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Guo QH, Zhang GL, Wu Y, Liang X, Li L, Yang JJ. Theoretical Study on the Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction Mechanism of Single-Atom Co Complexed Carbon-Based (Co-N χ@C) Catalysts Supported on Carbon Nanotubes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39171457 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c08246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction serves as an effective strategy to tackle energy crises and mitigate greenhouse gas effects. The development of efficient and cost-effective electrocatalysts has been a research hotspot in the field. In this study, we designed four Co-doped single-atom catalysts (Co-Nχ@C) using carbon nanotubes as carriers, these catalysts included tri- and dicoordinated N-doped carbon nanoribbons, as well as tri- and dicoordinated N-doped graphene, respectively denoted as H3(H2)-Co/CNT and 3(2)-Co/CNT. The stable configurations of these Co-Nχ@C catalysts were optimized using the PBE+D3 method. Additionally, we explored the reaction mechanisms of these catalysts for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 into four C1 products, including CO, HCOOH, CH3OH and CH4, in detail. Upon comparing the limiting potentials (UL) across the Co-Nχ@C catalysts, the activity sequence for the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 was H2-Co/CNT > 3-Co/CNT > H3-Co/CNT > 2-Co/CNT. Meanwhile, our investigation of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) with four catalysts elucidated the influence of acidic conditions on the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction process. Specifically, controlling the acidity of the solution was crucial when using the H3-Co/CNT and H2-Co/CNT catalysts, while the 3-Co/CNT and 2-Co/CNT catalysts were almost unaffected by the solution's acidity. We hope that our research will provide a theoretical foundation for designing more effective CO2 reduction electrocatalysts.
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- Qian-Hong Guo
- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, China
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Yang XD, Lv H, Dong W, Wen Y, Fu M, Zhang Q, Zhou L, Xuan X. Recycling Organic Dyes within the Metal-Organic Framework for Photothermal Conversion. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:13714-13723. [PMID: 38965790 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c02004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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The pursuit of a straightforward method to recycle organic dyes from effluents and repurpose them into valuable materials represents a highly sought-after yet huge challenge within the realms of chemistry, environment, and materials science. In this context, we employ a host-guest strategy that leverages the recycling of the rhodamine B molecule within the porous structure of a metal-organic framework to facilitate photothermal conversion. This achievement is realized through the electrostatic interaction, which then gives rise to remarkable selectivity and unparalleled uptake capacity for the cationic rhodamine B molecule. Capitalizing on this approach, the application of a columnar device and membrane technology for efficiently trapping rhodamine B molecules becomes feasible. On account of the aggregation effect resulting from the confined pore structure of the host matrix, the fluorescence emission of the encapsulated RhB molecules is significantly reduced, which consequently enhances the photothermal performance of the hybrid material through nonradiative transition. Moreover, the photothermal conversion achieved showcases a myriad of high-performance applications, including bacterial inhibition against Escherichia coli and seawater desalination.
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- Xiao-Dong Yang
- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Faculty of Energy and Electric Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
- Faculty of Energy and Electric Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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Yang F, Liu X, Xing C, Chen Z, Zhao L, Liu X, Gao W, Zhu L, Liu H, Zhou W. RuCo/ZrO 2 Tandem Catalysts with Photothermal Confinement Effect for Enhanced CO 2 Methanation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2406828. [PMID: 38984724 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202406828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Photothermal CO2 methanation reaction represents a promising strategy for addressing CO2-related environmental issues. The presence of efficient tandem catalytic sites with a localized high-temperature is an effective pathway to enhance the performance of CO2 methanation. Here the bimetallic RuCo nanoparticles anchored on ZrO2 fiber cotton (RuCo/ZrO2) as a photothermal catalyst for CO2 methanation are prepared. A significant photothermal CO2 methanation performance with optimal CH4 selectivity (99%) and rate (169.93 mmol gcat -1 h-1) is achieved. The photothermal energy of the RuCo bimetallic nanoparticles, confined by the infrared insulation and low thermal conductivity of the ZrO2 fiber cotton (ZrO2 FC), provides a localized high-temperature. In situ spectroscopic experiments on RuCo/ZrO2, Ru/ZrO2, and Co/ZrO2 indicate that the construction of tandem catalytic sites, where the Co site favors CO2 conversion to CO while incorporating Ru enhances CO* adsorption for subsequent hydrogenation, results in a higher selectivity toward CH4. This work opens a new insight into designing tandem catalysts with a photothermal confinement effect in CO2 methanation reaction.
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- Fan Yang
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Synfuels China Technology Co. Ltd., Leyuan Second South Street Yanqi Development Zone Huairou, Beijing, 101407, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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Schuurmans JHA, Masson TM, Zondag SDA, Buskens P, Noël T. Solar-Driven Continuous CO 2 Reduction to CO and CH 4 using Heterogeneous Photothermal Catalysts: Recent Progress and Remaining Challenges. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301405. [PMID: 38033222 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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The urgent need to reduce the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere and keep the effects of climate change manageable has brought the concept of carbon capture and utilization to the forefront of scientific research. Amongst the promising pathways for this conversion, sunlight-powered photothermal processes, synergistically using both thermal and non-thermal effects of light, have gained significant attention. Research in this field focuses both on the development of catalysts and continuous-flow photoreactors, which offer significant advantages over batch reactors, particularly for scale-up. Here, we focus on sunlight-driven photothermal conversion of CO2 to chemical feedstock CO and CH4 as synthetic fuel. This review provides an overview of the recent progress in the development of photothermal catalysts and continuous-flow photoreactors and outlines the remaining challenges in these areas. Furthermore, it provides insight in additional components required to complete photothermal reaction systems for continuous production (e. g., solar concentrators, sensors and artificial light sources). In addition, our review emphasizes the necessity of integrated collaboration between different research areas, like chemistry, material science, chemical engineering, and optics, to establish optimized systems and reach the full potential of this technology.
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- Jasper H A Schuurmans
- Flow Chemistry Group, Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Flow Chemistry Group, Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Flow Chemistry Group, Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), High Tech Campus 25, 5656 AE, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Design and Synthesis of Inorganic Materials (DESINe), Institute for Materials Research, Hasselt University, Agoralaan Building D, 3590, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Flow Chemistry Group, Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Fan WK, Tahir M, Alias H. Synergistic Effect of Nickel Nanoparticles Dispersed on MOF-Derived Defective Co 3O 4 In Situ Grown over TiO 2 Nanowires toward UV and Visible Light Driven Photothermal CO 2 Methanation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:54353-54372. [PMID: 37963084 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Catalytic CO2 hydrogenation is an effective approach to producing clean fuels, but this process is expensive, in addition to the low efficiency of catalysts. Thus, photothermal CO2 hydrogenation can effectively utilize solar energy for CH4 production. Metal-organic framework (MOF) derived materials with a controlled structure and morphology are promising to give a high number of active sites and photostability in thermal catalytic reactions. For the first time, a novel heterostructure catalyst was synthesized using a facile approach to in situ grow MOF-derived 0D Co3O4 over 1D TiO2 nanowires (NWs). The original 3D dodecahedral structure of the MOF is engineered into novel 0D Co3O4 nanospheres, which were uniformly embedded over Ni-dispersed 1D TiO2 NWs. In situ prepared 10Ni-7Co3O4@TiO2 NWs-I achieved an excellent photothermal CH4 evolution rate of 8.28 mmol/h at 250 °C under low-intensity visible light, whereas UV light treatment further increased activity by 1.2-fold. UV irradiations promoted high CH4 production while improving the susceptibility of the catalyst to visible light irradiation. The photothermal effect is prominent at lower temperatures, due to the harmonization of both solar and thermal energy. By paralleling with mechanically assembled 10Ni-7Co3O4/TiO2 NWs-M, the catalytic performance of the in situ approach is far superior, attributing to the morphological transformation of 0D Co3O4, which induced intimate interfacial interactions, formation of oxygen vacancies and boosted photo-to-thermal effects. The co-existence of metallic/metal oxide Ni-Co provided beneficial synergies, enhanced photo-to-thermal effects, and improved charge transfer kinetics of the composite. This work uncovers a facile approach to engineering the morphology of MOF derivatives for efficient photothermal CO2 methanation.
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- Wei Keen Fan
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310 Johor, Malaysia
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- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates (UAE) University, P. O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310 Johor, Malaysia
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Chen J, Wang Y, Wang F, Li Y. Photo-Induced Switching of CO 2 Hydrogenation Pathway towards CH 3 OH Production over Pt@UiO-66-NH 2 (Co). Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202218115. [PMID: 36627240 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202218115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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It is highly desired to achieve controllable product selectivity in CO2 hydrogenation. Herein, we report light-induced switching of reaction pathways of CO2 hydrogenation towards CH3 OH production over actomically dispersed Co decorated Pt@UiO-66-NH2 . CO, being the main product in the reverse water gas shift (RWGS) pathway under thermocatalysis condition, is switched to CH3 OH via the formate pathway with the assistance of light irradiation. Impressively, the space-time yield of CH3 OH in photo-assisted thermocatalysis (1916.3 μmol gcat -1 h-1 ) is about 7.8 times higher than that without light at 240 °C and 1.5 MPa. Mechanism investigation indicates that upon light irradiation, excited UiO-66-NH2 can transfer electrons to Pt nanoparticles and Co sites, which can efficiently catalyze the critical elementary steps (i.e., CO2 -to-*HCOO conversion), thus suppressing the RWGS pathway to achieve a high CH3 OH selectivity.
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- Jianmin Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China.,Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China.,State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Lv C, Bai X, Ning S, Song C, Guan Q, Liu B, Li Y, Ye J. Nanostructured Materials for Photothermal Carbon Dioxide Hydrogenation: Regulating Solar Utilization and Catalytic Performance. ACS NANO 2023; 17:1725-1738. [PMID: 36734978 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c09025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added fuels or chemicals through photothermal catalytic CO2 hydrogenation is a promising approach to alleviate the energy shortage and global warming. Understanding the nanostructured material strategies in the photothermal catalytic CO2 hydrogenation process is vital for designing photothermal devices and catalysts and maximizing the photothermal CO2 hydrogenation performance. In this Perspective, we first describe several essential nanomaterial design concepts to enhance sunlight absorption and utilization in photothermal CO2 hydrogenation. Subsequently, we review the latest progress in photothermal CO2 hydrogenation into C1 (e.g., CO, CH4, and CH3OH) and multicarbon hydrocarbon (C2+) products. Finally, the relevant challenges and opportunities in this exciting research realm are discussed. This perspective provides a comprehensive understanding for the light-heat synergy over nanomaterials and instruction for rational photothermal catalyst design for CO2 utilization.
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- Cuncai Lv
- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, 071002 Baoding, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, 071002 Baoding, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, 071002 Baoding, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, 071002 Baoding, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, 071002 Baoding, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, 071002 Baoding, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, 071002 Baoding, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0814, Japan
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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Venkatraman M, Kadian A, Choudhary S, Subramanian A, Singh A, Sikarwar S. Ultra‐Fast Benzene Gas (C
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- Department of Physics and Astrophysics University of Delhi Delhi 110 007 India
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- Department of Physics and Astrophysics University of Delhi Delhi 110 007 India
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- Nanomaterials and Sensor Research Laboratory Department of Physics, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow 226 025 India
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- Nanomaterials and Sensor Research Laboratory Department of Physics, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow 226 025 India
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Fan WK, Tahir M. Structured clay minerals-based nanomaterials for sustainable photo/thermal carbon dioxide conversion to cleaner fuels: A critical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 845:157206. [PMID: 35810906 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In efforts to achieve a sustainable development goal, the utilization of CO2 to generate renewable fuels is promising, as it is a sustainable technology that provides affordable and clean energy. To realize the production of renewable green fuels, a proficient and low-cost technology is required. Using photo/thermal catalytic process, the goal of sustainable CO2 hydrogenation can be achieved. There have been several types of catalysts under exploration, however, they are expensive with limited availability. In the current development, green materials such as mineral clays are emerging as cocatalyst/supports for CO2 hydrogenation. Clays are bestowed with various beneficial properties such as a large surface area, high porosity, abundant basic sites, excellent thermal stability and chemical corrosion resistance. Clays are promising materials that can drastically reduce the cost in catalyst preparation, partially fulfil the energy demand and reduce greenhouse gas emission. This review aims to focus on the various types of clays and their applications in the field of photo/thermal CO2 hydrogenation to renewable fuels. Firstly, the classifications of clays are provided, whereby they can be differentiated based on their silicate layers, namely 1:1 and 2:1 type clay and their properties are thoroughly discussed to provide advantages and applications. The applications of various clays such as kaolinite, halloysite, montmorillonite, attapulgite, saponite and volkonskoite for CO2 hydrogenation reactions are systematically discoursed. In addition, various approaches to improve the capability of raw clays as catalyst support are critically discussed, which include thermal treatment, exfoliation, acid-leaching and pillaring approaches. A critical discussion regarding the engineering aspects to further enhance clay-based catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation are further disclosed. In short, clays are freely available materials that can be found in abundance. However, there are many more different types of natural green clays that have not been studied and explored in various energy applications.
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- Wei Keen Fan
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, UAE University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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Fan WK, Sherryna A, Tahir M. Advances in Titanium Carbide (Ti 3C 2T x ) MXenes and Their Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Nanotextures for Solar Energy Applications: A Review. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:38158-38192. [PMID: 36340125 PMCID: PMC9631731 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Introducing new materials with low cost and superior solar harvesting efficiency requires urgent attention to solve energy and environmental challenges. Titanium carbide (Ti3C2T x ) MXene, a 2D layered material, is a promising solution to solve the issues of existing materials due to their promising conductivity with low cost to function as a cocatalyst/support. On the other hand, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are emerging materials due to their high surface area and semiconducting characteristics. Therefore, coupling them would be promising to form composites with higher solar harvesting efficiency. Thus, the main objective of this work to disclose recent development in Ti3C2T x -based MOF nanocomposites for energy conversion applications to produce renewable fuels. MOFs can generate photoinduced electron/hole pairs, followed by transfer of electrons to MXenes through Schottky junctions for photoredox reactions. Currently, the principles, fundamentals, and mechanism of photocatalytic systems with construction of Schottky junctions are critically discussed. Then the basics of MOFs are discussed thoroughly in terms of their physical properties, morphologies, optical properties, and derivatives. The synthesis of Ti3C2T x MXenes and their composites with the formation of surface functionals is systematically illustrated. Next, critical discussions are conducted on design considerations and strategies to engineer the morphology of Ti3C2T x MXenes and MOFs. The interfacial/heterojunction modification strategies of Ti3C2T x MXenes and MOFs are then deeply discussed to understand the roles of both materials. Following that, the applications of MXene-mediated MOF nanotextures in view of CO2 reduction and water splitting for solar fuel production are critically analyzed. Finally, the challenges and a perspective toward the future research of MXene-based MOF composites are disclosed.
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- Wei Keen Fan
- School
of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- School
of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Chemical
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University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Khan IS, Garzon Tovar L, Mateo D, Gascon J. Metal‐Organic‐Frameworks and their derived materials in Photo‐Thermal Catalysis. Eur J Inorg Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.202200316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Il Son Khan
- KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KCC SAUDI ARABIA
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- KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KCC SAUDI ARABIA
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- KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KCC SAUDI ARABIA
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Kaust Catalysis Center Bldg.3, Level 4, Room 4235 23955-6900 Thuwal SAUDI ARABIA
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Li Z, Shi R, Ma Y, Zhao J, Zhang T. Photodriven CO 2 Hydrogenation into Diverse Products: Recent Progress and Perspective. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:5291-5303. [PMID: 35674782 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c01159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Converting CO2 into value-added chemicals through hydrogenation can optimize the energy structure dominated by fossil energy, effectively alleviate environmental problems, and achieve full utilization of carbon resources. However, the traditional CO2 hydrogenation reactions need to be carried out under high temperature and pressure, causing inevitable secondary pollution to the environment. A fundamental way to solve these problems is to use clean solar energy to convert CO2 into value-added chemicals and to establish an artificial carbon cycle process. In this Perspective, we highlight recent advances in photodriven CO2 conversion, including the reverse water-gas-shift reaction, methanation reaction, methanol synthesis reaction, and C2+ hydrocarbon synthesis reaction. Finally, we also discuss the challenges and future investigation opportunities for modulating the selective conversion of CO2. This Perspective offers guidance for the design of photodriven CO2 conversion or even the entire C1 catalyst chemistry for tuning product selectivity and activity.
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- Zhenhua Li
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Hong J, Xu C, Deng B, Gao Y, Zhu X, Zhang X, Zhang Y. Photothermal Chemistry Based on Solar Energy: From Synergistic Effects to Practical Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2103926. [PMID: 34825527 PMCID: PMC8787404 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202103926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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With the development of society, energy shortage and environmental problems have become more and more outstanding. Solar energy is a clean and sustainable energy resource, potentially driving energy conversion and environmental remediation reactions. Thus, solar-driven chemistry is an attractive way to solve the two problems. Photothermal chemistry (PTC) is developed to achieve full-spectral utilization of the solar radiation and drive chemical reactions more efficiently under relatively mild conditions. In this review, the mechanisms of PTC are summarized from the aspects of thermal and non-thermal effects, and then the interaction and synergy between these two effects are sorted out. In this paper, distinguishing and quantifying these two effects is discussed to understand PTC processes better and to design PTC catalysts more methodically. However, PTC is still a little far away from practical. Herein, several key points, which must be considered when pushing ahead with the engineering application of PTC, are proposed, along with some workable suggestions on the practical application. This review provides a unique perspective on PTC, focusing on the synergistic effects and pointing out a possible direction for practical application.
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- Jianan Hong
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy UtilizationZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials EngineeringUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonAlbertaT6G 1H9Canada
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- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and EngineeringHokkaido UniversitySapporo060‐0814Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy UtilizationZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy UtilizationZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy UtilizationZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy UtilizationZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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Khan IS, Mateo D, Shterk G, Shoinkhorova T, Poloneeva D, Garzón‐Tovar L, Gascon J. An Efficient Metal–Organic Framework‐Derived Nickel Catalyst for the Light Driven Methanation of CO
2. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202111854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Il Son Khan
- Advanced Catalytic Materials KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955 Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955 Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955 Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955 Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955 Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955 Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955 Saudi Arabia
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Khan IS, Mateo D, Shterk G, Shoinkhorova T, Poloneeva D, Garzón-Tovar L, Gascon J. An Efficient Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Nickel Catalyst for the Light Driven Methanation of CO 2. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:26476-26482. [PMID: 34648675 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202111854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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We report the synthesis of a highly active and stable metal-organic framework derived Ni-based catalyst for the photothermal reduction of CO2 to CH4 . Through the controlled pyrolysis of MOF-74 (Ni), the nature of the carbonaceous species and therefore photothermal performance can be tuned. CH4 production rates of 488 mmol g-1 h-1 under UV-visible-IR irradiation are achieved when the catalyst is prepared under optimized conditions. No particle aggregation or significant loss of activity were observed after ten consecutive reaction cycles or more than 12 hours under continuous flow configuration. Finally, as a proof-of-concept, we performed an outdoor experiment under ambient solar irradiation, demonstrating the potential of our catalyst to reduce CO2 to CH4 using only solar energy.
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- Il Son Khan
- Advanced Catalytic Materials, KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials, KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials, KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials, KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials, KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials, KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Catalytic Materials, KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955, Saudi Arabia
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Fan WK, Tahir M. Current Trends and Approaches to Boost the Performance of Metal Organic Frameworks for Carbon Dioxide Methanation through Photo/Thermal Hydrogenation: A Review. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c02058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Wei Keen Fan
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor 81310, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor 81310, Malaysia
- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, UAE University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Li X, Wei Y, Ma C, Jiang H, Gao M, Zhang S, Liu W, Huo P, Wang H, Wang L. Multichannel Electron Transmission and Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer in In 2S 3/Au/rGO Composite for CO 2 Photoreduction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:11755-11764. [PMID: 33683093 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c18809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Efficient electron transmission is an important step in the process of CO2 photoreduction. In this paper, a multi-interface-contacted In2S3/Au/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) photocatalyst with the fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) mechanism has been successfully prepared by the solvothermal, self-assembly, and hydrothermal reduction processes. Photocatalytic CO2 reduction experiments showed that the In2S3/Au/rGO (IAr-3) composite exhibited excellent photoreduction performance and photocatalytic stability. The yields of CO and CH4 obtained after the photoreduction process with IAr-3 as the catalyst were around 4 and 6 times higher than those of pure In2S3, respectively. Photoelectrochemical analysis showed that the multi-interface contact and FRET mechanism greatly improved the generation, transmission, and separation efficiency of carriers photogenerated within the photocatalyst. In situ FTIR test was applied to analyze the photocatalytic CO2 reduction process. 13C isotope tracer test confirmed that the carbon source of CO and CH4 was the CO2 molecules in the photoreduction process rather than the decomposition of catalyst or TEOA. A potential enhanced photocatalytic mechanism has been discussed in total.
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- Xin Li
- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- College of Science, Changchun University, Changchun 130022, China
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