Transmission X-ray Microscopy. ACS Catal 2022; 12:8746-8760. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c01255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Chunyang Zhang
- Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M1
- Chemistry & Chemical Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M1
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- Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M1
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- Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M1
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- Chemistry & Chemical Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M1
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- Chemistry & Chemical Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M1
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- Chemistry & Chemical Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M1
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- Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M1
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Hiragond CB, Powar NS, Lee J, In SI. Single-Atom Catalysts (SACs) for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction with H 2 O: Activity, Product Selectivity, Stability, and Surface Chemistry. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201428. [PMID: 35695355 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In recent years, single-atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted the interest of researchers owing to their suitability for various catalytic applications. For instance, their optoelectronic features, site-specific activity, and cost-effectiveness make SACs ideal for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. The activity, product selectivity, and photostability of SACs depend on various factors such as the nature of the metal/support material, the interaction between the metal atoms and support, light-harvesting ability, charge separation behavior, CO2 adsorption ability, active sites, and defects. Consequently, it is necessary to investigate these factors in depth to elucidate the working principle(s) of SACs for catalytic applications. Herein, the recent progress in the development of SACs for photocatalytic CO2 reduction with H2 O is reviewed. First, a brief overview of CO2 photoreduction and SACs for CO2 conversion is provided. Several synthesis strategies and useful techniques for characterizing SACs employed in heterogeneous catalysis are then described. Next, the challenges of SACs for photocatalytic CO2 reduction and related optimization strategies, in terms of activity, product selectivity, and stability, are explored. The progress in the development of noble metal- and transition metal-based SACs and dual-SACs for photocatalytic CO2 reduction is discussed. Finally, the prospects of SACs for CO2 reduction are considered.
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- Chaitanya B Hiragond
- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, DGIST, 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, DGIST, 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, DGIST, 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, DGIST, 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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Kumar P, Al-Attas TA, Hu J, Kibria MG. Single Atom Catalysts for Selective Methane Oxidation to Oxygenates. ACS NANO 2022; 16:8557-8618. [PMID: 35638813 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c02464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Direct conversion of methane (CH4) to C1-2 liquid oxygenates is a captivating approach to lock carbons in transportable value-added chemicals, while reducing global warming. Existing approaches utilizing the transformation of CH4 to liquid fuel via tandemized steam methane reforming and the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis are energy and capital intensive. Chemocatalytic partial oxidation of methane remains challenging due to the negligible electron affinity, poor C-H bond polarizability, and high activation energy barrier. Transition-metal and stoichiometric catalysts utilizing harsh oxidants and reaction conditions perform poorly with randomized product distribution. Paradoxically, the catalysts which are active enough to break C-H also promote overoxidation, resulting in CO2 generation and reduced carbon balance. Developing catalysts which can break C-H bonds of methane to selectively make useful chemicals at mild conditions is vital to commercialization. Single atom catalysts (SACs) with specifically coordinated metal centers on active support have displayed intrigued reactivity and selectivity for methane oxidation. SACs can significantly reduce the activation energy due to induced electrostatic polarization of the C-H bond to facilitate the accelerated reaction rate at the low reaction temperature. The distinct metal-support interaction can stabilize the intermediate and prevent the overoxidation of the reaction products. The present review accounts for recent progress in the field of SACs for the selective oxidation of CH4 to C1-2 oxygenates. The chemical nature of catalytic sites, effects of metal-support interaction, and stabilization of intermediate species on catalysts to minimize overoxidation are thoroughly discussed with a forward-looking perspective to improve the catalytic performance.
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- Pawan Kumar
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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Sun H, Tang R, Huang J. Considering single-atom catalysts as photocatalysts from synthesis to application. iScience 2022; 25:104232. [PMID: 35521535 PMCID: PMC9065725 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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With the ever-increased greenhouse effect and energy crisis, developing novel photocatalysts to realize high-efficient solar-driven chemicals/fuel production is of great scientific and practical significance. Recently, single-atom photocatalysts (SAPs) are promising catalysts with maximized metal dispersion and tuneable coordination environments. SAPs exhibit boosted photocatalytic performance by enhancing optical response, facilitating charge carrier transfer behaviors or directly manipulating surface reaction processes. In this regard, this article systematically reviews the state-of-the-art progress in the development and application of SAPs, especially the mechanism and performance of SAPs on various reaction processes. Some future challenges and potential research directions over SAPs are outlined at the final stage.
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- Haoyue Sun
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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Besharat F, Ahmadpoor F, Nezafat Z, Nasrollahzadeh M, Manwar NR, Fornasiero P, Gawande MB. Advances in Carbon Nitride-Based Materials and Their Electrocatalytic Applications. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c05728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Farzaneh Besharat
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Qom, Qom 37185-359, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Qom, Qom 37185-359, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Qom, Qom 37185-359, Iran
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-Marathwada Campus, Jalna, Maharashtra 431203, India
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Energy, Environment and Transport Giacomo Ciamiciam, INSTM Trieste Research Unit, ICCOM-CNR Trieste Research Unit, University of Trieste, Via Licio Giorgieri 1, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-Marathwada Campus, Jalna, Maharashtra 431203, India
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Constantly increasing hydrocarbon fuel combustion along with high levels of carbon dioxide emissions has given rise to a global energy crisis and environmental alterations. Photocatalysis is an effective technique for addressing this energy and environmental crisis. Clean and renewable solar energy is a very favourable path for photocatalytic CO2 reduction to value-added products to tackle problems of energy and the environment. The synthesis of various products such as CH4, CH3OH, CO, EtOH, etc., has been expanded through the photocatalytic reduction of CO2. Among these products, methanol is one of the most important and highly versatile chemicals widely used in industry and in day-to-day life. This review emphasizes the recent progress of photocatalytic CO2 hydrogenation to CH3OH. In particular, Metal organic frameworks (MOFs), mixed-metal oxide, carbon, TiO2 and plasmonic-based nanomaterials are discussed for the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to methanol. Finally, a summary and perspectives on this emerging field are provided.
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Lei Z, Cai W, Rao Y, Wang K, Jiang Y, Liu Y, Jin X, Li J, Lv Z, Jiao S, Zhang W, Yan P, Zhang S, Cao R. Coordination modulation of iridium single-atom catalyst maximizing water oxidation activity. Nat Commun 2022; 13:24. [PMID: 35013202 PMCID: PMC8748886 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-27664-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted tremendous research interests in various energy-related fields because of their high activity, selectivity and 100% atom utilization. However, it is still a challenge to enhance the intrinsic and specific activity of SACs. Herein, we present an approach to fabricate a high surface distribution density of iridium (Ir) SAC on nickel-iron sulfide nanosheet arrays substrate (Ir1/NFS), which delivers a high water oxidation activity. The Ir1/NFS catalyst offers a low overpotential of ~170 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm-2 and a high turnover frequency of 9.85 s-1 at an overpotential of 300 mV in 1.0 M KOH solution. At the same time, the Ir1/NFS catalyst exhibits a high stability performance, reaching a lifespan up to 350 hours at a current density of 100 mA cm-2. First-principles calculations reveal that the electronic structures of Ir atoms are significantly regulated by the sulfide substrate, endowing an energetically favorable reaction pathway. This work represents a promising strategy to fabricate high surface distribution density single-atom catalysts with high activity and durability for electrochemical water splitting.
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- Zhanwu Lei
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Microstructure and Properties of Solids, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Microstructure and Properties of Solids, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Research Center of New Energy, Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development (RIPED), PetroChina, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of New Energy, Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development (RIPED), PetroChina, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China.
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Microstructure and Properties of Solids, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China.
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Sun P, Wang P, Yan D, Liu Q, Zhang W, Deng J, Liu Q. Boosting charge separation in conjugated microporous polymers via fluorination for enhancing photocatalysis. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy01294d] [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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Conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) have emerged as prospective heterogeneous photocatalysts for photocatalytic aerobic oxidation due to their ease of functionalization, high surface area and porosity, and tunable band gap.
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- Penghao Sun
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis & Waste Recycling, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis & Waste Recycling, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis & Waste Recycling, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis & Waste Recycling, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis & Waste Recycling, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis & Waste Recycling, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Lab of Advanced Materials for New Energy Storage and Conversion, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
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Pachaiappan R, Rajendran S, Senthil Kumar P, Vo DVN, K.A. Hoang T. A review of recent progress on photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction into sustainable energy products using carbon nitride. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2021.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Bhatt S, Das RS, Kumar A, Malik A, Soni A, Jain SL. Light-assisted coupling of phenols with CO 2 to 2-hydroxybenzaldehydes catalyzed by a g-C 3N 4/NH 2-MIL-101(Fe) composite. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy01430k] [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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The present work described a novel photocatalytic approach for the synthesis of 2-hydroxybenzaldehydes from the coupling of phenols and CO2 in the presence of a base using a graphitic carbon nitride/NH2-MIL-101(Fe) composite under mild conditions.
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- Sakshi Bhatt
- Chemical & Material Sciences Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Mohkampur, Dehradun-248005, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur-440010, India
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- Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur-440010, India
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- Chemical & Material Sciences Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Mohkampur, Dehradun-248005, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Chemical & Material Sciences Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Mohkampur, Dehradun-248005, India
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- Chemical & Material Sciences Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Mohkampur, Dehradun-248005, India
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Singh B, Gawande MB, Kute AD, Varma RS, Fornasiero P, McNeice P, Jagadeesh RV, Beller M, Zbořil R. Single-Atom (Iron-Based) Catalysts: Synthesis and Applications. Chem Rev 2021; 121:13620-13697. [PMID: 34644065 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Supported single-metal atom catalysts (SACs) are constituted of isolated active metal centers, which are heterogenized on inert supports such as graphene, porous carbon, and metal oxides. Their thermal stability, electronic properties, and catalytic activities can be controlled via interactions between the single-metal atom center and neighboring heteroatoms such as nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Due to the atomic dispersion of the active catalytic centers, the amount of metal required for catalysis can be decreased, thus offering new possibilities to control the selectivity of a given transformation as well as to improve catalyst turnover frequencies and turnover numbers. This review aims to comprehensively summarize the synthesis of Fe-SACs with a focus on anchoring single atoms (SA) on carbon/graphene supports. The characterization of these advanced materials using various spectroscopic techniques and their applications in diverse research areas are described. When applicable, mechanistic investigations conducted to understand the specific behavior of Fe-SACs-based catalysts are highlighted, including the use of theoretical models.
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- Baljeet Singh
- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193 Portugal
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai-Marathwada Campus, Jalna 431213, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai-Marathwada Campus, Jalna 431213, Maharashtra, India
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Energy, Environment and Transport Giacomo Ciamiciam, INSTM Trieste Research Unit and ICCOM-CNR Trieste Research Unit, University of Trieste, Via L. Giorgieri 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse e. V., Albert-Einstein-Straße 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany
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- Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse e. V., Albert-Einstein-Straße 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany.,Department of Chemistry, REVA University, Bangalore 560064, India
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- Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse e. V., Albert-Einstein-Straße 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic.,CEET Nanotechnology Centre, VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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Kou J, Zhu Chen J, Gao J, Zhang X, Zhu J, Ghosh A, Liu W, Kropf AJ, Zemlyanov D, Ma R, Guo X, Datye AK, Zhang G, Guo L, Miller JT. Structural and Catalytic Properties of Isolated Pt 2+ Sites in Platinum Phosphide (PtP 2). ACS Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c03970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Jiajing Kou
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710049, China
- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, PSU-DUT Joint Center for Energy Research, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, United States
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China
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- Chemical Science and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, 1205 W State Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou 515031, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, PSU-DUT Joint Center for Energy Research, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, PSU-DUT Joint Center for Energy Research, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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Najafi M, Abednatanzi S, Yousefi A, Ghaedi M. Photocatalytic Activity of Supported Metal Nanoparticles and Single Atoms. Chemistry 2021; 27:17999-18014. [PMID: 34672043 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202102877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Photocatalysis has been known as one of the promising technologies due to its eco-friendly nature. However, the potential application of many photocatalysts is limited owing to their large bandgaps and inefficient use of the solar spectrum. One strategy to overcome this problem is to combine the advantages of heteroatom-containing supports with active metal centers to accurately adjust the structural parameters. Metal nanoparticles (MNPs) and single atom catalysts (SACs) are excellent candidates due to their distinctive coordination environment which enhances photocatalytic activity. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and carbon nitride (g-C3 N4 ) have shown great potential as catalyst support for SACs and MNPs. The numerous combinations of organic linkers with various heteroatoms and metal ions provide unique structural characteristics to achieve advanced materials. This review describes the recent advancement of the modified MOFs, COFs and g-C3 N4 with SACs and NPs for enhanced photocatalytic applications with emphasis on environmental remediation.
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- Mahnaz Najafi
- Department of Chemistry, Yasouj University, Yasouj, 75918-74813, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- COMOC-Centre for Ordered Materials, Organometallics and Catalysis Department of Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, S3, Gent, 9000, Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry, Yasouj University, Yasouj, 75918-74813, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Yasouj University, Yasouj, 75918-74813, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Sharma RK, Yadav S, Dutta S, Kale HB, Warkad IR, Zbořil R, Varma RS, Gawande MB. Silver nanomaterials: synthesis and (electro/photo) catalytic applications. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:11293-11380. [PMID: 34661205 PMCID: PMC8942099 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00912a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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In view of their unique characteristics and properties, silver nanomaterials (Ag NMs) have been used not only in the field of nanomedicine but also for diverse advanced catalytic technologies. In this comprehensive review, light is shed on general synthetic approaches encompassing chemical reduction, sonochemical, microwave, and thermal treatment among the preparative methods for the syntheses of Ag-based NMs and their catalytic applications. Additionally, some of the latest innovative approaches such as continuous flow integrated with MW and other benign approaches have been emphasized that ultimately pave the way for sustainability. Moreover, the potential applications of emerging Ag NMs, including sub nanomaterials and single atoms, in the field of liquid-phase catalysis, photocatalysis, and electrocatalysis as well as a positive role of Ag NMs in catalytic reactions are meticulously summarized. The scientific interest in the synthesis and applications of Ag NMs lies in the integrated benefits of their catalytic activity, selectivity, stability, and recovery. Therefore, the rise and journey of Ag NM-based catalysts will inspire a new generation of chemists to tailor and design robust catalysts that can effectively tackle major environmental challenges and help to replace noble metals in advanced catalytic applications. This overview concludes by providing future perspectives on the research into Ag NMs in the arena of electrocatalysis and photocatalysis.
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- Rakesh Kumar Sharma
- Green Chemistry Network Centre, University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007, India.
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- Green Chemistry Network Centre, University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007, India.
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- Green Chemistry Network Centre, University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007, India.
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-Marathwada Campus, Jalna-431213, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-Marathwada Campus, Jalna-431213, Maharashtra, India.
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Nanotechnology Centre, CEET, VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, ORD, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response Water Infrastructure Division/Chemical Methods and Treatment Branch, 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, MS 483 Cincinnati, Ohio 45268, USA.
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-Marathwada Campus, Jalna-431213, Maharashtra, India.
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Chakraborty S, Bahuguna A, Sasson Y. Advantage of Using NaH
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- Sourav Chakraborty
- Casali Center of Applied Chemistry Institute of Chemistry The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem 9190401 Israel
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- Casali Center of Applied Chemistry Institute of Chemistry The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem 9190401 Israel
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- Casali Center of Applied Chemistry Institute of Chemistry The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem 9190401 Israel
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Shao S, Yang Y, Sun K, Yang S, Li A, Yang F, Luo X, Hao S, Ke Y. Electron-Rich Ruthenium Single-Atom Alloy for Aqueous Levulinic Acid Hydrogenation. ACS Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c03004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Shuai Shao
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Microstructure and Properties of Solids, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China
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Vilé G, Liu J, Zhang Z. Surface engineering of a Cu-based heterogeneous catalyst for efficient azide–alkyne click cycloaddition. REACT CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1re00199j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Atomic-scale engineering of the copper active sites tunes the material performance in the regioselective synthesis of triazoles.
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- Gianvito Vilé
- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Department of Catalytic Chemistry and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Ganjingzi District, Linggong Road, 2116024 Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Department of Catalytic Chemistry and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Ganjingzi District, Linggong Road, 2116024 Dalian, China
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