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Centi G, Perathoner S. Catalysis for an Electrified Chemical Production. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2022.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Papanikolaou G, Centi G, Perathoner S, Lanzafame P. Catalysis for e-Chemistry: Need and Gaps for a Future De-Fossilized Chemical Production, with Focus on the Role of Complex (Direct) Syntheses by Electrocatalysis. ACS Catal 2022; 12:2861-2876. [PMID: 35280435 PMCID: PMC8902748 DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c00099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The prospects, needs
and limits in current approaches in catalysis
to accelerate the transition to e-chemistry, where
this term indicates a fossil fuel-free chemical production, are discussed.
It is suggested that e-chemistry is a necessary element
of the transformation to meet the targets of net zero emissions by
year 2050 and that this conversion from the current petrochemistry
is feasible. However, the acceleration of the development of catalytic
technologies based on the use of renewable energy sources (indicated
as reactive catalysis) is necessary, evidencing that these are part
of a system of changes and thus should be assessed from this perspective.
However, it is perceived that the current studies in the area are
not properly addressing the needs to develop the catalytic technologies
required for e-chemistry, presenting a series of
relevant aspects and directions in which research should be focused
to develop the framework system transformation necessary to implement e-chemistry.
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Affiliation(s)
- Georgia Papanikolaou
- University of Messina, Dept. ChiBioFarAm, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, V. le F. Stagno d’ Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- University of Messina, Dept. ChiBioFarAm, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, V. le F. Stagno d’ Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- University of Messina, Dept. ChiBioFarAm, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, V. le F. Stagno d’ Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- University of Messina, Dept. ChiBioFarAm, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, V. le F. Stagno d’ Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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Kang PW, Lim J, Haaring R, Lee H. Photo-assisted electrochemical CO 2 reduction using a translucent thin film electrode. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:1918-1921. [PMID: 35040447 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc06940c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Herein, we introduce a new concept of photo-assisted electrochemical CO2 reduction through a translucent thin film electrode. The light-compatible thin film electrode directly exposes Au nanoparticle-loaded Ag nanowires to gaseous CO2, obtaining a CO production rate of 0.7 mmol cm-2 h-1 with a photocurrent density of 6.05 mA cm-2 at -1.1 VRHE.
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- Phil Woong Kang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, South Korea.
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Arrigo R, Blume R, Streibel V, Genovese C, Roldan A, Schuster ME, Ampelli C, Perathoner S, Velasco Vélez JJ, Hävecker M, Knop-Gericke A, Schlögl R, Centi G. Dynamics at Polarized Carbon Dioxide–Iron Oxyhydroxide Interfaces Unveil the Origin of Multicarbon Product Formation. ACS Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c04296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Rosa Arrigo
- School of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford, Cockcroft Building, Greater Manchester M5 4WT, U.K
- Diamond Light Source Ltd., Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE, U.K
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin, Germany
- Max-Planck-Institut für Chemische Energiekonversion, Stiftstrasse 34-36, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Departments ChiBioFarAm, ERIC aisbl, and CASPE/INSTM, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Cardiff Catalysis Institute, School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, Wales U.K
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- Departments ChiBioFarAm, ERIC aisbl, and CASPE/INSTM, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Departments ChiBioFarAm, ERIC aisbl, and CASPE/INSTM, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin, Germany
- Max-Planck-Institut für Chemische Energiekonversion, Stiftstrasse 34-36, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin, Germany
- Max-Planck-Institut für Chemische Energiekonversion, Stiftstrasse 34-36, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin, Germany
- Max-Planck-Institut für Chemische Energiekonversion, Stiftstrasse 34-36, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin, Germany
- Max-Planck-Institut für Chemische Energiekonversion, Stiftstrasse 34-36, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Departments ChiBioFarAm, ERIC aisbl, and CASPE/INSTM, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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Lu H, Tournet J, Dastafkan K, Liu Y, Ng YH, Karuturi SK, Zhao C, Yin Z. Noble-Metal-Free Multicomponent Nanointegration for Sustainable Energy Conversion. Chem Rev 2021; 121:10271-10366. [PMID: 34228446 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c01328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Global energy and environmental crises are among the most pressing challenges facing humankind. To overcome these challenges, recent years have seen an upsurge of interest in the development and production of renewable chemical fuels as alternatives to the nonrenewable and high-polluting fossil fuels. Photocatalysis, photoelectrocatalysis, and electrocatalysis provide promising avenues for sustainable energy conversion. Single- and dual-component catalytic systems based on nanomaterials have been intensively studied for decades, but their intrinsic weaknesses hamper their practical applications. Multicomponent nanomaterial-based systems, consisting of three or more components with at least one component in the nanoscale, have recently emerged. The multiple components are integrated together to create synergistic effects and hence overcome the limitation for outperformance. Such higher-efficiency systems based on nanomaterials will potentially bring an additional benefit in balance-of-system costs if they exclude the use of noble metals, considering the expense and sustainability. It is therefore timely to review the research in this field, providing guidance in the development of noble-metal-free multicomponent nanointegration for sustainable energy conversion. In this work, we first recall the fundamentals of catalysis by nanomaterials, multicomponent nanointegration, and reactor configuration for water splitting, CO2 reduction, and N2 reduction. We then systematically review and discuss recent advances in multicomponent-based photocatalytic, photoelectrochemical, and electrochemical systems based on nanomaterials. On the basis of these systems, we further laterally evaluate different multicomponent integration strategies and highlight their impacts on catalytic activity, performance stability, and product selectivity. Finally, we provide conclusions and future prospects for multicomponent nanointegration. This work offers comprehensive insights into the development of cost-competitive multicomponent nanomaterial-based systems for sustainable energy-conversion technologies and assists researchers working toward addressing the global challenges in energy and the environment.
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- Haijiao Lu
- Research School of Chemistry, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Research School of Physics, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Research School of Physics, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia.,Research School of Electrical, Energy and Materials Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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Effect of carbon support on the catalytic activity of copper-based catalyst in CO2 electroreduction. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Karyaoui M, Ben Jemia D, Gannouni M, Ben Assaker I, Bardaoui A, Amlouk M, Chtourou R. Characterization of Ag-doped ZnO thin films by spray pyrolysis and its using in enhanced photoelectrochemical performances. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2020.108114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Microbial biofilm ecology, in silico study of quorum sensing receptor-ligand interactions and biofilm mediated bioremediation. Arch Microbiol 2020; 203:13-30. [PMID: 32785735 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-020-02012-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Biofilms are structured microbial communities of single or multiple populations in which microbial cells adhere to a surface and get embedded in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). This review attempts to explain biofilm architecture, development phases, and forces that drive bacteria to promote biofilm mode of growth. Bacterial chemical communication, also known as Quorum sensing (QS), which involves the production, detection, and response to small molecules called autoinducers, is highlighted. The review also provides a brief outline of interspecies and intraspecies cell-cell communication. Additionally, we have performed docking studies using Discovery Studio 4.0, which has enabled our understanding of the prominent interactions between autoinducers and their receptors in different bacterial species while also scoring their interaction energies. Receptors, such as LuxN (Phosphoreceiver domain and RecA domain), LuxP, and LuxR, interacted with their ligands (AI-1, AI-2, and AHL) with a CDocker interaction energy of - 31.6083 kcal/mole; - 34.5821 kcal/mole, - 48.2226 kcal/mole and - 41.5885 kcal/mole, respectively. Since biofilms are ideal for the remediation of contaminants due to their high microbial biomass and their potential to immobilize pollutants, this article also provides an overview of biofilm-mediated bioremediation.
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Sun C, Li Z, Yang J, Wang S, Zhong X, Wang L. Two-dimensional closely packed amide polyphthalocyanine iron absorbed on Vulcan XC-72 as an efficient electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction. Catal Today 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2018.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chen S, Perathoner S, Ampelli C, Wei H, Abate S, Zhang B, Centi G. Direct Synthesis of Ammonia from N
2
and H
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O on Different Iron Species Supported on Carbon Nanotubes using a Gas‐Phase Electrocatalytic Flow Reactor. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Shiming Chen
- Dept. ChimBioFarAm V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences 457 Zhongshan Road 116023 Dalian China
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- Dept. ChimBioFarAm V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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- Dept. ChimBioFarAm V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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- Dept. ChimBioFarAm V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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- Catalysis and Materials DivisionInstitute of Metal Research Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMR CAS) 72 Wenhua Road 110016 Shenyang China
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- Dept. MIFT (Industrial Chemistry)University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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Jiménez C, García J, Martínez F, Camarillo R, Rincón J. Cu nanoparticles deposited on CNT by supercritical fluid deposition for electrochemical reduction of CO2 in a gas phase GDE cell. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.135663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Marepally BC, Ampelli C, Genovese C, Tavella F, Quadrelli EA, Perathoner S, Centi G. Electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 over dendritic-type Cu- and Fe-based electrodes prepared by electrodeposition. J CO2 UTIL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2019.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Yaashikaa P, Senthil Kumar P, Varjani SJ, Saravanan A. A review on photochemical, biochemical and electrochemical transformation of CO2 into value-added products. J CO2 UTIL 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2019.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 186] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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de Brito JF, Genovese C, Tavella F, Ampelli C, Boldrin Zanoni MV, Centi G, Perathoner S. CO 2 Reduction of Hybrid Cu 2 O-Cu/Gas Diffusion Layer Electrodes and their Integration in a Cu-based Photoelectrocatalytic Cell. CHEMSUSCHEM 2019; 12:4274-4284. [PMID: 31361396 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201901352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Cu2 O/gas diffusion layer (GDL) electrodes prepared by electrodeposition were studied for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 . The designed electrode was also tested in solar-light-induced CO2 conversion in combination with a CuO/NtTiO2 photoanode using a compact photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) cell. Both PEC cell electrodes were prepared using non-critical raw materials and low cost, easily scalable procedures. In the PEC experiments, a total carbon faradaic selectivity of about 90 % to formate and about 75 % to acetate was obtained after 24 h of operations without application of potential/current or using sacrificial agents. In electrocatalytic tests of CO2 reduction at -1.5 V, the same electrode yielded high total faradaic selectivity (>95 %) but formed selectively formate (about 80 % selectivity) rather than acetate. The in situ transformation of the Cu2 O/GDL electrode leads to the formation of a hybrid Cu2 O-Cu/GDL system. Cyclic voltammetry data indicate that the potential and the presence of CO2 (not only of HCO3 - species) are both important elements in this transformation. Data also indicate that the surface concentration of CO2 (or of its products of transformation) on the electrode is an important factor to determine performance in the conversion of CO2 .
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- Juliana Ferreira de Brito
- University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, Departments ChiBioFarAm and MIFT, viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
- Institute of Chemistry-Araraquara, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Rua Francisco Degni, 55, Bairro Quitandinha, 14800-900, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, Departments ChiBioFarAm and MIFT, viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, Departments ChiBioFarAm and MIFT, viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, Departments ChiBioFarAm and MIFT, viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Institute of Chemistry-Araraquara, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Rua Francisco Degni, 55, Bairro Quitandinha, 14800-900, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, Departments ChiBioFarAm and MIFT, viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, Departments ChiBioFarAm and MIFT, viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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How does cobalt phosphate modify the structure of TiO2 nanotube array photoanodes for solar water splitting? Catal Today 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2018.11.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Centi G, Iaquaniello G, Perathoner S. Chemical engineering role in the use of renewable energy and alternative carbon sources in chemical production. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1186/s42480-019-0006-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Marepally BC, Ampelli C, Genovese C, Quadrelli EA, Perathoner S, Centi G. Production of Solar Fuels Using CO2. STUDIES IN SURFACE SCIENCE AND CATALYSIS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-64127-4.00001-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Heard CJ, Čejka J, Opanasenko M, Nachtigall P, Centi G, Perathoner S. 2D Oxide Nanomaterials to Address the Energy Transition and Catalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1801712. [PMID: 30132995 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201801712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Revised: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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2D oxide nanomaterials constitute a broad range of materials, with a wide array of current and potential applications, particularly in the fields of energy storage and catalysis for sustainable energy production. Despite the many similarities in structure, composition, and synthetic methods and uses, the current literature on layered oxides is diverse and disconnected. A number of reviews can be found in the literature, but they are mostly focused on one of the particular subclasses of 2D oxides. This review attempts to bridge the knowledge gap between individual layered oxide types by summarizing recent developments in all important 2D oxide systems including supported ultrathin oxide films, layered clays and double hydroxides, layered perovskites, and novel 2D-zeolite-based materials. Particular attention is paid to the underlying similarities and differences between the various materials, and the subsequent challenges faced by each research community. The potential of layered oxides toward future applications is critically evaluated, especially in the areas of electrocatalysis and photocatalysis, biomass conversion, and fine chemical synthesis. Attention is also paid to corresponding novel 3D materials that can be obtained via sophisticated engineering of 2D oxides.
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- Christopher J Heard
- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Hlavova 8, 128 43, Prague 2, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Hlavova 8, 128 43, Prague 2, Czech Republic
- J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry, Czech Academy of Science, Dolejškova 3, 182 23, Prague 8, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Hlavova 8, 128 43, Prague 2, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Hlavova 8, 128 43, Prague 2, Czech Republic
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- Dept.s MIFT and ChiBioFarAm-Industrial Chemistry, University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, V.le F. Stagno S'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept.s MIFT and ChiBioFarAm-Industrial Chemistry, University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, V.le F. Stagno S'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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García J, Jiménez C, Martínez F, Camarillo R, Rincón J. Electrochemical reduction of CO2 using Pb catalysts synthesized in supercritical medium. J Catal 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2018.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Karlapudi AP, Venkateswarulu T, Tammineedi J, Kanumuri L, Ravuru BK, Dirisala VR, Kodali VP. Role of biosurfactants in bioremediation of oil pollution-a review. PETROLEUM 2018; 4:241-249. [DOI: 10.1016/j.petlm.2018.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Cataldo S, Weckhuysen BM, Pettignano A, Pignataro B. Multi-doped Brookite-Prevalent TiO2 Photocatalyst with Enhanced Activity in the Visible Light. Catal Letters 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-018-2463-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Development of photoanodes for photoelectrocatalytic solar cells based on copper-based nanoparticles on titania thin films of vertically aligned nanotubes. Catal Today 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2017.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Reim I, Wriedt B, Tastan Ü, Ziegenbalg D, Karnahl M. Impact of the Type of Reactor and the Catalytic Conditions on the Photocatalytic Production of Hydrogen Using a Fully Noble-Metal-Free System. ChemistrySelect 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201800289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Immanuel Reim
- Institute of Organic Chemistry; University of Stuttgart; Pfaffenwaldring 55 70569 Stuttgart Germany
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- Institute of Chemical Technology; University of Stuttgart; Pfaffenwaldring 55 70569 Stuttgart Germany
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- Institute of Chemical Technology; University of Stuttgart; Pfaffenwaldring 55 70569 Stuttgart Germany
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- Institute of Chemical Technology; University of Stuttgart; Pfaffenwaldring 55 70569 Stuttgart Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry; University of Stuttgart; Pfaffenwaldring 55 70569 Stuttgart Germany
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Thanh TD, Chuong ND, Hien HV, Kim NH, Lee JH. CuAg@Ag Core-Shell Nanostructure Encapsulated by N-Doped Graphene as a High-Performance Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:4672-4681. [PMID: 29336546 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b16294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Development of a robust, cost-effective, and efficient catalyst is extremely necessary for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cell applications. Herein, we reported a well-defined nanostructured catalyst of highly dispersed CuAg@Ag core-shell nanoparticle (NP)-encapsulated nitrogen-doped graphene nanosheets (CuAg@Ag/N-GNS) exhibiting a superior catalytic activity toward ORR in alkaline medium. The synergistic effects produced from the unique properties of CuAg@Ag core-shell NPs and N-GNS made such a novel nanohybrid display a catalytic behavior comparable to that of the commercial Pt/C product. In particular, it demonstrated a much better stability and methanol tolerance than Pt/C under the same conditions. Because of its outstanding electrochemical performance and ease of synthesis, CuAg@Ag/N-GNS material was expected to be a promising low-cost catalyst for ORR in alkaline fuel cell applications.
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- Tran Duy Thanh
- Advanced Materials Institute of BIN Convergence Technology (BK21 Plus Global), Department of BIN Convergence Technology, and ‡Carbon Composite Research Centre, Department of Polymer & Nanoscience and Technology, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Institute of BIN Convergence Technology (BK21 Plus Global), Department of BIN Convergence Technology, and ‡Carbon Composite Research Centre, Department of Polymer & Nanoscience and Technology, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Institute of BIN Convergence Technology (BK21 Plus Global), Department of BIN Convergence Technology, and ‡Carbon Composite Research Centre, Department of Polymer & Nanoscience and Technology, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Institute of BIN Convergence Technology (BK21 Plus Global), Department of BIN Convergence Technology, and ‡Carbon Composite Research Centre, Department of Polymer & Nanoscience and Technology, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Institute of BIN Convergence Technology (BK21 Plus Global), Department of BIN Convergence Technology, and ‡Carbon Composite Research Centre, Department of Polymer & Nanoscience and Technology, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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Garcia-Segura S, Tugaoen HO, Hristovski K, Westerhoff P. Photon flux influence on photoelectrochemical water treatment. Electrochem commun 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2017.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Lanzafame P, Abate S, Ampelli C, Genovese C, Passalacqua R, Centi G, Perathoner S. Beyond Solar Fuels: Renewable Energy-Driven Chemistry. CHEMSUSCHEM 2017; 10:4409-4419. [PMID: 29121439 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201701507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Revised: 09/25/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The future feasibility of decarbonized industrial chemical production based on the substitution of fossil feedstocks (FFs) with renewable energy (RE) sources is discussed. Indeed, the use of FFs as an energy source has the greatest impact on the greenhouse gas emissions of chemical production. This future scenario is indicated as "solar-driven" or "RE-driven" chemistry. Its possible implementation requires to go beyond the concept of solar fuels, in particular to address two key aspects: i) the use of RE-driven processes for the production of base raw materials, such as olefins, methanol, and ammonia, and ii) the development of novel RE-driven routes that simultaneously realize process and energy intensification, particularly in the direction of a significant reduction of the number of the process steps.
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- Paola Lanzafame
- Dept. MIFT (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. MIFT (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dept. ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), Univ. Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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Marepally BC, Ampelli C, Genovese C, Saboo T, Perathoner S, Wisser FM, Veyre L, Canivet J, Quadrelli EA, Centi G. Enhanced formation of >C1 Products in Electroreduction of CO 2 by Adding a CO 2 Adsorption Component to a Gas-Diffusion Layer-Type Catalytic Electrode. CHEMSUSCHEM 2017; 10:4442-4446. [PMID: 28921891 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201701506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The addition of a CO2 -adsorption component (substituted imidazolate-based SIM-1 crystals) to a gas-diffusion layer-type catalytic electrode enhances the activity and especially the selectivity towards >C1 carbon chain products (ethanol, acetone, and isopropanol) of a Pt-based electrocatalyst that is not able to form products of CO2 reduction involving C-C bond formation under conventional (liquid-phase) conditions. This indicates that the increase of the effective CO2 concentration at the electrode active surface is the factor controlling the formation of >C1 products rather than only the intrinsic properties of the electrocatalyst.
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- Bhanu Chandra Marepally
- Depts. MIFT and ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE, University of Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
- Institut de Chimie de Lyon, UMR 5265-CNRS-Université Lyon 1, ESCPE Lyon, Laboratoire de Chimie, Catalyse, Polymères et Procédés (C2P2), Equipe Chimie Organométallique de Surface, Université de Lyon, 43, Bd du 11 Novembre 1918, F-69616, Villeurbanne, France
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- Depts. MIFT and ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE, University of Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Depts. MIFT and ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE, University of Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Depts. MIFT and ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE, University of Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
- Institut de Chimie de Lyon, UMR 5265-CNRS-Université Lyon 1, ESCPE Lyon, Laboratoire de Chimie, Catalyse, Polymères et Procédés (C2P2), Equipe Chimie Organométallique de Surface, Université de Lyon, 43, Bd du 11 Novembre 1918, F-69616, Villeurbanne, France
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- Depts. MIFT and ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE, University of Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Univ. Lyon, CNRS, IRCELYON-UMR 5256, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 2 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69626, Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- Institut de Chimie de Lyon, UMR 5265-CNRS-Université Lyon 1, ESCPE Lyon, Laboratoire de Chimie, Catalyse, Polymères et Procédés (C2P2), Equipe Chimie Organométallique de Surface, Université de Lyon, 43, Bd du 11 Novembre 1918, F-69616, Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ. Lyon, CNRS, IRCELYON-UMR 5256, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 2 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69626, Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- Institut de Chimie de Lyon, UMR 5265-CNRS-Université Lyon 1, ESCPE Lyon, Laboratoire de Chimie, Catalyse, Polymères et Procédés (C2P2), Equipe Chimie Organométallique de Surface, Université de Lyon, 43, Bd du 11 Novembre 1918, F-69616, Villeurbanne, France
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- Depts. MIFT and ChiBioFarAm (Industrial Chemistry), ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE, University of Messina, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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Irtem E, Hernández-Alonso MD, Parra A, Fàbrega C, Penelas-Pérez G, Morante JR, Andreu T. A photoelectrochemical flow cell design for the efficient CO2 conversion to fuels. Electrochim Acta 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2017.04.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Chen S, Perathoner S, Ampelli C, Mebrahtu C, Su D, Centi G. Electrocatalytic Synthesis of Ammonia at Room Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure from Water and Nitrogen on a Carbon-Nanotube-Based Electrocatalyst. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017; 56:2699-2703. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201609533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 448] [Impact Index Per Article: 64.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Revised: 11/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Shiming Chen
- Depts. MIFT and ChimBioFarAM (Industrial Chemistry); University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE; V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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- Depts. MIFT and ChimBioFarAM (Industrial Chemistry); University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE; V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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- Depts. MIFT and ChimBioFarAM (Industrial Chemistry); University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE; V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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- Depts. MIFT and ChimBioFarAM (Industrial Chemistry); University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE; V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics; Chinese Academy of Sciences; 457 Zhongshan Road 116023 Dalian China
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- Depts. MIFT and ChimBioFarAM (Industrial Chemistry); University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE; V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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Chen S, Perathoner S, Ampelli C, Mebrahtu C, Su D, Centi G. Electrocatalytic Synthesis of Ammonia at Room Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure from Water and Nitrogen on a Carbon-Nanotube-Based Electrocatalyst. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201609533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Shiming Chen
- Depts. MIFT and ChimBioFarAM (Industrial Chemistry); University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE; V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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- Depts. MIFT and ChimBioFarAM (Industrial Chemistry); University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE; V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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- Depts. MIFT and ChimBioFarAM (Industrial Chemistry); University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE; V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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- Depts. MIFT and ChimBioFarAM (Industrial Chemistry); University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE; V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics; Chinese Academy of Sciences; 457 Zhongshan Road 116023 Dalian China
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- Depts. MIFT and ChimBioFarAM (Industrial Chemistry); University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and INSTM/CASPE; V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31 98166 Messina Italy
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Lanzafame P, Perathoner S, Centi G, Gross S, Hensen EJM. Grand challenges for catalysis in the Science and Technology Roadmap on Catalysis for Europe: moving ahead for a sustainable future. Catal Sci Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cy01067b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This perspective discusses the general concepts that will guide future catalysis and related grand challenges based on the Science and Technology Roadmap on Catalysis for Europe prepared by the European Cluster on Catalysis.
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- P. Lanzafame
- Dept.s ChiBioFarAm and MIFT – Chimica Industriale
- University of Messina (Italy)
- INSTM/CASPE and ERIC aisbl
- 98166 Messina
- Italy
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- Dept.s ChiBioFarAm and MIFT – Chimica Industriale
- University of Messina (Italy)
- INSTM/CASPE and ERIC aisbl
- 98166 Messina
- Italy
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- Dept.s ChiBioFarAm and MIFT – Chimica Industriale
- University of Messina (Italy)
- INSTM/CASPE and ERIC aisbl
- 98166 Messina
- Italy
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- Istituto di Chimica della Materia Condensata e di Tecnologie per l'Energia
- ICMATE-CNR
- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche
- Università degli Studi di Padova
- 35131 Padova
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Materials Chemistry
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- 5600 MB Eindhoven
- The Netherlands
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Taştan Ü, Ziegenbalg D. Getting the Most out of Solar Irradiation: Efficient Use of Polychromatic Light for Water Splitting. Chemistry 2016; 22:18824-18832. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201602709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Ümit Taştan
- Institut für Technische Chemie; Universität Stuttgart; Pfaffenwaldring 55 70569 Stuttgart Germany
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- Institut für Technische Chemie; Universität Stuttgart; Pfaffenwaldring 55 70569 Stuttgart Germany
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Ampelli C, Genovese C, Marepally BC, Papanikolaou G, Perathoner S, Centi G. Electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 to produce solar fuels in electrolyte or electrolyte-less configurations of PEC cells. Faraday Discuss 2016; 183:125-45. [PMID: 26392133 DOI: 10.1039/c5fd00069f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 is studied on a series of electrodes (based on Cu, Co, Fe and Pt metal nanoparticles deposited on carbon nanotubes or carbon black and then placed at the interface between a Nafion membrane and a gas-diffusion-layer electrode) on two types of cells: one operating in the presence of a liquid bulk electrolyte and the other in the absence of the electrolyte (electrolyte-less conditions). The results evidence how the latter conditions allow productivity of about one order of magnitude higher and how to change the type of products formed. Under electrolyte-less conditions, the formation of >C2 products such as acetone and isopropanol is observed, but not in liquid-phase cell operations on the same electrodes. The relative order of productivity in CO2 electrocatalytic reduction in the series of electrodes investigated is also different between the two types of cells. The implications of these results in terms of possible differences in the reaction mechanism are commented on, as well as in terms of the design of photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) solar cells.
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- C Ampelli
- Dept. DIECII, Section Industrial Chemistry, University of Messina, CASPE/INSTM and ERIC aisbl, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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- Dept. DIECII, Section Industrial Chemistry, University of Messina, CASPE/INSTM and ERIC aisbl, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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- Dept. DIECII, Section Industrial Chemistry, University of Messina, CASPE/INSTM and ERIC aisbl, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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- Dept. DIECII, Section Industrial Chemistry, University of Messina, CASPE/INSTM and ERIC aisbl, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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- Dept. DIECII, Section Industrial Chemistry, University of Messina, CASPE/INSTM and ERIC aisbl, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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- Dept. DIECII, Section Industrial Chemistry, University of Messina, CASPE/INSTM and ERIC aisbl, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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Perathoner S, Centi G, Su D. Turning Perspective in Photoelectrocatalytic Cells for Solar Fuels. CHEMSUSCHEM 2016; 9:345-357. [PMID: 26663767 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201501059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2015] [Revised: 10/12/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The development of new devices for the use and storage of solar energy is a key step to enable a new sustainable energy scenario. The route for direct solar-to-chemical energy transformation, especially to produce liquid fuels, represents a necessary element to realize transition from the actual energy infrastructure. Photoelectrocatalytic (PECa) devices for the production of solar fuels are a key element to enable this sustainable scenario. The development of PECa devices and related materials is of increasing scientific and applied interest. This concept paper introduces the need to turn the viewpoint of research in terms of PECa cell design and related materials with respect to mainstream activities in the field of artificial photosynthesis and leaves. As an example of a new possible direction, the concept of electrolyte-less cell design for PECa cells to produce solar fuels by reduction of CO2 is presented. The fundamental and applied development of new materials and electrodes for these cells should proceed fully integrated with PECa cell design and systematic analysis. A new possible approach to develop semiconductors with improved performances by using visible light is also shortly presented.
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- Siglinda Perathoner
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry and Engineering (DIECII), Section Industrial Chemistry, University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontras 31, 98166, Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry and Engineering (DIECII), Section Industrial Chemistry, University of Messina, ERIC aisbl and CASPE/INSTM, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontras 31, 98166, Messina, Italy.
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- Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195, Berlin, Germany
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Science, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110006, P.R. China
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Passalacqua R, Parathoner S, Centi G, Halder A, Tyo EC, Yang B, Seifert S, Vajda S. Electrochemical behaviour of naked sub-nanometre sized copper clusters and effect of CO2. Catal Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6cy00942e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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In size-controlled naked Cu5 and Cu20 nanoclusters the latter show anodic redox processes occurring at much lower potential with respect to Cu5, but the latter coordinate effectively CO2 and allow to reduce CO2 under cathodic conditions at lower overpotential.
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- Rosalba Passalacqua
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Science
- Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences
- ERIC aisbl and CASPE (INSTM Lab. of Catal. for Sustainable Prod. & Energy)
- University of Messina
- 31-I-98166 Sant'Agata di MESSINA
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Science
- Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences
- ERIC aisbl and CASPE (INSTM Lab. of Catal. for Sustainable Prod. & Energy)
- University of Messina
- 31-I-98166 Sant'Agata di MESSINA
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Science
- Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences
- ERIC aisbl and CASPE (INSTM Lab. of Catal. for Sustainable Prod. & Energy)
- University of Messina
- 31-I-98166 Sant'Agata di MESSINA
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- Materials Science Division
- X-ray Science Division
- Nanoscience and Technology Division
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Argonne
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- Materials Science Division
- X-ray Science Division
- Nanoscience and Technology Division
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Argonne
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- Materials Science Division
- X-ray Science Division
- Nanoscience and Technology Division
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Argonne
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- Materials Science Division
- X-ray Science Division
- Nanoscience and Technology Division
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Argonne
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- Materials Science Division
- X-ray Science Division
- Nanoscience and Technology Division
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Argonne
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