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Wei K, Wang X, Ge J. Towards bridging thermo/electrocatalytic CO oxidation: from nanoparticles to single atoms. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:8903-8948. [PMID: 39129479 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00868a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), as a feasible alternative to replace the traditional fossil fuel-based energy converter, contribute significantly to the global sustainability agenda. At the PEMFC anode, given the high exchange current density, Pt/C is deemed the catalyst-of-choice to ensure that the hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) occurs at a sufficiently fast pace. The high performance of Pt/C, however, can only be achieved under the premise that high purity hydrogen is used. For instance, in the presence of trace level carbon monoxide, a typical contaminant during H2 production, Pt is severely deactivated by CO surface blockage. Addressing the poisoning issue necessitates for either developing anti-poisoning electrocatalysts or using pre-purified H2 obtained via a thermo-catalysis route. In other words, the CO poisoning issue can be addressed by either thermal-catalysis from the H2 supply side or electrocatalysis at the user side, respectively. In spite of the distinction between thermo-catalysis and electro-catalysis, there are high similarities between the two routes. Essentially, a reduction in the kinetic barrier for the combination of CO to oxygen containing intermediates is required in both techniques. Therefore, bridging electrocatalysis and thermocatalysis might offer new insight into the development of cutting edge catalysts to solve the poisoning issue, which, however, stands as an underexplored frontier in catalysis science. This review provides a critical appraisal of the recent advancements in preferential CO oxidation (CO-PROX) thermocatalysts and anti-poisoning HOR electrocatalysts, aiming to bridge the gap in cognition between the two routes. First, we discuss the differences in thermal/electrocatalysis, CO oxidation mechanisms, and anti-CO poisoning strategies. Second, we comprehensively summarize the progress of supported and unsupported CO-tolerant catalysts based on the timeline of development (nanoparticles to clusters to single atoms), focusing on metal-support interactions and interface reactivity. Third, we elucidate the stability issue and theoretical understanding of CO-tolerant electrocatalysts, which are critical factors for the rational design of high-performance catalysts. Finally, we underscore the imminent challenges in bridging thermal/electrocatalytic CO oxidation, with theory, materials, and the mechanism as the three main weapons to gain a more in-depth understanding. We anticipate that this review will contribute to the cognition of both thermocatalysis and electrocatalysis.
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- Kai Wei
- Division of Nanomaterials & Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials & Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials & Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Li R, Huang Y, Zhu Y, Guo M, Peng W, Zhi Y, Wang L, Cao J, Lee S. Enhancing Oxygen Activation Ability by Composite Interface Construction over a 2D Co 3O 4-Based Monolithic Catalyst for Toluene Oxidation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:14906-14917. [PMID: 39104092 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c04157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Developing robust metal-based monolithic catalysts with efficient oxygen activation capacity is crucial for thermal catalytic treatment of volatile organic compound (VOC) pollution. Two-dimensional (2D) metal oxides are alternative thermal catalysts, but their traditional loading strategies on carriers still face challenges in practical applications. Herein, we propose a novel in situ molten salt-loading strategy that synchronously enables the construction of 2D Co3O4 and its growth on Fe foam for the first time to yield a unique monolithic catalyst named Co3O4/Fe-S. Compared to the Co3O4 nanocube-loaded Fe foam, Co3O4/Fe-S exhibits a significantly improved catalytic performance with a temperature reduction of 44 °C at 90% toluene conversion. Aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy and theoretical calculation suggest that Co3O4/Fe-S possesses abundant 2D Co3O4/Fe3O4 composite interfaces, which promote the construction of active sites (oxygen vacancy and Co3+) to boost oxygen activation and toluene chemisorption, thereby accelerating the transformation of reaction intermediates through Langmuir-Hinshelwood (L-H) and Mars-van Krevelen (MvK) mechanisms. Moreover, the growth mechanism reveals that 2D Co3O4/Fe3O4 composite interfaces are generated in situ in molten salt, inducing the growth of 2D Co3O4 onto the surface lattice of 2D Fe3O4. This study provides new insights into enhancing oxygen activation and opens an unprecedented avenue in preparing efficient monolithic catalysts for VOC oxidation.
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- Rong Li
- Key Laboratory of Aerosol Chemistry & Physics, State Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology (SKLLQG), Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Xi'an 710061, P. R. China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Quaternary Science and Global Change, Xi'an 710061, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerosol Chemistry & Physics, State Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology (SKLLQG), Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Xi'an 710061, P. R. China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Quaternary Science and Global Change, Xi'an 710061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerosol Chemistry & Physics, State Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology (SKLLQG), Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Xi'an 710061, P. R. China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Quaternary Science and Global Change, Xi'an 710061, P. R. China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerosol Chemistry & Physics, State Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology (SKLLQG), Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Xi'an 710061, P. R. China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Quaternary Science and Global Change, Xi'an 710061, P. R. China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Multiscale Manufacturing Technology, Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chongqing 400714, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerosol Chemistry & Physics, State Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology (SKLLQG), Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Xi'an 710061, P. R. China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Quaternary Science and Global Change, Xi'an 710061, P. R. China
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- Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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Ma Z, Cheng H. Insights into the Photochemical Mechanism of Goethite: Roles of Different Types of Surface Hydroxyl Groups in Reactive Oxygen Species Generation and Fe(III) Reduction. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:14812-14822. [PMID: 39118219 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c03352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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The surface photochemical activity of goethite, which occurs widely in surface soils and sediments, plays a crucial role in the environmental transformation of various pollutants and natural organic matter. This study systemically investigated the mechanism of different types of surface hydroxyl groups on goethite in generating reactive oxygen species (ROSs) and Fe(III) reduction under sunlight irradiation. Surface hydroxyl groups were found to induce photoreductive dissolution of Fe(III) at the goethite-water interface to produce Fe2+(aq), while promoting the production of ROSs. Substitution of the surface hydroxyl groups on goethite by fluoride significantly inhibited the photochemical activity of goethite, demonstrating their important role in photochemical activation of goethite. The results showed that the surface hydroxyl groups (especially the terminating hydroxyl groups, ≡FeOH) led to the formation of Fe(III)-hydroxyl complexes via ligand-metal charge transfer on the goethite surface upon photoexcitation, facilitating the production of Fe2+(aq) and •OH. The bridging hydroxyl groups (≡Fe2OH) were shown to mainly catalyze the production of H2O2, leading to the subsequent light-driven Fenton reaction to produce •OH. These findings provide important insights into the activation of molecular oxygen on the goethite surface driven by sunlight in the environment, and the corresponding degradation of anthropogenic and natural organic compounds caused by the generated ROSs.
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- Zhipeng Ma
- MOE Key Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Huang W, Li Q, Deng C, Zong Z, Du Y, Lu R, Dong L, Xia D. Unravelling High Water Vapor-Induced Inhibitory Effects on Pt/Co 3O 4 Catalysts toward Benzene Oxidation. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:15516-15526. [PMID: 39102647 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c02700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Water vapor inevitably exists in the environment, which causes adverse impacts on many crucial chemical reactions. However, high water vapor of up to 10 vol %─relevant to a broad spectrum of industrial practices-for catalytic implications has been less investigated or neglected. As such, we explored an industry-relevant, humidity-highly sensitive benzene oxidation only in the presence of 10 vol % water vapor using the well-established Pt/Co3O4 catalysts, to bring such an important yet ignored topic to the forefront. Results revealed that Pt/Co3O4 catalysts possessing higher contents of Pt nanoparticles exhibited marked tolerance to water vapor interference. Under an incomplete benzene conversion condition, the input of 10 vol % water vapor indeed impaired the catalytic performance of Pt/Co3O4 catalyst significantly, which, in fact, was caused by the unfavorable formation of carboxylate species covering the catalyst's surface engendering irrecoverable activity loss, instead of the well-accepted water competitive adsorption. While such activity loss can be restored by elevating the reaction to a higher temperature. This study helps us to understand the compromised catalytic activity caused by high humidity, urging the systematic evaluation of well-established catalyst systems in high water vapor-contained conditions and pressing the development of water-tolerant catalysts for real-life application consideration.
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- Wanting Huang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PJ, U.K
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PJ, U.K
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Li Z, Liu Z, Gao G, Zhao W, Jiang Y, Tang X, Dai S, Qu Z, Yan N, Ma L. Enhanced Catalytic Oxidation Reactivity over Atomically Dispersed Pt/CeO 2 Catalysts by CO Activation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:12201-12211. [PMID: 38934498 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c02022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The elevation of the low-temperature oxidation activity for Pt/CeO2 catalysts is challenging to meet the increasingly stringent requirements for effectively eliminating carbon monoxide (CO) from automobile exhaust. Although reducing activation is a facile strategy for boosting reactivity, past research has mainly concentrated on applying H2 as the reductant, ignoring the reduction capabilities of CO itself, a prevalent component of automobile exhaust. Herein, atomically dispersed Pt/CeO2 was fabricated and activated by CO, which could lower the 90% conversion temperature (T90) by 256 °C and achieve a 20-fold higher CO consumption rate at 200 °C. The activated Pt/CeO2 catalysts showed exceptional catalytic oxidation activity and robust hydrothermal stability under the simulated working conditions for gasoline or diesel exhausts. Characterization results illustrated that the CO activation triggered the formation of a large portion of Pt0 terrace sites, acting as inherent active sites for CO oxidation. Besides, CO activation weakened the Pt-O-Ce bond strength to generate a surface oxygen vacancy (Vo). It served as the oxygen reservoir to store the dissociated oxygen and convert it into active dioxygen intermediates. Conversely, H2 activation failed to stimulate Vo, but triggered a deactivating transformation of the Pt nanocluster into inactive PtxOy in the presence of oxygen. The present work offers coherent insight into the upsurging effect of CO activation on Pt/CeO2, aiming to set up a valuable avenue in elevating the efficiency of eliminating CO, C3H6, and NH3 from automobile exhaust.
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- Zihao Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Chen L, Li K, Xue T, Yang Y, Gong Z, Dong F. Efficient and Durable Oxidation Removal of Formaldehyde over Layered Double Hydroxide Catalysts at Room Temperature. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:10378-10387. [PMID: 38805367 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c01606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Room temperature catalytic oxidation (RTCO) using non-noble metals has emerged as a highly promising technique for removal of formaldehyde (HCHO) under ambient conditions; however, non-noble catalysts still face the challenges related to poor water resistance and low stability under harsh conditions. In this study, we synthesized a series of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) incorporating various dual metals (MgAl, ZnAl, NiAl, NiFe, and NiTi) for formaldehyde oxidation at ambient temperature. Among the synthesized catalysts, the NiTi-LDH catalyst showed an HCHO removal efficiency and CO2 yield close to 100.0%, and exceptional water resistance and chemical stability on running 1300 min. The abundant hydroxyl groups in LDHs directly bonded with HCHO, leading to the production of CO2 and H2O, thus inhibiting the formation of CO, even in the absence of O2 and H2O. The coexistence of O2 effectively reduced the reaction barrier for H2O molecule dissociation, facilitating the formation of hydroxyl groups and their subsequent backfill on the catalyst surface. The mechanisms underlying the involvement and regeneration of hydroxyl groups in room temperature oxidation of formaldehyde were elucidated with the combined in situ DRIFTS, HCHO-TPD-MS, and DFT calculations. This work not only demonstrates the potential of LDH catalysts in environmental applications but also advances the understanding of the fundamental processes involved in room temperature oxidation of formaldehyde.
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- Lvcun Chen
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, China
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- Research Center for Carbon-Neutral Environmental & Energy Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Synergy Innovation Institute of GDUT, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
- Research Center for Carbon-Neutral Environmental & Energy Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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Zhang B, Liang P, Zhang X, Wang J, Zhang C, Xiong M, He X. Lattice oxygen activation of MnO 2 by CeO 2 for the improved degradation of bisphenol A in the peroxymonosulfate-based oxidation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:703-715. [PMID: 38271806 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.103] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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The structure of MnO2 was modified by constructing the composites CeO2/ MnO2 via a facile hydrothermal method. The catalytic performance of optimal composite (Mn-Ce10) in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation for the degradation of bisphenol A (BPA) is approximately three times higher than that of MnO2 alone. The average valence of manganese in CeO2/MnO2 is lowered compared to MnO2, which induces the generation of more free radicals, such as OH and SO4•-. In addition, the composite exhibits a higher concentration of oxygen vacancies than MnO2, facilitating bondingwith PMS to produce more singlet oxygen (1O2). Moreover, the incorporation of CeO2 activates the lattice oxygen of MnO2, improving its oxidative ability. Consequently, approximately 48% of BPA decomposition in 10min is attributed to direct oxidation in the Mn-Ce10/PMS system, whereas only 36% occurs in 30min for the MnO2/PMS system. Simulation results confirm weakened Mn-O covalency and elongated Mn-O bonds due to the activation of lattice oxygen in CeO2/MnO2, demonstrating that PMS tends to be adsorbed on the composite rather than on MnO2. This work establishes a relationship between lattice oxygen and the degradation pathway, offering a novel approach for the targeted regulation of catalytic oxidation.
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- Bolun Zhang
- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China.
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-Equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China.
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Wang HJ, Yang HH, Li Z, Shen X, Chen TY, Zhan J, Zhou H, Yi X, Zhang SY, Liu Y. Surficial engineering of active hydroxyls for ambient formaldehyde oxidation via enhanced Lewis acidity over Zr-doped cryptomelane materials. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 247:118255. [PMID: 38266890 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118255] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Lewis acids of solid catalysts have been featured for a pivotal role in promoting various reactions. Regarding the oxidation protocol to remove formaldehyde, the inherent drawback of the best-studied MnO2 materials in acidic sites has eventually caused deficiency of active hydroxyls to sustain low-temperature activity. Herein, the cryptomelane-type MnO2 was targeted and it was tuned via incorporation of Zr metal, exhibiting great advances in not only the complete HCHO-to-CO2 degradation but also cycling performance. Zr species were existent in doping state in the MnO2 lattice, rendering lower crystallinity and breaking the regular growth of MnO2 crystallites, which thereby tripled surface area and created larger volume of smaller mesopores. Meantime, the local electronic properties of Mn atoms were also changed by Zr doping, i.e., more low-valence Mn species were formed due to the electron transfer from Zr to Mn. The results of infrared studies demonstrate the higher possession of Lewis acid sites on ZrMn, and this high degree of electrophilic agents favored the production of hydroxyl species. Furthermore, the reactivity of surface hydroxyls, as investigated by CO temperature programmed reduction and temperature programmed desorption of adsorbed O2, was obviously improved as well after Zr modification. It is speculated jointly with the characterizations of the post-reaction catalysts that the accelerated production of active hydroxyls helped rapidly convert formaldehyde into key intermediate-formate, which was then degraded into CO2, avoiding the side reaction path with undesired intermediate-hydrocarbonate-over the pristine MnO2, where active sites were blocked and formaldehyde oxidation was inhibited. Additionally, Zr decoration could stabilize Lewis acidity to be more resistant to heat degeneration, and this merit brought about advantageous thermal recyclability for cycled application.
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- Hui-Jun Wang
- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- Yingkou Enhancement and Experiment Station, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Yingkou, 115004, China.
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- Yingkou Enhancement and Experiment Station, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Yingkou, 115004, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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Zhang Y, Li D, She L, Guo F, Jia F, Zhang L, Ai Z, Liu X. Ball-milled zero-valent iron with formic acid for effectively removing Cu(II)-EDTA accomplished by EDTA ligands oxidative degradation and Cu(II) removal. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133009. [PMID: 38029587 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Heavy metal complexes in industrial wastewater are challenging to be removed by conventional methods arising from their stable chelating structure. In this study, zero-valent iron (ZVI) was ball-milled with tiny formic acid (FA), and the as-prepared sample (FA-ZVIbm) was attempted to eliminate a model heavy metal complex of Cu(II)-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (Cu(II)-EDTA). The addition of FA to ball-milling could dramatically enhance the performance of ball-milled ZVI (ZVIbm) towards Cu(II)-EDTA removal and increase the removal rate constant by 80 times. This conspicuous improvement of Cu(II)-EDTA elimination was attributed to the ferrous formate (Fe(HCOO)2) shell formed on the surface of FA-ZVIbm. Results revealed that the Fe(HCOO)2 shell facilitated the activation of O2 to reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the leaching of Fe3+. Cu(II)-EDTA was decomplexed through both oxidative destruction and Fe3+ replacement, and the released Cu2+ was reduced by FA-ZVIbm and immobilized synchronously. Meanwhile, the ligands underwent oxidative degradation by ROS, thus avoiding the re-chelation ecological risk. Impressively, FA-ZVIbm could achieve cyclic treatment of actual copper complex wastewater and possessed promising advantage in treatment cost. This study would offer a promising approach for eliminating Cu(II)-EDTA through EDTA ligands degradation and synchronous Cu(II) removal, moreover to shed light on the decomplexation mechanism.
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- Yuhang Zhang
- College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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Li Q, Deng C, Zhou W, Huang P, Lu C, Feng H, Dong L, Tan L, Zhang YW, Zhou C, Qin Y, Xia D. Ultrathin La yCoO x Nanosheets with High Porosity Featuring Boosted Catalytic Oxidation of Benzene: Mechanism Elucidation via an Experiment-Theory Combined Paradigm. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:3974-3985. [PMID: 38346714 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c04621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Designing transition-metal oxides for catalytically removing the highly toxic benzene holds significance in addressing indoor/outdoor environmental pollution issues. Herein, we successfully synthesized ultrathin LayCoOx nanosheets (thickness of ∼1.8 nm) with high porosity, using a straightforward coprecipitation method. Comprehensive characterization techniques were employed to analyze the synthesized LayCoOx catalysts, revealing their low crystallinity, high surface area, and abundant porosity. Catalytic benzene oxidation tests demonstrated that the La0.029CoOx-300 nanosheet exhibited the most optimal performance. This catalyst enabled complete benzene degradation at a relatively low temperature of 220 °C, even under a high space velocity (SV) of 20,000 h-1, and displayed remarkable durability throughout various catalytic assessments, including SV variations, exposure to water vapor, recycling, and long time-on-stream tests. Characterization analyses confirmed the enhanced interactions between Co and doped La, the presence of abundant adsorbed oxygen, and the extensive exposure of Co3+ species in La0.029CoOx-300 nanosheets. Theoretical calculations further revealed that La doping was beneficial for the formation of oxygen vacancies and the adsorption of more hydroxyl groups. These features strongly promoted the adsorption and activation of oxygen, thereby accelerating the benzene oxidation processes. This work underscores the advantages of doping rare-earth elements into transition-metal oxides as a cost-effective yet efficient strategy for purifying industrial exhausts.
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- Qun Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138632, Singapore
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- Henry Royce Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138632, Singapore
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138632, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PJ, U.K
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PJ, U.K
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Liu XH, Lu T, Jiao X, Jiang Z, Chen C, Wang Y, Jian Y, He C. Formaldehyde Ambient-Temperature Decomposition over Pd/Mn 3O 4-MnO Driven by Active Sites' Self-Tandem Catalysis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:1752-1762. [PMID: 38190653 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c06876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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The widespread presence of formaldehyde (HCHO) pollutant has aroused significant environmental and health concerns. The catalytic oxidation of HCHO into CO2 and H2O at ambient temperature is regarded as one of the most efficacious and environmentally friendly approaches; to achieve this, however, accelerating the intermediate formate species formation and decomposition remains an ongoing obstacle. Herein, a unique tandem catalytic system with outstanding performance in low-temperature HCHO oxidation is proposed on well-structured Pd/Mn3O4-MnO catalysts possessing bifunctional catalytic centers. Notably, the optimized tandem catalyst achieves complete oxidation of 100 ppm of HCHO at just 18 °C, much better than the Pd/Mn3O4 (30%) and Pd/MnO (27%) counterparts as well as other physical tandem catalysts. The operando analyses and physical tandem investigations reveal that HCHO is primarily activated to gaseous HCOOH on the surface of Pd/Mn3O4 and subsequently converted to H2CO3 on the Pd/MnO component for deep decomposition. Theoretical studies disclose that Pd/Mn3O4 exhibits a favorable reaction energy barrier for the HCHO → HCOOH step compared to Pd/MnO; while conversely, the HCOOH → H2CO3 step is more facilely accomplished over Pd/MnO. Furthermore, the nanoscale intimacy between two components enhances the mobility of lattice oxygen, thereby facilitating interfacial reconstruction and promoting interaction between active sites of Pd/Mn3O4 and Pd/MnO in local vicinity, which further benefits sustained HCHO tandem catalytic oxidation. The tandem catalysis demonstrated in this work provides a generalizable platform for the future design of well-defined functional catalysts for oxidation reactions.
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- Xiao-He Liu
- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Geology and Environment, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Geology and Environment, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Geology and Environment, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, PR China
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Zhou L, Lian J, Li Q, Li J, Shao Y, Wu G, Ding T, Cui X, Chen T, Zhu W. Unveiling the Critical Role of Surface Hydroxyl Groups for Electro-Assisted Uranium Extraction from Wastewater. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:21518-21527. [PMID: 38087775 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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The electro-driven extraction of uranium from fluorine-containing uranium wastewater is anticipated to address the challenge of separating fluoro-uranium complexes in conventional technologies. Herein, we developed hydroxy-rich cobalt-based oxides (CoOx) for electro-assisted uranium extraction from fluorine-containing wastewater. Relying on theoretical calculations and other spectral measurements, the hydroxy-rich CoOx nanosheets can enhance the affinity for uranium due to the existence of a substantial quantity of hydroxyl groups. Accordingly, the CoOx nanosheets exhibit outstanding U(VI) removal efficiency in the presence of fluorine ions. Through the utilization of X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS), we confirm that hydroxy-rich CoOx nanosheets capture free uranyl ions to form a sturdy 2Oax-1U-3Oeq configuration, which can be achieved through electro-driven fluorine-uranium separation. Notably, for the first time, the whole reaction process of uranium species on the CoOx surface from the initial uranium single atom growth to uranium oxide nanosheets is monitored by aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopes (AC-TEM). This work provides a paradigm for the advancement of novel functional materials as electrocatalysts for uranium extraction, as well as a new approach for studying the evolution mechanism of uranium species.
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- Li Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, School of Environment and Resources, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, School of Environment and Resources, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, School of Environment and Resources, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, School of Environment and Resources, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, School of Environment and Resources, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, School of Environment and Resources, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, PR. China
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- Sichuan New Materials Research Center, Institute of Chemical Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Chengdu 610200, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, School of Environment and Resources, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, School of Environment and Resources, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China
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Wen T, Wang J, Zhang J, Long C. Regulating oxygen vacancies and hydroxyl groups of α-MnO 2 nanorods for enhancing post-plasma catalytic removal of toluene. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 238:117176. [PMID: 37729962 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117176] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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Although nonthermal plasma (NTP) technology has high removal efficiency for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), it has limited carbon dioxide (CO2) selectivity, which hinders its practical application. In this study, α-MnO2 nanorods with tunable oxygen vacancies and hydroxyl groups were synthesized by two-step hydrothermal process to enhance their activity for deep oxidation of toluene. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) was used to assist in synthesis of α-MnO2 nanorods with tunable oxygen vacancies, furtherly, more hydroxyl groups were introduced to HCl-assisted synthesized α-MnO2 by K+ supplement. The results showed that the as-synthesized nanorods exhibited superior activity, improved by nearly 30% removal efficiency of toluene compared to pristine MnO2 at SIE = 339 J/L, and reaching high COx selectivity of 72% at SIE = 483 J/L, successfully promoting the deep oxidation of toluene. It was affirmed that oxygen vacancies played an important role in toluene conversion, improving the conversion of ozone (O3) and resulting in higher mobility of surface lattice oxygen species. Besides, the enhancement of deep oxidation performance was caused by the increase of hydroxyl groups concentration. In-situ DRIFTS experiments revealed that the adsorbed toluene on catalyst surface was oxidized to benzyl alcohol by surface lattice oxygen, and hydroxyl groups were also found participating in toluene adsorption. Overall, this study provides a new approach to designing catalysts for deep oxidation of VOCs.
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- Tiancheng Wen
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, Nanjing, 210023, China; Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Wang N, Yang WH, Wang RX, Li ZJ, Xu XF, Long YZ, Zhang HD. Oxygen Vacancy-Enhanced Centrosymmetric Breaking of SrFeO 3- x for Piezoelectric-Catalyzed Synthesis of H 2 O 2. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2307291. [PMID: 37964162 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Normally, only noncentrosymmetric structure of the materials can potentially be piezoelectric. Thus, it is limited in the field of piezoelectricity for the centrosymmetric structure of the material. In this work, the performance of piezoelectricity is successfully achieved from centrosymmetric SrFeO3- x by modulating oxygen vacancies, which have a surface piezoelectric potential up to 93 mV by using Kelvin-probe force microscopy (KPFM). Moreover, the piezoelectric effects of SrFeO3- x are also evaluated by piezoelectric catalytic effect and density functional theory calculations (DFT). The results show that the piezo-catalytic degradation of tetracycline reaches 96% after 75 min by ultrasonic mechanical vibration and the production of H2 O2 by SrFeO3- x piezoelectric synthesis could reach 1821 µmol L-1 . In addition, the DFT results indicate that the intrinsic effect of oxygen vacancies effectively promotes the adsorption and activation of O2 and H2 O as well as intermediates and improves the piezoelectric catalytic activity. This work provides an effective basis for realizing the piezoelectricity of centrosymmetric materials and regulating the development of piezoelectric catalytic properties.
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- Nan Wang
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials & Devices, College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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Gu H, Lan J, Hu H, Jia F, Ai Z, Zhang L, Liu X. Surface oxygen vacancy-dependent molecular oxygen activation for propane combustion over α-MnO 2. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 460:132499. [PMID: 37683342 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Oxygen vacancies (OV), as the sites of molecular oxygen adsorption and activation, play an important role in the catalytic combustion process of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Revealing the relationship between OV concentration and molecular oxygen activation behavior is of significance to construct the efficient catalysts. Herein, α-MnO2 with different OV concentrations was prepared to investigate the molecular oxygen activation for C3H8 combustion. It is disclosed that the enhanced OV concentration in α-MnO2 induced the reconfiguration of surface metal atoms, resulting in the transformation of oxygen activation configuration from end-on mode to side-on mode. Oxygen molecules in side-on mode possessed more localized electron density and weaker coordination bond strength with surrounding Mn atoms, which were more favorable to adsorb C3H8 molecules and activate C-H bond for the improved combustion performance. This work provides a new understanding to reveal that the increased OV concentration contributes to more efficient VOCs combustion.
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- Huayu Gu
- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China.
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Li Q, Zhou W, Deng C, Lu C, Huang P, Xia D, Tan L, Zhou C, Zhang YW, Dong L. Hydroxyl-Decorated Pt as a Robust Water-Resistant Catalyst for Catalytic Benzene Oxidation. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:13544-13553. [PMID: 37561968 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c01979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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In catalytic oxidation reactions, the presence of environmental water poses challenges to the performance of Pt catalysts. This study aims to overcome this challenge by introducing hydroxyl groups onto the surface of Pt catalysts using the pyrolysis reduction method. Two silica supports were employed to investigate the impact of hydroxyl groups: SiO2-OH with hydroxyl groups and SiO2-C without hydroxyl groups. Structural characterization confirmed the presence of Pt-Ox, Pt-OHx, and Pt0 species in the Pt/SiO2-OH catalysts, while only Pt-Ox and Pt0 species were observed in the Pt/SiO2-C catalysts. Catalytic performance tests demonstrated the remarkable capacity of the 0.5 wt % Pt/SiO2-OH catalyst, achieving complete conversion of benzene at 160 °C under a high space velocity of 60,000 h-1. Notably, the catalytic oxidation capacity of the Pt/SiO2-OH catalyst remained largely unaffected even in the presence of 10 vol % water vapor. Moreover, the catalyst exhibited exceptional recyclability and stability, maintaining its performance over 16 repeated cycles and a continuous operation time of 70 h. Theoretical calculations revealed that the construction of Pt-OHx sites on the catalyst surface was beneficial for modulating the d-band structure, which in turn enhanced the adsorption and activation of reactants. This finding highlights the efficacy of decorating the Pt surface with hydroxyl groups as an effective strategy for improving the water resistance, catalytic activity, and long-term stability of Pt catalysts.
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- Qun Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138632, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Department of Materials, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K
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- Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, Department of Natural Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6BH, U.K
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138632, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Qiu M, Yang W, Xu P, Huang T, Chen X, Dai N. Coexistent VO 2 (M) and VO 2 (B) Polymorphous Thin Films with Multiphase-Driven Insulator-Metal Transition. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13091514. [PMID: 37177057 PMCID: PMC10180398 DOI: 10.3390/nano13091514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Reversible insulator-metal transition (IMT) and structure phase change in vanadium dioxide (VO2) remain vital and challenging with complex polymorphs. It is always essential to understand the polymorphs that coexist in desired VO2 materials and their IMT behaviors. Different electrical properties and lattice alignments in VO2 (M) and VO2 (B) phases have enabled the creation of versatile functional devices. Here, we present polymorphous VO2 thin films with coexistent VO2 (M) and VO2 (B) phases and phase-dependent IMT behaviors. The presence of VO2 (B) phases may induce lattice distortions in VO2 (M). The plane spacing of (011)M in the VO2 (M) phase becomes widened, and the V-V and V-O vibrations shift when more VO2 (B) phase exists in the VO2 (M) matrix. Significantly, the coexisting VO2 (B) phases promote the IMT temperature of the polymorphous VO2 thin films. We expect that such coexistent polymorphs and IMT variations would help us to understand the microstructures and IMT in the desired VO2 materials and contribute to advanced electronic transistors and optoelectronic devices.
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- Mengxia Qiu
- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200083, China
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200083, China
- Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200083, China
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
- Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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Yang JN, Zhan J, Zhou H, Yang HH, Zhang SY, Yi X, Shan J, Liu Y. Enhanced oxidative ability, recyclability, water tolerance and aromatic resistance of α-MnO 2 catalyst for room-temperature formaldehyde oxidation via simple oxalic acid treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 217:114938. [PMID: 36436556 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114938] [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: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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To obtain a versatile formaldehyde oxidation material, simultaneously increasing the oxidative ability, recyclability and deactivation repellence (e.g., enduring the interference from moisture and aromatic compound omnipresent in indoor air) is of great significance. Herein, the above properties of α-MnO2 were synchronously updated via one step treatment in oxalic acid (H2C2O4), and an in-depth understanding of the surface properties-performance relationship was provided by systematic characterizations and designed experiments. Compared with the pristine sample, XPS, ESR, O2-TPD, CO-TPR and pyridine-IR reveal that H2C2O4 created substantial Mn3+ species on surface, exposing a higher coverage of oxygen vacancies that actively participated in the dissociative activation of gas-phase O2 into reactive chemically adsorbed oxygen (OC), and the abundant Lewis acid sites further enabled the effective O2 activation process. The large amount of oxygen OC promoted the HCHO-to-CO2 conversion and inhibited the accumulation of formate that required a high temperature of 170 °C to be eliminated, thus conspicuously improving the α-MnO2's thermal recovery. The combined H2O-TPD, H2O-preadsorbed CO-TPR, C6H6-TPD and C6H6-preadsorbed CO-TPR investigations shed light on the H2C2O4-induced water and benzene resistance. The notably weakened water and benzene binding strength with the H2C2O4-modified surface together with the unrestrained oxygen OC accounted for the outstanding anti-deactivation performance.
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- Ji-Ning Yang
- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, China.
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Xie C, Li L, Zhai X, Chu W. Improved redox synthesis of Mn–Co bimetallic oxide catalysts using citric acid and their toluene oxidation activity. RSC Adv 2023; 13:11069-11080. [PMID: 37033425 PMCID: PMC10078199 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01440a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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In this work, high-activity cobalt-doped α-MnO2 hybrid materials were prepared using the citric acid oxidation reduction (CR) technique and applied to the catalytic oxidation of toluene. Compared to the traditional processes such as sol–gel, co-precipitation and our previous reported self-driving combustion process, the microstructure of Mn–Co bimetallic oxide catalyst is easier to regulated as well as the dispersion of active phase. Moreover, some accurate characterization techniques such as XRD, H2-TPR, O2-TPD, SEM, TEM, and XPS have been employed, to further illustrate the intrinsic factors for the efficient catalytic oxidation of toluene. It was ultimately found that the CR-Mn10Co1 prepared by citric acid oxidation reduction method could catalyze the oxidation of 90% of toluene at 232 °C, and its excellent catalytic performance was significantly related to its large specific surface area, excellent oxidation reduction ability, and abundant Mn3+ species and oxygen vacancy content. Therefore, citric acid oxidation reduction (CR) provides a convenient and effective route for the efficient and low-cost synthesis of Mn–Co catalysts for removing VOCs. The CR method was used to synthesize a nanorod CoO2/α-MnO2 catalyst with large specific surface area and abundant oxygen vacancies.![]()
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- Chongrui Xie
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan UniversityChengdu 610065China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu UniversityChengdu 610106China
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- Institute of New Energy and Low Carbon Technology, Sichuan UniversityChengdu 610207China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan UniversityChengdu 610065China
- Institute of New Energy and Low Carbon Technology, Sichuan UniversityChengdu 610207China
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Qu W, Tang Z, Wen H, Luo M, Zhong T, Lian Q, Hu L, Tian S, He C, Shu D. Electron Transfer Trade-offs in MOF-Derived Cobalt-Embedded Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotubes Boost Catalytic Ozonation for Gaseous Sulfur-Containing VOC Elimination. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c05285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Wei Qu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou510006, China
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Feng Y, Ma P, Wang Z, Shi Y, Wang Z, Peng Y, Jing L, Liu Y, Yu X, Wang X, Zhang X, Deng J, Dai H. Synergistic Effect of Reactive Oxygen Species in Photothermocatalytic Removal of VOCs from Cooking Oil Fumes over Pt/CeO 2/TiO 2. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:17341-17351. [PMID: 36413583 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c07146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cooking oil fumes are very complex and do harm to humans and the environment. Herein, we develop the high-efficiency and energy-saving synergistic photothermocatalytic oxidation approach to eliminate the mixture of heptane and hexanal, the representative VOCs with high concentrations in cooking oil fumes. The Pt/CeO2/TiO2 catalyst with nanosized Pt particles was prepared by the simple hydrothermal and impregnation methods, and the physicochemical properties of the catalyst were measured using numerous techniques. The Pt/CeO2/TiO2 catalyst eliminated the VOC mixture at low light intensity (100 mW cm-2) and low temperature (200 °C). In addition, it showed 25 h of catalytic stability and water resistance (water concentration up to 20 vol %) at 140 or 190 °C. It is concluded that O2 picked up the electrons from Pt to generate the •O2- species, which were transformed to the O22- and O- species after the rise in temperature. In the presence of water, the •OH species induced by light irradiation on the catalyst surface and the •OOH species formed via the thermal reaction were both supplementary oxygen species for VOC oxidation. The synergistic interaction of photo- and thermocatalysis was generated by the reactive oxygen species.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ying Feng
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100124, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Institute of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100124, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100124, China
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