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Cheng J, Wang W, Zhang J, Wan S, Cheng B, Yu J, Cao S. Molecularly Tunable Heterostructured Co-Polymers Containing Electron-Deficient and -Rich Moieties for Visible-Light and Sacrificial-Agent-Free H 2O 2 Photosynthesis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202406310. [PMID: 38712550 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202406310] [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: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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As an alternative to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production by complex anthraquinone oxidation process, photosynthesis of H2O2 from water and oxygen without sacrificial agents is highly demanded. Herein, a covalently connected molecular heterostructure is synthesized via sequential C-H arylation and Knoevenagel polymerization reactions for visible-light and sacrificial-agent-free H2O2 synthesis. The subsequent copolymerization of the electron-deficient benzodithiophene-4,8-dione (BTD) and the electron-rich biphenyl (B) and p-phenylenediacetonitrile (CN) not only expands the π-conjugated domain but also increases the molecular dipole moment, which largely promotes the separation and transfer of the photoinduced charge carriers. The optimal heterostructured BTDB-CN0.2 manifested an impressive photocatalytic H2O2 production rate of 1920 μmol g-1 h-1, which is 2.2 and 11.6 times that of BTDB and BTDCN. As revealed by the femtosecond transient absorption (fs-TA) and theoretical calculations, the linkage serves as a channel for the rapid transfer of photogenerated charge carriers, enhancing the photocatalytic efficiency. Further, in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) uncovers that the oxygen reduction reaction occurs through the step one-electron pathway and the mutual conversion between C=O and C-OH with the anchoring of H+ during the catalysis favored the formation of H2O2. This work provides a novel perspective for the design of efficient organic photocatalysts.
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- Jingzhao Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Hubei Technology Innovation Center for Advanced Composites, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Hubei Technology Innovation Center for Advanced Composites, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan, 430078, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Hubei Technology Innovation Center for Advanced Composites, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Hubei Technology Innovation Center for Advanced Composites, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng Street, Wuhan, 430078, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Hubei Technology Innovation Center for Advanced Composites, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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Qiu J, Meng K, Zhang Y, Cheng B, Zhang J, Wang L, Yu J. COF/In 2S 3 S-Scheme Photocatalyst with Enhanced Light Absorption and H 2O 2-Production Activity and fs-TA Investigation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400288. [PMID: 38411357 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) synthesis from water and O2 is an economical, eco-friendly, and sustainable route for H2O2 production. However, single-component photocatalysts are subjected to limited light-harvesting range, fast carrier recombination, and weak redox power. To promote photogenerated carrier separation and enhance redox abilities, an organic/inorganic S-scheme photocatalyst is fabricated by in situ growing In2S3 nanosheets on a covalent organic framwork (COF) substrate for efficient H2O2 production in pure water. Interestingly, compared to unitary COF and In2S3, the COF/In2S3 S-scheme photocatalysts exhibit significantly larger light-harvesting range and stronger visible-light absorption. Partial density of state calculation, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy reveal that the coordination between In2S3 and COF induces the formation of mid-gap hybrid energy levels, leading to smaller energy gaps and broadened absorption. Combining electron spin resonance spectroscopy, radical-trapping experiments, and isotope labeling experiments, three pathways for H2O2 formation are identified. Benefited from expanded light-absorption range, enhanced carrier separation, strong redox power, and multichannel H2O2 formation, the optimal composite shows an impressive H2O2-production rate of 5713.2 µmol g-1 h-1 in pure water. This work exemplifies an effective strategy to ameliorate COF-based photocatalysts by building S-scheme heterojunctions and provides molecular-level insights into their impact on energy level modulation.
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- Junyi Qiu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi, 435003, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng St, Wuhan, 430078, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng St, Wuhan, 430078, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 68 Jincheng St, Wuhan, 430078, P. R. China
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Fang X, Huang X, Hu Q, Li B, Hu C, Ma B, Ding Y. Recent developments in photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:5354-5368. [PMID: 38690680 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc01577k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), an environmentally friendly strong oxidant and energy carrier, has attracted widespread attention in photocatalysis. Artificial photosynthesis of H2O2 using water and oxygen as raw materials, solar energy as an energy source, and semiconductor materials as catalysts is considered a promising technology. In the past few decades, encouraging progress has been made in the photocatalytic production of H2O2. Therefore, we summarize the research achievements in this field in recent years. This review first briefly introduces the reaction pathway, detection techniques and evaluation metrics. Then, the recent advances in photocatalysts are highlighted. Furthermore, the existing challenges and possible solutions in this field are presented. At last, we look forward to the future development direction of this field. This review provides valuable insights and guidance for efficient photocatalytic H2O2 production.
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- Xiao Fang
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, 222 Tianshui South Road, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, 222 Tianshui South Road, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, 222 Tianshui South Road, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, 222 Tianshui South Road, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, 222 Tianshui South Road, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, 222 Tianshui South Road, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, 222 Tianshui South Road, Lanzhou 730000, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Catalysis and Carbon Dioxide Utilization, State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Tianshui Middle Road, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Liang S, Wang Z, Zhou L, You S, Zhang R, Liu F, Niu P, Wang X. Coupling Reliable Interfacial Carrier Migration Channels with Visible-Light Response Antennas in ZnO-Based Heterostructure for Ameliorated Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:17442-17452. [PMID: 38551195 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Engineering targeted and reliable charge transfer pathways in multiphase photocatalysts remains a challenge. Herein, we conceptualize the Cd@CdS-ZnO/reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/ZnS heterostructures coupled with reliable carrier migration channels and visible-light response antennas by building rGO-integrated electrochemical nanoreactors and an ion-exchange process. In this ternary catalyst, the Cd clusters and rGO perform as charge relays to boost carrier transport via the Z-scheme route and accelerate photogenerated carriers to react with surface-adsorbed substances. Meanwhile, thanks to CdS, the heterostructures have photocatalytic properties under visible light illumination and can also inhibit self-corrosion by shielding Cd clusters to avoid disrupting charge transfer channels. Therefore, the special heterostructure demonstrates fascinating photocatalytic hydrogen production activity without the intervention of cocatalysts. This work provides a feasible protocol for improving the interfaces between metals and semiconductors to achieve efficient photocatalytic hydrogen generation.
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- Shudong Liang
- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Physics and Material Science, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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Zhai Q, Ren Y, Wang H, Liu C, Li Z, Jiang H. Highly efficient photosynthesis of hydrogen peroxide by a stable Zr(IV)-based MOF with a diamino-functionalized ligand. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:5836-5843. [PMID: 38465697 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt03237j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a promising class of materials for solar-driven hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) generation due to their porosity, large surface area and designable molecular building blocks; however, producing H2O2 from oxygen and water without sacrificial agents remains a major challenge. Herein, we have constructed two UiO-67-type MOFs, UiO-67-NH2 and UiO-67-(NH2)2, by a solvothermal method using 2-amino-4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid and 2,2'-diamino-4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid as ligands, respectively. A variety of photochemical measurements have shown that the introduction of diamino groups into UiO-67-(NH2)2 not only enhances its absorption ability for visible light, but also facilitates the separation of photogenerated electron/hole pairs. Consequently, compared to monoamino-functionalized UiO-67-NH2, UiO-67-(NH2)2 exhibits a 5.5 times higher H2O2 production rate in pure water for 1 h. A two-step one-electron oxygen reduction reaction pathway for photocatalytic H2O2 production was suggested based on a series of control experiments and active species trapping tests by electron paramagnetic resonance spectra. This work provides new insights into the regulation of functionalized MOF ligands at the molecular level and a catalytic mechanism towards MOF-based photocatalysts for H2O2 production with high activity.
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- Qixiang Zhai
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, Guangdong, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, Guangdong, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, Guangdong, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, Guangdong, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, Guangdong, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, Guangdong, China.
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Gan W, Fu X, Jin J, Guo J, Zhang M, Chen R, Ding C, Lu Y, Li J, Sun Z. Nitrogen-rich carbon nitride (C 3N 5) coupled with oxygen vacancy TiO 2 arrays for efficient photocatalytic H 2O 2 production. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:1028-1039. [PMID: 37778152 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Developing efficient and facilitated recycling photocatalysts for H2O2 formation is an ideal strategy for solar-to-chemical energy conversion. In this work, we synthesized ultrathin C3N5 nanosheets through the process of thermal polymerization and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-assisted solvent exfoliation. Subsequently, the obtained ultrathin C3N5 nanosheets were tightly attached to the surface of TiO2-x arrays, resulting in an enhanced photocatalytic H2O2 production rate. The density functional theory (DFT) calculations demonstrate that an internal electric field (IEF) is generated between the TiO2-x array and the ultrathin C3N5 due to the different work functions. The presence of IEF provides an additional driving force for carrier separation and transfer in the heterointerface. Benefitting from this unique strategy, the optimal heterojunction obtains the highest H2O2 formation rate (2.93 μmol/L/min), which is about 4.1 times than that of TiO2-x arrays. The rotating disk electrode (RDE) analysis manifests H2O2 formation through 2e--dominated oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). This research provides an innovative strategy for assembling a type-II heterojunction with a useful IEF for efficient photocatalytic H2O2 production.
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- Wei Gan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, PR China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, West Anhui University, LuAn 237015, Anhui Province, PR China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, West Anhui University, LuAn 237015, Anhui Province, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, PR China.
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Li X, Hu R, Liu Y, Guo X, Cheng J, Hu Y, Chen Y. Co-construction of oxygen doping and van der walls heterojunction in O-CB/ZnIn 2S 4 promoting photocatalytic production and activation of H 2O 2 for the degradation of antibiotics. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 459:132187. [PMID: 37541119 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132187] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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The in situ production of H2O2 by photocatalysis have shown a sustainable strategy for water remediation, but the peroxide evolution capacity are still unsatisfactory. Herein, we ingeniously design oxygen-doped carbon black/zinc indium sulfide (O-CB/ZnIn2S4) composites for photocatalytic production and activation of H2O2 to degrade antibiotics. The rich oxygen dopants and van der walls heterojunction between O-CB and ZnIn2S4 promoted charge transfer, oxygen adsorption and reduction for peroxide generation. The optimized O-CB/ZnIn2S4-2 composites exhibited ultrahigh H2O2 production rate (1985 μmol/g/h) in pure water (pH=7) without sacrificial reagents and aeration assistance, which was 2 times, 3 times, and 12 times higher than CB/ZnIn2S4-2, ZnIn2S4 and O-CB, respectively. Additionally, O-CB/ZnIn2S4-2 composites exhibited considerable amount of OH of 30 μmol/L in 60 min, which was originated from the reduction of innergenerate-H2O2 by photogenerated electrons and direct photolysis. The degradation and quenching experiments shows that the innergenerate-H2O2 contributed to the rapid degradation and deep mineralization of tetracycline antibiotics(tetracycline, oxytetracycline, chlortetracycline hydrochloride). Moreover, intermediates analysis and toxicity estimation further confirm the significant mineralization and toxicity decrease during the degradation of oxytetracycline by O-CB/ZnIn2S4-2. The work provides deep insights into the crucial role of dopants and heterojunction in promoting H2O2 production and activation.
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- Xiaoman Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; South China Institute of Collaborative Innovation, Dongguan 523808, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Cheng J, Wan S, Cao S. Promoting Solar-driven Hydrogen Peroxide Production over Thiazole-based Conjugated Polymers via Generating and Converting Singlet Oxygen. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202310476. [PMID: 37581316 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202310476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Solar-driven synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ) from water and air provides a low-cost and eco-friendly alternative route to the traditional anthraquinone method. Herein, four thiazole-based conjugated polymers (Tz-CPs: TTz, BTz, TBTz and BBTz) are synthesized via aldimine condensation. BBTz exhibits the highest H2 O2 production rate of 7274 μmol g-1 h-1 in pure water. Further, the reaction path is analyzed by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform (DRIFT) and theoretical calculation, highlighting the prominent role of singlet oxygen (1 O2 ). The generation of 1 O2 occurs through the oxidation of superoxide radical (⋅O2 - ) and subsequent conversion into endoperoxides via [4+2] cycloaddition over BBTz, which promotes charge separation and reduces the barrier for H2 O2 production. This work provides new insight into the mechanism of photocatalytic O2 reduction and the molecular design of superior single-polymer photocatalysts.
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- Jingzhao Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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Yesilay G, Dos Santos OAL, A BR, Hazeem LJ, Backx BP, J JV, Kamel AH, Bououdina M. Impact of pathogenic bacterial communities present in wastewater on aquatic organisms: Application of nanomaterials for the removal of these pathogens. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 261:106620. [PMID: 37399782 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Contaminated wastewater (WW) can cause severe hazards to numerous delicate ecosystems and associated life forms. In addition, human health is negatively impacted by the presence of microorganisms in water. Multiple pathogenic microorganisms in contaminated water, including bacteria, fungi, yeast, and viruses, are vectors for several contagious diseases. To avoid the negative impact of these pathogens, WW must be free from pathogens before being released into stream water or used for other reasons. In this review article, we have focused on pathogenic bacteria in WW and summarized the impact of the different types of pathogenic bacteria on marine organisms. Moreover, we presented a variety of physical and chemical techniques that have been developed to provide a pathogen-free aquatic environment. Among the techniques, membrane-based techniques for trapping hazardous biological contaminants are gaining popularity around the world. Besides, novel and recent advancements in nanotechnological science and engineering suggest that many waterborne pathogens could be inactivated using nano catalysts, bioactive nanoparticles, nanostructured catalytic membranes, nanosized photocatalytic structures, and electrospun nanofibers and processes have been thoroughly examined.
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- Gamze Yesilay
- Molecular Biology and Genetics Department, Hamidiye Institute of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences-Türkiye, Istanbul 34668, Türkiye; Experimental Medicine Application & Research Center, University of Health Sciences, Validebag Research Park, Uskudar, Istanbul 34662, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Catalysis and Nanomaterials Research Laboratory, Loyola College, Chennai 600 034, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Bahrain, 32038, Bahrain
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- Department of Chemistry, Catalysis and Nanomaterials Research Laboratory, Loyola College, Chennai 600 034, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, 32038, Bahrain; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbasia, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Mathematics and Science, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Xu Y, Liao J, Zhang L, Sun Z, Ge C. Dual sulfur defect engineering of Z-scheme heterojunction on Ag-CdS 1-x@ZnIn 2S 4-x hollow core-shell for ultra-efficient selective photocatalytic H 2O 2 production. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 647:446-455. [PMID: 37271089 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.05.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) using sunlight as an energy source, water and molecular oxygen as feedstock is considered as a green and sustainable promising strategy to solve the energy and environmental crisis. Despite significant improvements in photocatalyst design tuning, however, the relatively low photocatalytic H2O2 productivity is still far from satisfactory. Herein, we developed a multi-metal composite sulfide (Ag-CdS1-x@ZnIn2S4-x) with double S vacancies and hollow core-shell Z-type heterojunction structure for H2O2 generation by a simple hydrothermal method. The unique hollow structure improves the utilization of light source. The existence of Z-type heterojunction promotes the spatial separation of carriers, and the core-shell structure increases the interface area and active sites. Under visible light irradiation, Ag-CdS1-x@ZnIn2S4-x had a high hydrogen peroxide yield of 1183.7 μmol h-1 g-1, which was 6 times that of CdS. The electron transfer number (n = 1.53) obtained from the Koutecky-Levuch plot and DFT calculation confirm that the presence of dual disulfide vacancies provides good selectivity of 2e- O2 reduction to H2O2. This work provides new insights into the regulation of highly selective two-electron photocatalytic H2O2 production, and also provides new ideas for the design and development of highly active energy conversion photocatalysts.
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- Yandong Xu
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China.
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Jia F, Liu Y, Deng X, Cao X, Zheng X, Zhou L, Gao J, Jiang Y. Immobilization of Enzymes on Cyclodextrin-Anchored Dehiscent Mesoporous TiO 2 for Efficient Photoenzymatic Hydroxylation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:7928-7938. [PMID: 36731117 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c17971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A three-in-one heterogeneous catalyst (UPO@dTiO2-CD) was fabricated by grafting cyclodextrins (CDs) on the dehiscent TiO2 (dTiO2) surface and subsequently immobilizing unspecific peroxygenase (rAaeUPO), which exhibited double enhanced electron/mass transfer in photo-enzymatic enantioselective hydroxylation of the C-H bond. The tunable anatase/rutile phase ratio and dehiscent mesoporous architectures of dTiO2 and the electron donor feature and hydrophobic inner cavity of the CDs are independently responsible for accelerating both electron and mass transfer. The coordination of the photocatalytic and enzymatic steps was achieved by structural and compositional regulation. The optimized UPO@dTiO2-CD not only displayed high catalytic efficiency (turnover number and turnover frequency of rAaeUPO up to >65,000 and 91 min-1, respectively) but also exhibited high stability and reusability.
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- Feifei Jia
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin300130, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process Safety, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin300130, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process Safety, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin300130, China
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Xiong H, Alberto KA, Youn J, Taura J, Morstein J, Li X, Wang Y, Trauner D, Slesinger PA, Nielsen SO, Qin Z. Optical control of neuronal activities with photoswitchable nanovesicles. NANO RESEARCH 2023; 16:1033-1041. [PMID: 37063114 DOI: 10.1007/s12274-022-4976-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Precise modulation of neuronal activity by neuroactive molecules is essential for understanding brain circuits and behavior. However, tools for highly controllable molecular release are lacking. Here, we developed a photoswitchable nanovesicle with azobenzene-containing phosphatidylcholine (azo-PC), coined 'azosome', for neuromodulation. Irradiation with 365 nm light triggers the trans-to-cis isomerization of azo-PC, resulting in a disordered lipid bilayer with decreased thickness and cargo release. Irradiation with 455 nm light induces reverse isomerization and switches the release off. Real-time fluorescence imaging shows controllable and repeatable cargo release within seconds (< 3 s). Importantly, we demonstrate that SKF-81297, a dopamine D1-receptor agonist, can be repeatedly released from the azosome to activate cultures of primary striatal neurons. Azosome shows promise for precise optical control over the molecular release and can be a valuable tool for molecular neuroscience studies.
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- Hejian Xiong
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- Nash Family Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, New York University, New York, NY 10012, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- Nash Family Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, New York University, New York, NY 10012, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75080, USA
- Center for Advanced Pain Studies, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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Defect Engineering Modified Bismuth Vanadate toward Efficient Solar Hydrogen Peroxide Production. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 629:215-224. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.08.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Protonated g-C 3N 4 coated Co 9S 8 heterojunction for photocatalytic H 2O 2 production. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 627:541-553. [PMID: 35870406 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Photocatalytic H2O2 production is an eco-friendly technique because only H2O, molecular O2 and light are involved. However, it still confronts the challenges of the unsatisfactory productivity of H2O2 and the dependence on organic electron donors or high purity O2, which restrict the practical application. Herein, we construct a type-II heterojunction of the protonated g-C3N4 coated Co9S8 semiconductor for photocatalytic H2O2 production. The ultrathin g-C3N4 uniformly spreads on the surface of the dispersed Co9S8 nanosheets by a two-step method of protonation and dip-coating, and exhibits improved photogenerated electrons transportability and e--h+ pairs separation ability. The photocatalytic system can achieve a considerable productivity of H2O2 to 2.17 mM for 5 h in alkaline medium in the absence of the organic electron donors and pure O2. The optimal photocatalyst also obtains the highest apparent quantum yield (AQY) of 18.10% under 450 nm of light irradiation, as well as a good reusability. The contribution of the type-II heterojunction is that the migrations of electrons and holes within the interface between g-C3N4 and Co9S8 matrix promote the separation of photocarriers, and another channel is also opened for H2O2 generation. The accumulated electrons in conduction band (CB) of Co9S8 contribute to the major channel of two-electron reduction of O2 for H2O2 production. Meanwhile, the electrons in CB of g-C3N4 participate in the single electron reduction of O2 as an auxiliary channel to enhance the H2O2 production.
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