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Han S, Wang Z, Zhu W, Yang H, Yang L, Wang Y, Zou Z. ZIF-derived oxygen vacancy-rich Co 3O 4 for constructing an efficient Z-scheme heterojunction to boost photocatalytic water splitting. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:4737-4752. [PMID: 38363114 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt03706a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
Abstract
With ZIF-67 as the precursor, oxygen vacancy-rich Co3O4 nanoparticles were derived and anchored on the surface of 2D polyimide (PI) to construct a Z-scheme hybrid heterojunction (20ZP) through a simultaneous solvothermal in situ crystallization and polymerization strategy. XRD, XPS and EPR confirmed that both Co(III) and oxygen vacancies are formed during the low temperature conversion of ZIF-67 to Co3O4 nanoparticles that in turn accelerate the polymerization of PI. Synchronous crystallization makes the interfacial architecture intermetal and compact, inducing a strong interfacial electronic interaction between Co3O4 nanoparticles and PI. UV-vis DRS spectra and transient photocurrent response demonstrate that the incorporation of Co3O4 on polyimide not only extends the light absorption in the visible range, but also enhances the charge transfer rate. EIS, TRPL techniques and DFT calculations have confirmed that the photoinduced interfacial charge transfer pathway of this hybrid heterojunction characterized the Z-scheme in which the photoinduced electrons transfer from the conduction band of Co3O4 to the valence band of PI, significantly inhibiting the recombination of electrons and holes within PI. More importantly, the oxygen vacancies located below the conductor band of Co3O4 can deepen the band bending, improve the charge separation efficiency and accelerate electron transfer between Co3O4 and PI. This Z-scheme hybrid heterojunction structure can not only maintain the high reducing capacity of photoinduced electrons on the conductor band of PI, but also enhance the oxidative capacity of the heterojunction composite material, thus promoting the overall progress of the photocatalytic hydrogen release reaction.
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- Susu Han
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China.
- Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, Kunshan Innovation Institute of Nanjing University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China.
- Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, Kunshan Innovation Institute of Nanjing University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China.
- Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, Kunshan Innovation Institute of Nanjing University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China.
- Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, Kunshan Innovation Institute of Nanjing University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China.
- Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, Kunshan Innovation Institute of Nanjing University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China.
- Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, Kunshan Innovation Institute of Nanjing University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- Eco-Materials and Renewable Energy Research Center (ERERC), National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, Kunshan Innovation Institute of Nanjing University, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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Yan X, Zhang J, Hao G, Jiang W, Di J. 2D Atomic Layers for CO 2 Photoreduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306742. [PMID: 37840450 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Artificial photosynthesis can convert carbon dioxide into high value-added chemicals. However, due to the poor charge separation efficiency and CO2 activation ability, the conversion efficiency of photocatalytic CO2 reduction is greatly restricted. Ultrathin 2D photocatalyst emerges as an alternative to realize the higher CO2 reduction performance. In this review, the basic principle of CO2 photoreduction is introduced, and the types, advantages, and advances of 2D photocatalysts are reviewed in detail including metal oxides, metal chalcogenides, bismuth-based materials, MXene, metal-organic framework, and metal-free materials. Subsequently, the tactics for improving the performance of 2D photocatalysts are introduced in detail via the surface atomic configuration and electronic state tuning such as component tuning, crystal facet control, defect engineering, element doping, cocatalyst modification, polarization, and strain engineering. Finally, the concluding remarks and future development of 2D photocatalysts in CO2 reduction are prospected.
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- Xihang Yan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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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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Xing Y, Zhang Y, Wang C, Wang R, Li D, Liang S, Zhang X. Activation of 2D titanate nanosheet photocatalysts by nitrogen doping and solution plasma processing. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:17193-17200. [PMID: 37942775 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02550k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Novel two-dimensional (2D) oxides are of great interest for photocatalysis because of their superlative physical features, namely, large surface areas, short charge diffusion pathways, high crystallinity and easy surface modification. However, most 2D oxides suffer from weak visible light absorption and severe photogenerated carrier recombination. Nitrogen doping can successfully narrow the bandgap of 2D oxides but can hardly improve the charge separation. In this work, we pre-dope nitrogen into 2D titanate nanosheets (HTiO), followed by surface processing with solution plasma. By dual modification of nitrogen doping and solution plasma processing (SPP), the modified 2D titanate nanosheets (N-HTiO-SPP) display broad absorption extending to the visible light region and the healing of oxygen vacancies brought about by nitrogen doping. Compared with HTiO and nitrogen doped titanate (N-HTiO), a higher removal rate and mineralization rate towards the photocatalytic degradation of acetaldehyde were achieved over N-HTiO-SPP under solar light. This work provides a powerful way to activate 2D wide bandgap semiconductors for enhanced photocatalytic activity.
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- Yanmei Xing
- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Chinese Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Chinese Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Chinese Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Chinese Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Chinese Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Chinese Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Chinese Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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Ramesh A, Maladan A, Sahu PK, Duvvuri S, Subrahmanyam C. Rod-Shaped Spinel Co 3O 4 and Carbon Nitride Heterostructure-Modified Fluorine-Doped Tin Oxide Electrode as an Electrochemical Transducer for Efficient Sensing of Hydrazine. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:4894-4905. [PMID: 37814422 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Engineering low-cost and efficient materials for sensing hydrazine (HA) is critical given the adverse effects of high concentrations on humans. We report an efficient electrode made up of rod-shaped Co3O4/g-C3N4 (Co3O4/graphitic carbon nitride (GCN))-coated fluorine-doped tin oxide as a desirable electrode for the detection of HA. GCN is synthesized by the thermal decomposition of melamine, Co3O4, and the heterostructure is grown by a hydrothermal process. The as-prepared materials were characterized by using spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. The voltammetric studies showed that HA can be oxidized at a lower onset potential of 0.24 V vs reference Ag/AgCl, and the composite yielded a significantly enhanced oxidation peak current than the pure components because of the high electrocatalytic activity and the synergy between Co3O4 and GCN. By employing chronoamperometry, the proposed sensor can detect HA in a wide range with a high sensitivity of 819.52 μA mM-1 cm-2 and a detection limit of 3.14 μM. The high conductivity of Co3O4, enhanced electroactive surface area, the rich redox couples of Co2+/Co3+, and the additional catalytic sites from GCN are responsible for the high performance of the heterostructure.
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- Asha Ramesh
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502285, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502285, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502285, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam 530045, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502285, Telangana, India
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ÖZCAN E, MERMER Z, ZORLU Y. Metal-organic frameworks as photocatalysts in energetic and environmental applications. Turk J Chem 2023; 47:1018-1052. [PMID: 38173745 PMCID: PMC10760874 DOI: 10.55730/1300-0527.3592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are an exciting new class of porous materials with great potential for photocatalytic applications in the environmental and energy sectors. MOFs provide significant advantages over more traditional materials when used as photocatalysts due to their high surface area, adaptable topologies, and functional ability. In this article, we summarize current developments in the use of MOFs as photocatalysts for a variety of applications, such as CO2 reduction, water splitting, pollutant degradation, and hydrogen production. We discuss the fundamental properties of MOFs that make them ideal for photocatalytic applications, as well as strategies for improving their performance. The opportunities and challenges presented by this rapidly expanding field are also highlighted.
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- Elif ÖZCAN
- Gebze Technical University, Department of Chemistry, Kocaeli,
Turkiye
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- Gebze Technical University, Department of Chemistry, Kocaeli,
Turkiye
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- Gebze Technical University, Department of Chemistry, Kocaeli,
Turkiye
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