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Gaikwad RP, Warkad IR, Chaudhari DS, Jiang S, Miller JT, Pham HN, Datye A, Gawande MB. Harnessing photocatalytic activity of mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride decorated by copper single-atom catalysts for oxidative dehydrogenation of N-heterocycles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 676:485-495. [PMID: 39047376 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.067] [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: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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This work describes the application of Cu single-atom catalysts (SACs) for photocatalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of N-heterocyclic amines to the respective N-heteroaromatics through environmentally benign and sustainable pathways. The mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride (mpg-C3N4), prepared by the one-step pyrolysis method, possesses a lightweight material with a high surface area (95 m2 g-1) and an average pore diameter (3.6 nm). A simple microwave-assisted preparation method was employed to decorate Cu single-atom over mpg-C3N4 support. The Cu single-atom decorated on mpg-C3N4 support (Cu@mpg-C3N4) is characterized by various characterization techniques, including XRD, UV-visible spectrophotometry, HRTEM, HAADF-STEM with elemental mapping, AC-STEM, ICP-OES, XANES, EXAFS, and BET surface area. These characterization studies confirmed that the Cu@mpg-C3N4 catalyst exhibited high surface area, mesoporous nature, medium band gap, and low metal loading. The as-synthesized and well-characterized Cu@mpg-C3N4 single-atom photocatalyst is then evaluated for its efficacy in converting N-heterocycles into corresponding N-heteroaromatic compounds with excellent conversion and selectivity (>99 %). This transformation is achieved using water as a green solvent and a 30 W white light as a visible light source, demonstrating the catalyst's potential for sustainable and environmentally benign reactions.
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- Rahul P Gaikwad
- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Jalna, Maharashtra 431203, India
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Jalna, Maharashtra 431203, India
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Jalna, Maharashtra 431203, India
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Mall Drive, IN 47906, United States
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Mall Drive, IN 47906, United States
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- Department of Chemical Biological Engineering and Center for Micro-Engineered Materials, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, United States
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- Department of Chemical Biological Engineering and Center for Micro-Engineered Materials, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, United States
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- Department of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Jalna, Maharashtra 431203, India; Nanotechnology Centre, Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies, VˇSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic.
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Khan H. In situ nitrogen-doped graphene-TiO 2 nano-hybrid as an efficient photocatalyst for pollutant degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:45383-45398. [PMID: 38963620 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-34114-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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To solve environmental-related issues (wastewater remediation, energy conservation and air purification) caused by rapid urbanization and industrialization, synthesis of novel and modified nanostructured photocatalyst has received increasing attention in recent years. We herein report the facile synthesis of in situ nitrogen-doped chemically anchored TiO2 with graphene through sol-gel method. The structural analysis using X-ray diffraction showed that the crystalline nitrogen-doped graphene-titanium dioxide (N-GT) nanocomposite is mainly composed of anatase with minor brookite phase. Raman spectroscopy revealed the graphene characteristic band presence at low intensity level in addition to the main bands of anatase TiO2. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis disclosed the chemical bonding of TiO2 with graphene via Ti-O-C linkage, also the substitution of nitrogen dopant in both TiO2 lattice and into the skeleton of graphene nanoflakes. UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy analysis established that the modified material can efficiently absorb the longer wavelength range photons due to its narrowed band gap. The N0.06-GT material showed the highest degradation efficiency over methylene blue (MB, ∼98%) under UV and sulfamethoxazole (SMX, ∼ 90.0%) under visible light irradiation. The increased activity of the composite is credited to the synergistic effect of high surface area via greater adsorption capacity, narrowed band gap via increased photon absorption, and reduced e-/h+ recombination via good electron acceptability of graphene nanoflakes and defect sites (Ti3+ and oxygen vacancy (Vo)). The ROS experiments further depict that primarily hydroxyl radicals (OH•) and superoxide anions (O2•-) are responsible for the pollutant degradation in the process redox reactions. In summary, our findings specify new insight into the fabrication of this new material whose efficiency can be further tested in applications like H2 production, CO2 conversion to value-added products, and in energy conservation and storage.
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- Hayat Khan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 380, Al-Ahsa, 31982, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2B2, Canada.
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Chauhan A, Agnihotri S, Vasundhara M. Enhanced solar light-driven photocatalysis of norfloxacin using Fe-doped TiO 2: RSM optimization, DFT simulations, and toxicity study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:47991-48013. [PMID: 39017867 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-34080-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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This study investigates the photocatalytic degradation of norfloxacin (NFX) utilizing Fe-doped TiO2 nanocomposite under natural sunlight. TiO2-based photocatalysts were synthesized using chemical precipitation varying Fe-dopant concentration and characterized in detail. Theoretical modelling, centred on density functional theory (DFT), elucidated that Fe ions within the TiO2 lattice are effectively confined, thereby narrowing the wide band gap of TiO2. The findings strongly support that Fe3+ ions augmented the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 by facilitating an intermediate interfacial route for electron and hole transfer, particularly up to an optimal dopant concentration of 1.5 M%. Subsequently, a three-level Box-Behnken design (BBD) was developed to determine the initial pH, optimal catalyst concentration, and drug dosage. High-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) was employed to identify reaction intermediates, thereby establishing a potential degradation pathway. Notably, sustained recyclability was achieved, with 82% degradation efficiency maintained over five cycles. Additionally, the toxicity of degradation intermediates was evaluated through bacterial and phytotoxicity tests, affirming the environmental safety of treated water. In vitro toxicity of the nanomaterial was also examined, emphasizing its environmental implications. Scavenger experiments revealed that hole and hydroxyl radicals were the primary active species in Fe-TiO2-based photocatalysis. Furthermore, the antibacterial potential of the synthesized catalyst was assessed using Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus to observe their respective antibacterial responses.
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- Anjali Chauhan
- Department of Biotechnology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bhadson Road, Patiala, 147004, Punjab, India
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- Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana, 131028, India.
- Centre for Advanced Translational Research in Food Nano-Biotechnology (CATR-FNB), National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana, 131028, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bhadson Road, Patiala, 147004, Punjab, India
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Allasia N, Collins SM, Ramasse QM, Vilé G. Hidden Impurities Generate False Positives in Single Atom Catalyst Imaging. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202404883. [PMID: 38747260 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202404883] [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: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/26/2024]
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Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are an emerging class of materials, leveraging maximum atom utilization and distinctive structural and electronic properties to bridge heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. Direct imaging methods, such as aberration-corrected high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy, are commonly applied to confirm the atomic dispersion of active sites. However, interpretations of data from these techniques can be challenging due to simultaneous contributions to intensity from impurities introduced during synthesis processes, as well as any variation in position relative to the focal plane of the electron beam. To address this matter, this paper presents a comprehensive study on two representative SACs containing isolated nickel or copper atoms. Spectroscopic techniques, including X-ray absorption spectroscopy, were employed to prove the high metal dispersion of the catalytic atoms. Employing scanning transmission electron microscopy imaging combined with single-atom-sensitive electron energy loss spectroscopy, we scrutinized thin specimens of the catalysts to provide an unambiguous chemical identification of the observed single-atom species and thereby distinguish impurities from active sites at the single-atom level. Overall, the study underscores the complexity of SACs characterization and establishes the importance of the use of spectroscopy in tandem with imaging at atomic resolution to fully and reliably characterize single-atom catalysts.
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- Nicolò Allasia
- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133, Milano, Italy
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- Bragg Centre for Materials Research, School of Chemical and Process Engineering and School of Chemistry, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT, Leeds, United Kingdom
- SuperSTEM Laboratory, SciTech Daresbury Campus, Keckwick Lane, WA4 4AD, Daresbury, United Kingdom
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- SuperSTEM Laboratory, SciTech Daresbury Campus, Keckwick Lane, WA4 4AD, Daresbury, United Kingdom
- School of Chemical and Process Engineering and School of Physics, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133, Milano, Italy
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Kumar P, Singh G, Guan X, Lee J, Bahadur R, Ramadass K, Kumar P, Kibria MG, Vidyasagar D, Yi J, Vinu A. Multifunctional carbon nitride nanoarchitectures for catalysis. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:7602-7664. [PMID: 37830178 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00213f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Catalysis is at the heart of modern-day chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and there is an urgent demand to develop metal-free, high surface area, and efficient catalysts in a scalable, reproducible and economic manner. Amongst the ever-expanding two-dimensional materials family, carbon nitride (CN) has emerged as the most researched material for catalytic applications due to its unique molecular structure with tunable visible range band gap, surface defects, basic sites, and nitrogen functionalities. These properties also endow it with anchoring capability with a large number of catalytically active sites and provide opportunities for doping, hybridization, sensitization, etc. To make considerable progress in the use of CN as a highly effective catalyst for various applications, it is critical to have an in-depth understanding of its synthesis, structure and surface sites. The present review provides an overview of the recent advances in synthetic approaches of CN, its physicochemical properties, and band gap engineering, with a focus on its exclusive usage in a variety of catalytic reactions, including hydrogen evolution reactions, overall water splitting, water oxidation, CO2 reduction, nitrogen reduction reactions, pollutant degradation, and organocatalysis. While the structural design and band gap engineering of catalysts are elaborated, the surface chemistry is dealt with in detail to demonstrate efficient catalytic performances. Burning challenges in catalytic design and future outlook are elucidated.
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- Prashant Kumar
- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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Modak A. Recent Progress and Opportunity of Metal Single-Atom Catalysts for Biomass Conversion Reactions. Chem Asian J 2023:e202300671. [PMID: 37874179 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300671] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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The conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into platform chemicals and fuels by metal single atoms is a new domain in solid catalysis research. Unlike the conventional catalysis route, single-atom catalysts (SACs) proliferate maximum utilization efficiency, high catalytic activity, and good selectivity to the desired product with an ultralow loading of the active sites. More strikingly, SACs show a unique cost-effective pathway for the conversion of complex sugar molecules to value-added chemicals in high yield and selectivity, which may be hindered by conventional metal nanoparticles. Primarily, SACs having adjustable active sites could be easily modified using sophisticated synthetic techniques based on their intended reactions. This review covers current research on the use of SACs with a strong emphasis on the fundamentals of catalyst design, and their distinctive activities in each type of reaction (hydrogenation, hydrogenolysis, hydrodeoxygenation, oxidation, and dehydrogenation). Furthermore, the fundamental insights into the superior actions of SACs within the opportunity and prospects for the industrial-scale synthesis of value-added products from the lignocelluloses are covered.
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- Arindam Modak
- Amity Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS), Amity University-Noida, Amity Rd, Sector 125, Gautam Buddha, Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, 201301, India
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Moradi M, Sene RA, Rahmani F, Rezakazemi M. Efficient photodegradation of paraquat herbicide over TiO 2-WO 3 heterojunction embedded in diatomite matrix and process optimization. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:99675-99693. [PMID: 37620699 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29306-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Photodegradation of paraquat herbicide was assessed over several TiO2-WO3 heterojunctions embedded in the diatomite matrix. The characterization results indicated that WO3 embedding in the TiO2 decorated-diatomite matrix could not only enhance the adsorption capacity, visible-light response, and distribution of semiconductor species but also lessen the recombination rate and band gap energy. These characteristics were more noticeable as 5 wt.% of WO3 was embedded. Despite better optical properties of immobilized TiO2-WO3 nanocomposites, overloading WO3 generally alleviates the synergetic effect of tungsten due to surface coverage of diatomite matrix and, subsequently, the significant attenuation of textural properties, more formation of agglomerations and defects as trapping centers in the oxidation sites of heterostructures, and also, less likely of forming TiO2-WO3 heterojunction. In accordance with characterization results, the highest UV-photodegradation of paraquat was attained over heterostructured nanocomposite containing 5 wt.% WO3 (T25-W5/Di). The effects of significant operating parameters were also investigated, modeled, and optimized using response surface methodology (RSM)-central composite design (CCD). Under optimized operation conditions, the experimental removal efficiency of paraquat reached 97.1 and 80% using UV and simulated solar light, respectively. Moreover, the reusability results confirm the sustained activity of the T25-W5/Di nanocomposite.
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- Maryam Moradi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kurdistan, P.O. Box 66177-15175, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kurdistan, P.O. Box 66177-15175, Sanandaj, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kurdistan, P.O. Box 66177-15175, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran
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Subramanian S, Ganapathy S, Dharmalingam S, Subramanian S, Ayyaswamy A. Enhanced charge carrier transfer process in nickel titanate nanostructures for environmental remediation of industrial dye. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-27337-y. [PMID: 37140870 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27337-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The effective charge carrier transfer process in one-dimensional (1D) NiTiO3 nanofibers and NiTiO3 nanoparticles was demonstrated experimentally, showcasing an effective photocatalytic enhancement under visible light ambience. The rhombohedral crystal structure of NiTiO3 nanostructures was confirmed using X-ray diffractometer (XRD). The morphology and optical characteristics of the synthesized nanostructures were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis). Nitrogen adsorption-desorption analysis corresponding to NiTiO3 nanofibers showcased porous structures with an average pore size of ~3.9 nm. The photoelectrochemical (PEC) measurement studies revealed an enhanced photocurrent for the NiTiO3 nanostructures, confirming enhanced charge carriers transportation in fibers than in particles due to the delocalized electrons in the conduction band, thereby hindering the photoexcited charge carrier's recombination. The photodegradation efficiency of methylene blue (MB) dye under the visible light irradiation revealed an enhancement in the rate of degradation for NiTiO3 nanofibers when compared to NiTiO3 nanoparticles.
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- Suguna Subramanian
- Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 025, India
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- Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 025, India.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 025, India
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- Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, Department of Physics, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu, 626126, India
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Sivo A, Ruta V, Granata V, Savateev O, Bajada MA, Vilé G. Nanostructured Carbon Nitride for Continuous-Flow Trifluoromethylation of (Hetero)arenes. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2023; 11:5284-5292. [PMID: 37034497 PMCID: PMC10074389 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c00176] [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: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Efficient catalytic methods for the trifluoromethylation of (hetero)arenes are of particular importance in organic and pharmaceutical manufacturing. However, many existing protocols rely on toxic reagents and expensive or sterically hindered homogeneous catalysts. One promising alternative to conduct this transformation involves the use of carbon nitride, a non-toxic photocatalyst prepared from inexpensive precursors. Nonetheless, there is still little understanding regarding the interplay between physicochemical features of this photocatalyst and the corresponding effects on the reaction rate. In this work, we elucidate the role of carbon nitride nanostructuring on the catalytic performance, understanding the effect of surface area and band gap tuning via metal insertion. Our findings provide new insights into the structure-function relationships of the catalyst, which we exploit to design a continuous-flow process that maximizes catalyst-light interaction, facilitates catalyst reusability, and enables intensified reaction scale-up. This is particularly significant given that photocatalyzed batch protocols often face challenges during industrial exploitation. Finally, we extrapolate the rapid and simplified continuous-flow method to the synthesis of a variety of functionalized heteroaromatics, which have numerous applications in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.
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- Alessandra Sivo
- Department
of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, IT-20133 Milano, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, IT-20133 Milano, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, IT-20133 Milano, Italy
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- Department
of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute
of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, DE-14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, IT-20133 Milano, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, IT-20133 Milano, Italy
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Üstünel T, Ide Y, Kaya S, Doustkhah E. Single-Atom Sn-Loaded Exfoliated Layered Titanate Revealing Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity in Hydrogen Generation. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2023; 11:3306-3315. [PMID: 36874193 PMCID: PMC9976351 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c06181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Green H2 generation through layered materials plays a significant role among a wide variety of materials owing to their high theoretical surface area and distinctive features in (photo)catalysis. Layered titanates (LTs) are a class of these materials, but they suffer from large bandgaps and a layers' stacked form. We first address the successful exfoliation of bulk LT to exfoliated few-layer sheets via long-term dilute HCl treatment at room temperature without any organic exfoliating agents. Then, we demonstrate a substantial photocatalytic activity enhancement through the loading of Sn single atoms on exfoliated LTs (K0.8Ti1.73Li0.27O4). Comprehensive analysis, including time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy, revealed the modification of electronic and physical properties of the exfoliated layered titanate for better solar photocatalysis. Upon treating the exfoliated titanate in SnCl2 solution, a Sn single atom was successfully loaded on the exfoliated titanate, which was characterized by spectroscopic and microscopic techniques, including aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy. The exfoliated titanate with an optimal Sn loading exhibited a good photocatalytic H2 evolution from water containing methanol and from ammonia borane (AB) dehydrogenation, which was not only enhanced from the pristine LT, but higher than conventional TiO2-based photocatalysts like Au-loaded P25.
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- Tuğçe Üstünel
- Materials
Science and Engineering, Koç University, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
- Koç
University Tüpraş Energy Center (KUTEM), 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
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- International
Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
- Department
of Chemistry and Life Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Materials
Science and Engineering, Koç University, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
- Koç
University Tüpraş Energy Center (KUTEM), 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
- Department
of Chemistry, Koç University, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
- E-mail:
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- Koç
University Tüpraş Energy Center (KUTEM), 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
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Bai X, Zhang D, Wang Z, Wang F, Zhang Y, He Y, Wang R. Constructing Acrylate Copolymer Microspheres with Anisotropic Wrinkled Surface for Conjugating Antibacterial AgNPs. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Xue Bai
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou 730070 China
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou 730070 China
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- School of Pharmacy Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140 USA
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou 730070 China
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou 730070 China
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou 730070 China
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou 730070 China
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