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Bi J, Chen T, Xie Y, Shen R, Li B, Sun M, Guo X, Zhao Y. Bipolar membrane electrodialysis integrated with in-situ CO 2 absorption for simulated seawater concentrate utilization, carbon storage and production of sodium carbonate. J Environ Sci (China) 2024; 142:21-32. [PMID: 38527886 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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In the context of carbon capture, utilization, and storage, the high-value utilization of carbon storage presents a significant challenge. To address this challenge, this study employed the bipolar membrane electrodialysis integrated with carbon utilization technology to prepare Na2CO3 products using simulated seawater concentrate, achieving simultaneous saline wastewater utilization, carbon storage and high-value production of Na2CO3. The effects of various factors, including concentration of simulated seawater concentrate, current density, CO2 aeration rate, and circulating flow rate of alkali chamber, on the quality of Na2CO3 product, carbon sequestration rate, and energy consumption were investigated. Under the optimal condition, the CO32- concentration in the alkaline chamber reached a maximum of 0.817 mol/L with 98 mol% purity. The resulting carbon fixation rate was 70.50%, with energy consumption for carbon sequestration and product production of 5.7 kWhr/m3 CO2 and 1237.8 kWhr/ton Na2CO3, respectively. This coupling design provides a triple-win outcome promoting waste reduction and efficient utilization of resources.
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- Jingtao Bi
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Engineering Research Center of Seawater Utilization Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Hebei Collaborative Innovation Center of Modern Marine Chemical Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Seawater and Brine Efficient Utilization, Weifang 262737, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Engineering Research Center of Seawater Utilization Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Hebei Collaborative Innovation Center of Modern Marine Chemical Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Seawater and Brine Efficient Utilization, Weifang 262737, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Engineering Research Center of Seawater Utilization Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Hebei Collaborative Innovation Center of Modern Marine Chemical Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Seawater and Brine Efficient Utilization, Weifang 262737, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Engineering Research Center of Seawater Utilization Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Hebei Collaborative Innovation Center of Modern Marine Chemical Technology, Tianjin 300401, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chemical Process Safety, Tianjin 300130, China; Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Seawater and Brine Efficient Utilization, Weifang 262737, China.
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Kang X, Wang Z, Shi X, Jiang X, Liu Z, Zhao B. Effective Reduction of CO 2 with Aromatic Amines into N-Formamides Triggered by Noble-Free Metal-Organic Framework Catalysts Under Mild Conditions. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311511. [PMID: 38319022 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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The reductive transformation of carbon dioxide (CO2) into high-valued N‑formamides matches well with the atom economy and the sustainable development intention. Nevertheless, developing a noble-free metal catalyst under mild reaction conditions is desirable and challenging. Herein, a caged metal-organic framework (MOFs) [H2N(CH3)2]2{[Ni3(µ3-O)(XN)(BDC)3]·6DMF}n (1) (XN = 6″-(pyridin-4-yl)-4,2″:4″,4″'-terpyridine), H2BDC = terephthalic acid) is harvested, presenting high thermal and chemical stabilities. Catalytic investigation reveals that 1 as a renewable noble-free MOFs catalyst can catalyze the CO2 reduction conversion with aromatic amines tolerated by broad functional groups at least ten times, resulting in various formamides in excellent yields and selectivity under the mildest reaction system (room temperature and 1 bar CO2). Density functional theory (DFT) theoretical studies disclose the applicable reaction path, in which the CO2 hydrosilylation process is initiated by the [Ni3] cluster interaction with CO2 via η2-C, O coordination mode. This work may open up an avenue to seek high-efficiency noble-free catalysts in CO2 chemical reduction into high value-added chemicals.
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- Xiaomin Kang
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, P. R. China
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- Department of Basic Courses, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, 030801, P. R. China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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Guan GW, Zheng ST, Ni S, Wang SS, Ma H, Liu XY, Peng X, Wang J, Yang QY. Cobalt-based Polymerized Porphyrinic Network for Visible-light-driven CO 2 Reduction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:32271-32281. [PMID: 38868898 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Visible-light-driven conversion of carbon dioxide to valuable compounds and fuels is an important but challenging task due to the inherent stability of the CO2 molecules. Herein, we report a series of cobalt-based polymerized porphyrinic network (PPN) photocatalysts for CO2 reduction with high activity. The introduction of organic groups results in the addition of more conjugated electrons to the networks, thereby altering the molecular orbital levels within the networks. This integration of functional groups effectively adjusts the levels of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) and the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO). The PPN(Co)-NO2 exhibits outstanding performance, with a CO evolution rate of 12 268 μmol/g/h and 85.8% selectivity, surpassing most similar photocatalyst systems. The performance of PPN(Co)-NO2 is also excellent in terms of apparent quantum yield (AQY) for CO production (5.7% at 420 nm). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations, time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL), and electrochemical tests reveal that the introduction of methyl and nitro groups leads to a narrower energy gap, facilitating a faster charge transfer. The coupling reaction in this study enables the formation of stable C-C bonds, enhancing the structural regulation, active site diversity, and stability of the catalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. This work offers a facile strategy to develop reliable catalysts for efficient CO2 conversion.
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- Guo-Wei Guan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Research and Development Centre, China Tobacco Anhui Industrial Co., Ltd., Hefei, Anhui 230088, China
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- Research and Development Centre, China Tobacco Anhui Industrial Co., Ltd., Hefei, Anhui 230088, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Feng J, Zhang W, Shi D, Jia Y, Tang Y, Meng Y, Gao Q. Restructuring multi-phase interfaces from Cu-based metal-organic frameworks for selective electroreduction of CO 2 to C 2H 4. Chem Sci 2024; 15:9173-9182. [PMID: 38903213 PMCID: PMC11186311 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00967c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Multi-phase interfaces are promising for surmounting the energy barriers of electrochemical CO2 reduction involving multiple electron transfer steps, but challenges still remain in constructing interfacial micro-structures and unraveling their dynamic changes and working mechanism. Herein, highly active Ag/Cu/Cu2O heterostructures are in situ electrochemically restructured from Ag-incorporating HKUST-1, a Cu-based metal-organic framework (MOF), and accomplish efficient CO2-to-C2H4 conversion with a high faradaic efficiency (57.2% at -1.3 V vs. RHE) and satisfactory stability in flow cells, performing among the best of recently reported MOFs and their derivatives. The combination of in/ex situ characterizations and theoretical calculations reveals that Ag plays a crucial role in stabilizing Cu(i) and increasing the CO surface coverage, while the active Cu/Cu2O interfaces significantly reduce the energy barrier of C-C coupling toward the boosted ethylene production. This work not only proves MOFs as feasible precursors to derive efficient electrocatalysts on site, but also provides in-depth understanding on the working interfaces at an atomic level.
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- Jiye Feng
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University Guangzhou 510632 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University Guangzhou 510632 P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University Guangzhou 510632 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University Guangzhou 510632 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University Guangzhou 510632 P. R. China
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Han WK, Li J, Zhu RM, Wei M, Xia SK, Fu JX, Zhang J, Pang H, Li MD, Gu ZG. Photosensitizing metal covalent organic framework with fast charge transfer dynamics for efficient CO 2 photoreduction. Chem Sci 2024; 15:8422-8429. [PMID: 38846403 PMCID: PMC11151834 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc01896f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Designing artificial photocatalysts for CO2 reduction is challenging, mainly due to the intrinsic difficulty of making multiple functional units cooperate efficiently. Herein, three-dimensional metal covalent organic frameworks (3D MCOFs) were employed as an innovative platform to integrate a strong Ru(ii) light-harvesting unit, an active Re(i) catalytic center, and an efficient charge separation configuration for photocatalysis. The photosensitive moiety was precisely stabilized into the covalent skeleton by using a rational-designed Ru(ii) complex as one of the building units, while the Re(i) center was linked via a shared bridging ligand with an Ru(ii) center, opening an effective pathway for their electronic interaction. Remarkably, the as-synthesized MCOF exhibited impressive CO2 photoreduction activity with a CO generation rate as high as 1840 μmol g-1 h-1 and 97.7% selectivity. The femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy combined with theoretical calculations uncovered the fast charge-transfer dynamics occurring between the photoactive and catalytic centers, providing a comprehensive understanding of the photocatalytic mechanism. This work offers in-depth insight into the design of MCOF-based photocatalysts for solar energy utilization.
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- Wang-Kang Han
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University Shantou 515063 China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University Shantou 515063 China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University Yangzhou 225002 China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University Shantou 515063 China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
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Bazazi S, Hashemi E, Mohammadjavadi M, Saeb MR, Liu Y, Huang Y, Xiao H, Seidi F. Metal-organic framework (MOF)/C-dots and covalent organic framework (COF)/C-dots hybrid nanocomposites: Fabrications and applications in sensing, medical, environmental, and energy sectors. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 328:103178. [PMID: 38735101 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103178] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Developing new hybrid materials is critical for addressing the current needs of the world in various fields, such as energy, sensing, health, hygiene, and others. C-dots are a member of the carbon nanomaterial family with numerous applications. Aggregation is one of the barriers to the performance of C-dots, which causes luminescence quenching, surface area decreases, etc. To improve the performance of C-dots, numerous matrices including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent-organic frameworks (COFs), and polymers have been composited with C-dots. The porous crystalline structures, which are constituents of metal nodes and organic linkers (MOFs) or covalently attached organic units (COFs) provide privileged features such as high specific surface area, tunable structures, and pore diameters, modifiable surface, high thermal, mechanical, and chemical stabilities. Also, the MOFs and COFs protect the C-dots from the environment. Therefore, MOF/C-dots and COF/C-dots composites combine their features while retaining topological properties and improving performances. In this review, we first compare MOFs with COFs as matrices for C-dots. Then, the recent progress in developing hybrid MOFs/C-dots and COFs/C-dots composites has been discussed and their applications in various fields have been explained briefly.
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- Sina Bazazi
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Guilan, PO Box 41335-1914, Rasht, Iran
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, J. Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5A3, Canada.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Song B, Liang Y, Zhou Y, Zhang L, Li H, Zhu NX, Tang BZ, Zhao D, Liu B. CO 2-Based Stable Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks for CO 2 Utilization. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:14835-14843. [PMID: 38728105 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c03476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The transformation of carbon dioxide (CO2) into functional materials has garnered considerable worldwide interest. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), as a distinctive class of materials, have made great contributions to CO2 capture and conversion. However, facile conversion of CO2 to stable porous MOFs for CO2 utilization remains unexplored. Herein, we present a facile methodology of using CO2 to synthesize stable zirconium-based MOFs. Two zirconium-based MOFs CO2-Zr-DEP and CO2-Zr-DEDP with face-centered cubic topology were obtained via a sequential desilylation-carboxylation-coordination reaction. The MOFs exhibit excellent crystallinity, as verified through powder X-ray diffraction and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy analyses. They also have notable porosity with high surface area (SBET up to 3688 m2 g-1) and good CO2 adsorption capacity (up to 12.5 wt %). The resulting MOFs have abundant alkyne functional moieties, confirmed through 13C cross-polarization/magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance and Fourier transform infrared spectra. Leveraging the catalytic prowess of Ag(I) in diverse CO2-involved reactions, we incorporated Ag(I) into zirconium-based MOFs, capitalizing on their interactions with carbon-carbon π-bonds of alkynes, thereby forming a heterogeneous catalyst. This catalyst demonstrates outstanding efficiency in catalyzing the conversion of CO2 and propargylic alcohols into cyclic carbonates, achieving >99% yield at room temperature and atmospheric pressure conditions. Thus, this work provides a dual CO2 utilization strategy, encompassing the synthesis of CO2-based MOFs (20-24 wt % from CO2) and their subsequent application in CO2 capture and conversion processes. This approach significantly enhances overall CO2 utilization.
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- Bo Song
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Centre for High-Resolution Electron Microscopy (CℏEM), School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Centre for High-Resolution Electron Microscopy (CℏEM), School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518172, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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Zhang S, Lin H, Sun P, Zhou Y, Zhang Q, Sang T, Tuo A, Xiong K, Gai Y. Cationic Europium-Organic Framework for Chromatographic Column Separation of Ionic Dyes and Stimuli-Responsive Chromic Properties. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:9288-9296. [PMID: 38724469 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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A novel 3D europium-based cationic framework (Eu-CMOF) has been constructed solvothermally by employing a viologen derivative as an organic functional building unit. Notably, Eu-CMOF demonstrates its capability as a proficient aqueous-phase ion-exchange host, facilitating the remarkable rapid chromatographic column separation of new coccine and malachite green (NC3-/MG+), as well as new coccine and methylene blue (NC3-/MLB+), in mere 2 to 4 min. Adsorption thermodynamics and kinetics of anionic dyes demonstrate that Eu-CMOF exhibits a higher adsorption capacity for NC3-, as evaluated by the Langmuir model, reaching a value of 173 mg·g-1. The pseudo-second-order rate constant is determined to be 3.84 × 10-3 mg-1·g·min-1. Additionally, Eu-CMOF displays reversible photochromic and amine- and ammonia-induced vapochromic behaviors. Further mechanistic studies reveal that these chromic behaviors are primarily attributed to the generation of free viologen radical stimulated by Xe-light or electron-rich amine/ammonia. This research contributes to the development of advanced materials with applications in rapid chromatographic separation and stimuli-responsive chromic properties, showcasing the potential of Eu-CMOF as a versatile platform for practical applications.
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- Shi Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China
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Wang HF, Wang HJ, Zhong DC, Lu TB. Unveiling the role of proton concentration in dinuclear metal complexes for boosting photocatalytic CO 2 reduction. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2318384121. [PMID: 38713627 PMCID: PMC11098096 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2318384121] [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: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024] Open
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The reaction kinetics of photocatalytic CO2 reduction is highly dependent on the transfer rate of electrons and protons to the CO2 molecules adsorbed on catalytic centers. Studies on uncovering the proton effect in catalysts on photocatalytic activity of CO2 reduction are significant but rarely reported. In this paper, we, from the molecular level, revealed that the photocatalytic activity of CO2 reduction is closely related to the proton availability in catalysts. Specifically, four dinuclear Co(II) complexes based on Robson-type ligands with different number of carboxylic groups (-nCOOH; n = 0, 2, 4, 6) were designed and synthesized. All these complexes show photocatalytic activity for CO2 reduction to CO in a water-containing system upon visible-light illumination. Interestingly, the CO yields increase positively with the increase of the carboxylic-group number in dinuclear Co(II) complexes. The one containing -6COOH shows the best photocatalytic activity for CO2 reduction to CO, with the TON value reaching as high as 10,294. The value is 1.8, 3.4, and 7.8 times higher than those containing -4COOH, -2COOH, and -0COOH, respectively. The high TON value also makes the dinuclear Co(II) complex with -6COOH outstanding among reported homogeneous molecular catalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Control experiments and density functional theory calculation indicated that more carboxylic groups in the catalyst endow the catalyst with more proton relays, thus accelerating the proton transfer and boosting the photocatalytic CO2 reduction. This study, at a molecular level, elucidates that more carboxylic groups in catalysts are beneficial for boosting the reaction kinetics of photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
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- Hui-Feng Wang
- Ministry of Education (MOE) International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin300384, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin300384, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin300384, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) International Joint Laboratory of Materials Microstructure, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin300384, China
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Yang N, Yan W, Zhou ZJ, Tian C, Zhang P, Liu H, Wu XP, Xia C, Dai S, Zhu X. Synthetic Leaves Based on Crystalline Olefin-Linked Covalent Organic Frameworks for Efficient CO 2 Photoreduction with Water. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:5444-5452. [PMID: 38639448 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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We report, for the first time, a new synthetic strategy for the preparation of crystalline two-dimensional olefin-linked covalent organic frameworks (COFs) based on aldol condensation between benzodifurandione and aromatic aldehydes. Olefin-linked COFs can be facilely crystallized through either a pyridine-promoted solvothermal process or a benzoic anhydride-mediated organic flux synthesis. The resultant COF leaf with high in-plane π-conjugation exhibits efficient visible-light-driven photoreduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) with water (H2O) in the absence of any photosensitizer, sacrificial agents, or cocatalysts. The production rate of carbon monoxide (CO) reaches as high as 158.1 μmol g-1 h-1 with near 100% CO selectivity, which is accompanied by the oxidation of H2O to oxygen. Both theoretical and experimental results confirm that the key lies in achieving exceptional photoinduced charge separation and low exciton binding. We anticipate that our findings will facilitate new possibilities for the development of semiconducting COFs with structural diversity and functional variability.
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- Na Yang
- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Centre for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- School of Resources and Environment Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Centre for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United States
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- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Liu G, Liu S, Lai C, Qin L, Zhang M, Li Y, Xu M, Ma D, Xu F, Liu S, Dai M, Chen Q. Strategies for Enhancing the Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Efficiency of Covalent Triazine Frameworks for CO 2 Reduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307853. [PMID: 38143294 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuel and high-value-added chemicals is considered a green and effective way to solve global energy and environmental problems. Covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) are extensively utilized as an emerging catalyst for photo/electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) recently recognized for their distinctive qualities, including excellent thermal and chemical stability, π-conjugated structure, rich nitrogen content, and a strong affinity for CO2, etc. Nevertheless, single-component CTFs have the problems of accelerated recombination of photoexcited electron-hole pairs and restricted conductivity, which limit their application for photo/electrocatalytic CO2RR. Therefore, emphasis will then summarize the strategies for enhancing the photocatalytic and electrocatalytic efficiency of CTFs for CO2RR in this paper, including atom doping, constructing a heterojunction structure, etc. This review first illustrates the synthesis strategies of CTFs and the advantages of CTFs in the field of photo/electrocatalytic CO2RR. Subsequently, the mechanism of CTF-based materials in photo/electrocatalytic CO2RR is described. Lastly, the challenges and future prospects of CTFs in photo/electrocatalytic CO2RR are addressed, which offers a fresh perspective for the future development of CTFs in photo/electrocatalytic CO2RR.
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- Gang Liu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Architecture and Art, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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Zhao Y, Li S, Fu G, Yang H, Li S, Wu D, Zhang T. Construction of Layer-Blocked Covalent Organic Framework Heterogenous Films via Surface-Initiated Polycondensations with Strongly Enhanced Photocatalytic Properties. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2024; 10:775-781. [PMID: 38680569 PMCID: PMC11046463 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.3c01195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Imine-linked covalent organic frameworks (COFs) usually show high crystallinity and porosity, while vinyl-linked COFs have excellent semiconducting properties and stability. Therefore, achieving the advantages of imine- and vinyl-linkages in a single COF material is highly interesting but remains challenging. Herein, we demonstrate the fabrication of a layer-blocked COF (LB-COF) heterogeneous film that is composed of imine- and vinyl-linkages through two successive surface-initiated polycondensations. In brief, the bottom layer of imine-linked COF film was constructed on an amino-functionalized substrate via Schiff-base polycondensation, in which the unreacted aldehyde edges could be utilized for initiating aldol polycondensation to prepare the second layer of vinyl-linked COF film. The resultant LB-COF film displays excellent ordering due to the crystalline templating effect from the bottom imine-linked COF layer; meanwhile, the upper vinyl-linked COF layer could strongly enhance its stability and photocatalytic properties. The LB COF also presents superior performance in photocatalytic uranium extraction (320 mg g-1), which is higher than the imine-linked (35 mg g-1) and the vinyl-linked (295 mg g-1) counterpart. This study provides a novel surface-initiated strategy to synthesize layer-blocked COF heterogeneous films that combine the advantages of each building block.
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- Yuxiang Zhao
- Key
Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering,
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering,
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering,
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering,
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering,
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering,
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering,
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Li Z, Lv Y, Huang H, Li ZJ, Li T, Zhang L, Wang JQ. Efficient electrochemical reduction of CO 2 to CO in a flow cell device by a pristine Cu 5tz 6-cluster-based metal-organic framework. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:7067-7072. [PMID: 38566555 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt00189c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The electrochemical reduction of CO2 to CO is a powerful approach to achieving carbon neutrality. Herein, we report a five-nuclear copper cluster-based metal-azolate framework CuTz-1 as an electrocatalyst for the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction. It achieved a faradaic efficiency (FE) of 62.7% for yielding CO with a partial current density of -35.1 mA cm-2 in flow cell device, which can be preserved for more than ten hours with negligible changes of the current density and FE(CO). Studies of electrocatalytic mechanism studies revealed that the distance of Cu-N was increased, and the coordination number of the Cu ion was reduced, while the oxidation state of Cu was decreased after the electrocatalysis. These findings offer valuable insights into structural changes that influence the performance of the catalyst during the process of the electrochemical reduction of CO2 process.
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- Zijing Li
- Engineering Research Centre of Large-Scale Reactor Engineering and Technology, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China.
- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2019 Jia Luo Road, Shanghai, 201800, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2019 Jia Luo Road, Shanghai, 201800, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2019 Jia Luo Road, Shanghai, 201800, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2019 Jia Luo Road, Shanghai, 201800, China.
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- Engineering Research Centre of Large-Scale Reactor Engineering and Technology, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2019 Jia Luo Road, Shanghai, 201800, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2019 Jia Luo Road, Shanghai, 201800, China.
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Qian Y, Jiang HL. Structural Regulation of Covalent Organic Frameworks for Catalysis. Acc Chem Res 2024; 57:1214-1226. [PMID: 38552221 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.4c00061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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ConspectusChemical reactions can be promoted at lower temperatures and pressures, thereby reducing the energy input, by introducing suitable catalysts. Despite its significance, the quest for efficient and stable catalysts remains a significant challenge. In this context, addressing the efficiency of catalysts stands out as a paramount concern. However, the challenges posed by the vague structure and limited tailorability of traditional catalysts would make it highly desirable to fabricate optimized catalysts based on the understanding of structure-activity relationships. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), a subclass of fully designed crystalline materials formed by the polymerization of organic building blocks through covalent bonds have garnered widespread attention in catalysis. The precise and customizable structures of COFs, coupled with attributes such as high surface area and facile functional modification, make COFs attractive molecular platforms for catalytic applications. These inherent advantages position COFs as ideal catalysts, facilitating the elucidation of structure-performance relationships and thereby further improving the catalysis. Nevertheless, there is a lack of systematic emphasis on and summary of structural regulation at the atomic/molecular level for COF catalysis. Consequently, there is a growing need to summarize this research field and provide deep insights into COF-based catalysis to promote its further development.In this Account, we will summarize recent advances in structural regulation achieved in COF-based catalysts, placing an emphasis on the molecular design of the structures for enhanced catalysis. Considering the unique components and structural advantages of COFs, we present the fundamental principles for the rational design of structural regulation in COF-based catalysis. This Account starts by presenting an overview of catalysis and explaining why COFs are promising catalysts. Then, we introduce the molecular design principle for COF catalysis. Next, we present the following three aspects of the specific strategies for structural regulation of COF-based catalysts: (1) By designing different functional groups and integrating metal species into the organic unit, the activity and/or selectivity can be finely modulated. (2) Regulating the linkage facilitates charge transfer and/or modulates the electronic structure of catalytic metal sites, and accordingly, the intrinsic activity/selectivity can be further improved. (3) By means of pore wall/space engineering, the microenvironment surrounding catalytic metal sites can be modulated to optimize performance. Finally, the current challenges and future developments in the structural regulation of COF-based catalysts are discussed in detail. This Account provides insight into the structural regulation of COF-based catalysts at the atomic/molecular level toward improving their performance, which would provide significant inspiration for the design and structural regulation of other heterogeneous catalysts.
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- Yunyang Qian
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P.R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P.R. China
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Guo L, Zhou J, Liu F, Meng X, Ma Y, Hao F, Xiong Y, Fan Z. Electronic Structure Design of Transition Metal-Based Catalysts for Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction. ACS NANO 2024; 18:9823-9851. [PMID: 38546130 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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With the increasingly serious greenhouse effect, the electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) has garnered widespread attention as it is capable of leveraging renewable energy to convert CO2 into value-added chemicals and fuels. However, the performance of CO2RR can hardly meet expectations because of the diverse intermediates and complicated reaction processes, necessitating the exploitation of highly efficient catalysts. In recent years, with advanced characterization technologies and theoretical simulations, the exploration of catalytic mechanisms has gradually deepened into the electronic structure of catalysts and their interactions with intermediates, which serve as a bridge to facilitate the deeper comprehension of structure-performance relationships. Transition metal-based catalysts (TMCs), extensively applied in electrochemical CO2RR, demonstrate substantial potential for further electronic structure modulation, given their abundance of d electrons. Herein, we discuss the representative feasible strategies to modulate the electronic structure of catalysts, including doping, vacancy, alloying, heterostructure, strain, and phase engineering. These approaches profoundly alter the inherent properties of TMCs and their interaction with intermediates, thereby greatly affecting the reaction rate and pathway of CO2RR. It is believed that the rational electronic structure design and modulation can fundamentally provide viable directions and strategies for the development of advanced catalysts toward efficient electrochemical conversion of CO2 and many other small molecules.
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- Liang Guo
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen 518057, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy (HKICE), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Fang Z, Yue X, Xiang Q. Atomically Contacted Cs 3Bi 2Br 9 QDs@UiO-66 Composite for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401914. [PMID: 38593297 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Metal halide perovskite quantum dots (QDs) are widely studied in the field of photocatalytic CO2 due to their strong light absorption and long carrier migration length. However, it can not exhibit high catalytic performance because of the radiative recombination and the lack of effective catalytic sites. Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) encapsulated QDs can not only solve the aforementioned problems, but also maintain their own unique characteristics with ultra-high specific surfaces area and abundant metal sites. In this work, lead-free bismuth-based halide perovskite QDs are encapsulated into Zr-based MOF (UiO-66), which combines the advantages with high power conversion efficiency of QDs and the high surface area and porosity of UiO-66. In addition, benefiting from the close contact between the Cs3Bi2Br9 QDs and the UiO-66 enables the photogenerated electrons in the QDs to be rapidly transferred to the MOF. As a result, the Cs3Bi2Br9@UiO-66 composite exhibits a higher yield for photocatalytic CO2 reduction than that of the prepared large-sized composite of Cs3Bi2Br9 and UiO-66.
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- Zhaohui Fang
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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Wang H, Kang X, Han B. Rare-earth Element-based Electrocatalysts Designed for CO 2 Electro-reduction. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301539. [PMID: 38109070 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction presents a promising approach for synthesizing fuels and chemical feedstocks using renewable energy sources. Although significant advancements have been made in the design of catalysts for CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) in recent years, the linear scaling relationship of key intermediates, selectivity, stability, and economical efficiency are still required to be improved. Rare earth (RE) elements, recognized as pivotal components in various industrial applications, have been widely used in catalysis due to their unique properties such as redox characteristics, orbital structure, oxygen affinity, large ion radius, and electronic configuration. Furthermore, RE elements could effectively modulate the adsorption strength of intermediates and provide abundant metal active sites for CO2RR. Despite their potential, there is still a shortage of comprehensive and systematic analysis of RE elements employed in the design of electrocatalysts of CO2RR. Therefore, the current approaches for the design of RE element-based electrocatalysts and their applications in CO2RR are thoroughly summarized in this review. The review starts by outlining the characteristics of CO2RR and RE elements, followed by a summary of design strategies and synthetic methods for RE element-based electrocatalysts. Finally, an overview of current limitations in research and an outline of the prospects for future investigations are proposed.
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- Hengan Wang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, China
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Guo H, Si DH, Zhu HJ, Chen ZA, Cao R, Huang YB. Boosting CO 2 Electroreduction over a Covalent Organic Framework in the Presence of Oxygen. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319472. [PMID: 38320964 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319472] [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: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Herein, we propose an oxygen-containing species coordination strategy to boost CO2 electroreduction in the presence of O2. A two-dimensional (2D) conjugated metal-covalent organic framework (MCOF), denoted as NiPc-Salen(Co)2-COF that is composed of the Ni-phthalocyanine (NiPc) unit with well-defined Ni-N4-O sites and the salen(Co)2 moiety with binuclear Co-N2O2 sites, is developed and synthesized for enhancing the CO2RR under aerobic condition. In the presence of O2, one of the Co sites in the NiPc-Salen(Co)2-COF that coordinated with the intermediate of *OOH from ORR could decrease the energy barrier of the activation of CO2 molecules and stabilize the key intermediate *COOH of the CO2RR over the adjacent Co center. Besides, the oxygen species axially coordinated Ni-N4-O sites can favor in reducing the energy barrier of the intermediate *COOH formation for the CO2RR. Thus, NiPc-Salen(Co)2-COF exhibits high oxygen-tolerant CO2RR performance and achieves outstanding CO Faradaic efficiency (FECO) of 97.2 % at -1.0 V vs. the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) and a high CO partial current density of 40.3 mA cm-2 at -1.1 V in the presence of 0.5 % O2, which is superior to that in pure CO2 feed gas (FECO=94.8 %, jCO=19.9 mA cm-2). Notably, the NiPc-Salen(Co)2-COF achieves an industrial-level current density of 128.3 mA cm-2 in the flow-cell reactor with 0.5 % O2 at -0.8 V, which is higher than that in pure CO2 atmosphere (jCO=104.8 mA cm-2). It is worth noting that an excellent FECO of 86.8 % is still achieved in the presence of 5 % O2 at -1.0 V. This work provides an effective strategy to enable the CO2RR under O2 atmosphere by utilizing the *OOH intermediates of ORR to boost CO2 electroreduction.
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- Hui Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fujian, Fuzhou, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fujian, Fuzhou, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fujian, Fuzhou, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fujian, Fuzhou, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fujian, Fuzhou, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, 350108, Fuzhou, Fujian, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fujian, Fuzhou, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, 350108, Fuzhou, Fujian, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Huang S, Huang X, Ma D. Enhanced photocatalysis of metal/covalent organic frameworks by plasmonic nanoparticles and homo/hetero-junctions. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:1611-1637. [PMID: 38294286 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01645e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have garnered attention in photocatalysis due to their unique features including extensive surface area, adjustable pores, and the ability to incorporate various functional groups. However, challenges such as limited visible light absorption and rapid electron-hole recombination often hinder their photocatalytic efficiency. Recent developments have introduced plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) and junctions to enhance the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent advancements in MOF/COF-based photocatalysts improved by integration of plasmonic NPs and junctions. We begin by examining the utilization of plasmonic NPs, known for absorbing longer-wavelength light compared to typical MOFs/COFs. These NPs exhibit localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) when excited, effectively enhancing the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. Moreover, we discuss the role of homo/hetero-junctions in facilitating charge separation, further boosting the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. The mechanisms behind the improved photocatalytic performance of these composites are discussed, along with an assessment of challenges and opportunities in the field, guiding future research directions.
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- Yannan Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
- Énergie Matériauxet Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifque (INRS), 1650 Bd Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada.
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earths, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341000, China.
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Department of Synthetic Materials and Functional Devices, Max-Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, 06120, Halle, Germany
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- Énergie Matériauxet Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifque (INRS), 1650 Bd Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada.
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Li M, Zhang Y, Gao D, Li Y, Yu C, Fang Y, Huang Y, Tang C, Guo Z. Prediction of M 3 B 4 -type MBenes as Promising Catalysts for CO 2 Capture and Reduction. Chemphyschem 2024; 25:e202300837. [PMID: 38225754 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300837] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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The rational design of novel catalysts with high activity and selectivity for carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2 RR) is highly desired. In this work, we have extensive investigations on the properties of two-dimensional transition metal borides (MBenes) to achieve efficient CO2 capture and reduction through first-principles calculations. The results show that all the investigated M3 B4 -type MBene exhibit remarkable CO2 capture and activation abilities, which proved to be derived from the lone pair of electrons on the MBene surface. Then, we emphasize that the investigated MBenes can further selectively reduce activated CO2 to CH4 . Moreover, a new linear scaling relationship of the adsorption energies of potential-determining intermediates (*OCH2 O and *HOCH2 O) versus ΔG(*OCHO) has been established, where the CO2 RR limiting potentials on MBenes are determined by the different fitting slopes of ΔG(*OCH2 O) and ΔG(*HOCHO), allowing significantly lower limiting potentials to be achieved compared to transition metals. Especially, two promising CO2 RR catalysts (Mo3 B4 and Cr3 B4 MBene) exist quite low limiting potentials of -0.48 V and -0.66 V, as well as competitive selectivity concerning hydrogen evolution reactions have been identified. Our research results make future advances in CO2 capture by MBenes easier and exploit the applications of Mo3 B4 and Cr3 B4 MBenes as novel CO2 RR catalysts.
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- Mingxia Li
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 300130, Tianjin, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 300130, Tianjin, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 300130, Tianjin, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 300130, Tianjin, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 300130, Tianjin, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 300130, Tianjin, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 300130, Tianjin, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 300130, Tianjin, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 300130, Tianjin, China
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Zhu HJ, Si DH, Guo H, Chen Z, Cao R, Huang YB. Oxygen-tolerant CO 2 electroreduction over covalent organic frameworks via photoswitching control oxygen passivation strategy. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1479. [PMID: 38368417 PMCID: PMC10874412 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45959-9] [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: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024] Open
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The direct use of flue gas for the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction is desirable but severely limited by the thermodynamically favorable oxygen reduction reaction. Herein, a photonicswitching unit 1,2-Bis(5'-formyl-2'-methylthien-3'-yl)cyclopentene (DAE) is integrated into a cobalt porphyrin-based covalent organic framework for highly efficient CO2 electrocatalysis under aerobic environment. The DAE moiety in the material can reversibly modulate the O2 activation capacity and electronic conductivity by the framework ring-closing/opening reactions under UV/Vis irradiation. The DAE-based covalent organic framework with ring-closing type shows a high CO Faradaic efficiency of 90.5% with CO partial current density of -20.1 mA cm-2 at -1.0 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode by co-feeding CO2 and 5% O2. This work presents an oxygen passivation strategy to realize efficient CO2 electroreduction performance by co-feeding of CO2 and O2, which would inspire to design electrocatalysts for the practical CO2 source such as flue gas from power plants or air.
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- Hong-Jing Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fuzhou, PR China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, 350108, Fuzhou, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, 100049, Beijing, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fuzhou, PR China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, 350108, Fuzhou, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, 100049, Beijing, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fuzhou, PR China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, 350108, Fuzhou, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, 100049, Beijing, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fuzhou, PR China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, 350108, Fuzhou, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, 100049, Beijing, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fuzhou, PR China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, 350108, Fuzhou, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, 100049, Beijing, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 350002, Fuzhou, PR China.
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, 350108, Fuzhou, PR China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, 100049, Beijing, PR China.
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Wu Y, Wang R, Kim Y. Single-Atom Catalysts on Covalent Organic Frameworks for Energy Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38329718 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have been investigated and applied to energy conversion devices. However, issues of metal agglomeration, low metal loading, and substrate stability have hindered realization of the SACs' full potential. Recently, covalent organic framework (COF)-based SACs have emerged as promising materials to enable highly efficient catalytic reactions. Here, we summarize the representative COF-based SACs and their wide application in clean energy devices and conversion reactions, such as hydrogen evolution reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, and oxygen evolution reaction. Based on their catalysis conditions, these reactions are categorized into photocatalyzed and electrocatalyzed reactions. We also summarize their design strategies, including heteroatom inclusion, donor-acceptor pairs, pore engineering, interface engineering, etc. Although COF-based SACs are promising, more efforts, such as linkage engineering, functional groups, ionization, multifunctional sites for cocatalyzed systems, etc., could improve them to be the ideal SAC materials. At the end, we provide our perspectives on where the field will proceed in the next 5 years.
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- Yurong Wu
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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Niu C, Zhao S, Xu Y. In Situ Gelled Covalent Organic Frameworks Electrolyte with Long-Range Interconnected Skeletons for Superior Ionic Conductivity. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:3114-3124. [PMID: 38113330 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c10312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) present an ideal platform for ion transport owing to their tunable and ordered nanochannels at the single-digit scale. However, achieving superior COF-based electrolytes remains challenging because of the mismatch between the intricate synthesis processes of COFs and the battery preparation environment, which makes it difficult to build continuous ion channels and low-impedance electrochemical interfaces for devices. Here, we present an in situ gelation method to produce COF gel electrolytes (CGEs) within liquid carbonate electrolyte, integrating COF synthesis with their applicability in batteries. This method leads to long-range interconnected and highly crystalline skeletons of COFs from a robust precoordination structure between lithium salts of liquid electrolyte and building blocks. By incorporating the lithium affinity groups in the COFs, the developed CGEs show a remarkable 3-fold enhancement in ionic conductivity, reaching up to 10.5 mS cm-1 compared to the corresponding liquid carbonate electrolytes. Furthermore, the CGEs exhibit a low activation energy of 0.068 eV, ensuring efficient ion transport, while demonstrating dendrite-free lithium deposition even after prolonged testing periods exceeding 1800 h. These CGEs exhibit excellent rate performance (reversible capacity up to 101 mAh g-1 at a current density of 3C, 1C = 170 mAh g-1) in Li-LiFePO4 coin cells and reversible cycling under extreme conditions (reversible capacity up to 158 mAh g-1 under folding state at 0.1C) in pouch cells. Importantly, our novel methodology extends beyond lithium-ion systems, as it can also be applied to the synthesis of CGEs utilizing potassium, magnesium, zinc, sodium, and calcium ions.
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- Chaoqun Niu
- Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang Province, China
- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang Province, China
- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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Liu D, Ma H, Zhu C, Qiu F, Yu W, Ma LL, Wei XW, Han YF, Yuan G. Molecular Co-Catalyst Confined within a Metallacage for Enhanced Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:2275-2285. [PMID: 38215226 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c14254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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The construction of structurally well-defined supramolecular hosts to accommodate catalytically active species within a cavity is a promising way to address catalyst deactivation. The resulting supramolecular catalysts can significantly improve the utilization of catalytic sites, thereby achieving a highly efficient chemical conversion. In this study, the Co-metalated phthalocyanine (Pc-Co) was successfully confined within a tetragonal prismatic metallacage, leading to the formation of a distinctive type of supramolecular photocatalyst (Pc-Co@Cage). The host-guest architecture of Pc-Co@Cage was unambiguously elucidated by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD), NMR, and ESI-TOF-MS, revealing that the single cobalt active site can be thoroughly isolated within the space-restricted microenvironment. In addition, we found that Pc-Co@Cage can serve as a homogeneous supramolecular photocatalyst that displays high CO2 to CO conversion in aqueous media under visible light irradiation. This supramolecular photocatalyst exhibits an obvious improvement in activity (TONCO = 4175) and selectivity (SelCO = 92%) relative to the nonconfined Pc-Co catalyst (TONCO = 500, SelCO = 54%). The present strategy provided a rare example for the construction of a highly active, selective, and stable photocatalyst for CO2 reduction through a cavity-confined molecular catalyst within a discrete metallacage.
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- Dongdong Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, P. R. China
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Chaudhary M, Adak MK, Dhananjay, Kumari N, Kundu A, Basak HK, Karmakar T, Chakraborty B. Elucidating the Role of Atomically Dilute Copper Centers Impregnating a Phosphamide Polymer for the Preferential Hydrogen Evolution Reaction over CO 2 Reduction. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:494-507. [PMID: 38145464 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Organic polymers have attracted considerable interest in designing a multifunctional electrocatalyst. However, the inferior electro-conductivity of such metal-free polymers is often regarded as a shortcoming. Herein, a nitrogen- and phosphorus-rich polymer with phosphamide functionality (PAP) in the repeating unit has been synthesized from diaminopyridine (DAP) and phenylphosphonic dichloride (PPDC) precursors. The presence of phosphamide oxygen and pyridine nitrogen in the repeating unit of PAP leads to the coordination of the CuII ion and the incorporation of 3.29 wt % in the polymer matrix (Cu30@PAP) when copper salt is used to impregnate the polymer. Combined with a spectroscopic, microscopic, and DFT study, the coordination and geometry of copper in the PAP matrix has been established to be a distorted square planar CuII in a N2O2 ligand environment where phosphamide oxygen and pyridine nitrogen of the PAP coordinate to the metal center. The copper incorporation in the PAP modulates its electrocatalytic activity. On the glassy carbon electrode, PAP shows inferior activity toward the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in 0.5 M H2SO4 while 3 wt % copper incorporation (Cu30@PAP) significantly improves the HER performance with an overpotential of 114 mV at 10 mA cm-2. The notable electrochemical activity with Cu30@PAP occurs due to the impregnation of Cu(II) in PAP, improved electro-kinetics, and better charge transfer resistance (Rct). When changing the electrolyte from H2SO4 to CO2-saturated bicarbonate solution at nearly neutral pH, PAP shows HER as the dominant pathway along with the partial reduction of CO2 to formate. Moreover, the use of Cu30@PAP as an electrolcatalyst could not alter the predominant HER path, and only 20% Faradaic efficiency for the CO2 reduced products has been achieved. Post-chronoamperometric characterization of the recovered catalyst suggests an unaltered valence state of the copper ion and the intact chemical structure of PAP. DFT studies unraveled that the copper sites of Cu30@PAP promote water adsorption while phosphamide-NH of the PAP can weakly hold the CO2 adduct via a hydrogen bonding interaction. A detailed calculation has pointed out that the tetra-coordinated copper centers present in the PAP frame are the reactive sites and that the formation of the [CuI-H] intermediate is the rate-limiting step for both HER and its competitive side reaction, i.e., CO2 reduction to formate or CO formation. The high proton concentration in the electrolyte of pH < 7 leads to HER as the predominant pathway. This combined experimental and theoretical study has highlighted the crucial role of copper sites in electrocatalysis, emphasizing the plausible reason for electrocatalytic selectivity.
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- Monika Chaudhary
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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Liu YY, Huang JR, Zhu HL, Liao PQ, Chen XM. Simultaneous Capture of CO 2 Boosting Its Electroreduction in the Micropores of a Metal-organic Framework. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311265. [PMID: 37782029 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311265] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Integration of CO2 capture capability from simulated flue gas and electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2 RR) active sites into a catalyst is a promising cost-effective strategy for carbon neutrality, but is of great difficulty. Herein, combining the mixed gas breakthrough experiments and eCO2 RR tests, we showed that an Ag12 cluster-based metal-organic framework (1-NH2 , aka Ag12 bpy-NH2 ), simultaneously possessing CO2 capture sites as "CO2 relays" and eCO2 RR active sites, can not only utilize its micropores to efficiently capture CO2 from simulated flue gas (CO2 : N2 =15 : 85, at 298 K), but also catalyze eCO2 RR of the adsorbed CO2 into CO with an ultra-high CO2 conversion of 60 %. More importantly, its eCO2 RR performance (a Faradaic efficiency (CO) of 96 % with a commercial current density of 120 mA cm-2 at a very low cell voltage of -2.3 V for 300 hours and the full-cell energy conversion efficiency of 56 %) under simulated flue gas atmosphere is close to that under 100 % CO2 atmosphere, and higher than those of all reported catalysts at higher potentials under 100 % CO2 atmosphere. This work bridges the gap between CO2 enrichment/capture and eCO2 RR.
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- Yuan-Yuan Liu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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Das R, Belgamwar R, Manna SS, Pathak B, Polshettiwar V, Nagaraja CM. Design of porphyrin-based frameworks for efficient visible light-promoted reduction of CO 2 from dilute gas: Combined experimental and theoretical investigation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:480-489. [PMID: 37604059 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.093] [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: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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The photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (CO2R) coupled with hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) constitutes a promising step for a sustainable generation of syngas (CO + H2), an essential feedstock for the preparation of several commodity chemicals. Herein, visible light/sunlight-promoted catalytic reduction of CO2 and protons to syngas using rationally designed porphyrin-based 2D porous organic frameworks, POF(Co/Zn) is demonstrated. Indeed, POF(Co) showed superior catalytic performance over the Zn counterpart with CO and H2 generation rates of 1104 and 3981 μmol g-1h-1, respectively. The excellent catalytic performance of Co-based POF is aided by the favorable transfer of photo-excited electrons from Ru-sensitizer to the CoII catalytic site, which is not feasible in the case of POF(Zn), revealed from the theoretical investigation. More importantly, the POF(Co) catalyzes the reduction of CO2 even from dilute gas (13% CO2), surpassing most reported framework-based photocatalytic systems. Significantly, the catalytic performance of POF(Co) was increased under natural sunlight conditions suggesting sunlight-promoted enhancement in syngas generation. The in-depth theoretical investigation further unveiled the comprehensive mechanistic pathway of the light-promoted concurrent CO and H2 generation. This work showcases the advantages of porphyrin-based frameworks for visible light/sunlight-promoted syngas generation by utilizing greenhouse gas (CO2) and protons under mild eco-friendly conditions.
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- Rajesh Das
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar 140001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar 140001, Punjab, India.
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Huang L, Liu Z, Gao G, Chen C, Xue Y, Zhao J, Lei Q, Jin M, Zhu C, Han Y, Francisco JS, Lu X. Enhanced CO 2 Electroreduction Selectivity toward Ethylene on Pyrazolate-Stabilized Asymmetric Ni-Cu Hybrid Sites. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:26444-26451. [PMID: 37991477 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c10600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) possess well-defined, designable structures, holding great potential in enhancing product selectivity for electrochemical CO2 reduction (CO2R) through active site engineering. Here, we report a novel MOF catalyst featuring pyrazolate-stabilized asymmetric Ni/Cu sites, which not only maintains structural stability under harsh electrochemical conditions but also exhibits extraordinarily high ethylene (C2H4) selectivity during CO2R. At a cathode potential of -1.3 V versus RHE, our MOF catalyst, denoted as Cu1Ni-BDP, manifests a C2H4 Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 52.7% with an overall current density of 0.53 A cm-2 in 1.0 M KOH electrolyte, surpassing that on prevailing Cu-based catalysts. More remarkably, the Cu1Ni-BDP MOF exhibits a stable performance with only 4.5% reduction in C2H4 FE during 25 h of CO2 electrolysis. A suite of characterization tools─such as high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, operando X-ray diffraction, and infrared spectroscopy─and density functional theory calculations collectively reveal that the cubic pyrazolate-metal coordination structure and the asymmetric Ni-Cu sites in the MOF catalyst synergistically facilitate the stable formation of C2H4 from CO2.
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- Liang Huang
- CCRC, Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- KAUST Solar Center (KSC), PSE, KAUST, Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Science and Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- CCRC, Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- KAUST Solar Center (KSC), PSE, KAUST, Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center (AMPM), PSE, KAUST, Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- CCRC, Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- KAUST Solar Center (KSC), PSE, KAUST, Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- CCRC, Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- KAUST Solar Center (KSC), PSE, KAUST, Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center (AMPM), PSE, KAUST, Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- CCRC, Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- KAUST Solar Center (KSC), PSE, KAUST, Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100190, China
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center (AMPM), PSE, KAUST, Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Electron Microscopy Center, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Science and Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- CCRC, Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- KAUST Solar Center (KSC), PSE, KAUST, Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Bai J, Wang W, Liu J. Bioinspired Hydrophobicity for Enhancing Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202302461. [PMID: 37702459 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202302461] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction (CO2 R) is a promising pathway for converting greenhouse gasses into valuable fuels and chemicals using intermittent renewable energy. Enormous efforts have been invested in developing and designing CO2 R electrocatalysts suitable for industrial applications at accelerated reaction rates. The microenvironment, specifically the local CO2 concentration (local [CO2 ]) as well as the water and ion transport at the CO2 -electrolyte-catalyst interface, also significantly impacts the current density, Faradaic efficiency (FE), and operation stability. In nature, hydrophobic surfaces of aquatic arachnids trap appreciable amounts of gases due to the "plastron effect", which could inspire the reliable design of CO2 R catalysts and devices to enrich gaseous CO2 . In this review, starting from the wettability modulation, we summarize CO2 enrichment strategies to enhance CO2 R. To begin, superwettability systems in nature and their inspiration for concentrating CO2 in CO2 R are described and discussed. Moreover, other CO2 enrichment strategies, compatible with the hydrophobicity modulation, are explored from the perspectives of catalysts, electrolytes, and electrolyzers, respectively. Finally, a perspective on the future development of CO2 enrichment strategies is provided. We envision that this review could provide new guidance for further developments of CO2 R toward practical applications.
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- Jingwen Bai
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao, 266101, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao, 266101, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao, 266101, P. R. China
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Bilanin C, Escamilla P, Ferrando-Soria J, Leyva-Pérez A, Armentano D, Pardo E. Selective cycloaddition of ethylene oxide to CO 2 within the confined space of an amino acid-based metal-organic framework. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:18018-18026. [PMID: 37986612 PMCID: PMC11003397 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt01984e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Host-guest chemistry within the confined space of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offers an almost unlimited myriad of possibilities, hardly accessible with other materials. Here we report the synthesis and physical characterization, with atomic resolution by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, of a novel water-stable tridimensional MOF, derived from the amino acid S-methyl-L-cysteine, {SrZn6[(S,S)-Mecysmox]3(OH)2(H2O)}·9H2O (1), and its application as a robust and efficient solid catalyst for the cycloaddition reaction of ethylene/propylene oxide with CO2 to afford ethylene/propylene carbonate with yields of up to 95% and selectivity of up to 100%. These results nicely illustrate the great potential of MOFs to be game changers for the selective synthesis of industrially relevant products, representing a powerful alternative to the current heterogeneous catalysts.
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- Cristina Bilanin
- Instituto de Tecnología Química (UPV-CSIC), Universitat Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Avda. de los Naranjos s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Departament de Química Inorgànica, Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMOL), Universitat de València, 46980 Paterna, València, Spain
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- Departament de Química Inorgànica, Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMOL), Universitat de València, 46980 Paterna, València, Spain
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- Instituto de Tecnología Química (UPV-CSIC), Universitat Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Avda. de los Naranjos s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università della Calabria, 87036, Cosenza, Italy
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- Departament de Química Inorgànica, Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMOL), Universitat de València, 46980 Paterna, València, Spain
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Khosrowshahi MS, Mashhadimoslem H, Shayesteh H, Singh G, Khakpour E, Guan X, Rahimi M, Maleki F, Kumar P, Vinu A. Natural Products Derived Porous Carbons for CO 2 Capture. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304289. [PMID: 37908147 PMCID: PMC10754147 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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As it is now established that global warming and climate change are a reality, international investments are pouring in and rightfully so for climate change mitigation. Carbon capture and separation (CCS) is therefore gaining paramount importance as it is considered one of the powerful solutions for global warming. Sorption on porous materials is a promising alternative to traditional carbon dioxide (CO2 ) capture technologies. Owing to their sustainable availability, economic viability, and important recyclability, natural products-derived porous carbons have emerged as favorable and competitive materials for CO2 sorption. Furthermore, the fabrication of high-quality value-added functional porous carbon-based materials using renewable precursors and waste materials is an environmentally friendly approach. This review provides crucial insights and analyses to enhance the understanding of the application of porous carbons in CO2 capture. Various methods for the synthesis of porous carbon, their structural characterization, and parameters that influence their sorption properties are discussed. The review also delves into the utilization of molecular dynamics (MD), Monte Carlo (MC), density functional theory (DFT), and machine learning techniques for simulating adsorption and validating experimental results. Lastly, the review provides future outlook and research directions for progressing the use of natural products-derived porous carbons for CO2 capture.
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- Mobin Safarzadeh Khosrowshahi
- Nanotechnology DepartmentSchool of Advanced TechnologiesIran University of Science and Technology (IUST)NarmakTehran16846Iran
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- Faculty of Chemical EngineeringIran University of Science and Technology (IUST)NarmakTehran16846Iran
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- Faculty of Chemical EngineeringIran University of Science and Technology (IUST)NarmakTehran16846Iran
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of EngineeringScience and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleUniversity DriveCallaghanNew South Wales2308Australia
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- Nanotechnology DepartmentSchool of Advanced TechnologiesIran University of Science and Technology (IUST)NarmakTehran16846Iran
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of EngineeringScience and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleUniversity DriveCallaghanNew South Wales2308Australia
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- Department of Biosystems EngineeringFaculty of AgricultureFerdowsi University of MashhadMashhad9177948974Iran
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Color TechnologyAmirkabir University of TechnologyNo. 424, Hafez StTehran15875‐4413Iran
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of EngineeringScience and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleUniversity DriveCallaghanNew South Wales2308Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of EngineeringScience and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleUniversity DriveCallaghanNew South Wales2308Australia
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Hu S, Xie C, Xu YP, Chen X, Gao ML, Wang H, Yang W, Xu ZN, Guo GC, Jiang HL. Selectivity Control in the Direct CO Esterification over Pd@UiO-66: The Pd Location Matters. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311625. [PMID: 37656120 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The selectivity control of Pd nanoparticles (NPs) in the direct CO esterification with methyl nitrite toward dimethyl oxalate (DMO) or dimethyl carbonate (DMC) remains a grand challenge. Herein, Pd NPs are incorporated into isoreticular metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), namely UiO-66-X (X=-H, -NO2 , -NH2 ), affording Pd@UiO-66-X, which unexpectedly exhibit high selectivity (up to 99 %) to DMC and regulated activity in the direct CO esterification. In sharp contrast, the Pd NPs supported on the MOF, yielding Pd/UiO-66, displays high selectivity (89 %) to DMO as always reported with Pd NPs. Both experimental and DFT calculation results prove that the Pd location relative to UiO-66 gives rise to discriminated microenvironment of different amounts of interface between Zr-oxo clusters and Pd NPs in Pd@UiO-66 and Pd/UiO-66, resulting in their distinctly different selectivity. This is an unprecedented finding on the production of DMC by Pd NPs, which was previously achieved by Pd(II) only, in the direct CO esterification.
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- Shuaishuai Hu
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structural of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 35000, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, Hebei, 071003, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, Hebei, 071003, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structural of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 35000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structural of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 35000, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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Yu B, Li W, Wang X, Li JH, Lin RB, Wang H, Ding X, Jin Y, Yang X, Wu H, Zhou W, Zhang J, Jiang J. Observation of Interpenetrated Topology Isomerism for Covalent Organic Frameworks with Atom-Resolution Single Crystal Structures. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:25332-25340. [PMID: 37944150 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c09001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Rational control and understanding of isomerism are of significance but still remain a great challenge in reticular frameworks, in particular, for covalent organic frameworks (COFs) due to the complicated synthesis and energy factors. Herein, reaction of 3,3',5,5'-tetra(4-formylphenyl)-2,2',6,6'-tetramethoxy-1,1'-biphenyl (TFTB) with 3,3',5,5'-tetrakis(4-aminophenyl)bimesityl (TAPB) under different reaction conditions affords single crystals of two 3D COF isomers, namely, USTB-20-dia and USTB-20-qtz. Their structures with resolutions up to 0.9-1.1 Å have been directly solved by three-dimensional electron diffraction (3D ED) and synchrotron single crystal X-ray diffraction, respectively. USTB-20-dia and USTB-20-qtz show rare 2 × 2-fold interpenetrated dia-b nets and 3-fold interpenetrated qtz-b frameworks. Comparative studies of the crystal structures of these COFs and theoretical simulation results indicate the crucial role of the flexible molecular configurations of building blocks in the present interpenetrated topology isomerism. This work not only presents the rare COF isomers but also gains an understanding of the formation of framework isomerism from both single crystal structures and theoretical simulation perspectives.
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- Baoqiu Yu
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, P.R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, IGCME, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, IGCME, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, P.R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-6102, United States
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- Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-6102, United States
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, P.R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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Zhao X, Qin BB, He T, Wang HP, Liu J. Stable Pyrene-Based Metal-Organic Framework for Cyclization of Propargylic Amines with CO 2 and Detection of Antibiotics in Water. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:18553-18562. [PMID: 37906732 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c02785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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A pyrene-based metal-organic framework, Cd2(PTTB)(H2O)2 (WYU-11), was synthesized from the tetracarboxylic pyrene ligand H4PTTB (H4PTTB = 1,3,6,8-tetrakis(3-carboxyphenyl)pyrene) and Cd(NO3)2·4H2O. Powder X-ray diffraction analysis discloses that the framework is stable in acid, base, and various organic solvent environments. WYU-11 shows excellent catalytic performance on the cyclization reaction of propargylic amines with CO2 into 2-oxazolidinones under mild conditions (60 °C, atmospheric CO2). 1H NMR studies unveiled that WYU-11 and 1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidine (TMG) can synergistically activate the propargylic amine substrate and promote the reaction. Importantly, WYU-11 represents a rare example of noble metal-free heterogeneous catalyst that can catalyze the cyclization of CO2 with propargylic amines. In addition, by virtue of the excellent water stability and luminescence properties, WYU-11 shows excellent detection performance for sulfathiazole (STZ) and ornidazole (ODZ) in water. Investigation reveals that the coexistence of photoinduced electron transfer and internal filtering effect could reasonably explain the luminescence quenching of WYU-11 by the antibiotics.
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- Xin Zhao
- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, P.R. China
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Cai J, Peng Y, Jiang Y, Li L, Wang H, Li K. Application of Fe-MOFs in Photodegradation and Removal of Air and Water Pollutants: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:7121. [PMID: 37894600 PMCID: PMC10609057 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Photocatalytic technology has received increasing attention in recent years. A pivotal facet of photocatalytic technology lies in the development of photocatalysts. Porous metal-organic framework (MOF) materials, distinguished by their unique properties and structural characteristics, have emerged as a focal point of research in the field, finding widespread application in the photo-treatment and conversion of various substances. Fe-based MOFs have attained particular prominence. This review explores recent advances in the photocatalytic degradation of aqueous and gaseous substances. Furthermore, it delves into the interaction between the active sites of Fe-MOFs and pollutants, offering deeper insights into their mechanism of action. Fe-MOFs, as photocatalysts, predominantly facilitate pollutant removal through redox processes, interaction with acid sites, the formation of complexes with composite metal elements, binding to unsaturated metal ligands (CUSs), and hydrogen bonding to modulate their respiratory behavior. This review also highlights the focal points of future research, elucidating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in harnessing the characteristics and advantages of Fe-MOF composite catalysts. In essence, this review provides a comprehensive summary of research progress on Fe-MOF-based catalysts, aiming to serve as a guiding reference for other catalytic processes.
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- Jun Cai
- National Joint Engineering Research Center of Energy Saving and Environmental Protection Technology in Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering Industry, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China;
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- Kunming Electric Power Design Institute Limited Liability Company, Kunming 650034, China
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- Yunnan Hubai Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Kunming 650034, China
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- Zhejiang Ecological and Environmental Monitoring Center, Hangzhou 310012, China
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- National Joint Engineering Research Center of Energy Saving and Environmental Protection Technology in Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering Industry, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China;
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- National Joint Engineering Research Center of Energy Saving and Environmental Protection Technology in Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering Industry, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China;
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Zhang MD, Huang JR, Shi W, Liao PQ, Chen XM. Self-Accelerating Effect in a Covalent-Organic Framework with Imidazole Groups Boosts Electroreduction of CO 2 to CO. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202308195. [PMID: 37656139 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202308195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Solvent effect plays an important role in catalytic reaction, but there is little research and attention on it in electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2 RR). Herein, we report a stable covalent-organic framework (denoted as PcNi-im) with imidazole groups as a new electrocatalyst for eCO2 RR to CO. Interestingly, compared with neutral conditions, PcNi-im not only showed high Faraday efficiency of CO product (≈100 %) under acidic conditions (pH ≈ 1), but also the partial current density was increased from 258 to 320 mA cm-2 . No obvious degradation was observed over 10 hours of continuous operation at the current density of 250 mA cm-2 . The mechanism study shows that the imidazole group on the framework can be protonated to form an imidazole cation in acidic media, hence reducing the surface work function and charge density of the active metal center. As a result, CO poisoning effect is weakened and the key intermediate *COOH is also stabilized, thus accelerating the catalytic reaction rate.
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- Meng-Di Zhang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry, IGCME, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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Chen Y, Chen L, Li Y, Shen K. Metal-Organic Frameworks as a New Platform to Construct Ordered Mesoporous Ce-Based Oxides for Efficient CO 2 Fixation under Ambient Conditions. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303235. [PMID: 37269208 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are proved to be good precursors to derive various nanomaterials with desirable functions, but so far the controllable synthesis of ordered mesoporous derivatives from MOFs has not been achieved. Herein, this work reports, for the first time, the construction of MOF-derived ordered mesoporous (OM) derivatives by developing a facile mesopore-inherited pyrolysis-oxidation strategy. This work demonstrates a particularly elegant example of this strategy, which involves the mesopore-inherited pyrolysis of OM-CeMOF into a OM-CeO2 @C composite, followed by the oxidation removal of its residual carbon, affording the corresponding OM-CeO2 . Furthermore, the good tunability of MOFs helps to allodially introduce zirconium into OM-CeO2 to regulate its acid-base property, thus boosting its catalytic activity for CO2 fixation. Impressively, the optimized Zr-doped OM-CeO2 can achieve above 16 times higher catalytic activity than its solid CeO2 counterpart, representing the first metal oxide-based catalyst to realize the complete cycloaddition of epichlorohydrin with CO2 under ambient temperature and pressure. This study not only develops a new MOF-based platform for enriching the family of ordered mesoporous nanomaterials, but also demonstrates an ambient catalytic system for CO2 fixation.
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- Yimin Chen
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Liu M, Zhao X, Yang S, Yang X, Li X, He J, Chen GZ, Xu Q, Zeng G. Modulating the Density of Catalytic Sites in Multiple-Component Covalent Organic Frameworks for Electrocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:44384-44393. [PMID: 37672678 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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It is generally assumed that the more metal atoms in covalent organic frameworks (COFs) contribute to higher activity toward electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (CO2RR) and hindered us in exploring the correlation between the density of catalytic sites and catalytic performances. Herein, we have constructed quantitative density of catalytic sites in multiple COFs for CO2RR, in which the contents of phthalocyanine (H2Pc) and nickel phthalocyanine (NiPc) units were preciously controlled. With a molar ratio of 1/1 for the H2Pc and NiPc units in COFs, the catalyst achieved the highest selectivity with a carbon monoxide Faradaic efficiency (FECO) of 95.37% and activity with a turnover frequency (TOF) of 4713.53 h-1. In the multiple H2Pc/NiPc-COFs, the electron-donating features of the H2Pc units provide electron transport to the NiPc centers and thus improved the binding ability of CO2 and intermediates on the NiPc units. The theoretical calculation further confirmed that the H2Pc units donated their electrons to the NiPc units in the frameworks, enhanced the electron density of the Ni sites, and improved the binding ability with Lewis acidic CO2 molecules, thereby boosting the CO2RR performance. This study provides us with new insight into the design of highly active catalysts in electrocatalytic systems.
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- Minghao Liu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315199, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315199, China
- Nottingham Ningbo China Beacon of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute, Ningbo 315100, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, U.K
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Wu QJ, Si DH, Sun PP, Dong YL, Zheng S, Chen Q, Ye SH, Sun D, Cao R, Huang YB. Atomically Precise Copper Nanoclusters for Highly Efficient Electroreduction of CO 2 towards Hydrocarbons via Breaking the Coordination Symmetry of Cu Site. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202306822. [PMID: 37468435 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202306822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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We propose an effective highest occupied d-orbital modulation strategy engendered by breaking the coordination symmetry of sites in the atomically precise Cu nanocluster (NC) to switch the product of CO2 electroreduction from HCOOH/CO to higher-valued hydrocarbons. An atomically well-defined Cu6 NC with symmetry-broken Cu-S2 N1 active sites (named Cu6 (MBD)6 , MBD=2-mercaptobenzimidazole) was designed and synthesized by a judicious choice of ligand containing both S and N coordination atoms. Different from the previously reported high HCOOH selectivity of Cu NCs with Cu-S3 sites, the Cu6 (MBD)6 with Cu-S2 N1 coordination structure shows a high Faradaic efficiency toward hydrocarbons of 65.5 % at -1.4 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode (including 42.5 % CH4 and 23 % C2 H4 ), with the hydrocarbons partial current density of -183.4 mA cm-2 . Theoretical calculations reveal that the symmetry-broken Cu-S2 N1 sites can rearrange the Cu 3d orbitals withd x 2 - y 2 ${d_{x^2 - y^2 } }$ as the highest occupied d-orbital, thus favoring the generation of key intermediate *COOH instead of *OCHO to favor *CO formation, followed by hydrogenation and/or C-C coupling to produce hydrocarbons. This is the first attempt to regulate the coordination mode of Cu atom in Cu NCs for hydrocarbons generation, and provides new inspiration for designing atomically precise NCs for efficient CO2 RR towards highly-valued products.
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- Qiu-Jin Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engi-neering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engi-neering, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fujian, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Li B, Liu X, Lei B, Luo H, Liu X, Liu H, Gu Q, Ma J, Cheng P. Ultrastable Cu-Based Dual-Channel Heterowire for the Switchable Electro-/Photocatalytic Reduction of CO 2. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302881. [PMID: 37394727 PMCID: PMC10502641 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Catalytic conversion of CO2 into high value-added chemicals using renewable energy is an attractive strategy for the management of CO2 . However, achieving both efficiency and product selectivity remains a great challenge. Herein, a brand-new family of 1D dual-channel heterowires, Cu NWs@MOFs are constructed by coating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) on Cu nanowires (Cu NWs) for electro-/photocatalytic CO2 reductions, where Cu NWs act as an electron channel to directionally transmit electrons, and the MOF cover acts as a molecule/photon channel to control the products and/or undertake photoelectric conversion. Through changing the type of MOF cover, the 1D heterowire is switched between electrocatalyst and photocatalyst for the reduction of CO2 with excellent selectivity, adjustable products, and the highest stability among the Cu-based CO2 RR catalysts, which leads to heterometallic MOF covered 1D composite, and especially the first 1D/1D-type Mott-Schottky heterojunction. Considering the diversity of MOF materials, the ultrastable heterowires offer a highly promising and feasible solution for CO2 reduction.
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- Bo Li
- Department of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry (MOE) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry (MOE) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry (MOE) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry (MOE) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry (MOE) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry (MOE) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO)Melbourne, Australia, 800 Blackburn RdClaytonVIC3168Australia
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- Department of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry (MOE) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryKey Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry (MOE) and Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST)College of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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Zhang S, Zhang K, Du S, Chen S, Zhang Q, Shi X, Meng Q, Gai Y, Xiong K. A viologen-based Cd(II) coordination polymer as a multifunctional platform for photochromism, chemochromism and a broad range of fluorescence pH sensing. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:11773-11779. [PMID: 37591806 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt00963g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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A multi-responsive Cd(II) coordination polymer (1) has been constructed by introducing a viologen derivative as both the framework backbone and ligand side pendant. Notably, compound 1 exhibits intriguing properties, including photochromism, methanol-assisted photochromism and chemochromism to ammonia. Furthermore, compound 1 also displays fluorescence pH sensing ability in a wide pH range.
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- Shi Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, P. R. China.
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Hou SL, Dong J, Zhao XY, Li XS, Ren FY, Zhao J, Zhao B. Thermocatalytic Conversion of CO 2 to Valuable Products Activated by Noble-Metal-Free Metal-Organic Frameworks. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202305213. [PMID: 37170958 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202305213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Thermocatalysis of CO2 into high valuable products is an efficient and green method for mitigating global warming and other environmental problems, of which Noble-metal-free metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are one of the most promising heterogeneous catalysts for CO2 thermocatalysis, and many excellent researches have been published. Hence, this review focuses on the valuable products obtained from various CO2 conversion reactions catalyzed by noble-metal-free MOFs, such as cyclic carbonates, oxazolidinones, carboxylic acids, N-phenylformamide, methanol, ethanol, and methane. We classified these published references according to the types of products, and analyzed the methods for improving the catalytic efficiency of MOFs in CO2 reaction. The advantages of using noble-metal-free MOF catalysts for CO2 conversion were also discussed along the text. This review concludes with future perspectives on the challenges to be addressed and potential research directions. We believe that this review will be helpful to readers and attract more scientists to join the topic of CO2 conversion.
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- Sheng-Li Hou
- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Material Chemistry, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Hu Y, Abazari R, Sanati S, Nadafan M, Carpenter-Warren CL, Slawin AMZ, Zhou Y, Kirillov AM. A Dual-Purpose Ce(III)-Organic Framework with Amine Groups and Open Metal Sites: Third-Order Nonlinear Optical Activity and Catalytic CO 2 Fixation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:37300-37311. [PMID: 37497576 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c04506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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The present work focuses on the synthesis and properties of a novel multifunctional cerium(III) MOF, [Ce2(data)3(DMF)4]·DMF (data2-: 2,5-diaminoterephthalate), abbreviated as NH2-Ce-MUM-2. Its crystal structure reveals an intricate 3D 4,5-connected framework with a xah topology. This MOF features unique properties, such as open metal sites, presence of free amino groups, and high stability. Two main applications of NH2-Ce-MUM-2 were investigated: (i) as a heterogeneous catalyst in the CO2 fixation into cyclic carbonates and (ii) as a material with third-order nonlinear optical activity. As a model reaction, the cycloaddition of CO2 to propylene oxide to give the corresponding cyclic carbonate was explored under mild conditions, at the atmospheric pressure of carbon dioxide and in the absence of cocatalyst and added solvent. Various reaction parameters were investigated toward optimization and exploration of substrate scope, revealing up to 99% product yields of cyclic carbonate products. Besides, the structure of NH2-Ce-MUM-2 is highly stable, permitting its recyclability and reusability in further catalytic experiments. The significant contributions of free amino groups and open metal sites within this catalyst were particularly considered when proposing a potential mechanism for the reaction. Z-Scan measurements were used to evaluate the nonlinear optical (NLO) properties of NH2-Ce-MUM-2 at various laser intensities. A high two-photon absorption (TPA) under greater incident intensities shows that NH2-Ce-MUM-2 might be applicable in optical switching devices. Besides, the self-focusing effects of NH2-Ce-MUM-2 under various incident intensities were highlighted by the nonlinear index of refraction (n2). By reporting the synthesis and characterization of a novel MOF, along with its highly promising catalytic and NLO behavior, the current study introduces an additional example of multifunctional material into a growing family of metal-organic frameworks.
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- Yaxuan Hu
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province 316004, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, 55181-83111, Maragheh, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, 55181-83111, Maragheh, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, 16788-15811, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, U.K
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province 316004, China
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
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Liu M, Yang S, Yang X, Cui CX, Liu G, Li X, He J, Chen GZ, Xu Q, Zeng G. Post-synthetic modification of covalent organic frameworks for CO 2 electroreduction. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3800. [PMID: 37365184 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39544-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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To achieve high-efficiency catalysts for CO2 reduction reaction, various catalytic metal centres and linker molecules have been assembled into covalent organic frameworks. The amine-linkages enhance the binding ability of CO2 molecules, and the ionic frameworks enable to improve the electronic conductivity and the charge transfer along the frameworks. However, directly synthesis of covalent organic frameworks with amine-linkages and ionic frameworks is hardly achieved due to the electrostatic repulsion and predicament for the strength of the linkage. Herein, we demonstrate covalent organic frameworks for CO2 reduction reaction by modulating the linkers and linkages of the template covalent organic framework to build the correlation between the catalytic performance and the structures of covalent organic frameworks. Through the double modifications, the CO2 binding ability and the electronic states are well tuned, resulting in controllable activity and selectivity for CO2 reduction reaction. Notably, the dual-functional covalent organic framework achieves high selectivity with a maximum CO Faradaic efficiency of 97.32% and the turnover frequencies value of 9922.68 h-1, which are higher than those of the base covalent organic framework and the single-modified covalent organic frameworks. Moreover, the theoretical calculations further reveal that the higher activity is attributed to the easier formation of immediate *CO from COOH*. This study provides insights into developing covalent organic frameworks for CO2 reduction reaction.
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- Minghao Liu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, 315199, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Computational Chemistry, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, 453003, P. R. China.
- ZhengZhou JiShu Institute of AI Science, Zhengzhou, 451162, P. R. China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, 315199, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China.
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Conversion Science and Engineering, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, P. R. China.
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China.
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Zhang K, Fang ZB, Huang QQ, Zhang AA, Li JL, Li JY, Zhang Y, Zhang T, Cao R. Exfoliation of a Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Framework for Enhanced Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. Inorg Chem 2023. [PMID: 37224063 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c01142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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A two-dimensional metal-organic framework, FICN-12, was constructed from tris[4-(1H-pyrazole-4-yl)phenyl]amine (H3TPPA) ligands and Ni2 secondary building units. The triphenylamine moiety in the H3TPPA ligand readily absorbs UV-visible photons and sensitizes the Ni center to drive photocatalytic CO2 reduction. FICN-12 can be exfoliated into monolayer and few-layer nanosheets with a "top-down" approach, which exposes more catalytic sites and increases its catalytic activity. As a result, the nanosheets (FICN-12-MONs) showed photocatalytic CO and CH4 production rates of 121.15 and 12.17 μmol/g/h, respectively, nearly 1.4 times higher than those of bulk FICN-12.
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- Ke Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, P. R. China
- Fujian College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, P. R. China
- Fujian College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
- Fujian College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
- Fujian College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Han W, Ma X, Wang J, Leng F, Xie C, Jiang HL. Endowing Porphyrinic Metal-Organic Frameworks with High Stability by a Linker Desymmetrization Strategy. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:9665-9671. [PMID: 37083367 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c00957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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The fabricating of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that integrate high stability and functionality remains a long-term pursuit yet a great challenge. Herein, we develop a linker desymmetrization strategy to construct highly stable porphyrinic MOFs, namely, USTC-9 (USTC represents the University of Science and Technology of China), presenting the same topological structure as the well-known PCN-600 that readily loses crystallinity in air or upon conventional activation. For USTC-9, the involved porphyrinic linker (TmCPP-M) with carboxylate groups located in the meta-position presents a chair-shaped conformation with lower C2h symmetry than that (D4h) of the common porphyrinic carboxylate (TCPP) linker in PCN-600. As a result, the wrinkled and interlocked linker arrangements collectively contribute to the remarkable stability of USTC-9. Given the high stability and porosity as well as Lewis acidity, USTC-9(Fe) demonstrates its excellent performance toward catalytic CO2 cycloaddition with diverse epoxides at moderate temperature and atmospheric pressure.
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- Wentao Han
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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Xu R, Si DH, Zhao SS, Wu QJ, Wang XS, Liu TF, Zhao H, Cao R, Huang YB. Tandem Photocatalysis of CO 2 to C 2H 4 via a Synergistic Rhenium-(I) Bipyridine/Copper-Porphyrinic Triazine Framework. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:8261-8270. [PMID: 36976930 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c02370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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The photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into C2+ products such as ethylene is a promising path toward the carbon neutral goal but remains a big challenge due to the high activation barrier for CO2 and similar reduction potentials of many possible multi-electron-transfer products. Herein, an effective tandem photocatalysis strategy has been developed to support conversion of CO2 to ethylene by construction of the synergistic dual sites in rhenium-(I) bipyridine fac-[ReI(bpy)(CO)3Cl] (Re-bpy) and copper-porphyrinic triazine framework [PTF(Cu)]. With these two catalysts, a large amount of ethylene can be produced at a rate of 73.2 μmol g-1 h-1 under visible light irradiation. However, ethylene cannot be obtained from CO2 by use of either component of the Re-bpy or PTF(Cu) catalysts alone; with a single catalyst, only monocarbon product CO is produced under similar conditions. In the tandem photocatalytic system, the CO generated at the Re-bpy sites is adsorbed by the nearby Cu single sites in PTF(Cu), and this is followed by a synergistic C-C coupling process which ultimately produces ethylene. Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that the coupling process between PTF(Cu)-*CO and Re-bpy-*CO to form the key intermediate Re-bpy-*CO-*CO-PTF(Cu) is vital to the C2H4 production. This work provides a new pathway for the design of efficient photocatalysts for photoconversion of CO2 to C2 products via a tandem process driven by visible light under mild conditions.
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Wang S, Chen Z, Cai Y, Wu XL, Wang S, Tang Z, Hu B, Li Z, Wang X. Application of COFs in capture/conversion of CO2 and elimination of organic/inorganic pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2023. [DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.efmat.2023.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Erzina M, Guselnikova O, Elashnikov R, Trelin A, Zabelin D, Postnikov P, Siegel J, Zabelina A, Ulbrich P, Kolska Z, Cieslar M, Svorcik V, Lyutakov O. BioMOF coupled with plasmonic CuNPs for sustainable CO2 fixation in cyclic carbonates at ambient conditions. J CO2 UTIL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2023.102416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Lin C, He X, Tan Y, Wang S, Zou J, Yan C, Bi P, Ren G, Tian J. Accelerating Electrochemical Water Oxidation Activity by Tailoring Morphology and Electronic Structure of Nickel Organic Framework Nanoarrays with a Fe Etching Effect. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:2065-2072. [PMID: 36693004 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c03706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Fe-mediated nickel organic framework nanoarrays (NiFe-MOFs NAs) on carbon cloth were successfully constructed from ultrathin nanosheets via an etching effect. This strategy also combined the dissolution and coordination effect of acidic ligand (2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, NDC) to a self-sacrificial template of Ni(OH)2 NAs. Benefiting from the strong Fe etching effect, dense and thick brick-like Ni-NDC nanoplates were tailored into loose and ultrathin NiFe-NDC nanosheets with abundant squamous nanostructures, which were still tightly attached to carbon cloth. As a consequence, more coordinatively unsaturated metal sites (CUMSs) that served as active centers were exposed to accelerate oxygen production. Meanwhile, the electronic structure of active Ni centers was modulated by the incorporation of Fe atoms. The charge density redistribution between Ni and Fe ultimately optimized the energy barrier of the adsorption/desorption of oxygenated intermediates, promoting the kinetics for water oxidation.
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- Chong Lin
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
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