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Silva IF, Pulignani C, Odutola J, Galushchinskiy A, Texeira IF, Isaacs M, Mesa CA, Scoppola E, These A, Badamdorj B, Ángel Muñoz-Márquez M, Zizak I, Palgrave R, Tarakina NV, Gimenez S, Brabec C, Bachmann J, Cortes E, Tkachenko N, Savateev O, Jiménez-Calvo P. Enhancing deep visible-light photoelectrocatalysis with a single solid-state synthesis: Carbon nitride/TiO 2 heterointerface. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 678:518-533. [PMID: 39260300 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 08/29/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
Abstract
Visible-light responsive, stable, and abundant absorbers are required for the rapid integration of green, clean, and renewable technologies in a circular economy. Photoactive solid-solid heterojunctions enable multiple charge pathways, inhibiting recombination through efficient charge transfer across the interface. This study spotlights the physico-chemical synergy between titanium dioxide (TiO2) anatase and carbon nitride (CN) to form a hybrid material. The CN(10%)-TiO2(90%) hybrid outperforms TiO2 and CN references and literature homologs in four photo and photoelectrocatalytic reactions. CN-TiO2 achieved a four-fold increase in benzylamine conversion, with photooxidation conversion rates of 51, 97, and 100 % at 625, 535, and 465 nm, respectively. The associated energy transfer mechanism was elucidated. In photoelectrochemistry, CN-TiO2 exhibited 23 % photoactivity of the full-spectrum measurement when using a 410 nm filter. Our findings demonstrate that CN-TiO2 displayed a band gap of 2.9 eV, evidencing TiO2 photosensitization attributed to enhanced charge transfer at the heterointerface boundaries via staggered heterojunction type II.
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- Ingrid F Silva
- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, Tampere, 33101 Finland
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- HarwellXPS, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Lab, Didcot OX11 0FA, United Kingdom; Department of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gower Street, London, WC1H 0AJ, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Advanced Materials (INAM), University Jaume I, 12006 Castello de la Plana, Spain
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- Department of Biomaterials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstrasse 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany; Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT), Paul-Gordan-Str. 6, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Chemistry Division, School of Science and Technology, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, Italy
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, 12489 Berlin, Germany
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- HarwellXPS, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Lab, Didcot OX11 0FA, United Kingdom; Department of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gower Street, London, WC1H 0AJ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Institute of Advanced Materials (INAM), University Jaume I, 12006 Castello de la Plana, Spain
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- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstrasse 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany; Helmholtz-Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg (HI ERN), Immerwahrstraße 2, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Chemistry of Thin Film Materials, IZNF, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Cauerstraße 3, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Nanoinstitute Munich, Faculty of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Königinstraße 10, 80539, München, Germany
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, P.O. Box 541, Tampere, 33101 Finland
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany; Chemistry of Thin Film Materials, IZNF, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Cauerstraße 3, 91058 Erlangen, Germany; Nanoinstitute Munich, Faculty of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Königinstraße 10, 80539, München, Germany.
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Garcia‐Navarro J, Isaacs MA, Favaro M, Ren D, Ong W, Grätzel M, Jiménez‐Calvo P. Updates on Hydrogen Value Chain: A Strategic Roadmap. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2024; 8:2300073. [PMID: 38868605 PMCID: PMC11165467 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202300073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
Abstract
A strategic roadmap for noncarbonized fuels is a global priority, and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions is a key focus of the Paris Agreement to mitigate the effects of rising temperatures. In this context, hydrogen is a promising noncarbonized fuel, but the pace of its implementation will depend on the engineering advancements made at each step of its value chain. To accelerate its adoption, various applications of hydrogen across industries, transport, power, and building sectors have been identified, where it can be used as a feedstock, fuel, or energy carrier and storage. However, widespread usage of hydrogen will depend on its political, industrial, and social acceptance. It is essential to carefully assess the hydrogen value chain and compare it with existing solar technologies. The major challenge to widespread adoption of hydrogen is its cost as outlined in the roadmap for hydrogen. It needs to be produced at the levelized cost of hydrogen of less than $2 kg-1 to be competitive with the established process of steam methane reforming. Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive analysis of each step of the hydrogen value chain, outlining both the current challenges and recent advances.
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity College London20 Gower StreetLondonWC1H 0AJUK
- HarwellXPSResearch Complex at HarwellRutherford Appleton LabDidcotOX11 0FAUK
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- Institute for Solar FuelsHelmholtz‐Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energy GmbHHahn‐Meitner‐Platz 114109BerlinGermany
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- School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyXi'an Jiaotong UniversityWest Xianning Road 28Xi'an710049China
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- School of Energy and Chemical EngineeringXiamen University MalaysiaDarul EhsanSelangor43900Malaysia
- Center of Excellence for Nano Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT)Xiamen University MalaysiaDarul EhsanSelangor43900Malaysia
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid SurfacesCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringXiamen UniversityXiamen361005China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen UniversityShenzhen518057China
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- Laboratory of Photonics and InterfacesInstitute of Chemical Sciences and EngineeringÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)Lausanne1015Switzerland
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- Department of Colloid ChemistryMax‐Planck‐Institute of Colloids and InterfacesAm Mühlenberg 114476PotsdamGermany
- Present address:
Department of Materials Science WW4‐LKOUniversity of Erlangen‐NurembergMartensstraße 791058ErlangenGermany
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Paineau E, Teobaldi G, Jiménez‐Calvo P. Imogolite Nanotubes and Their Permanently Polarized Bifunctional Surfaces for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2024; 8:2300255. [PMID: 38868604 PMCID: PMC11165560 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202300255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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To date, imogolite nanotubes (INTs) have been primarily used for environmental applications such as dye and pollutant degradation. However, imogolite's well-defined porous structure and distinctive electro-optical properties have prompted interest in the system's potential for energy-relevant chemical reactions. The imogolite structure leads to a permanent intrawall polarization arising from the presence of bifunctional surfaces at the inner and outer tube walls. Density functional theory simulations suggest such bifunctionality to encompass also spatially separated band edges. Altogether, these elements make INTs appealing candidates for facilitating chemical conversion reactions. Despite their potential, the exploitation of imogolite's features for photocatalysis is at its infancy, thence relatively unexplored. This perspective overviews the basic physical-chemical and optoelectronical properties of imogolite nanotubes, emphasizing their role as wide bandgap insulator. Imogolite nanotubes have multifaceted properties that could lead to beneficial outcomes in energy-related applications. This work illustrates two case studies demonstrating a step-forward on photocatalytic hydrogen production achieved through atomic doping or metal co-catalyst. INTs exhibit potential in energy conversion and storage, due to their ability to accommodate functions such as enhancing charge separation and influencing the chemical potentials of interacting species. Yet, tapping into potential for energy-relevant application needs further experimental research, computational, and theoretical analysis.
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- Erwan Paineau
- CNRSLaboratoire de Physique des SolidesUniversité Paris‐SaclayOrsay91405France
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- Scientific Computing DepartmentSTFC UKRIRutherford Appleton LaboratoryHarwell CampusDidcotOX11 0QXUK
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- Chair of Thin Film MaterialsIZNFFriedrich‐Alexander‐ Universität Erlangen‐NürnbergCauerstraße 391058ErlangenGermany
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Hammoud L, Strebler C, Toufaily J, Hamieh T, Keller V, Caps V. The role of the gold-platinum interface in AuPt/TiO 2-catalyzed plasmon-induced reduction of CO 2 with water. Faraday Discuss 2023; 242:443-463. [PMID: 36205304 DOI: 10.1039/d2fd00094f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Bimetallic gold-platinum nanoparticles have been widely studied in the fields of nanoalloys, catalysis and plasmonics. Many preparation methods can lead to the formation of these bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs), and the structure and related properties of the nanoalloy often depend on the preparation method used. Here we investigate the ability of thermal dimethylformamide (DMF) reduction to prepare bimetallic gold-platinum sub-nm clusters supported on titania. We find that deposition of Pt preferentially occurs on gold. Formation of sub-nm clusters (vs. NPs) appears to be dependent on the metal concentration used: clusters can be obtained for metal loadings up to 4 wt% but 7-8 nm NPs are formed for metal loadings above 8 wt%, as shown using high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) shows electron-rich Au and Pt components in a pure metallic form and significant platinum enrichment of the surface, which increases with increasing Pt/Au ratio and suggests the presence of Au@Pt core-shell type structures. By contrast, titania-supported bimetallic particles (typically >7 nm) obtained by sodium borohydride (NaBH4) reduction in DMF, contain Au/Pt Janus-type objects in addition to oxidized forms of Pt as evidenced by HRTEM, which is in agreement with the lower Pt surface enrichment found by XPS. Both types of supported nanostructures contain a gold-platinum interface, as shown by the chemical interface damping, i.e. gold plasmon damping by Pt, found using UV-visible spectroscopy. Evaluation of the materials for plasmon-induced continuous flow CO2 reduction with water, shows that: (1) subnanometer metallic clusters are not suitable for CO2 reduction with water, producing hydrogen from the competing water reduction instead, thereby highlighting the plasmonic nature of the reaction; (2) the highest methane production rates are obtained for the highest Pt enrichments of the surface, i.e. the core-shell-like structures achieved by the thermal DMF reduction method; (3) selectivity towards CO2 reduction vs. the competing water reduction is enhanced by loading of the plasmonic NPs, i.e. coverage of the titania semi-conductor by plasmonic NPs. Full selectivity is achieved for loadings above 6 wt%, regardless of the NPs composition and alloy structure.
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- Leila Hammoud
- ICPEES (CNRS UMR 7515/Université de Strasbourg), 25 rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg, Cedex 02, France.
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- ICPEES (CNRS UMR 7515/Université de Strasbourg), 25 rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg, Cedex 02, France.
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis, Environment and Analytical Methods Laboratory (MCEMA), Faculty of Sciences, Lebanese University, Rafic Hariri Campus, Hadath, Lebanon
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis, Environment and Analytical Methods Laboratory (MCEMA), Faculty of Sciences, Lebanese University, Rafic Hariri Campus, Hadath, Lebanon.,Faculty of Science and Engineering, Maastricht University, 6200 MD, Maastrich, P.O. Box 616, The Netherlands
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- ICPEES (CNRS UMR 7515/Université de Strasbourg), 25 rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg, Cedex 02, France.
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- ICPEES (CNRS UMR 7515/Université de Strasbourg), 25 rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg, Cedex 02, France.
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