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Anil Kumar Y, Sana SS, Ramachandran T, Assiri MA, Srinivasa Rao S, Kim SC. From lab to field: Prussian blue frameworks as sustainable cathode materials. Dalton Trans 2024. [PMID: 38859722 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt00905c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Prussian blue and Prussian blue analogues have attracted increasing attention as versatile framework materials with a wide range of applications in catalysis, energy conversion and storage, and biomedical and environmental fields. In terms of energy storage and conversion, Prussian blue-based materials have emerged as suitable candidates of growing interest for the fabrication of batteries and supercapacitors. Their outstanding electrochemical features such as fast charge-discharge rates, high capacity and prolonged cycling life make them favorable for energy storage application. Furthermore, Prussian blue and its analogues as rechargeable battery anodes can advance significantly by the precise control of their structure, morphology, and composition at the nanoscale. Their tunable structural and electronic properties enable the detection of many types of analytes with high sensitivity and specificity, and thus, they are ideal materials for the development of sensors for environmental detection, disease trend monitoring, and industrial safety. Additionally, Prussian blue-based catalysts display excellent photocatalytic performance for the degradation of pollutants and generation of hydrogen. Specifically, their excellent light capturing and charge separation capabilities make them stand out in photocatalytic processes, providing a sustainable option for environmental remediation and renewable energy production. Besides, Prussian blue coatings have been studied particularly for corrosion protection, forming stable and protective layers on metal surfaces, which extend the lifespan of infrastructural materials in harsh environments. Prussian blue and its analogues are highly valuable materials in healthcare fields such as imaging, drug delivery and theranostics because they are biocompatible and their further functionalization is possible. Overall, this review demonstrates that Prussian blue and related framework materials are versatile and capable of addressing many technical challenges in various fields ranging from power generation to healthcare and environmental management.
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- Yedluri Anil Kumar
- Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, P. O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Physics, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, 641 062, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Bowrampet, Hyderabad, 500 043, Telangana, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea
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Qian C, Wang R, Shen H, Xia J, Cui D, Sun K, Liu H, Guo C, Yu F, Li J, Bao W. Computational-Guided Design of Photoelectrode Active Materials for Light-Assisted Energy Storage. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304045. [PMID: 37485629 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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The design of a novel photoelectric integrated system is considered to be an efficient way to utilize and store inexhaustible solar energy. However, the mechanism of photoelectrode under illuminate conditions is still unclear. Density functional theory (DFT) provides standardized analysis and becomes a powerful way to explain the photoelectrochemical mechanism. Herein, the feasibility of four metal oxide configurations as photoelectrode materials by using a high throughput calculation method based on DFT are investigated. According to the photoelectrochemical properties, band structure and density of states are calculated, and the intercalate/deintercalate simulation is performed with adsorption configuration. The calculation indicates that the band gap of Fe2 CoO4 (2.404 eV) is narrower than that of Co3 O4 (2.553 eV), as well as stronger adsorption energy (-3.293 eV). The relationship between the electronic structure and the photoelectrochemical performance is analyzed and verified according to the predicted DFT results by subsequent experiments. Results show that the Fe2 CoO4 photoelectrode samples exhibit higher coulombic efficiency (97.4%) than that under dark conditions (94.9%), which is consistent with the DFT results. This work provides a general method for the design of integrated photoelectrode materials and is expected to be enlightening for the adjustment of light-assisted properties of multifunctional materials.
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- Chengfei Qian
- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ninliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ninliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ninliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ninliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ninliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ninliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ninliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ninliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ninliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ninliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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Wang S, Huo W, Feng H, Xie Z, Shang JK, Formo EV, Camargo PHC, Fang F, Jiang J. Enhancing Oxygen Evolution Reaction Performance in Prussian Blue Analogues: Triple-Play of Metal Exsolution, Hollow Interiors, and Anionic Regulation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2304494. [PMID: 37473821 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) are promising catalysts for green hydrogen production. However, the rational design of high-performing PBAs is challenging, which requires an in-depth understanding of the catalytic mechanism. Here FeMn@CoNi core-shell PBAs are employed as precursors, together with Se powders, in low-temperature pyrolysis in an argon atmosphere. This synthesis method enables the partial dissociation of inner FeMn PBAs that results in hollow interiors, Ni nanoparticles (NPs) exsolution to the surface, and Se incorporation onto the PBA shell. The resulting material presents ultralow oxygen evolution reaction (OER) overpotential (184 mV at 10 mA cm-2 ) and low Tafel slope (43.4 mV dec-1 ), outperforming leading-edge PBA-based electrocatalysts. The mechanism responsible for such a high OER activity is revealed, assisted by density functional theory (DFT) calculations and the surface examination before and after the OER process. The exsolved Ni NPs are found to help turn the PBAs into Se-doped core-shell metal oxyhydroxides during the OER, in which the heterojunction with Ni and the Se incorporation are combined to improve the OER kinetics. This work shows that efficient OER catalysts could be developed by using a novel synthesis method backed up by a sound understanding and control of the catalytic pathway.
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- Shiqi Wang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallic Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, Helsinki, 00014, Finland
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, P. R. China
- NOMATEN Centre of Excellence, National Centre for Nuclear Research, Otwock, 05-400, Poland
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallic Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA
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- Georgia Electron Microscopy, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, Helsinki, 00014, Finland
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallic Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, P. R. China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, P. R. China
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Sun Y, Zheng X, Wang H, Yan M, Chen Z, Yang Q, Shao Y. Research advances of SERS analysis method based on silent region molecules for food safety detection. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:387. [PMID: 37700165 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05968-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Food safety is a critical issue that is closely related to people's health and safety. As a simple, rapid, and sensitive detection technique, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) technology has significant potential for food safety detection. Recently, researchers have shown a growing interest in utilizing silent region molecules for SERS analysis. These molecules exhibit significant Raman scattering peaks in the cellular Raman silent region between 1800 and 2800 cm-1 avoiding overlapping with the SERS spectrum of biological matrices in the range 600-1800 cm-1, which could effectively circumvent matrix effects and improve the SERS accuracy. In this review, the application of silent region molecules-based SERS analytical technique for food safety detection is introduced, detection strategies including label-free detection and labeled detection are discussed, and recent applications of SERS analysis technology based on molecules containing alkyne and nitrile groups, as well as Prussian blue (PB) in the detection of pesticides, mycotoxins, metal ions, and foodborne pathogens are highlighted. This review aims to draw the attention to the silent region molecules-based SERS analytical technique and to provide theoretical support for its further applications in food safety detection.
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- Yuhang Sun
- School of Bioengineering, State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China
- Institution of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, 250100, China
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- School of Bioengineering, State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- School of Bioengineering, State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China
- Institution of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Institution of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Institution of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, 250100, China
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- School of Bioengineering, State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Beijing, 100081, China.
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Lin YC, Aulia S, Yeh MH, Hsiao LY, Tarigan AM, Ho KC. Graphene quantum dots induced defect-rich NiFe Prussian blue analogue as an efficient electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 648:193-202. [PMID: 37301144 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.05.187] [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: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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High energy resource demand has led to the rapid development of hydrogen as a clean fuel through electrolytic water splitting. The exploration of high-performance and cost-effective electrocatalysts for water splitting is a challenging task to obtain renewable and clean energy. However, the sluggish kinetics of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) greatly hindered its application. Herein, a novel oxygen plasma-treated graphene quantum dots embedded Ni-Fe Prussian blue analogue (O-GQD-NiFe PBA) is proposed as a highly active electrocatalysts for OER. Furthermore, the defect induced by GQD can provide an abundant lattice mismatch in the matrix of NiFe PBA, which further facilitates faster electron transport and kinetic performance. After optimization, the as-assembled O-GQD-NiFe PBA exhibits excellent electrocatalytic performance towards OER with a low overpotential of 259 mV for reaching a current density of 10 mA cm-2 and impressive long-term stability for 100 h in an alkaline solution. This work broadens the scope of metal-organic frameworks (MOF) and high-functioning carbon composite as an active material for energy conversion systems.
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- Yin-Chen Lin
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan; Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan; Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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