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Li J, Sun S, Lyu J, Yu X, Zhao J, Yang M, Yang B, Yang Q, Cui J. Mechanistic insight into near-infrared light-driven Cu 2O/WO 2 Ohmic contact photothermal catalysts for high-efficiency antibiotic wastewater purification. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:14116-14129. [PMID: 39011579 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01472c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Near-infrared (NIR) light-induced photothermal effect is beneficial for accelerating catalytic processes; thus, it is imperative to develop novel photothermal catalysts for promoting practical application. Herein, we synthesized NIR-responsive Cu2O/WO2 Ohmic contact photothermal catalysts through a facile ethylene glycol-assisted liquid-phase reduction method. In this photothermal catalyst, a new-type NIR-responsive Cu2O semiconductor is integrated with an NIR-responsive WO2 semimetal component to form an Ohmic contact, which is more beneficial for simultaneously promoting photocharge separation and enhancing NIR light absorption for a high-efficiency photothermal effect. As expected, the Cu2O/WO2 composite displays higher NIR light-driven photothermal catalytic performance for tetracycline removal from wastewater. Various characterization methods and density functional theory calculations were performed to obtain in-depth mechanistic insights into the NIR light-driven Cu2O/WO2 Ohmic contact photothermal catalysts. Hopefully, this research could provide a useful guideline for researchers focusing on the photothermal engineering of new composite photocatalysts.
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- Jihui Li
- Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Metal-Based Heterogeneous Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory for Electrical Materials and Infiltration Technology; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Metal-Based Heterogeneous Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory for Electrical Materials and Infiltration Technology; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Metal-Based Heterogeneous Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory for Electrical Materials and Infiltration Technology; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Metal-Based Heterogeneous Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory for Electrical Materials and Infiltration Technology; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Metal-Based Heterogeneous Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory for Electrical Materials and Infiltration Technology; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Metal-Based Heterogeneous Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory for Electrical Materials and Infiltration Technology; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Metal-Based Heterogeneous Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory for Electrical Materials and Infiltration Technology; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Metal-Based Heterogeneous Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory for Electrical Materials and Infiltration Technology; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Conducting Materials and Composite Technology, Ministry of Education; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Metal-Based Heterogeneous Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory for Electrical Materials and Infiltration Technology; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China.
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Wei J, Li Y, Lin H, Lu X, Zhou C, Li YY. Copper-based electro-catalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia from water: Mechanism, preparation, and research directions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ECOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 20:100383. [PMID: 38304117 PMCID: PMC10830547 DOI: 10.1016/j.ese.2023.100383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Global water bodies are increasingly imperiled by nitrate pollution, primarily originating from industrial waste, agricultural runoffs, and urban sewage. This escalating environmental crisis challenges traditional water treatment paradigms and necessitates innovative solutions. Electro-catalysis, especially utilizing copper-based catalysts, known for their efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendliness, offer a promising avenue for the electro-catalytic reduction of nitrate to ammonia. In this review, we systematically consolidate current research on diverse copper-based catalysts, including pure Cu, Cu alloys, oxides, single-atom entities, and composites. Furthermore, we assess their catalytic performance, operational mechanisms, and future research directions to find effective, long-term solutions to water purification and ammonia synthesis. Electro-catalysis technology shows the potential in mitigating nitrate pollution and has strategic importance in sustainable environmental management. As to the application, challenges regarding complexity of the real water, the scale-up of the commerical catalysts, and the efficient collection of produced NH3 are still exist. Following reseraches of catalyst specially on long term stability and in situ mechanisms are proposed.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials & Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Advance Technology of Ceramics, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, PR China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials & Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Advance Technology of Ceramics, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, PR China
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Liu J, Xu J, Jian P. Manipulation of Electronic Effect and Assembly Architecture to Invoke Oxidation of Ethylbenzene by Hierarchical Co 3O 4 Wreaths. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:8938-8947. [PMID: 38682566 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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A high-performance transition-metal oxide catalyst can be designed by appropriately integrating the concepts of morphology regulation and electronic structure modulation. In this work, hierarchical Co3O4 wreaths (CCW) enriched with oxygen vacancies (Ov) were facilely constructed for the selective oxidation of ethylbenzene (EB) to acetophenone (AP). Under the screened optimal reaction conditions, the CCW catalyst can offer a 79.1% conversion of EB (ri = 0.244 mol gcat-1 h-1) accompanied by a selectivity of 92.3% to AP. The good reaction performance can be attributed to the cooperation of defect engineering and architecture design, which can synergistically facilitate the EB oxidation performance by augmenting the intrinsic reactivity and accessibility of active sites. This work presents a reliable route to construct a high-performance transitional metal oxide catalyst via manipulation of electronic effect and assembly architecture for the selective oxidation of EB and beyond.
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- Jiangyong Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, Jiangsu, China
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Liu F, Li J, An N, Huang J, Liu X, Li M. Highly active electroreduction of nitrates to ammonia over a zeolitic imidazolium framework-derived Fe single-atom catalyst with sulfur-modified asymmetric active centers. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133484. [PMID: 38219591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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The electroreduction of aqueous nitrate (NO3-) to ammonium is an energy-efficient process that helps protect the environment and facilitates ammonia production. However, a fine optimization of the catalyst structure containing active centers should be performed to improve the efficiencies of NO3- reduction and NH4+ production. Herein, a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-derived sulfur-modified Fe single-atom catalyst is developed as an efficient and durable cathode material. Experimental and theoretical studies confirm the role of S-doping in modifying the electron density distribution of Fe centers, promoting the interaction between the Fe 3d orbital and O 2p orbital of NO3- and thereby enhancing its catalytic performance. A Faradaic efficiency of 93.9% for NH4+ production at - 0.47 V vs. the reversible hydrogen electrode is achieved, which remains at 91.0% even after six cycles. A synergistic effect between a defect-rich support and metal atom centers can be utilized to develop a new strategy for the facile design and implementation of high-performance electrocatalysts.
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- Fang Liu
- School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, 235# Daxue West Road, Yuquan District, Hohhot 010070, China
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- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, 19# Xinjiekouwai St., Hai Dian Distract, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, 30# Shuangqing Road, Hai Dan District, Beijing 100086, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, 30# Shuangqing Road, Hai Dan District, Beijing 100086, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, 30# Shuangqing Road, Hai Dan District, Beijing 100086, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, 30# Shuangqing Road, Hai Dan District, Beijing 100086, China.
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Yao K, Fang Z, Yan W, Wang Y, Song Z, Wang W, Wang J, Wei X, Tan Y, Wu D, Wu K, Jiang B. Interfacial Co-O-Cu bonds prompt electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia in neutral electrolyte. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:2756-2759. [PMID: 38353110 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05801h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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In this work, the formed interfacial Co-O-Cu bonds in Co-doped Cu(OH)2 (Co2-Cu(OH)2) sufficiently expose active sites and improve the reaction kinetics. As a result, the optimal Co2-Cu(OH)2 provides an amazing faradaic efficiency (91.6%), high selectivity (93.2%) and robust stability toward the NO3RR.
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- Kai Yao
- Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243032, China.
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- Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243032, China.
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- Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243032, China.
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- Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243032, China.
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- Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243032, China.
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- Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243032, China.
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- Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243032, China.
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- Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243032, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Technology, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Emergency Management Bureau of Jiangan County, Yibin 644200, China.
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- Institute of Clean Energy and Advanced Nanocatalysis (iClean), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243032, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246001, China.
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Liu D, Zhu X, Sun J, Wang P, Chen Y, Jiang Y. Electroenzymatic tandem catalysis for the conversion of nitrate into ammonia. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:2224-2227. [PMID: 38314638 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05557d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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A porous silver nanostructure-supported ionic liquid-modified chloroperoxidase nanohybrid was successfully used in electroenzymatic tandem catalysis to achieve an efficient, mild, and stable approach for the conversion of nitrate into ammonia.
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- Dongqi Liu
- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P.R. China.
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- Key laboratory of Micro-Nano Powder and Advanced Energy Materials of Anhui Higher Education Instituts, School of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Chizhou University, Chizhou, Anhui, 247000, P.R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, P.R. China.
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Bai H, Wang F, Ding Q, Xie W, Li H, Zheng G, Fan W. Construction of Frustrated Lewis Pair Sites in CeO 2-C/BiVO 4 for Photoelectrochemical Nitrate Reduction. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:2394-2403. [PMID: 36690351 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c04208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Photoelectrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (PEC NIRR) could convert the harmful pollutant nitrate (NO3-) to high-value-added ammonia (NH3) under mild conditions. However, the catalysts are currently hindered by the low catalytic activity and slow kinetics. Here, we reported a heterostructure composed of CeO2 and BiVO4, and the "frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs)" concept was introduced for understanding the role of Lewis acids and Lewis bases on PEC NIRR. The electron density difference maps indicated that FLPs were significantly active for the adsorption and activation of NO3-. Furthermore, carbon (C) improved the carrier transport ability and kinetics, contributing to the NH3 yield of 21.81 μg h-1 cm-2. The conversion process of NO3- to NH3 was tracked by 15NO3- and 14NO3- isotopic labeling. Therefore, this study demonstrated the potential of CeO2-C/BiVO4 for efficient PEC NIRR and provided a unique mechanism for the adsorption and activation of NO3- over FLPs.
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- Hongye Bai
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department Key Laboratory of Catalysis, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China.,Jiangsu Province and Education Ministry Co-Sponsored Synergistic Innovation Center of Modern Agricultural Equipment, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, PR China
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