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Jiang Y, Sun H, Guo J, Liang Y, Qin P, Yang Y, Luo L, Leng L, Gong X, Wu Z. Vacancy Engineering in 2D Transition Metal Chalcogenide Photocatalyst: Structure Modulation, Function and Synergy Application. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310396. [PMID: 38607299 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs) are widely used in photocatalytic fields such as hydrogen evolution, nitrogen fixation, and pollutant degradation due to their suitable bandgaps, tunable electronic and optical properties, and strong reducing ability. The unique 2D malleability structure provides a pre-designed platform for customizable structures. The introduction of vacancy engineering makes up for the shortcomings of photocorrosion and limited light response and provides the greatest support for TMCs in terms of kinetics and thermodynamics in photocatalysis. This work reviews the effect of vacancy engineering on photocatalytic performance based on 2D semiconductor TMCs. The characteristics of vacancy introduction strategies are summarized, and the development of photocatalysis of vacancy engineering TMCs materials in energy conversion, degradation, and biological applications is reviewed. The contribution of vacancies in the optical range and charge transfer kinetics is also discussed from the perspective of structure manipulation. Vacancy engineering not only controls and optimizes the structure of the TMCs, but also improves the optical properties, charge transfer, and surface properties. The synergies between TMCs vacancy engineering and atomic doping, other vacancies, and heterojunction composite techniques are discussed in detail, followed by a summary of current trends and potential for expansion.
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- Yi Jiang
- Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in the Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in the Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, P. R. China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Hunan University of Technology and Business, Changsha, 410205, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in the Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in the Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in the Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in the Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, P. R. China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in the Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Rural Ecosystem Health in the Dongting Lake Area of Hunan Province, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, P. R. China
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Khan I, Khan S, Al Alwan B, El Jery A, Shayan M, Ullah R, Ali S, Rizwan M, Khan A. Dimensionally Intact Construction of Ultrathin S-Scheme CuFe 2O 4/ZnIn 2S 4 Heterojunctional Photocatalysts for CO 2 Photoreduction. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:14004-14020. [PMID: 38873892 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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The conversion of CO2 into carbon-neutral fuels such as methane (CH4) through selective photoreduction is highly sought after yet remains challenging due to the slow multistep proton-electron transfer processes and the formation of various C1 intermediates. This research highlights the cooperative interaction between Fe3+ and Cu2+ ions transitioning to Fe2+ and Cu+ ions, enhancing the photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to methane. We introduce an S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst, CuFe2O4/ZnIn2S4, which demonstrates significant efficiency in CO2 methanation under light irradiation. The CuFe2O4/ZnIn2S4 heterojunction forms an internal electric field that aids in the mobility and separation of exciton carriers under a wide solar spectrum for exceptional photocatalytic performance. Remarkably, the optimal CuFe2O4/ZnIn2S4 heterojunction system achieved an approximately 68-time increase in CO2 conversion compared with ZnIn2S4 and CuFe2O4 nanoparticles using only pure water, with nearly complete CO selectivity and yields of CH4 and CO reaching 172.5 and 202.4 μmol g-1 h-1, respectively, via a 2-electron oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) process. The optimally designed CuFe2O4/ZnIn2S4 heterojunctional system achieved approximately 96% conversion of BA and 98.5% selectivity toward benzaldehyde (BAD). Additionally, this photocatalytic system demonstrated excellent cyclic stability and practical applicability. The photogenerated electrons in the CuFe2O4 conduction band enhance the reduction of Fe3+/Cu2+ to Fe2+/Cu+, creating a microenvironment conducive to CO2 reduction to CO and CH4. Simultaneously, the appearance of holes in the ZnIn2S4 valence band facilitates water oxidation to O2. The synergistic function within the CuFe2O4/ZnIn2S4 heterojunction plays a pivotal role in facilitating charge transfer, accelerating water oxidation, and thereby enhancing CO2 reduction kinetics. This study offers valuable insights and a strategic framework for designing efficient S-scheme heterojunctions aimed at achieving carbon neutrality through solar fuel production.
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- Imran Khan
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Reactive Chemistry on Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
- School of Physics and Electronics Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Heilongjiang University), Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center and Lab for Catalytic Technology, Harbin 150080, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, P. R. China
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- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, P. R. China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of minerals processing and bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Yuan X, Hao W, Teng Y, Zhang H, Han C, Zhang X, Li Z, Ibhadon AO, Teng F. Effect of multi-interface electron transfer on water splitting and an innovative electrolytic cell for synergistic hydrogen production and degradation. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 356:141929. [PMID: 38604520 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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The cleaning and utilization of industry wastewater are still a big challenge. In this work, we mainly investigate the effect of electron transfer among multi-interfaces on water electrolysis reaction. Typically, the CoS2, Co3S4/CoS2 (designated as CS4-2) and Co3S4/Co9S8/CoS2 (designated as CS4-8-2) samples are prepared on a large scale by one-step molten salt method. It is found that because of the different work functions (designated as WF; WF(Co3S4) = 4.48eV, WF(CoS2) = 4.41eV, WF(Co9S8) = 4.18 eV), the effective heterojunctions at the multi-interfaces of CS4-8-2 sample, which obviously improve interface charge transfer. Thus, the CS4-8-2 sample shows an excellent oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity (134 mV/10 mA cm-2, 40 mV dec-1). The larger double-layer capacitance (Cdl = 17.1 mF cm-2) of the CS4-8-2 sample indicates more electrochemical active sites, compared to the CoS2 and CS4-2 samples. Density functional theory (DFT) calculation proves that due to interface polarization under electric field, the multi-interfaces effectively promote electron transfer and regulate electron structure, thus promoting the adsorption of OH- and dissociation of H2O. Moreover, an innovative norfloxacin (NFX) electrolytic cell (EC) is developed through introducing NFX into the electrolyte, in which efficient NFX degradation and hydrogen production are synergistically achieved. To reach 50 mA cm-2, the required cell voltage of NFX-EC has decreased by 35.2%, compared to conventional KOH-EC. After 2h running at 1 V, 25.5% NFX was degraded in the NFX EC. This innovative NFX-EC is highly energy-efficient, which is promising for the synergistic cleaning and utilization of industry wastewater.
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- Xinjing Yuan
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology (CICAEET), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control (AEMPC), Joint International Research Laboratory of Climate and Environment Change (ILCEC), Jiangsu Engineering and Technology Research Center of Environmental Cleaning Materials (ECM), School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 19 Ningliu Road, Nanjing 210044, China; Donghai Laboratory, Zhoushan, 316021, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology (CICAEET), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control (AEMPC), Joint International Research Laboratory of Climate and Environment Change (ILCEC), Jiangsu Engineering and Technology Research Center of Environmental Cleaning Materials (ECM), School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 19 Ningliu Road, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Nanjing Software Research Institute of China United Network Communications Co., Ltd, 230 Lushan Road, Nanjing 210004, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology (CICAEET), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control (AEMPC), Joint International Research Laboratory of Climate and Environment Change (ILCEC), Jiangsu Engineering and Technology Research Center of Environmental Cleaning Materials (ECM), School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 19 Ningliu Road, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology (CICAEET), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control (AEMPC), Joint International Research Laboratory of Climate and Environment Change (ILCEC), Jiangsu Engineering and Technology Research Center of Environmental Cleaning Materials (ECM), School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 19 Ningliu Road, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology (CICAEET), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control (AEMPC), Joint International Research Laboratory of Climate and Environment Change (ILCEC), Jiangsu Engineering and Technology Research Center of Environmental Cleaning Materials (ECM), School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 19 Ningliu Road, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology (CICAEET), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control (AEMPC), Joint International Research Laboratory of Climate and Environment Change (ILCEC), Jiangsu Engineering and Technology Research Center of Environmental Cleaning Materials (ECM), School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 19 Ningliu Road, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology (CICAEET), Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control (AEMPC), Joint International Research Laboratory of Climate and Environment Change (ILCEC), Jiangsu Engineering and Technology Research Center of Environmental Cleaning Materials (ECM), School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 19 Ningliu Road, Nanjing 210044, China; Donghai Laboratory, Zhoushan, 316021, China.
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Chen X, Fan B, Wang H, Liu X, Liu Y, Gao J. Multiflower-like ReS 2/NiAl-LDH Heterojunction for Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:5132-5141. [PMID: 38441070 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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The development of high-efficiency heterojunction photocatalysts has been recognized as an effective approach to facilitate photocatalytic CO2 reduction. In this research, we successfully synthesized a novel multiflower-like ReS2/NiAl-LDH heterojunction through a hydrothermal method. Remarkably, when exposed to visible-light irradiation, 2-ReS2/NiAl-LDH demonstrated an exceptional CO production rate of 272.26 μmol·g-1·h-1, which was 4.0 and 10.8 times higher than that of pristine NiAl-LDH and ReS2. The intertwined structure of ReS2 and NiAl-LDH promoted the efficient transfer and separation of photogenerated carriers, thereby significantly enhancing the photocatalytic CO2 reduction capabilities of the ReS2/NiAl-LDH. Furthermore, the carrier transfer pathway for the 2-ReS2/NiAl-LDH heterojunction was elucidated, suggesting a type II scheme mechanism, as evidenced by photochemical deposition experiments. The findings of this study offer valuable insights and pave the way for future research in the design and construction of LDH-based and ReS2-based heterojunctions for efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
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- Xin Chen
- Institute for Composites Science Innovation (InCSI), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Institute for Composites Science Innovation (InCSI), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Institute for Composites Science Innovation (InCSI), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Institute for Composites Science Innovation (InCSI), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Institute for Composites Science Innovation (InCSI), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan 030032, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Xiao Y, Wang Z, Yao B, Cao M, Wang Y. Guiding the Driving Factors on Plasma Super-Photothermal S-Scheme Core-Shell Nanoreactor to Enhance Photothermal Catalytic H 2 Evolution and Selective CO 2 Reduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304843. [PMID: 37936334 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Light-induced heat has a non-negligible role in photocatalytic reactions. However, it is still challenging to design highly efficient catalysts that can make use of light and thermal energy synergistically. Herein, the study proposes a plasma super-photothermal S-scheme heterojunction core-shell nanoreactor based on manipulation of the driving factors, which consists of α-Fe2 O3 encapsulated by g-C3 N4 modified with gold quantum dots. α-Fe2 O3 can promote carrier spatial separation while also acting as a thermal core to radiate heat to the shell, while Au quantum dots transfer energetic electrons and heat to g-C3 N4 via surface plasmon resonance. Consequently, the catalytic activity of Au/α-Fe2 O3 @g-C3 N4 is significantly improved by internal and external double hot spots, and it shows an H2 evolution rate of 5762.35 µmol h-1 g-1 , and the selectivity of CO2 conversion to CH4 is 91.2%. This work provides an effective strategy to design new plasma photothermal catalysts for the solar-to-fuel transition.
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- Yawei Xiao
- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 6500504, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 6500504, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 6500504, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Ministry of Education of China, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 6500504, P. R. China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming, 6500504, P. R. China
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Alboteanu G, Ya'akobovitz A. Exceptionally large fracture strength and stretchability of 2D ReS 2 and ReSe 2. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:3454-3461. [PMID: 38112027 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03670g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Two-dimensional rhenium disulfide (ReS2) and rhenium diselenide (ReSe2) have gained popularity due to their outstanding optoelectronic properties. However, their mechanical behavior has not been investigated experimentally and many of their mechanical parameters are still unexplored. Here we conducted atomic force microscopy (AFM) indentation experiments and extracted their Young's moduli and found that it is thickness-independent. In addition, we found that both materials are capable of sustaining large pretension. Importantly, fracture tests showed that these materials exhibit exceptionally large fracture strength (32.9 ± 2.4 GPa and 27.7 ± 3.9 GPa for ReS2 and ReSe2, respectively) and stretchability (up to 24.2% for ReS2 and 23.0% for ReSe2). Therefore, this study shows the superior mechanical properties of ReS2 and ReSe2. Thus, it will open the path for their future integration into advanced applications that will benefit from their outstanding mechanical durability and attractive optoelectronic properties, such as flexible photodetectors, stretchable photonic devices, and strain-engineered electronics.
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- Guy Alboteanu
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.
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Zheng XY, Li HY, Shi BY, Cao HX, Liu Y, Yin HT. Study on interface engineering and chemical bonding of the ReS 2@ZnO heterointerface for efficient charge transfer and nonlinear optical conversion efficiency. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:3008-3019. [PMID: 38179673 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04775j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Rhenium sulfide (ReS2) has emerged as a promising two-dimensional material, demonstrating broad-spectrum visible absorption properties that make it highly relevant for diverse optoelectronic applications. Manipulating and optimizing the pathway of photogenerated carriers play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency of charge separation and transfer in novel semiconductor composites. This study focuses on the strategic construction of a semiconductor heterostructure by synthesizing ZnO on vacancy-containing ReS2 (VRe-ReS2) through chemical bonding processes. The ingeniously engineered built-in electric field within the heterostructure effectively suppresses the recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. A direct and well-established interfacial connection between VRe-ReS2 and ZnO is achieved through a robust Zn-S bond. This distinctive bond configuration leads to enhanced nonlinear optical conversion efficiency, attributed to shortened carrier migration distances and accelerated charge transfer rates. Furthermore, theoretical calculations unveil the superior chemical interactions between Re vacancies and sulfide moieties, facilitating the formation of Zn-S bonds. The photoluminescence (PL) intensity is increased by the formation of VRe-ReS2 and ZnO heterostructure and the PL quantum yield of VRe-ReS2 is improved. The intricate impact of the Zn-S bond on the nonlinear absorption behavior of the VRe-ReS2@ZnO heterostructure is systematically investigated using femtosecond Z-scan techniques. The charge transfer from ZnO to ReS2 defect levels induces a transition from saturable absorption to reverse saturable absorption in the VRe-ReS2@ZnO heterostructure. Transient absorption measurements further confirm the presence of the Zn-S bond between the interfaces, as evidenced by the prolonged relaxation time (τ3) in the VRe-ReS2@ZnO heterostructure. This study offers valuable insights into the rational construction of heterojunctions through tailored interfacial bonding and surface/interface charge transfer pathways. These endeavors facilitate the modulation of electron transfer dynamics, ultimately yielding superior nonlinear optical conversion efficiency and effective charge regulation in optoelectronic functional materials.
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- Xin-Yu Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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Zhang Y, Johannessen B, Zhang P, Gong J, Ran J, Qiao SZ. Reversed Electron Transfer in Dual Single Atom Catalyst for Boosted Photoreduction of CO 2. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2306923. [PMID: 37607263 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Photogenerated charge localization on material surfaces significantly affects photocatalytic performance, especially for multi-electron CO2 reduction. Dual single atom (DSA) catalysts with flexibly designed reactive sites have received significant research attention for CO2 photoreduction. However, the charge transfer mechanism in DSA catalysts remains poorly understood. Here, for the first time, a reversed electron transfer mechanism on Au and Co DSA catalysts is reported. In situ characterizations confirm that for CdS nanoparticles (NPs) loaded with Co or Au single atoms, photogenerated electrons are localized around the single atom of Co or Au. In DSA catalysts, however, electrons are delocalized from Au and accumulate around Co atoms. Importantly, combined advanced spectroscopic findings and theoretical computation evidence that this reversed electron transfer in Au/Co DSA boosts charge redistribution and activation of CO2 molecules, leading to highly significantly increased photocatalytic CO2 reduction, for example, Au/Co DSA loaded CdS exhibits, respectively, ≈2800% and 700% greater yields for CO and CH4 compared with that for CdS alone. Reversed electron transfer in DSA can be used for practical design for charge redistribution and to boost photoreduction of CO2 . Findings will be of benefit to researchers and manufacturers in DSA-loaded catalysts for the generation of solar fuels.
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- Yanzhao Zhang
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- Australian Synchrotron, 800 Blackburn Rd, Clayton, Victoria, 3168, Australia
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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Wang N, Li Y, Wang L, Yu X. Photocatalytic Applications of ReS2-Based Heterostructures. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062627. [PMID: 36985599 PMCID: PMC10051642 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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ReS2-based heterostructures, which involve the coupling of a narrow band-gap semiconductor ReS2 with other wide band-gap semiconductors, have shown promising performance in energy conversion and environmental pollution protection in recent years. This review focuses on the preparation methods, encompassing hydrothermal, chemical vapor deposition, and exfoliation techniques, as well as achievements in correlated applications of ReS2-based heterostructures, including type-I, type-II heterostructures, and Z-scheme heterostructures for hydrogen evolution, reduction of CO2, and degradation of pollutants. We believe that this review provides an overview of the most recent advances to guide further research and development of ReS2-based heterostructures for photocatalysis.
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Yan K, Wu D, Wang T, Chen C, Liu S, Hu Y, Gao C, Chen H, Li B. Highly Selective Ethylene Production from Solar-Driven CO 2 Reduction on the Bi 2S 3@In 2S 3 Catalyst with In–S V–Bi Active Sites. ACS Catal 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c05741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Ke Yan
- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310018, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Nanocomposites and Applications, Institute of Nanostructured Functional Materials, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou, Henan450006, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310018, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310018, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering, Shantou, Guangdong515063, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, P. R. China
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- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing400714, P. R. China
- Chongqing College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing400714, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310018, P. R. China
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Li WJ, Lou ZX, Zhao JY, Liu PF, Yuan HY, Yang HG. Positive Valent Metal Sites in Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction Reaction. Chemphyschem 2023; 24:e202200657. [PMID: 36646629 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202200657] [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: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The discovery of high-performance catalysts for the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR) has faced an enormous challenge for years. The lack of cognition about the surface active structures or centers of catalysts in complex conditions limits the development of advanced catalysts for CO2 RR. Recently, the positive valent metal sites (PVMS) are demonstrated as a kind of potential active sites, which can facilitate carbon dioxide (CO2 ) activation and conversation but are always unstable under reduction potentials. Many advanced technologies in theory and experiment have been utilized to understand and develop excellent catalysts with PVMS for CO2 RR. Here, we present an introduction of some typical catalysts with PVMS in CO2 RR and give some understanding of the activity and stability for these related catalysts.
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- Wen Jing Li
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, China
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Zhu Q, Xu Q, Du M, Zeng X, Zhong G, Qiu B, Zhang J. Recent Progress of Metal Sulfide Photocatalysts for Solar Energy Conversion. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2202929. [PMID: 35621917 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202202929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Artificial photosynthetic solar-to-chemical cycles enable an entire environment to operate in a more complex, yet effective, way to perform natural photosynthesis. However, such artificial systems suffer from a lack of well-established photocatalysts with the ability to harvest the solar spectrum and rich catalytic active-site density. Benefiting from extensive experimental and theoretical investigations, this bottleneck may be overcome by devising a photocatalytic platform based on metal sulfides with predominant electronic, physical, and chemical properties. These tunable properties can endow them with abundant active sites, favorable light utilization, and expedited charge transportation for solar-to-chemical conversion. Here, it is described how some vital lessons extracted from previous investigations are employed to promote the further development of metal sulfides for artificial photosynthesis, including water splitting, CO2 reduction, N2 reduction, and pollutant removal. Their functions, properties, synthetic strategies, emerging issues, design principles, and intrinsic functional mechanisms for photocatalytic redox reactions are discussed in detail. Finally, the associated challenges and prospects for the utilization of metal sulfides are highlighted and future development trends in photocatalysis are envisioned.
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- Qiaohong Zhu
- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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Ran L, Li Z, Ran B, Cao J, Zhao Y, Shao T, Song Y, Leung MKH, Sun L, Hou J. Engineering Single-Atom Active Sites on Covalent Organic Frameworks for Boosting CO 2 Photoreduction. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:17097-17109. [PMID: 36066387 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c06920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Solar carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion is an emerging solution to meet the challenges of sustainable energy systems and environmental/climate concerns. However, the construction of isolated active sites not only influences catalytic activity but also limits the understanding of the structure-catalyst relationship of CO2 reduction. Herein, we develop a universal synthetic protocol to fabricate different single-atom metal sites (e.g., Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Cu, Mn, and Ru) anchored on the triazine-based covalent organic framework (SAS/Tr-COF) backbone with the bridging structure of metal-nitrogen-chlorine for high-performance catalytic CO2 reduction. Remarkably, the as-synthesized Fe SAS/Tr-COF as a representative catalyst achieved an impressive CO generation rate as high as 980.3 μmol g-1 h-1 and a selectivity of 96.4%, over approximately 26 times higher than that of the pristine Tr-COF under visible light irradiation. From X-ray absorption fine structure analysis and density functional theory calculations, the superior photocatalytic performance is attributed to the synergic effect of atomically dispersed metal sites and Tr-COF host, decreasing the reaction energy barriers for the formation of *COOH intermediates and promoting CO2 adsorption and activation as well as CO desorption. This work not only affords rational design of state-of-the-art catalysts at the molecular level but also provides in-depth insights for efficient CO2 conversion.
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- Lei Ran
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China.,Ability R&D Energy Research Centre, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Devices, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- Ability R&D Energy Research Centre, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, P. R. China.,Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 10044 Stockholm, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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Boosted Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production over Two-dimensional/Two-dimensional Ta3N5/ReS2 van der Waals Heterojunctions. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 629:455-466. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.08.177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Zhang Q, Yang C, Guan A, Kan M, Zheng G. Photocatalytic CO 2 conversion: from C1 products to multi-carbon oxygenates. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:10268-10285. [PMID: 35801565 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr02588d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Photocatalytic CO2 conversion into high-value chemicals has been emerging as an attractive research direction in achieving carbon resource sustainability. The chemical products can be categorized into C1 and multi-carbon (C2+) products. In this review, we describe the recent research progress in photocatalytic CO2 conversion systems from C1 products to multi-carbon oxygenates, and analyze the reasons related to their catalytic mechanisms, as the production of multi-carbon oxygenates is generally more difficult than that of C1 products. Then we discuss several examples in promoting the photoconversion of CO2 to value-added multi-carbon products in the aspects of photocatalyst design, mass transfer control, determination of active sites, and intermediate regulation. Finally, we summarize perspectives on the challenges and propose potential directions in this fast-developing field, such as the prospect of CO2 transformation to long-chain hydrocarbons like salicylic acid or even plastics.
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- Quan Zhang
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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Huang S, Wang M, Su DJ, Liang J, Sun F, Tian W, Zhao LB, Liu J. Co-Doped Mn 3 O 4 Nanocubes via Galvanic Replacement Reactions for Photocatalytic Reduction of CO 2 with High Turnover Number. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202200704. [PMID: 35567361 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202200704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The synthesis of Co-doped Mn3 O4 nanocubes was achieved via galvanic replacement reactions for photo-reduction of CO2 . Co@Mn3 O4 nanocubes could efficiently photo-reduce CO2 to CO with a remarkable turnover number of 581.8 using [Ru(bpy)3 ]Cl2 ⋅ 6H2 O as photosensitizer and triethanolamine as sacrificial agent in acetonitrile and water. The galvanic replaced Co species are homogeneously distributed at the outer surface of Mn3 O4 , providing catalytic active sites during CO2 reduction reactions, which facilitate the separation and migration of photogenerated charge carriers, further benefiting the outstanding photocatalytic performance of CO2 reduction. Density functional theory calculations revealed that the decreasing of conduction band maximum in Co@Mn3 O4 was beneficial to the electron attachment from the excited sensitized molecule, which promoted photocatalytic reduction of CO2 .
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- Shengfu Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 116024, Dalian, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 116024, Dalian, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, 400715, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 116024, Dalian, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhong Shan Rd., 116023, Dalian, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhong Shan Rd., 116023, Dalian, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, 400715, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, 116024, Dalian, P. R. China
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Miao Y, Zhao Y, Zhang S, Shi R, Zhang T. Strain Engineering: A Boosting Strategy for Photocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200868. [PMID: 35304927 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Whilst the photocatalytic technique is considered to be one of the most significant routes to address the energy crisis and global environmental challenges, the solar-to-chemical conversion efficiency is still far from satisfying practical industrial requirements, which can be traced to the suboptimal bandgap and electronic structure of photocatalysts. Strain engineering is a universal scheme that can finely tailor the bandgap and electronic structure of materials, hence supplying a novel avenue to boost their photocatalytic performance. Accordingly, to explore promising directions for certain breakthroughs in strained photocatalysts, an overview on the recent advances of strain engineering from the basics of strain effect, creations of strained materials, as well as characterizations and simulations of strain level is provided. Besides, the potential applications of strain engineering in photocatalysis are summarized, and a vision for the future controllable-electronic-structure photocatalysts by strain engineering is also given. Finally, perspectives on the challenges for future strain-promoted photocatalysis are discussed, placing emphasis on the creation and decoupling of strain effect, and the modification of theoretical frameworks.
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- Yingxuan Miao
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Zeng H, Hu X, Zhou Q, Luo J, Hou X. Extracellular polymeric substances mediate defect generation and phytotoxicity of single-layer MoS 2. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 429:128361. [PMID: 35236038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) nanomaterials have attracted tremendous research interest in various fields, but the effects of eco-corona formation on the transformation mechanisms and ecological risk of TMDCs remain largely unknown. The effect of eco-corona formation on TMDC reactivity was explored using extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) as the eco-corona constituents and single-layer molybdenum disulfide (SLMoS2) as the model TMDC. We found that EPS promoted lattice distortion and the formation of defects (sulfur vacancies and pores) on SLMoS2 after it was aged (precoated) with EPS under simulated visible-light irradiation. In addition, the EPS-corona induced higher free radical (especially hyperoxide radical) photogeneration by SLMoS2. Furthermore, compared to pristine SLMoS2, SLMoS2-EPS exhibited stronger developmental inhibition, oxidative stress, membrane damage, photosynthetic toxicity and metabolic perturbation effects on Chlorella vulgaris. However, the endocytosis pathway (especially macropinocytosis) of SLMoS2 entry into C. vulgaris was inhibited by EPS. Metabolic and transcriptomic analyses revealed that the enhanced toxicity of SLMoS2-EPS was associated with the downregulation of fatty acid metabolism and transcription related to photosynthesis, respectively. The present work provides mechanistic insights into the roles of the EPS-corona on the environmental transformation and phytotoxicity of TMDCs, which benefit environmental safety assessments and sustainable applications of engineered nanomaterials.
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- Hui Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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Han X, Mou T, Liu S, Ji M, Gao Q, He Q, Xin H, Zhu H. Heterostructured Bi-Cu 2S nanocrystals for efficient CO 2 electroreduction to formate. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2022; 7:508-514. [PMID: 35226011 DOI: 10.1039/d1nh00661d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (ECO2RR) driven by renewable electricity holds promise to store intermittent energy in chemical bonds, while producing value-added chemicals and fuels sustainably. Unfortunately, it remains a grand challenge to simultaneously achieve a high faradaic efficiency (FE), a low overpotential, and a high current density of the ECO2RR. Herein, we report the synthesis of heterostructured Bi-Cu2S nanocrystals via a one-pot solution-phase method. The epitaxial growth of Cu2S on Bi leads to abundant interfacial sites and the resultant heterostructured Bi-Cu2S nanocrystals enable highly efficient ECO2RR with a largely reduced overpotential (240 mV lower than that of Bi), a near-unity FE (>98%) for formate production, and a high partial current density (2.4- and 5.2-fold higher JHCOO- than Cu2S and Bi at -1.0 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode, RHE). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations show that the electron transfer from Bi to Cu2S at the interface leads to the preferential stabilization of the formate-evolution intermediate (*OCHO).
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- Xue Han
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA.
- Institute of Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA.
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Liu P, Huang Z, Gao X, Hong X, Zhu J, Wang G, Wu Y, Zeng J, Zheng X. Synergy between Palladium Single Atoms and Nanoparticles via Hydrogen Spillover for Enhancing CO 2 Photoreduction to CH 4. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200057. [PMID: 35212057 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Selective photoreduction of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) into carbon-neutral fuels such as methane (CH4 ) is extremely desirable but remains a challenge since sluggish multiple proton-electron coupling transfer and various C1 intermediates are involved. Herein, a synergistic function between single Pd atoms (Pd1 ) and Pd nanoparticles (PdNPs ) on graphitic carbon nitride (C3 N4 ) for photocatalytic CO2 methanation is presented. The catalyst achieves a high selectivity of 97.8% for CH4 production with a yield of 20.3 µmol gcat. -1 h-1 in pure water. Mechanistic studies revealed that Pd1 sites activated CO2 , while PdNPs sites boosted water (H2 O) dissociation for increased H* coverage. The H* produced by PdNPs migrate to the Pd1 sites to promote multiple proton-electron coupling transfer via hydrogen spillover. Moreover, the adjacent Pd1 and PdNPs effectively stabilized intermediates such as *CHO, thereby favoring the pathway for CH4 production. This work provides a new perspective into the development of selective photocatalytic CO2 conversion through the artful design of synergistic catalytic sites.
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- Peigen Liu
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, China
- Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN), Department of Applied Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, China
- Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN), Department of Applied Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN), Department of Applied Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN), Department of Applied Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, China
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- Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN), Department of Applied Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Center of Advanced Nanocatalysis (CAN), Department of Applied Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, 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 Strongly-Coupled Quantum Matter Physics, Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry and Energy Catalysis of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, and Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, China
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Wang S, Yu M, Yu H, Cheng Y, Dou M, Gong X, Li Z, Shao H, Chen G, Li S, Chen Y. One‐Step Fabrication of CdS/Ag
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S Heterojunction Composites and Its Enhanced Visible‐Light Photocatalytic Degradation Performance. CRYSTAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/crat.202100291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Shuang Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei Anhui 230009 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei Anhui 230009 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei Anhui 230009 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei Anhui 230009 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei Anhui 230009 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei Anhui 230009 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei Anhui 230009 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei Anhui 230009 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei Anhui 230009 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei Anhui 230009 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei Anhui 230009 P. R. China
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Wang F, Fang R, Zhao X, Kong XP, Hou T, Shen K, Li Y. Ultrathin Nanosheet Assembled Multishelled Superstructures for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. ACS NANO 2022; 16:4517-4527. [PMID: 35245030 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c10958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Solar-driven conversion of CO2 is considered an efficient way to tackle the energy and environmental crisis. However, the photocatalytic performance is severely restricted due to the insufficient accessible active sites and inhibited electron transfer efficiency. This work demonstrates a general in situ topological transformation strategy for the integration of uniform Co-based species to fabricate a series of multishelled superstructures (MSSs) for CO2 photocatalytic conversion. Thorough characterizations reveal the obtained MSSs feature ultrathin Co-based nanosheet assembled polyhedral structures with tunable shell numbers, inner cavity sizes, and compositions. The superstructures increase the spatial density of Co-based active sites while maintaining their high accessibility. Further, the ultrathin nanosheets also facilitate the transfer of photogenerated electrons. As a result, the ZnCo bimetallic hydroxide featuring an ultrathin nanosheet assembled quadruple-shell hollow structure (ZnCo-OH QUNH) exhibits high photocatalytic efficiency toward CO2 reduction with a CO evolution rate of 134.2 μmol h-1 and an apparent quantum yield of 6.76% at 450 nm. The quasi in situ spectra and theoretical calculations disclose that Co sites in ZnCo-OH QUNH act as highly active centers to stabilize the COOH* intermediate, while Zn species play the role of adsorption sites for the [Ru(bpy)3]2+ molecules.
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- Fengliang Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- The School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- South China University of Technology-Zhuhai Institute of Modern Industrial Innovation, Zhuhai 519175, China
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Chen B, Wang D, Tan J, Liu Y, Jiao M, Liu B, Zhao N, Zou X, Zhou G, Cheng HM. Designing Electrophilic and Nucleophilic Dual Centers in the ReS 2 Plane toward Efficient Bifunctional Catalysts for Li-CO 2 Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:3106-3116. [PMID: 35148080 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c12096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) show great potential as efficient catalysts for Li-CO2 batteries. However, the basal plane engineering on TMDCs toward bifunctional catalysts for Li-CO2 batteries is still poorly understood. In this work, density functional theory calculations reveal that nucleophilic N dopants and electrophilic S vacancies in the ReS2 plane tailor the interactions with Li atoms and C/O atoms in intermediates, respectively. The electrophilic and nucleophilic dual centers show suitable adsorption with all intermediates during discharge and charge, resulting in a small energy barrier for the rate-determining step. Thus, an efficient bifunctional catalyst is produced toward Li-CO2 batteries. As a result, the optimal catalyst achieves an ultrasmall voltage gap of 0.66 V and an ultrahigh energy efficiency of 81.1% at 20 μA cm-2, which is superior to those of previous catalysts under similar conditions. The introduction of electrophilic and nucleophilic dual centers provides new avenues for designing excellent bifunctional catalysts for Li-CO2 batteries.
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- Biao Chen
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.,Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.,Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
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Behera A, Kar AK, Srivastava R. Challenges and prospects in the selective photoreduction of CO 2 to C1 and C2 products with nanostructured materials: a review. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2022; 9:607-639. [PMID: 34897343 DOI: 10.1039/d1mh01490k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Solar fuel generation through CO2 hydrogenation is the ultimate strategy to produce sustainable energy sources and alleviate global warming. The photocatalytic CO2 conversion process resembles natural photosynthesis, which regulates the ecological systems of the earth. Currently, most of the work in this field has been focused on boosting efficiency rather than controlling the distribution of products. The structural architecture of the semiconductor photocatalyst, CO2 photoreduction process, product analysis, and elucidating the CO2 photoreduction mechanism are the key features of the photoreduction of CO2 to generate C1 and C2 based hydrocarbon fuels. The selectivity of C1 and C2 products during the photocatalytic CO2 reduction have been ameliorated by suitable photocatalyst design, co-catalyst, defect states, and the impacts of the surface polarisation state, etc. Monitoring product selectivity allows the establishment of an appropriate strategy to generate a more reduced state of a hydrocarbon, such as CH4 or higher carbon (C2) products. This article concentrates on studies that demonstrate the production of C1 and C2 products during CO2 photoreduction using H2O or H2 as an electron and proton source. Finally, it highlights unresolved difficulties in achieving high selectivity and photoconversion efficiency of CO2 in C1 and C2 products over various nanostructured materials.
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- Arjun Behera
- Catalysis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar-140001, India.
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- Catalysis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar-140001, India.
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- Catalysis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar-140001, India.
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Xia J, Mark G, Volokh M, Fang Y, Chen H, Wang X, Shalom M. Supramolecular organization of melem for the synthesis of photoactive porous carbon nitride rods. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:19511-19517. [PMID: 34797356 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr06974h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Intrinsic defects and structural properties are two main factors influencing the photocatalytic performance of carbon nitride (CN) materials. Here, photoactive porous CN rods are fabricated through the thermal condensation of melem-based hexagonal supramolecular assemblies. To overcome the poor solubility of melem, we exfoliate the bulk melem using hydrochloric acid. The latter allows good dispersibility of the monomer in an aqueous medium, leading to the formation of H-bond bridged supramolecular assembly with good regularity in both size and rod-like morphology. After thermal condensation, a well-ordered structure of porous CN rods with fewer defects due to the high thermal stability of the melem-based supramolecular assembly is obtained. The new CN materials have a high specific surface area, good light-harvesting properties, and enhanced charge separation and migration. The optimal CN material exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity and durability towards hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR, with good selectivity).
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- Jiawei Xia
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province 213164, China
- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel.
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel.
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel.
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province 213164, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel.
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Yang Q, Peng H, Zhang Q, Qian X, Chen X, Tang X, Dai S, Zhao J, Jiang K, Yang Q, Sun J, Zhang L, Zhang N, Gao H, Lu Z, Chen L. Atomically Dispersed High-Density Al-N 4 Sites in Porous Carbon for Efficient Photodriven CO 2 Cycloaddition. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2103186. [PMID: 34536029 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202103186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Highly active catalysts that can directly utilize renewable energy (e.g., solar energy) are desirable for CO2 value-added processes. Herein, aiming at improving the efficiency of photodriven CO2 cycloaddition reactions, a catalyst composed of porous carbon nanosheets enriched with a high loading of atomically dispersed Al atoms (≈14.4 wt%, corresponding to an atomic percent of ≈7.3%) coordinated with N (AlN4 motif, Al-N-C catalyst) via a versatile molecule-confined pyrolysis strategy is reported. The performance of the Al-N-C catalyst for catalytic CO2 cycloaddition under light irradiation (≈95% conversion, reaction rate = 3.52 mmol g-1 h-1 ) is significantly superior to that obtained under a thermal environment (≈57% conversion, reaction rate = 2.11 mmol g-1 h-1 ). Besides the efficient photothermal conversion induced by the carbon matrix, both experimental and theoretical analysis reveal that light irradiation favors the photogenerated electron transfer from the semiconductive Al-N-C catalyst to the epoxide reactant, facilitating the formation of a ring-opened intermediate through the rate-limiting step. This study not only provides an advanced Al-N-C catalyst for photodriven CO2 cycloaddition, but also furnishes new insight for the rational design of superior photocatalysts for diverse heterogeneous catalytic reactions in the future.
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- Qihao Yang
- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/nano Materials & Technology, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230029, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, Institute of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, Institute of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fuel Cells, Interdisciplinary Science Research Centre, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fuel Cells, Interdisciplinary Science Research Centre, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- Ningbo New Material Testing and Evaluation Center Co., Ltd., Ningbo New Materials Innovation Center, East District Building 1 No.1, 2660 Yongjiang Avenue, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, 315100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201800, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201800, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Informatics, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/nano Materials & Technology, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Kim HU, Koyappayil A, Seok H, Aydin K, Kim C, Park KY, Jeon N, Kang WS, Lee MH, Kim T. Concurrent and Selective Determination of Dopamine and Serotonin with Flexible WS 2 /Graphene/Polyimide Electrode Using Cold Plasma. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2102757. [PMID: 34558185 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202102757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Makers of point-of-care devices and wearable diagnostics prefer flexible electrodes over conventional electrodes. In this study, a flexible electrode platform is introduced with a WS2 /graphene heterostructure on polyimide (WGP) for the concurrent and selective determination of dopamine and serotonin. The WGP is fabricated directly via plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) at 150 °C on a flexible polyimide substrate. Owing to the limitations of existing fabrication methods from physical transfer or hydrothermal methods, many studies are not conducted despite excellent graphene-based heterostructures. The PECVD synthesis method can provide an innovative WS2 /graphene heterostructure of uniform quality and sufficient size (4 in.). This unique heterostructure affords excellent electrical conductivity in graphene and numerous electrochemically active sites in WS2 . A large number of uniform qualities of WGP electrodes show reproducible and highly sensitive electrochemical results. The synergistic effect enabled well-separated voltammetric signals for dopamine and serotonin with a potential gap of 188 mV. Moreover, the practical application of the flexible sensor is successfully evaluated by using artificial cerebrospinal fluid.
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- Hyeong-U Kim
- Department of Plasma Engineering, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06973, Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Korea
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- Graduate Institute of Ferrous and Energy Materials Technology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department Materials Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plasma Engineering, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06973, Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Korea
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Korea
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Wang F, Hou T, Zhao X, Yao W, Fang R, Shen K, Li Y. Ordered Macroporous Carbonous Frameworks Implanted with CdS Quantum Dots for Efficient Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2102690. [PMID: 34302403 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202102690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Solar-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction is regarded as a promising way to simultaneously mitigate the energy crisis and CO2 pollution. However, achieving high efficiency of photocatalytic CO2 reduction, especially without the assistance of sacrifice reagents or extra alkaline additives, remains a critical issue. Herein, a photocatalyst of 3D ordered macroporous N-doped carbon (NC) supported CdS quantum dots (3DOM CdSQD/NC) is successfully fabricated toward photocatalytic CO2 reduction via an in situ transformation strategy. Additionally, an amines oxidation reaction is introduced to replace the H2 O oxidation process to further boost the photocatalytic CO2 reduction efficiency. Impressively, 3DOM CdSQD/NC exhibits superior activity and selectivity in photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with amines oxidation, affording a CO production rate as high as 5210 µmol g-1 h-1 in the absence of any sacrificial agents and alkaline additives. Moreover, 3DOM CdSQD/NC achieves an apparent quantum efficiency of 2.9% at 450 nm. Mechanism studies indicate that the 3D ordered macropores in the NC matrix are beneficial to the transfer of photogenerated carriers. Furthermore, the highly dispersed CdS QDs on the NC skeleton are able to significantly promote the adsorption of both CO2 and amine molecules and depress the CO2 activation energy barriers by stabilizing the *COOH intermediate, directly contributing to the high activity.
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- Fengliang Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Yang X, Wang M, Zachman MJ, Zhou H, He Y, Liu S, Zang HY, Feng Z, Wu G. Binary Atomically Dispersed Metal‐Site Catalysts with Core−Shell Nanostructures for O
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- Xiaoxuan Yang
- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometetalate Science of the Ministry of Education Faculty of Chemistry Northeast Normal University Changchun Jilin 130024 China
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University at Buffalo The State University of New York Buffalo NY 14260 USA
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331 USA
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge TN 37831 USA
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- X-Ray Science Division Argonne National Laboratory Argonne IL 60439 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University at Buffalo The State University of New York Buffalo NY 14260 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University at Buffalo The State University of New York Buffalo NY 14260 USA
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometetalate Science of the Ministry of Education Faculty of Chemistry Northeast Normal University Changchun Jilin 130024 China
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University at Buffalo The State University of New York Buffalo NY 14260 USA
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Feng YX, Wang HJ, Wang JW, Zhang W, Zhang M, Lu TB. Stand-Alone CdS Nanocrystals for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction with High Efficiency and Selectivity. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:26573-26580. [PMID: 34038075 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c03606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The development of a cost-effective photocatalyst is highly anticipated to achieve efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction with superior selectivity, which is still facing the lack of valid settlements. Herein, 4-mercaptopyridine (PD) as the building block of a capping ligand is tightly decorated on the surface of CdS nanocrystals (CdS-PD) using a facile ligand-exchange strategy, to exploit a cost-effective photocatalyst for photocatalytic CO2 reduction without any cocatalysts. The conjugated structure of PD can facilitate the delocalization of photogenerated electrons in CdS nanocrystals, bringing forth an improved charge separation efficiency. More importantly, N-protonated PD can enable the easy formation of a six-membered ring intermediate with CO2 assisted by water, which can serve as the efficient active site to achieve photocatalytic CO2 reduction. In the absence of a cocatalyst, stand-alone CdS-PD nanocrystals exhibit an excellent CO yield of 20.35 mmol g-1 h-1 concomitant with a high selectivity of 95.3% for the CO2-to-CO conversion under visible light, which are remarkably superior than those of CdS nanocrystals possessing traditional alkyl-chain and other conjugated capping ligands.
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- You-Xiang Feng
- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- MOE International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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Bai T, Shi X, Liu M, Huang H, Yu MH, Zhang J, Bu XH. A metal-organic framework-derived Zn 1-xCd xS/CdS heterojunction for efficient visible light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:6064-6070. [PMID: 33885684 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt00667c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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ZCS-C (ZnCdS/CdS) QDs were synthesized via low-temperature vulcanization using zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) nanoparticles as a precursor, cation exchange, and heterojunction construction. Without any precious metal as a cocatalyst, the photocatalytic hydrogen production rate of ZCS-C-3 QDs reached 2.7 mmol g-1 h-1 under visible light irradiation. The optimized sample exhibited an outstanding chemical stability and recyclability, which is superior to most of the reported Zn1-xCdxS-based photocatalysts.
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- Tianyu Bai
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China. and State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China.
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