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Zelenka T, Baláž M, Férová M, Diko P, Bednarčík J, Királyová A, Zauška Ľ, Bureš R, Sharda P, Király N, Badač A, Vyhlídalová J, Želinská M, Almáši M. The influence of HKUST-1 and MOF-76 hand grinding/mechanical activation on stability, particle size, textural properties and carbon dioxide sorption. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15386. [PMID: 38965298 PMCID: PMC11224341 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66432-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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In this study, we explore the mechanical treatment of two metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), HKUST-1 and MOF-76, applying various milling methods to assess their impact on stability, porosity, and CO2 adsorption capacity. The effects of different mechanical grinding techniques, such as high-energy ball milling and hand grinding, on these MOFs were compared. The impact of milling time, milling speed and ball size during high-energy ball milling was assessed via the Design of Experiments methodology, namely using a 33 Taguchi orthogonal array. The results highlight a marked improvement in CO2 adsorption capacity for HKUST-1 through hand milling, increasing from an initial 25.70 wt.% (5.84 mmol g-1) to 41.37 wt.% (9.40 mmol g-1), marking a significant 38% increase. In contrast, high-energy ball milling seems to worsen this property, diminishing the CO2 adsorption abilities of the materials. Notably, MOF-76 shows resistance to hand grinding, closely resembling the original sample's performance. Hand grinding also proved to be well reproducible. These findings clarify the complex effects of mechanical milling on MOF materials, emphasising the necessity of choosing the proper processing techniques to enhance their stability, texture, and performance in CO2 capture and storage applications.
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- Tomáš Zelenka
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava, 30. Dubna 22, 702 00, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Geotechnics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 45, 040 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava, 30. Dubna 22, 702 00, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Experimental Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Experimental Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, P. J. Šafárik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, P. J. Šafárik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Materials Research, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Physics, School of Applied Science, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, I-302017, India
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, P. J. Šafárik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava, 30. Dubna 22, 702 00, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava, 30. Dubna 22, 702 00, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, P. J. Šafárik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 01, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, P. J. Šafárik University, Moyzesova 11, 041 01, Košice, Slovak Republic.
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Pan H, Li J, Wang Y, Xia Q, Qiu L, Zhou B. Solar-Driven Biomass Reforming for Hydrogen Generation: Principles, Advances, and Challenges. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2402651. [PMID: 38816938 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202402651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Hydrogen (H2) has emerged as a clean and versatile energy carrier to power a carbon-neutral economy for the post-fossil era. Hydrogen generation from low-cost and renewable biomass by virtually inexhaustible solar energy presents an innovative strategy to process organic solid waste, combat the energy crisis, and achieve carbon neutrality. Herein, the progress and breakthroughs in solar-powered H2 production from biomass are reviewed. The basic principles of solar-driven H2 generation from biomass are first introduced for a better understanding of the reaction mechanism. Next, the merits and shortcomings of various semiconductors and cocatalysts are summarized, and the strategies for addressing the related issues are also elaborated. Then, various bio-based feedstocks for solar-driven H2 production are reviewed with an emphasis on the effect of photocatalysts and catalytic systems on performance. Of note, the concurrent generation of value-added chemicals from biomass reforming is emphasized as well. Meanwhile, the emerging photo-thermal coupling strategy that shows a grand prospect for maximally utilizing the entire solar energy spectrum is also discussed. Further, the direct utilization of hydrogen from biomass as a green reductant for producing value-added chemicals via organic reactions is also highlighted. Finally, the challenges and perspectives of photoreforming biomass toward hydrogen are envisioned.
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- Hu Pan
- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, 899 Guangqiong Road, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314001, China
- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Research Center for Renewable Synthetic Fuel, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Research Center for Renewable Synthetic Fuel, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, 899 Guangqiong Road, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314001, China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, 899 Guangqiong Road, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Research Center for Renewable Synthetic Fuel, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Research Center for Renewable Synthetic Fuel, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Liu P, Dörfler A, Tabrizi AA, Skokan L, Rawach D, Wang P, Peng Z, Zhang J, Ruediger AP, Claverie JP. In Operando Photoswitching of Cu Oxidation States in Cu-Based Plasmonic Heterogeneous Photocatalysis for Efficient H 2 Evolution. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37257196 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c01219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Metal nanoparticles (NP) supported on TiO2 are known to be efficient photocatalysts for solar-to-chemical energy conversion. While TiO2 decorated with copper NPs has the potential to become an attractive system, the poor oxidative stability of Cu severely limits its applicability. In this work, we demonstrate that, when Cu NPs supported on TiO2 nanobelts (NBs) are engaged in the photocatalytic generation of H2 from water under light illumination, Cu is not only oxidized in CuO but also dissolved under the form of Cu+/Cu2+ ions, leading to a continuous reconstruction of nanoparticles via Ostwald ripening. By nanoencapsulating the CuOx (Cu/CuO/Cu2O) NPs by a few layers of carbon supported on TiO2 (TC@C), Ostwald ripening can be suppressed. Simultaneously, the resulting CuOx@C NPs are photoreduced under light illumination to generate Cu@C NPs. This photoswitching strategy allows the preparation of a Cu plasmonic photocatalyst with enhanced activity for H2 production. Remarkably, the photocatalyst is even active when illuminated with visible light, indicating a clear plasmonic enhancement of photocatalytic activity from the surface plasmonic resonance (SPR) effect of Cu NPs. Three-dimensional electromagnetic wave-frequency domain (3D-EWFD) simulations were conducted to confirm the SPR enhancement. This advance bodes for the development of scalable multifunctional Cu-based plasmonic photocatalysts for solar energy transfer.
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- Peipei Liu
- Département de Chimie, Université de Sherbrooke, 2500 Blvd de l'Université, Sherbrooke, QC J1K2R1, Canada
- Centre Énergie, Matériaux & Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Centre Énergie, Matériaux & Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Centre Énergie, Matériaux & Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Centre Énergie, Matériaux & Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Centre Énergie, Matériaux & Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Sherbrooke, 2500 Blvd de l'Université, Sherbrooke, QC J1K2R1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Université du Québec à Montréal, CP8888, Montréal QC H3C 3P8, Canada
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Centre Énergie, Matériaux & Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1S2, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Sherbrooke, 2500 Blvd de l'Université, Sherbrooke, QC J1K2R1, Canada
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Yu F, Wang X, Lu H, Li G, Liao B, Wang H, Duan C, Mao Y, Chen L. Surface Engineering of TiO 2 Nanosheets to Boost Photocatalytic Methanol Dehydrogenation for Hydrogen Evolution. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:5700-5706. [PMID: 36966515 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c00250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2023]
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Low-cost high-efficiency H2 evolution is indispensable for its large-scale applications in the future. In the research, we expect to build high active photocatalysts for sunlight-driven H2 production by surface engineering to adjust the work function of photocatalyst surfaces, adsorption/desorption ability of substrates and products, and reaction activation energy barrier. Single-atom Pt-doped TiO2-x nanosheets (NSs), mainly including two facets of (001) and (101), with loading of Pt nanoparticles (NPs) at their edges (Pt/TiO2-x-SAP) are successfully prepared by an oxygen vacancy-engaged synthetic strategy. According to the theoretical simulation, the implanted single-atom Pt can change the surface work function of TiO2, which benefits electron transfer, and electrons tend to gather at Pt NPs adsorbed at (101) facet-related edges of TiO2 NSs for H2 evolution. Pt/TiO2-x-SAP exhibits ultrahigh photocatalytic performance of hydrogen evolution from dry methanol with a quantum yield of 90.8% that is ∼1385 times higher than pure TiO2-x NSs upon 365 nm light irradiation. The high H2 generation rate (607 mmol gcata-1 h-1) of Pt/TiO2-x-SAP is the basis for its potential applications in the transportation field with irradiation of UV-visible light (100 mW cm-2). Finally, lower adsorption energy for HCHO on Ti sites originated from TiO2 (001) doping single-atom Pt is responsible for high selective dehydrogenation of methanol to HCHO, and H tends to favorably gather at Pt NPs on the TiO2 (101) surface to produce H2.
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- Fengyang Yu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui 233030, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui 233030, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui 233030, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui 233030, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui 233030, P. R. China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Centre of Full Life-cycle Energy-efficient Buildings and Environmental Health, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Centre of Full Life-cycle Energy-efficient Buildings and Environmental Health, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui 233030, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
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Liu J, Xu S, Li Y, Li H, Li R, Xing Y. Preparation and photocatalytic performances of sodium alginate/aluminum fumarate/TiO2 amorphous composite. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-023-05000-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Zhang S, Sun Z, Zhou Y, Chen W, Wu Q, Sun J, Lang L. Plasmonic enhanced photocatalytic activity of Ag/TiO 2 tube-in-tube fibers. RSC Adv 2022; 12:35820-35826. [PMID: 36545088 PMCID: PMC9752503 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07207f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Ag nanoparticle was found to significantly enhance the photocatalytic activity of self-organized TiO2 nanotube structures. Herein, novel Ag/TiO2 tube-in-tube fibers have been prepared by a facile electrospinning technology and calcination process. Employed as the photocatalyst, the composite could efficiently catalyze the photodegradation of the model organic pollutant, rhodamine B under visible light irradiation, exhibiting a superior photocatalytic activity than the undoped TiO2 tube-in-tube fibers. This enhanced activity has been ascribed to plasmonic characteristics of Ag nanoparticles, which promote the light absorption and charge transfer feasibility. The simple, low-cost and green fabrication route of the composite provides a novel means for preparing similar materials, holding great promise for wider application in the future.
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- Siyuan Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Advanced Functional Materials for Energy, Jiangsu University of TechnologyChangzhou 213001Jiangsu ProvinceChina,Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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- Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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- Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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- Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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- Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Advanced Functional Materials for Energy, Jiangsu University of TechnologyChangzhou 213001Jiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Group of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171China
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Feng J, Xu S, Du H, Gong Q, Xie S, Deng W, Zhang Q, Wang Y. Advances in the solar-energy driven conversion of methanol to value-added chemicals. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2022.112593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Deitermann M, Huang Z, Lechler S, Merko M, Muhler M. Non‐Classical Conversion of Methanol to Formaldehyde. CHEM-ING-TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.202200083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Michel Deitermann
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie Universitätsstrasse 150 44801 Bochum Germany
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie Universitätsstrasse 150 44801 Bochum Germany
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie Universitätsstrasse 150 44801 Bochum Germany
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie Universitätsstrasse 150 44801 Bochum Germany
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie Universitätsstrasse 150 44801 Bochum Germany
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Bairagi D, Hazra S, Basu K, Banerjee A. A Nanohybrid Containing Cyan‐Emitting Copper Nanoclusters and TiO
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Nanoparticles: Tuning of Optoelectronic Properties. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202201701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Dipayan Bairagi
- School of Biological Sciences Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 2A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur Kolkata 700032 India
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- School of Biological Sciences Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 2A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur Kolkata 700032 India
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- School of Biological Sciences Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 2A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur Kolkata 700032 India
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- School of Biological Sciences Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science 2A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur Kolkata 700032 India
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Wei Z, Mu Q, Fan R, Su Y, Lu Y, Deng Z, Shen M, Peng Y. Cupric porphyrin frameworks on multi-junction silicon photocathodes to expedite the kinetics of CO 2 turnover. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:8906-8913. [PMID: 35723269 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr01921c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction utilizing silicon-based photocathodes offers a promising route to directly store solar energy in chemical bonds, provoking the development of heterogeneous molecular catalysts with high turnover rates. Herein, an in situ surface transformation strategy is adopted to grow metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) on Si-based photocathodes, serving as catalytic scaffolds for boosting both the kinetics and selectivity of CO2 reduction. Benefitting from the multi-junctional configuration for enhanced charge separation and the porous MOF scaffold enriching redox-active metalloporphyrin sites, the Si photocathode demonstrates a high CO faradaic efficiency of 87% at a photocurrent density of 10.2 mA cm-2, which is among the best seen for heterogeneous molecular catalysts. This study highlights the exploitation of reticular chemistry and macrocycle complexes as Earth-abundant alternatives for catalyzing artificial photosynthesis.
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- Zhihe Wei
- Soochow Institute of Energy and Material Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow Municipal Laboratory for Lowe Carbon Technoliges and Industries, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Soochow Institute of Energy and Material Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow Municipal Laboratory for Lowe Carbon Technoliges and Industries, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Soochow Institute of Energy and Material Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow Municipal Laboratory for Lowe Carbon Technoliges and Industries, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Soochow Institute of Energy and Material Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow Municipal Laboratory for Lowe Carbon Technoliges and Industries, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Soochow Institute of Energy and Material Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow Municipal Laboratory for Lowe Carbon Technoliges and Industries, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Soochow Institute of Energy and Material Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow Municipal Laboratory for Lowe Carbon Technoliges and Industries, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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Kolay S, Bain D, Maity S, Devi A, Patra A, Antoine R. Self-Assembled Metal Nanoclusters: Driving Forces and Structural Correlation with Optical Properties. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12030544. [PMID: 35159891 PMCID: PMC8838213 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Studies on self-assembly of metal nanoclusters (MNCs) are an emerging field of research owing to their significant optical properties and potential applications in many areas. Fabricating the desired self-assembly structure for specific implementation has always been challenging in nanotechnology. The building blocks organize themselves into a hierarchical structure with a high order of directional control in the self-assembly process. An overview of the recent achievements in the self-assembly chemistry of MNCs is summarized in this review article. Here, we investigate the underlying mechanism for the self-assembly structures, and analysis reveals that van der Waals forces, electrostatic interaction, metallophilic interaction, and amphiphilicity are the crucial parameters. In addition, we discuss the principles of template-mediated interaction and the effect of external stimuli on assembly formation in detail. We also focus on the structural correlation of the assemblies with their photophysical properties. A deep perception of the self-assembly mechanism and the degree of interactions on the excited state dynamics is provided for the future synthesis of customizable MNCs with promising applications.
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- Sarita Kolay
- School of Materials Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata 700032, India; (S.K.); (S.M.)
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- Energy and Environment Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India; (D.B.); (A.D.)
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- School of Materials Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata 700032, India; (S.K.); (S.M.)
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- Energy and Environment Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India; (D.B.); (A.D.)
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- School of Materials Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata 700032, India; (S.K.); (S.M.)
- Energy and Environment Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India; (D.B.); (A.D.)
- Correspondence: (A.P.); (R.A.)
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- CNRS, Institut Lumière Matière UMR 5306, Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
- Correspondence: (A.P.); (R.A.)
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Sun Q, Li Y, Hao J, Zheng S, Zhang T, Wang T, Wu R, Fang H, Wang Y. Increased Active Sites and Charge Transfer in the SnS 2/TiO 2 Heterostructure for Visible-Light-Assisted NO 2 Sensing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:54152-54161. [PMID: 34734688 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c16095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Tin disulfide (SnS2) has been extensively researched as a promising sensing material due to its large electronegativity, suitable band gap, earth abundance, and nontoxicity. However, the poor conductivity and slow response/recovery speed at room temperature greatly hinder its application in high-performance practical gas sensors. Herein, to promote the study of SnS2-based gas sensors, a hierarchical SnS2/TiO2 heterostructure was synthesized and used as a sensing material to detect NO2 with the help of light illumination. Through the synergistic effect of the SnS2/TiO2 heterostructure and 525 nm light activation, the NO2 sensor based on the SnS2/TiO2 heterostructure exhibited a high response factor of 526% toward 1 ppm NO2 and a short response/recovery time of 43/102 s at room temperature due to the enhanced charge transfer and increased adsorption sites, which was superior to the vast majority of other NO2 sensors. An obvious decrease in the surface-adsorbed oxygen content based on the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurement further confirmed that light illumination was helpful to clear the surface of SnS2/TiO2 and thus increased active sites for NO2 sensing. In addition, a flexible SnS2/TiO2 sensor was also fabricated to confirm its potential application in portable and wearable devices.
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- Quan Sun
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Micro-Systems and Micro-Structures Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Micro-Systems and Micro-Structures Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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Mu J, Peng Y, Shi Z, Zhang D, Jia Q. Copper nanocluster composites for analytical (bio)-sensing and imaging: a review. Mikrochim Acta 2021; 188:384. [PMID: 34664135 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-021-05011-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
As an ideal substitute for traditional organic fluorescent dyes or up-conversion nanomaterials, copper nanoclusters (CuNCs) have developed rapidly and have been involved in exciting achievements in versatile applications. The emergence of novel CuNCs composites improves the poor stability and fluorescence intensity of CuNCs. With this in mind, great efforts have been made to develop a wide variety of CuNCs composites, and impressive progress has been made in the past few years. In this review, we systematically summarize absorption, fluorescence, electrochemiluminescence, and catalytic properties and focus on the multiple factors that affect the fluorescence properties of CuNCs. The fluorescence properties of CuNCs are discussed from the point of view of core size, surface ligands, self-assembly, metal defects, pH, solvent, ions, metal doping, and confinement effect. Especially, we illustrate the research progress and representative applications of CuNCs composites in bio-related fields, which have received considerable interests in the past years. Additionally, the sensing mechanism of CuNCs composites is highlighted. Finally, we summarize current challenges and look forward to the future development of CuNCs composites. Schematic diagram of the categories, possible sensing mechanisms, and bio-related applications of copper nanoclusters composites.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jin Mu
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China.
| | - Qiong Jia
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China.
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