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Lan J, Qu S, Ye X, Zheng Y, Ma M, Guo S, Huang S, Li S, Kang J. Core-Shell Semiconductor-Graphene Nanoarchitectures for Efficient Photocatalysis: State of the Art and Perspectives. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:280. [PMID: 39249597 PMCID: PMC11383916 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01503-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Semiconductor photocatalysis holds great promise for renewable energy generation and environment remediation, but generally suffers from the serious drawbacks on light absorption, charge generation and transport, and structural stability that limit the performance. The core-shell semiconductor-graphene (CSSG) nanoarchitectures may address these issues due to their unique structures with exceptional physical and chemical properties. This review explores recent advances of the CSSG nanoarchitectures in the photocatalytic performance. It starts with the classification of the CSSG nanoarchitectures by the dimensionality. Then, the construction methods under internal and external driving forces were introduced and compared with each other. Afterward, the physicochemical properties and photocatalytic applications of these nanoarchitectures were discussed, with a focus on their role in photocatalysis. It ends with a summary and some perspectives on future development of the CSSG nanoarchitectures toward highly efficient photocatalysts with extensive application. By harnessing the synergistic capabilities of the CSSG architectures, we aim to address pressing environmental and energy challenges and drive scientific progress in these fields.
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- Jinshen Lan
- Engineering Research Center of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Fujian Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials and Applications, CI Center for OSED, Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Fujian Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials and Applications, CI Center for OSED, Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Fujian Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials and Applications, CI Center for OSED, Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Fujian Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials and Applications, CI Center for OSED, Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Fujian Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials and Applications, CI Center for OSED, Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Fujian Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials and Applications, CI Center for OSED, Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Fujian Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials and Applications, CI Center for OSED, Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Fujian Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials and Applications, CI Center for OSED, Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Fujian Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials and Applications, CI Center for OSED, Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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Cao S, Sun T, Peng Y, Yu X, Li Q, Meng FL, Yang F, Wang H, Xie Y, Hou CC, Xu Q. Simultaneously Producing H 2 and H 2O 2 by Photocatalytic Water Splitting: Recent Progress and Future. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404285. [PMID: 39073246 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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The solar-driven overall water splitting (2H2O→2H2 + O2) is considered as one of the most promising strategies for reducing carbon emissions and meeting energy demands. However, due to the sluggish performance and high H2 cost, there is still a big gap for the current photocatalytic systems to meet the requirements for practical sustainable H2 production. Economic feasibility can be attained through simultaneously generating products of greater value than O2, such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2, 2H2O→H2 + H2O2). Compared with overall water splitting, this approach is more kinetically feasible and generates more high-value products of H2 and H2O2. In several years, there has been an increasing surge in exploring the possibility and substantial progress has been achieved. In this review, a concise overview of the importance and underlying principles of PIWS is first provided. Next, the reported typical photocatalysts for PIWS are discussed, including commonly used semiconductors and cocatalysts, essential design features of these photocatalysts, and connections between their structures and activities, as well as the selected approaches for enhancing their stability. Then, the techniques used to quantify H2O2 and the operando characterization techniques that can be employed to gain a thorough understanding of the reaction mechanisms are summarized. Finally, the current existing challenges and the direction needing improvement are presented. This review aims to provide a thorough summary of the most recent research developments in PIWS and sets the stage for future advancements and discoveries in this emerging area.
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- Shuang Cao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Sustainable Energy and Resources, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Sustainable Energy and Resources, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, China
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- Leibniz Institute for Catalysis e.V., Albert-Einstein-Strasse 29a, 18059, Rostock, Germany
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Sustainable Energy and Resources, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Sustainable Energy and Resources, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Porous Functional Materials (SKLPM), SUSTech-Kyoto University Advanced Energy Materials Joint Innovation Laboratory (SKAEM-JIL), Key University Laboratory of Highly Efficient Utilization of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development of Guangdong, Department of Chemistry and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Hao J, Tang Y, Qu J, Cai Y, Yang X, Hu J. Robust Covalent Organic Frameworks for Photosynthesis of H 2O 2: Advancements, Challenges and Strategies. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404139. [PMID: 38970540 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Since 2020, covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are emerging as robust catalysts for the photosynthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), benefiting from their distinct advantages. However, the current efficiency of H2O2 production and solar-to-chemical energy conversion efficiency (SCC) remain suboptimal due to various constraints in the reaction mechanism. Therefore, there is an imperative to propose efficiency improvement strategies to accelerate the development of this reaction system. This comprehensive review delineates recent advances, challenges, and strategies in utilizing COFs for photocatalytic H2O2 production. It explores the fundamentals and challenges (e.g., oxygen (O2) mass transfer rate, O2 adsorption capacity, response to sunlight, electron-hole separation efficiency, charge transfer efficiency, selectivity, and H2O2 desorption) associated with this process, as well as the advantages, applications, classification, and preparation strategies of COFs for this purpose. Various strategies to enhance the performance of COFs in H2O2 production are highlighted. The review aims to stimulate further advancements in utilizing COFs for photocatalytic H2O2 production and discusses potential prospects, challenges, and application areas in this field.
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- Jiehui Hao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Zhang H, Wang Y, Gong J, Huang C, Guo Y, Sun J, Lei W. Pre-Coordination Induced Further Deamination to Create Inter-Chain Cross-Linking in Carbon Nitride for Enhanced Photocatalytic H 2O 2 Production. Chemistry 2024:e202401948. [PMID: 38955768 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202401948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Creating cross-linking to establish efficient inter-chain charge-transfer channels in carbon nitride represents a promising strategy for enhancing its photocatalytic capabilities. Molten salt-assisted calcining has emerged as a method for preparing cross-linked carbon nitrides. However, the precise influence of molten salts on the molecular structure of carbon nitride remains to be fully elucidated. Herein, we develop a KCl guided cross-linking reaction to preliminarily reveal the formation mechanism of cross-linking. The cross-linking reaction is initiated by the pre-coordination of amino groups with K+. Subsequent heating at high temperature converts the amino groups into chlorines. Then, dechlorination leads to the formation of cross-linking. Thus, this cross-linking reaction can be accurately described as a pre-coordination-induced, two-step deamination reaction. The pre-coordination step plays a pivotal role in the cross-linking process. Sufficient pre-coordination results in a relatively high cross-linking degree of the as-prepared CNK-2. Consequently, CNK-2 demonstrates a significantly enhanced photocatalytic H2O2 production, with a generation rate of 682 μmol L-1 h-1, about 59 times that of traditional carbon nitride.
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- Hui Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Advanced Functional Materials for Energy, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou, 213001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Advanced Functional Materials for Energy, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou, 213001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Advanced Functional Materials for Energy, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou, 213001, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ming-Chuan University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
- PARSD Biomedical Material Research Center, Changzhou, 213000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Advanced Functional Materials for Energy, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou, 213001, P. R. China
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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Deng M, Wang D, Li Y. General Design Concept of High-Performance Single-Atom-Site Catalysts for H 2O 2 Electrosynthesis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2314340. [PMID: 38439595 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202314340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as a green oxidizing agent is widely used in various fields. Electrosynthesis of H2O2 has gradually become a hotspot due to its convenient and environment-friendly features. Single-atom-site catalysts (SASCs) with uniform active sites are the ideal catalysts for the in-depth study of the reaction mechanism and structure-performance relationship. In this review, the outstanding achievements of SASCs in the electrosynthesis of H2O2 through 2e- oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and 2e- water oxygen reaction (WOR) in recent years, are summarized. First, the elementary steps of the two pathways and the roles of key intermediates (*OOH and *OH) in the reactions are systematically discussed. Next, the influence of the size effect, electronic structure regulation, the support/interfacial effect, the optimization of coordination microenvironments, and the SASCs-derived catalysts applied in 2e- ORR are systematically analyzed. Besides, the developments of SASCs in 2e- WOR are also overviewed. Finally, the research progress of H2O2 electrosynthesis on SASCs is concluded, and an outlook on the rational design of SASCs is presented in conjunction with the design strategies and characterization techniques.
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- Mingyang Deng
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Mahmoud ZH, Ajaj Y, Hussein AM, Al-Salman HNK, Mustafa MA, Kadhum EH, Abdullaev S, Khuder SA, Ghadir GK, Hameed SM, Muzammil K, Islam S, Kianfar E. CdIn 2Se 4@chitosan heterojunction nanocomposite with ultrahigh photocatalytic activity under sunlight driven photodegradation of organic pollutants. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131465. [PMID: 38604427 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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This research focused on synthesizing a CdIn2Se4@Ch nanocomposite by doping CdIn2Se4 into chitosan using a photolysis assisted ultrasonic process. The aim was to enhance the photodegradation efficiency of ofloxacin and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid under sunlight. The synthesized CdIn2Se4@Ch nanocomposite was investigated via different techniques, including XRD, XPS, FTIR, TEM, DSC, TGA, UV-Vis and PL. The study also investigated the influence of various reaction parameters, including the effects of inorganic and organic ions. The synthesized nanocomposite demonstrated exceptional efficiency, achieving 86 % and 95 % removal rates, with corresponding rate constants of 0.025 and 0.047 min-1. This performance surpasses that of CdIn2Se4 by approximately 1.35 and 2.25 times, respectively. The values of COD were decreased to 78 and 86 % for ofloxacin and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic, while the TOC values decreased to 71 and 84 %, respectively, from their premier values. The improvement in performance is associated with the introduction of CdIn2Se4 into chitosan, resulting in the self-integration of Cd into the catalyst. This creates a localized accumulation point for electrons, enhancing the efficiency of charge separation and further reducing the surface charge of chitosan. Experimental evidence suggests that superoxide and hydroxyl radicals play a significant role in the photodegradation of pollutants. Additionally, the nanocomposite exhibits excellent stability and can be reused up to five times, indicating remarkable stability and reusability of the developed photocatalyst.
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- Zaid H Mahmoud
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Diyala, Iraq.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Sciences, Cihan University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, College of Pharmacy, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, New Uzbekistan University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan; Department of Science and Innovation, Tashkent State Pedagogical University Named After Nizami, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- Department of Optics, College of Health & Medical Technology, Sawa University, Almuthana, Iraq
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Khamis Mushait Campus, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA, Saudi Arabia
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- Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Pure Sciences, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Zhang Z, Luo Y, Ma Y, Zhou Y, Zhu D, Shen W, Liu J. Photocatalytic manipulation of Ca 2+ signaling for regulating cellular and animal behaviors via MOF-enabled H 2O 2 generation. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadl0263. [PMID: 38640246 PMCID: PMC11029810 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adl0263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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The in situ generation of H2O2 in cells in response to external stimulation has exceptional advantages in modulating intracellular Ca2+ dynamics, including high controllability and biological safety, but has been rarely explored. Here, we develop photocatalyst-based metal-organic frameworks (DCSA-MOFs) to modulate Ca2+ responses in cells, multicellular spheroids, and organs. By virtue of the efficient photocatalytic oxygen reduction to H2O2 without sacrificial agents, photoexcited DCSA-MOFs can rapidly trigger Ca2+ outflow from the endoplasmic reticulum with single-cell precision in a repeatable and controllable manner, enabling the propagation of intercellular Ca2+ waves (ICW) over long distances in two-dimensional and three-dimensional cell cultures. After photoexcitation, ICWs induced by DCSA-MOFs can activate neural activities in the optical tectum of tadpoles and thighs of spinal frogs, eliciting the corresponding motor behaviors. Our study offers a versatile optical nongenetic modulation technique that enables remote, repeatable, and controlled manipulation of cellular and animal behaviors.
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- Zherui Zhang
- College of Material, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Organ Development and Regeneration, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310036, 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 311121, China
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- Westlake University, Shilongshan Rd. Cloud Town, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 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 311121, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Organ Development and Regeneration, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310036, 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 311121, China
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Liu Z, Li J, Liu S, Yuan Y, Chen A, Yu H, Wang S, Ding J, Fang H. Suppressing Carrier Recombination in BiVO 4/PEDOT:PSS Heterojunction for High-Performance Photodetector. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:2476-2484. [PMID: 38407931 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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The organic-inorganic hybrid heterojunction is introduced for the first time to break through the performance bottleneck of BiVO4-based photodetectors. Through a facile solution process, a p-n heterojunction is established at the BiVO4/PEDOT:PSS interface, and the built-in electric field is designed to separate photogenerated charge carriers. The hybrid heterojunction outputs a significantly increased photocurrent, which is 24 000 times larger than that of the bare BiVO4 thin film. The photodetector shows a satisfactory performance with a responsivity (R) and specific detectivity (D*) of 107.8 mA/W and 4.13 × 1010 Jones at 482 nm illumination. In addition to the fast response speed (100 ms), the device also exhibits an impressive long-term stability with a negligible attenuation in photocurrent after more than 700 cycles. This work provides a novel strategy to suppress carrier recombination of BiVO4, and the coupling of metal oxides and organic semiconductors opens up a new avenue for fabricating high-performance photodetectors.
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- Zhe Liu
- Center for Advanced Laser Technology, Hebei University of Technology & Hebei Key Laboratory of Advanced Laser Technology and Equipment, Tianjin 300401, China
- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Center for Advanced Laser Technology, Hebei University of Technology & Hebei Key Laboratory of Advanced Laser Technology and Equipment, Tianjin 300401, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Trench AB, Fernandes CM, Moura JPC, Lucchetti LEB, Lima TS, Antonin VS, de Almeida JM, Autreto P, Robles I, Motheo AJ, Lanza MRV, Santos MC. Hydrogen peroxide electrogeneration from O 2 electroreduction: A review focusing on carbon electrocatalysts and environmental applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141456. [PMID: 38367878 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141456] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) stands as one of the foremost utilized oxidizing agents in modern times. The established method for its production involves the intricate and costly anthraquinone process. However, a promising alternative pathway is the electrochemical hydrogen peroxide production, accomplished through the oxygen reduction reaction via a 2-electron pathway. This method not only simplifies the production process but also upholds environmental sustainability, especially when compared to the conventional anthraquinone method. In this review paper, recent works from the literature focusing on the 2-electron oxygen reduction reaction promoted by carbon electrocatalysts are summarized. The practical applications of these materials in the treatment of effluents contaminated with different pollutants (drugs, dyes, pesticides, and herbicides) are presented. Water treatment aiming to address these issues can be achieved through advanced oxidation electrochemical processes such as electro-Fenton, solar-electro-Fenton, and photo-electro-Fenton. These processes are discussed in detail in this work and the possible radicals that degrade the pollutants in each case are highlighted. The review broadens its scope to encompass contemporary computational simulations focused on the 2-electron oxygen reduction reaction, employing different models to describe carbon-based electrocatalysts. Finally, perspectives and future challenges in the area of carbon-based electrocatalysts for H2O2 electrogeneration are discussed. This review paper presents a forward-oriented viewpoint of present innovations and pragmatic implementations, delineating forthcoming challenges and prospects of this ever-evolving field.
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- Aline B Trench
- Centre of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC. Rua Santa Adélia 166, Bairro Bangu, 09210-170, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Centre of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC. Rua Santa Adélia 166, Bairro Bangu, 09210-170, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Centre of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC. Rua Santa Adélia 166, Bairro Bangu, 09210-170, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Centre of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC. Rua Santa Adélia 166, Bairro Bangu, 09210-170, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, P.O. Box 780, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13560-970, Brazil
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- Centre of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC. Rua Santa Adélia 166, Bairro Bangu, 09210-170, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Ilum Escola de Ciência - Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais (CNPEM), Brazil
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- Centre of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC. Rua Santa Adélia 166, Bairro Bangu, 09210-170, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Center for Research and Technological Development in Electrochemistry, S.C., Parque Tecnologico Queretaro, 76703, Sanfandila, Pedro Escobedo, Queretaro, Mexico
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, P.O. Box 780, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13560-970, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, P.O. Box 780, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13560-970, Brazil
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- Centre of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC. Rua Santa Adélia 166, Bairro Bangu, 09210-170, Santo André, SP, Brazil.
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Freese T, Meijer JT, Brands MB, Alachouzos G, Stuart MCA, Tarozo R, Gerlach D, Smits J, Rudolf P, Reek JNH, Feringa BL. Iron oxide-promoted photochemical oxygen reduction to hydrogen peroxide (H 2O 2). EES CATALYSIS 2024; 2:262-275. [PMID: 38222062 PMCID: PMC10782808 DOI: 10.1039/d3ey00256j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a valuable green oxidant with a wide range of applications. Furthermore, it is recognized as a possible future energy carrier achieving safe operation, storage and transportation. The photochemical production of H2O2 serves as a promising alternative to the waste- and energy-intensive anthraquinone process. Following the 12 principles of Green Chemistry, we demonstrate a facile and general approach to sustainable catalyst development utilizing earth-abundant iron and biobased sources only. We developed several iron oxide (FeOx) nanoparticles (NPs) for successful photochemical oxygen reduction to H2O2 under visible light illumination (445 nm). Achieving a selectivity for H2O2 of >99%, the catalyst material could be recycled for up to four consecutive rounds. An apparent quantum yield (AQY) of 0.11% was achieved for the photochemical oxygen reduction to H2O2 with visible light (445 nm) at ambient temperatures and pressures (9.4-14.8 mmol g-1 L-1). Reaching productivities of H2O2 of at least 1.7 ± 0.3 mmol g-1 L-1 h-1, production of H2O2 was further possible via sunlight irradiation and in seawater. Finally, a detailed mechanism has been proposed on the basis of experimental investigation of the catalyst's properties and computational results.
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- Thomas Freese
- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands
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- van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam Science Park 904 1098 XH Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands
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- Electron Microscopy, Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen Nijenborgh 7 9747AG Groningen The Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 9747AG Groningen The Netherlands
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- Shell Global Solutions International BV Grasweg 31 1031 HW Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 9747AG Groningen The Netherlands
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- van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam Science Park 904 1098 XH Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands
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Hou S, Gao X, Lv X, Zhao Y, Yin X, Liu Y, Fang J, Yu X, Ma X, Ma T, Su D. Decade Milestone Advancement of Defect-Engineered g-C 3N 4 for Solar Catalytic Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:70. [PMID: 38175329 PMCID: PMC10766942 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01297-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Over the past decade, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has emerged as a universal photocatalyst toward various sustainable carbo-neutral technologies. Despite solar applications discrepancy, g-C3N4 is still confronted with a general fatal issue of insufficient supply of thermodynamically active photocarriers due to its inferior solar harvesting ability and sluggish charge transfer dynamics. Fortunately, this could be significantly alleviated by the "all-in-one" defect engineering strategy, which enables a simultaneous amelioration of both textural uniqueness and intrinsic electronic band structures. To this end, we have summarized an unprecedently comprehensive discussion on defect controls including the vacancy/non-metallic dopant creation with optimized electronic band structure and electronic density, metallic doping with ultra-active coordinated environment (M-Nx, M-C2N2, M-O bonding), functional group grafting with optimized band structure, and promoted crystallinity with extended conjugation π system with weakened interlayered van der Waals interaction. Among them, the defect states induced by various defect types such as N vacancy, P/S/halogen dopants, and cyano group in boosting solar harvesting and accelerating photocarrier transfer have also been emphasized. More importantly, the shallow defect traps identified by femtosecond transient absorption spectra (fs-TAS) have also been highlighted. It is believed that this review would pave the way for future readers with a unique insight into a more precise defective g-C3N4 "customization", motivating more profound thinking and flourishing research outputs on g-C3N4-based photocatalysis.
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- Shaoqi Hou
- School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China.
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hogo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia.
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- School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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He K, Huang Z, Chen C, Qiu C, Zhong YL, Zhang Q. Exploring the Roles of Single Atom in Hydrogen Peroxide Photosynthesis. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 16:23. [PMID: 37985523 PMCID: PMC10661544 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01231-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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This comprehensive review provides a deep exploration of the unique roles of single atom catalysts (SACs) in photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production. SACs offer multiple benefits over traditional catalysts such as improved efficiency, selectivity, and flexibility due to their distinct electronic structure and unique properties. The review discusses the critical elements in the design of SACs, including the choice of metal atom, host material, and coordination environment, and how these elements impact the catalytic activity. The role of single atoms in photocatalytic H2O2 production is also analysed, focusing on enhancing light absorption and charge generation, improving the migration and separation of charge carriers, and lowering the energy barrier of adsorption and activation of reactants. Despite these advantages, several challenges, including H2O2 decomposition, stability of SACs, unclear mechanism, and low selectivity, need to be overcome. Looking towards the future, the review suggests promising research directions such as direct utilization of H2O2, high-throughput synthesis and screening, the creation of dual active sites, and employing density functional theory for investigating the mechanisms of SACs in H2O2 photosynthesis. This review provides valuable insights into the potential of single atom catalysts for advancing the field of photocatalytic H2O2 production.
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- Kelin He
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518000, China
- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, 4222, Australia
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- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, 4222, Australia
- Institute for Sustainable Transformation, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 51006, China
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518000, China
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- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, China.
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- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, 4222, Australia.
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518000, China.
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