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Pakdel E, Daoud WA, Wang X. Effect of the Photoreduction Process on the Self-Cleaning and Antibacterial Activity of Au-Doped TiO 2 Colloids on Cotton Fabric. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38688012 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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This study aims at understanding the effect of the photoreduction process during the synthesis of gold (Au)-doped TiO2 colloids on the conferred functionalities on cotton fabrics. TiO2/Au and TiO2/Au/SiO2 colloids were synthesized through the sol-gel method with and without undergoing the photoreduction step based on different molar ratios of Au:Ti (0.001 and 0.01) and TiO2/SiO2 (1:1 and 1:2.3). The colloids were applied to cotton fabrics, and the obtained photocatalytic self-cleaning, wet photocatalytic activity, UV protection, and antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria were investigated. The obtained results demonstrated that the photoreduction of Au weakened the self-cleaning effect and reduced the photocatalytic activity of coated fabrics. Also, an excess amount of Au deteriorated the photocatalytic activity under both UV and visible light. The most efficient self-cleaning effect was obtained on fabrics coated with a ternary TiO2/Au/SiO2 colloid containing ionic Au, where it decomposed coffee and red-wine stains after 3 h of illumination. Adding silica (SiO2) made the fabrics superhydrophilic and led to greater methylene blue (MB) dye adsorption, a faster dye degradation pace, and more efficient stain removal. Moreover, the photoreduction process affected the size of Au nanoparticles (NPs), weakened the antibacterial activity of fabrics against both types of tested bacteria, and modestly increased the UV protection. In general, the photoactivity of Au-doped colloids was influenced by the synthesis method, the ionic and metallic states of the Au dopant, the concentration of the Au dopant, and the presence and concentration of silica.
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- Esfandiar Pakdel
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Fashion and Textiles, Research Centre of Textiles for Future Fashion, JC STEM Lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, Hung Hom 999077, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hung Hom 999077, Hong Kong
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- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Fashion and Textiles, Research Centre of Textiles for Future Fashion, JC STEM Lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, Hung Hom 999077, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Yamada R, Kuwahara M, Kuwahara S. Three-dimensional building of anisotropic gold nanoparticles under confinement in submicron capsules. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:5780-5785. [PMID: 37881711 PMCID: PMC10597547 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00683b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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The low collision rate and contact time of gold nanoparticles (NPs) in solution afford a low welding probability, which hinders their welding structure, orientation, and dimension. Encapsulated anisotropic NPs, gold nanotriangles (AuNTs), were successfully assembled into a three-dimensional structure inside a permeable silica nanocapsule under light illumination to generate localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). AuNTs were trapped in the permeable silica nanocapsules and diffused in the nanospace because of copolymer release, which increased the contact probability of AuNTs and promoted the three-dimensional building of AuNTs. Electron energy loss mapping simulations revealed that the obtained three-dimensional AuNT structure exhibited spatially separated multiple LSPR modes with different energies of incident light, which are photophysically attractive beyond the facet-selective chemical growth of NPs, and postmodification for anchoring substances with site-selective attachment to the obtained structure will be applicable to expand the sensing design and class of substances for sensing.
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- Ryuichi Yamada
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Toho University Funabashi Chiba 274-8510 Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering and Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University Chikusa Nagoya 464-8603 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Toho University Funabashi Chiba 274-8510 Japan
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Es-Souni M. Exploiting Interfacial Effects between Collapsing Bubbles and Nanocarbon/TiN Substrates for the Green Synthesis of Self-Organized Noble Metal and Nanoalloy Nanoparticles. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1141. [PMID: 37374726 DOI: 10.3390/mi14061141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Noble metal nanoparticles and multi-materials thereof are processed on a substrate from aqueous solutions of the metallic ions, precluding any chemical additives/catalysts. The methods reported here take advantage of interactions between collapsing bubbles and the substrate that result in the generation of reducing radicals at the substrate surface and leading to the reduction of the metal ions on those sites, followed by nucleation and growth. Two selected substrates where these phenomena take place are nanocarbon and TiN. By either using ultrasonic radiation of the substrate in ionic solution or quenching the substrate in a solution from temperatures above the Leidenfrost temperature, a high density of nanoparticles of Au, Au/Pt, Au/Pd and Au/Pd/Pt are synthesized on the substrate surface. The sites where the reducing radicals are generated determine the self-assembly of the nanoparticles. The methods yield highly adherent surface films and nanoparticles; they are materials efficient and cost effective because only the surface is modified with costly materials. The formation mechanisms of these green multi-material NPs are described. Outstanding electrocatalytic performances in acidic solutions of methanol and formic acid are demonstrated.
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- Mohammed Es-Souni
- Institute for Materials & Surface Technology (IMST), 24149 Kiel, Germany
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Akiyama T, Nagakawa H, Tatsuma T. Well-dispersed Au co-catalyst deposited on a rutile TiO 2 photocatalyst via electron traps. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:9031-9035. [PMID: 36928706 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp06064g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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We deposited Au nanoparticles as a co-catalyst onto a TiO2 photocatalyst by reducing [AuCl4]- using electrons trapped in the oxygen vacancies of TiO2. The dispersibility and hydrogen production ability of the Au co-catalyst are higher than those prepared using the conventional photodeposition method.
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- Tomoki Akiyama
- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan.
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- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan.
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- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan.
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Wang W, Zhang Y, Xie J, Wang Y, Cao S, Ping H, Zou Z, Zeng H, Wang W, Fu Z. Bioinspired Strategy for Efficient TiO 2/Au/CdS Photocatalysts Based On Mesocrystal Superstructures in Biominerals and Charge-Transfer Pathway in Natural Photosynthesis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:2996-3005. [PMID: 36608283 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19692] [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] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Natural photosynthesis involves an efficient charge-transfer pathway through exquisitely arranged photosystems and electron transport intermediates, which separate photogenerated carriers to realize high quantum efficiency. It inspires a rational design construction of artificial photosynthesis systems and the architectures of semiconductors are essential to achieve optimal performance. Of note, biomineralization processes could form various mesocrystals with well-ordered superstructures for unique optical applications. Inspired by both natural photosynthesis and biomineralization, we construct a ternary superstructure-based mesocrystal TiO2 (meso-TiO2)/Au/CdS artificial photosynthesis system by a green photo-assisted method. The well-ordered superstructure of meso-TiO2 and efficient charge-transfer pathway among the three components are crucial for retarding charge recombination. As a result, the meso-TiO2/Au/CdS photocatalyst displays enhanced visible light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (4.60 mmol h-1 g-1), which is 3.2 times higher than that of commercial TiO2 (P25)/Au/CdS with disordered TiO2 nanocrystal aggregates (1.41 mmol h-1 g-1). This work provides a promising bioinspired design strategy for photocatalysts with an improved solar conversion efficiency.
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- Wenxuan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Luoshi Road No. 122, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Xiangyang 441000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Luoshi Road No. 122, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Luoshi Road No. 122, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Xiangyang 441000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Luoshi Road No. 122, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Luoshi Road No. 122, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Luoshi Road No. 122, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Luoshi Road No. 122, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Wuhan Institute of Marine Electric Propulsion, Wuhan 430064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Luoshi Road No. 122, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Luoshi Road No. 122, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Xiangyang 441000, China
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Xie H, Li Z, Zhu J, Li H, Yang Q, Yang Y, Li C. Charge Separation between Pt Co-catalysts and Plasmonic Au in Pt-Au/C 3N 4 Photocatalysts. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:11982-11989. [PMID: 36535949 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Chemical processes induced by surface plasmon resonance have received great attention due to the wide spectral absorption and tunable optical property. Co-catalysts have been introduced into plasmonic-metal/semiconductor photocatalysts to inhibit the recombination of plasmon-induced carriers. However, it is unclear how the locations of co-catalysts (on the surface of plasmonic metal or the semiconductor) affect the plasmonic photocatalystic reactions. Herein, we report that Pt co-catalysts can be selectively deposited on Au nanoparticles (NPs) of Au/C3N4 photocatalysts through an atomic layer deposition method. Compared with the Pt co-catalysts exclusively on C3N4, Pt solely on Au NPs has a 4.5-fold increase in activity for plasmonic hydrogen evolution. The reduced photoluminescence intensity and prolonged photoluminescence lifetime reveal that Pt solely on Au NPs provides higher charge separation efficiency. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of Pt co-catalysts solely on Au NPs is attributable to the more efficient and direct utilization of the plasmon resonance-induced electrons and separation of electrons and holes.
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- Huichen Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Gong X, Zhang Y, Xu Y, Zhai G, Liu X, Bao X, Wang Z, Liu Y, Wang P, Cheng H, Fan Y, Dai Y, Zheng Z, Huang B. Synergistic Effect between CO 2 Chemisorption Using Amino-Modified Carbon Nitride and Epoxide Activation by High-Energy Electrons for Plasmon-Assisted Synthesis of Cyclic Carbonates. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:51029-51040. [PMID: 36325951 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photocatalytic CO2 cycloaddition is a promising approach for CO2 value-added processes. However, the efficiency of plasmon-assisted CO2 cycloaddition still needs to be improved and the reaction mechanism is unclear. Herein, g-C3N4/Ag (ACN-Ag) hybrids exhibited superior activity of CO2 cycloaddition by coupling a semiconductor into the plasmonic system, in which the ACN grafting amino group by the formation of carbon vacancies can enhance CO2 chemisorption; meanwhile, photo-generated electrons from ACN transfer to Ag to form high-energy electrons, which can activate propylene oxide, accelerating the ring-opening step. Importantly, photo-generated electron injection from ACN to Ag and the interaction between Ag nanoparticles and ACN were confirmed by single-particle photoluminescence spectroscopy. The wavelength-dependent activity demonstrated that the plasmon excitation is crucial for the reaction. Moreover, in situ single-particle PL quenching caused by propylene oxide and in situ electron paramagnetic resonance verified the activation of propylene oxide by ACN-Ag. This work is conducive to an in-depth understanding of the mechanism of CO2 cycloaddition at the single-particle level and provides guidance for the organic synthesis.
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- Xueqin Gong
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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Bhuskute BD, Ali-Löytty H, Honkanen M, Salminen T, Valden M. Influence of the photodeposition sequence on the photocatalytic activity of plasmonic Ag-Au/TiO 2 nanocomposites. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:4335-4343. [PMID: 36321159 PMCID: PMC9552921 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00440b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Bimetallic Ag-Au/TiO2 nanocomposites were synthesized by sequential photodeposition in order to investigate the effect of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) properties on photocatalytic activity for solar water splitting and methylene blue (MB) degradation. The photodeposition times were optimized for monometallic Ag/TiO2 and Au/TiO2 nanocomposites to yield maximum SPR absorption in the visible range. It was found that the photocatalytic activity of bimetallic Ag-Au/TiO2 nanocomposites outperformed monometallic nanocomposites only when Au was photodeposited first on TiO2, which was attributed to Au-core-Ag-shell nanoparticle morphology. In contrast, reversing the photodeposition order resulted in Ag-Au alloy nanoparticle morphology, which was mediated by the galvanic replacement reaction during the second photodeposition. Alloying was not beneficial to the photocatalytic activity. These results demonstrate alloying during sequential photodeposition providing new insights for the synthesis of TiO2-based photocatalysts with plasmon-enhanced absorption in the visible range.
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- Bela D Bhuskute
- Surface Science Group, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University P.O. Box 692 FI-33014 Tampere Finland
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- Surface Science Group, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University P.O. Box 692 FI-33014 Tampere Finland
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- Tampere Microscopy Center, Tampere University P.O. Box 692 FI-33014 Tampere Finland
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- Tampere Microscopy Center, Tampere University P.O. Box 692 FI-33014 Tampere Finland
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- Surface Science Group, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University P.O. Box 692 FI-33014 Tampere Finland
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Zhao J, Wang J, Brock AJ, Zhu H. Plasmonic heterogeneous catalysis for organic transformations. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C: PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2022.100539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Bifunctions of a Cr hydroxide layer for water splitting over a platinized Au/TiO2 plasmonic photocatalyst under visible light irradiation. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2022.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Hydrogen photo-production from glycerol on platinum, gold and silver-modified TiO2-USY62 catalysts. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2021.11.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Xu Q, Knezevic M, Laachachi A, franger S, Colbeau-Justin C, Ghazzal MN. Insight into Interfacial charge transfer during photocatalytic H2 evolution through Fe, Ni, Cu and Au embedded in a mesoporous TiO2@SiO2 core‐shell. ChemCatChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202200102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- qian Xu
- Université Paris-Saclay UFR Sciences: Universite Paris-Saclay Faculte des Sciences d'Orsay Institut de Chimie Physique FRANCE
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- Université Paris-Saclay Faculté des Sciences d'Orsay: Universite Paris-Saclay Faculte des Sciences d'Orsay institut de chimie physique FRANCE
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- Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology Environmental Research and Innovation Research Department Materials Research and Technology Department LUXEMBOURG
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- Université Paris-Saclay Faculté des Sciences d'Orsay: Universite Paris-Saclay Faculte des Sciences d'Orsay Institut de chimie moléculaire et des matériaux d'Orsay FRANCE
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- Université Paris-Saclay UFR Sciences: Universite Paris-Saclay Faculte des Sciences d'Orsay institut de chimie physique FRANCE
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- Universite Paris-Sud Institut de chimie physique UMR8000 - Université Paris-Saclay Bâtiment 349 - Campus d’Orsay15, avenue Jean Perrin 91405 Orsay FRANCE
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Li L, Wang X, Gu H, Zhang H, Zhang J, Zhang Q, Dai WL. Which Is More Efficient in Promoting the Photocatalytic H 2 Evolution Performance of g-C 3N 4: Monometallic Nanocrystal, Heterostructural Nanocrystal, or Bimetallic Nanocrystal? Inorg Chem 2022; 61:4760-4768. [PMID: 35245035 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c00171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Generally, an excellent cocatalyst could promote the photocatalytic hydrogen (H2) evolution performance of g-C3N4 significantly. Herein, a superior cocatalyst of gold-platinum (AuPt) nanocrystal with an ultralow content of Pt was successfully decorated on carbon self-doping g-C3N4 nanosheets (AuPt/CCN) via a facile photodeposition route. The corresponding Pt/CCN, Au/CCN, Au/Pt/CCN, and Pt/Au/CCN were also prepared for comparison. It is found that AuPt/CCN exhibits much superior photocatalytic H2 evolution performance (1135 μmol/h) when irradiated with a 300 W Xe lamp, up to 20, 12, 5, 2, and 1.5 times that of the pristine CCN, Pt/CCN, Au/CCN, Au/Pt/CCN, and Pt/Au/CCN, respectively. The quantum efficiency (QE) of AuPt/CCN at 420 nm reaches 12.5%. The experimental and density functional theory calculation results suggested that the improved AuPt performance can be mainly ascribed to the non-plasmon-related synergistic effect of Au and Pt atoms in AuPt nanocrystal: (1) the proximity and the electronegativity difference of Au and Pt atoms in AuPt accelerate the transfer and separation of charge carriers and (2) the synergistic interaction between Pt and Au atoms optimizes the Gibbs free energy (ΔGH*) of H* (atom) adsorption on AuPt, promoting the H2 generation kinetics of AuPt/CCN.
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- Lingfeng Li
- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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Hassan QU, Channa AI, Zhai QG, Zhu G, Gao Y, Ali N, Bilal M. Recent advancement in Bi 5O 7I-based nanocomposites for high performance photocatalysts. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 288:132668. [PMID: 34718019 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Bi5O7I belongs to the family of bismuth oxyhalides (BiOX, X = Cl, Br, I), having a unique layered structure with an internal electrostatic field that promotes the separation and transfer of photo-generated charge carriers. Interestingly, Bi5O7I exhibits higher thermal stability compared to its other BiOX member compounds and absorption spectrum extended to the visible region. Bi5O7I has demonstrated applications in diverse fields such as photocatalytic degradation of various organic pollutants, marine antifouling, etc. Unfortunately, owing to its wide band gap of ∼2.9 eV, its absorption lies mainly in the ultraviolet region, and a tiny portion of absorption lies in the visible region. Due to limited absorption, the photocatalytic performance of pure Bi5O7I is still facing challenges. In order to reduce the band gap and increase the light absorption capability of Bi5O7I, doping and formation of heterostructure strategies have been employed, which showed promising results in the photocatalytic performance. In addition, the plasmonic heterostructures of Bi5O7I were also developed to further boost the efficiency of Bi5O7I as a photocatalyst. Here, in this review article, we present such recent efforts made for the advanced development of Bi5O7I regarding its synthesis, properties and applications. The strategies for photocatalytic performance enhancement have been discussed in detail. Moreover, in the conclusion section, we have presented the current challenges and discussed possible prospective developments in this field.
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- Qadeer Ul Hassan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, People's Republic of China; Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Nanhai Avenue 3688, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China; College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Nanhai Avenue 3688, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Palygorskite Science and Applied Technology of Jiangsu Province, National & Local Joint Engineering Research, Center for Deep Utilization Technology of Rock-salt Resource, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an, 223003, China
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, 223003, China
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Ge H, Du J, Long S, Xia X, Zheng J, Xu N, Yao Q, Fan J, Peng X. Near-Infrared Light Triggered H 2 Generation for Enhanced Photothermal/Photodynamic Therapy against Hypoxic Tumor. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2101449. [PMID: 34879433 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The principle of photochemical transformation has shown significant inspiration on phototherapy of solid tumors. However, both photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) can induce stress response of tumor cells, which draw the attention in recent. Herein, an asymmetric and lollipop like nanostructure consisting of gold nanorod/titanium dioxide (l-TiO2 -GNR) is developed by controlling single head growth of titanium dioxide (TiO2 ) on gold nanorods (GNR). Through the reasonable utilization of hot electrons of GNR by 808 nm light irradiation, l-TiO2 -GNR perform type I-PDT, mild PTT (48 °C), and H2 therapy which is efficient for hypoxic tumors. In particular, H2 can downregulate both triphosadenine and heat shock protein which are found to be main source of tumor stress response. l-TiO2 -GNR opens a new window for treatment of hypoxic tumor by the perfect synergy of type I-PDT, mild PTT, and H2 therapy.
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- Haoying Ge
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology 26 Yucai Road, Jiangbei District Ningbo 315016 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology 26 Yucai Road, Jiangbei District Ningbo 315016 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology 26 Yucai Road, Jiangbei District Ningbo 315016 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology 26 Yucai Road, Jiangbei District Ningbo 315016 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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Chausse V, Llorca J. Photoproduction of hydrogen in microreactors: Catalytic coating or slurry configuration? Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2020.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Pugazhenthiran N, Murugesan S, Valdés H, Selvaraj M, Sathishkumar P, Smirniotis P, Anandan S, Mangalaraja R. Photocatalytic oxidation of ceftiofur sodium under UV–visible irradiation using plasmonic porous Ag-TiO2 nanospheres. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.09.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Han T, Chen Y, Shi H. Construction of a Bi 2MoO 6/CoO x/Au system with a dual-channel charge transfer path for enhanced tetracycline degradation. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy01224c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The introduction of two cocatalysts CoOx and Au constructs dual carrier transfer channels, which improves the photogenerated electron–hole pairs separation efficiency and photocatalytic performance.
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- Tongyu Han
- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Wuxi No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214002, P. R. China
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- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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Singh SP, Yamamoto A, Yoshida H. Nonoxidative coupling of ethane with gold loaded photocatalysts. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1cy02193a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Direct and continuous conversion of ethane to yield n-butane and hydrogen at near room temperature (ca. 320 K) was examined with gold loaded gallium oxide and titanium dioxide photocatalysts without the aid of any oxidant in a flow reactor.
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- Surya Pratap Singh
- Department of Interdisciplinary Environment, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Yoshida Nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Environment, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Yoshida Nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
- Elements Strategy Initiative for Catalysts and Batteries (ESICB), Kyoto University, Goryo-Ohara, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8245, Japan
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Environment, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Yoshida Nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
- Elements Strategy Initiative for Catalysts and Batteries (ESICB), Kyoto University, Goryo-Ohara, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8245, Japan
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Green Synthesis of Ag Nanoparticles for Plasmon-Assisted Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11121499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles has been gaining great interest due to the increasing need for eco-friendly manufacturing and application of nanomaterials. Metal nanoparticles, especially silver nanoparticles, are widely used in water treatments and as environmental remedy. Here we present a method to synthesize silver nanoparticles at room temperature using green tea extract under visible light irradiation, along with an application for enhanced photocatalytic degradation on methylene blue (MB) dye. Ag nanoparticles were synthesized under different photoreduction times and then further characterized. The photocatalytic rate of synthesized nanoparticles was also investigated and compared with TiO2 nanowires under UV and visible light irradiations. The results showed that Ag nanoparticles can directly degrade MB dye through plasmonic excitation and electron transferring under visible light, and Ag nanoparticles can further enhance TiO2 photonic degradation by enhanced e-h separation with UV and/or a wide band light, including UV light. Ag nanoparticles under visible light photoreduction for 0.5 h presented better behavior for two kinds of plasmonic enhanced photodegradation; the average size of the nanoparticles is about 30 nm. Therefore, the green synthesized Ag nanoparticles exhibit promising prospects in chemical and biological pollutant treatment.
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Sonochemical assisted impregnation of Bi2WO6 on TiO2 nanorod to form Z-scheme heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic H2 production. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2021.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Yang C, Chang M, Yuan M, Jiang F, Ding B, Zhao Y, Dang P, Cheng Z, Kheraif AAA, Ma P, Lin J. NIR-Triggered Multi-Mode Antitumor Therapy Based on Bi 2 Se 3 /Au Heterostructure with Enhanced Efficacy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2100961. [PMID: 34110686 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202100961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Of all the reaction oxygen species (ROS) therapeutic strategies, NIR light-induced photocatalytic therapy (PCT) based on semiconductor nanomaterials has attracted increasing attention. However, the photocatalysts suffer from rapid recombination of electron-hole pairs due to the narrow band gaps, which are greatly restricted in PCT application. Herein, Bi2 Se3 /Au heterostructured photocatalysts are fabricated to solve the problems by introducing Au nanoparticles (NPs) in situ on the surface of the hollow mesoporous structured Bi2 Se3 . Owing to the lower work function of Au NPs, the photo-induced electrons are easier to transfer and assemble on their surfaces, resulting in the increased separation of the electron-hole pairs with efficient ROS generation. Besides, Bi2 Se3 /Au heterostructures also enhance the photothermal efficiency due to the effective orbital overlaps with accelerated electron migrations according to density functional theory calculations. Moreover, the PLGA-PEG and the doxorubicin (DOX) are introduced for photothermal-triggered drug release in the system. The Bi2 Se3 /Au heterostructures also displays excellent infrared thermal (IRT) and computed tomography (CT) dual-modal imaging property for promising cancer diagnosis. Collectively, Bi2 Se3 /Au@PLGA-PEG-DOX exhibits prominent tumor inhibition effect based on synchronous PTT, PCT and chemotherapy triggered by NIR light for efficient antitumor treatment.
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- Chunzheng Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Dental Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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Jafarpour M, Feizpour F, Rezaeifard A, Pourmorteza N, Breit B. Tandem Photocatalysis Protocol for Hydrogen Generation/Olefin Hydrogenation Using Pd-g-C 3N 4-Imine/TiO 2 Nanoparticles. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:9484-9495. [PMID: 34133148 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c00603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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An unprecedented visible-light-driven photocatalytic system consisting of Pd nanoparticles stabilized on g-C3N4-imine-functionalized TiO2 nanoparticles was discovered for photoassisted hydrogen generation followed by olefin hydrogenation under mild conditions. The structural integrity of the as-synthesized photocatalyst was corroborated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, ultraviolet-diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller measurements, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Transmission electron microscopy and high-resolution scanning electron microscopy revealed the nanoscopic nature of the catalyst. The photocatalyst promoted several different transformations in a one-pot reaction sequence: hydrogen evolution through photocatalytic acceptorless formation of benzimidazoles as important therapeutic agents followed by visible-light-driven photocatalytic reduction of olefins with a high hydrogen utilization efficiency of up to 92% under mild conditions. A significant volume of H2 was produced under blue light-emitting diode (LED) irradiation during the selective formation of benzimidazole, while the selectivity reduced significantly under a Xe lamp or in the dark. The in situ-generated H2 could be activated by the as-prepared Pd-C3N4-imine/TiO2 photocatalyst to effectively hydrogenate olefins under mild conditions at appropriate time exposed to blue LED irradiation. The light-dependent photocatalytic performance of the title catalyst was assessed using action spectra by calculating the apparent quantum efficiency (AQE), which exhibited the maximum AQEs at 410 and 550 nm, at which the highest performance for styrene hydrogenation was obtained. The improved photoredox activity of the title nanohybrid could be caused by the synergistic effects of the heterojunction of carbon nitride-Pd on TiO2 nanoparticles evidenced by photoluminescence spectra and catalytic reactions. The catalyst proved to be air-stable, robust, recyclable, and very active in the absence of any undesirable additives and reducing agents. Thus, this work presents a new protocol for improving the photocatalytic properties of semiconducting materials for various photocatalytic applications under environmentally friendly conditions.
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- Maasoumeh Jafarpour
- Catalysis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Birjand, Birjand 97179-414, Iran.,Institut für Organische Chemie, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität-Freiburg, Albertstrasse 21, Freiburg im Breisgau 79104, Germany
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- Catalysis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Birjand, Birjand 97179-414, Iran
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- Catalysis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Birjand, Birjand 97179-414, Iran
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- Catalysis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Birjand, Birjand 97179-414, Iran
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- Institut für Organische Chemie, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität-Freiburg, Albertstrasse 21, Freiburg im Breisgau 79104, Germany
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Manuel AP, Shankar K. Hot Electrons in TiO 2-Noble Metal Nano-Heterojunctions: Fundamental Science and Applications in Photocatalysis. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1249. [PMID: 34068571 PMCID: PMC8151081 DOI: 10.3390/nano11051249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Plasmonic photocatalysis enables innovation by harnessing photonic energy across a broad swathe of the solar spectrum to drive chemical reactions. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest developments and issues for advanced research in plasmonic hot electron driven photocatalytic technologies focusing on TiO2-noble metal nanoparticle heterojunctions. In-depth discussions on fundamental hot electron phenomena in plasmonic photocatalysis is the focal point of this review. We summarize hot electron dynamics, elaborate on techniques to probe and measure said phenomena, and provide perspective on potential applications-photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 photoreduction, and photoelectrochemical water splitting-that benefit from this technology. A contentious and hitherto unexplained phenomenon is the wavelength dependence of plasmonic photocatalysis. Many published reports on noble metal-metal oxide nanostructures show action spectra where quantum yields closely follow the absorption corresponding to higher energy interband transitions, while an equal number also show quantum efficiencies that follow the optical response corresponding to the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). We have provided a working hypothesis for the first time to reconcile these contradictory results and explain why photocatalytic action in certain plasmonic systems is mediated by interband transitions and in others by hot electrons produced by the decay of particle plasmons.
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- Ajay P. Manuel
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada;
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada;
- Future Energy Systems Research Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1K4, Canada
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Wan H, Zhang L, Li Y, Meng Q, Zhang Y, Duan T. Nanoscale water spray assisted synthesis of CAs@B-TiO 2core-shell nanospheres with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:285601. [PMID: 33032270 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abbf69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Increasing photoactive areas and oxygen vacancy to improve the separation and utilization of electrons and holes in a photocatalytic process are a guarantee for highly photocatalysis efficiency. In this work, we report a CAs@B-TiO2core-shell nanospheres via a nanoscale water spray assisted method to deposit of black titanium dioxide (B-TiO2) on carbon aerogel sphere (CAs) though slowly hydrolyzing of butyl titanate (e.g. TBOT) in an ethanol-water system. On this basis, furthermore, a facile one-step N2H4 · H2O treatment was used to introduces oxygen vacancies on the surface of TiO2coating layer forming black TiO2. Oxygen vacancies can extend the optical response range of the TiO2shell from the ultraviolet to the visible region, and increase conductivity and charge transport on the interface of core-shell structure. This study reveals the importance of surface oxygen vacancies for reducing band gaps and developing highly active photocatalysts under visible light.
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- Hengcheng Wan
- National Co-Innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, People's Republic of China
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- National Co-Innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of National Defence Science & Technology, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, People's Republic of China
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- Sichuan Co-Innovation Center for New Energetic Materials, Mianyang 621010, People's Republic of China
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- National Co-Innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, People's Republic of China
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- National Co-Innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, People's Republic of China
- Sichuan Co-Innovation Center for New Energetic Materials, Mianyang 621010, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of National Defence Science & Technology, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, People's Republic of China
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Advancements on Basic Working Principles of Photo-Driven Oxidative Degradation of Organic Substrates over Pristine and Noble Metal-Modified TiO2. Model Case of Phenol Photo Oxidation. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11040487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The specific roles played by both support and noble metals in light absorption, charge separation, and the formation of ·OH and O2− (ROS) are analyzed for light-triggered oxidation of phenol (Ph) over pristine and over noble metal (Ag, Au, Pt) -loaded TiO2. Experiments show that the supported noble metals act as a light visible absorber, assist the separation of photo-charges and reduction of O2 to O2−. The O2− oxidizes mildly Ph to oxygenated products (hydroquinone, benzoquinone, and 1,2-dihydroxibenzene). In a parallel process, ·OH radicals, yielded by TiO2, mineralize Ph to CO2 by fast reaction sequences. Radical quenching and photo electrochemical measurements (surface photovoltage) confirm independently that the production of ·OH and O2− scale with oxidative conversion of Ph. The selectivity to CO2 and mild oxidation products is the result of the interplay between catalyst activity for ·OH and for O2− production.
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Lettieri S, Pavone M, Fioravanti A, Santamaria Amato L, Maddalena P. Charge Carrier Processes and Optical Properties in TiO 2 and TiO 2-Based Heterojunction Photocatalysts: A Review. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14071645. [PMID: 33801646 PMCID: PMC8036967 DOI: 10.3390/ma14071645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Photocatalysis based technologies have a key role in addressing important challenges of the ecological transition, such as environment remediation and conversion of renewable energies. Photocatalysts can in fact be used in hydrogen (H2) production (e.g., via water splitting or photo-reforming of organic substrates), CO2 reduction, pollution mitigation and water or air remediation via oxidation (photodegradation) of pollutants. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a “benchmark” photocatalyst, thanks to many favorable characteristics. We here review the basic knowledge on the charge carrier processes that define the optical and photophysical properties of intrinsic TiO2. We describe the main characteristics and advantages of TiO2 as photocatalyst, followed by a summary of historical facts about its application. Next, the dynamics of photogenerated electrons and holes is reviewed, including energy levels and trapping states, charge separation and charge recombination. A section on optical absorption and optical properties follows, including a discussion on TiO2 photoluminescence and on the effect of molecular oxygen (O2) on radiative recombination. We next summarize the elementary photocatalytic processes in aqueous solution, including the photogeneration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the hydrogen evolution reaction. We pinpoint the TiO2 limitations and possible ways to overcome them by discussing some of the “hottest” research trends toward solar hydrogen production, which are classified in two categories: (1) approaches based on the use of engineered TiO2 without any cocatalysts. Discussed topics are highly-reduced “black TiO2”, grey and colored TiO2, surface-engineered anatase nanocrystals; (2) strategies based on heterojunction photocatalysts, where TiO2 is electronically coupled with a different material acting as cocatalyst or as sensitizer. Examples discussed include TiO2 composites or heterostructures with metals (e.g., Pt-TiO2, Au-TiO2), with other metal oxides (e.g., Cu2O, NiO, etc.), direct Z-scheme heterojunctions with g-C3N4 (graphitic carbon nitride) and dye-sensitized TiO2.
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- Stefano Lettieri
- Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems “E. Caianiello”, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR-ISASI), Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Via Cupa Cintia 21, 80126 Napoli, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-081676809
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Via Cupa Cintia 21, 80126 Napoli, Italy;
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Sustainable Energy and Mobility, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR-STEMS), Via Canal Bianco 28, 44124 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Physics “E. Pancini”, University of Naples “Federico II”, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Via Cupa Cintia 21, 80126 Napoli, Italy;
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Deng S, Zhang B, Choo P, Smeets PJM, Odom TW. Plasmonic Photoelectrocatalysis in Copper-Platinum Core-Shell Nanoparticle Lattices. NANO LETTERS 2021; 21:1523-1529. [PMID: 33508199 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c05029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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This paper reports that strongly coupled bimetallic core-shell nanoparticle arrays show photoelectrocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution reactions (HER). We fabricated large-area Cu-Pt nanoparticle lattices by combining top-down lithography and solution-based chemistry. These coupled lattices support two different types of plasmon modes, localized surface plasmons from individual particles and surface lattice resonances (SLRs) from the 2D lattice, that increased HER catalytic activity under white-light illumination up to 60%. Comparing photoelectrocatalytic performances of the two plasmon modes at different wavelength ranges, we found that SLRs had two-fold activity enhancement over that from localized surface plasmons.
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- Shikai Deng
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- NUANCE Center, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Crosslinked chitosan embedded TiO 2 NPs and carbon dots-based nanocomposite: An excellent photocatalyst under sunlight irradiation. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 164:3676-3686. [PMID: 32888996 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.08.230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Herein, a new hybrid nanocomposite, comprising of titania nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) and carbon dots (CDs) deposited polyvinyl imidazole crosslinked chitosan [cl-Ch-p(VI)/TiO2NPs-CDs] has been developed. The nanocomposite has been synthesised by in-situ deposition of TiO2 NPs and CDs onto the surface of the copolymer under microwave irradiation. To the best of our knowledge, this in-situ approach has effectively been applied for the first time to fabricate green fluorescent CDs from sugar cane juice at moderate temperature (75 °C) under microwave irradiation. The developed nanocomposite has been characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy, 13C NMR, XRD, HR-TEM, STEM and XPS analyses. The results suggest that the successful deposition of TiO2 NPs and CDs onto the surface of crosslinked chitosan is achieved. The experimental studies indicate that the NPs/CDs-impregnated nanocomposite allows efficient photocatalytic degradation of toxic organic compounds (~98.6% degradation of 2,4-dicholorophenol, ~95.8% degradation of Reactive Blue 4, ~98.2% degradation of Reactive Red 15) in the presence of sunlight. Finally, LC-MS analysis of the resultant degraded materials reveals the formation of organic molecules with lower molecular mass.
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Mahmoud Y, Attia Y, Nazer HE, Solum E. An overview on recent development in visible light-mediated organic synthesis over heterogeneous photo-nanocatalysts. Curr Org Synth 2020; 18:23-36. [PMID: 33019933 DOI: 10.2174/1570179417666201005145103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The implementation of heterogeneous photo-nanocatalysts in organic syntheses has been investigated greatly in the last decade as a result of the increasing demand to achieve the organic reactions via the use of green approaches and through the availability of visible light source. Herein, the presented results describe the basic concepts and state-of-the-art of fundamental insight into key features that influence the catalytic performance in organic reactions to investigate and optimize a broad range of catalyzed organic transformations, that benefit the researchers in academia and chemical industry fields.
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- Yasser Mahmoud
- Photochemistry Department, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza, P. O. 12622. Egypt
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- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, 12613. Egypt
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- Photochemistry Department, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza, P. O. 12622. Egypt
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, NORD University, 7800, Namsos. Norway
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Lin Q, Li Z, Lin T, Li B, Liao X, Yu H, Yu C. Controlled preparation of P-doped g-C3N4 nanosheets for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production. Chin J Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2020.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Effects of the amount of Au nanoparticles on the visible light response of TiO2 photocatalysts. Catal Today 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2019.12.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Zheng Z, Murakami N, Liu J, Teng Z, Zhang Q, Cao Y, Cheng H, Ohno T. Development of Plasmonic Photocatalyst by Site‐selective Loading of Bimetallic Nanoparticles of Au and Ag on Titanium(IV) Oxide. ChemCatChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202000366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Zhi Zheng
- Department of Applied Chemistry Faculty of EngineeringKyushu Institute of Technology 1-1 Sensuicho, Tobata Kitakyushu 804-8550 Japan
- School of Mechanical EngineeringYangzhou University Yangzhou 225127 P.R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry Faculty of EngineeringKyushu Institute of Technology 1-1 Sensuicho, Tobata Kitakyushu 804-8550 Japan
- Graduate School of Life Science and Systems EngineeringKyushu Institute of Technology 2-4 Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku Kitakyushu 808-0196 Japan
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- School of Mechanical EngineeringYangzhou University Yangzhou 225127 P.R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry Faculty of EngineeringKyushu Institute of Technology 1-1 Sensuicho, Tobata Kitakyushu 804-8550 Japan
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education Institute of Microscale OptoelectronicsShenzhen University Shenzhen 518060 P.R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry Faculty of EngineeringKyushu Institute of Technology 1-1 Sensuicho, Tobata Kitakyushu 804-8550 Japan
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- School of Mechanical EngineeringYangzhou University Yangzhou 225127 P.R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry Faculty of EngineeringKyushu Institute of Technology 1-1 Sensuicho, Tobata Kitakyushu 804-8550 Japan
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Mousali E, Zanjanchi MA. Loading of nickel phthalocyanine onto functionalized mesoporous KIT-6 solid support: an efficient visible photocatalyst for the degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenol. REACTION KINETICS MECHANISMS AND CATALYSIS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11144-020-01790-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Cui X, Zhou Y, Wu J, Ling S, Zhao L, Zhang J, Wang J, Qin W, Zhang Y. Controlling Pt co-catalyst loading in a WO 3 quantum dot and MoS 2 nanosheet composite Z-scheme system for enhanced photocatalytic H 2 evolution. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:185701. [PMID: 31931498 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab6ab3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A solid-state Z-scheme system, with the synergistic integration of the advantages of various narrow-band semiconductors, is considered to be a potential strategy to develop efficient photocatalysts for operation under visible light illumination. However, the charge separation efficiency of these systems has always been reduced by disordered electron transfer between coupling semiconductors. In this work, we constructed a direct Z-scheme system WO3-MoS2-Pt through the loading of WO3 quantum dots onto MoS2 nanosheets and the selective depositing of a Pt co-catalyst onto MoS2. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, atomic electron microscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, etc were used to confirm the successful preparation of the targeted photocatalyst. This photocatalytic system showed high visible-light-driven H2 evolution activity (802.2 μmol · h-1 · g-1) and good photostability. Control experiment and mechanism analysis suggested that the remarkable performance can be attributed to the heterojunction formed WO3 and MoS2 and the vectorial electron transfer (WO3 → MoS2 → Pt) achieved by selectively loading the Pt co-catalyst.
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- Xiaofeng Cui
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Photoelectric-Magnetic Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anqing Normal University, Anqing, Anhui 246011, People's Republic of China
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Zhu M, Wang Y, Deng YH, Peng X, Wang X, Yuan H, Yang ZJ, Wang Y, Wang H. Strategic modulation of energy transfer in Au-TiO 2-Pt nanodumbbells: plasmon-enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:7035-7044. [PMID: 32207505 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr00441c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Owing to the capacity of efficiently harvesting and converting incident energy, localized surface-plasmon resonance of noble metals was introduced into a metal-semiconductor design for promoting hydrogen evolution. In this study, a plasmonic nanodumbbell structure was employed to strategically modulate the energy transfer in the water reduction reaction. A maximum H2 evolution rate of 80 μmol g-1 h-1 was obtained in the Au-TiO2 nanodumbbells, and further improvement was achieved through surface modification with Pt nanoparticles functioning as active sites, leading to ∼4.3 times enhanced photocatalytic activity. Compared with similar nanostructures reported previously, the present superior photoactivity response is ascribed to the injection process of the energetic hot electrons generated from the excitation and decay of the longitudinal surface-plasmon resonance (LSPR) and transverse surface-plasmon resonance (TSPR) in the Au nanorods, which corresponds to the electric field distribution of the finite-difference-time-domain simulation. These intriguing results, originating from the positive synergistic effect of the plasmon and co-catalyst, demonstrated the mechanism of the plasmon-assisted photochemistry and provided a promising strategy for the rational design of novel plasmonic photocatalysts.
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- Menglei Zhu
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Ferroelectric and Dielectric Materials and Devices, Faculty of Physics and Electronic Science, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P.R. China.
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Meng X, Kuang W, Qi W, Cheng Z, Thomas T, Liu S, Yang C, Yang M. Ultra‐low Loading of Au Clusters on Nickel Nitride Efficiently Boosts Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production with Titanium Dioxide. ChemCatChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202000117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Xiangjian Meng
- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering Academy of Sciences Ningbo 315201 China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering Academy of Sciences Ningbo 315201 China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering Academy of Sciences Ningbo 315201 China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering Academy of Sciences Ningbo 315201 China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, and DST Solar Energy Harnessing Center (An Energy Consortium) Indian Institute of Technology Madras Adyar, Chennai 600036 Tamil Nadu India
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering Academy of Sciences Ningbo 315201 China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Hebei University of Technology Tianjin 300401 China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering Academy of Sciences Ningbo 315201 China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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Bi J, Zhao S, Wu J, Xu Y, Wang Z, Han Y, Zhang X. Dual cocatalysts decorated three dimensionally ordered mesoporous g‐C
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- Jingce Bi
- Department of Chemistry, College of ScienceNortheastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of ScienceNortheastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of ScienceNortheastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of ScienceNortheastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of ScienceNortheastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of ScienceNortheastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of ScienceNortheastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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Wang J, Hu Y, Chen J, Ye C. Self-assembled CeVO 4/Au heterojunction nanocrystals for photothermal/photoacoustic bimodal imaging-guided phototherapy. RSC Adv 2020; 10:2581-2588. [PMID: 35496088 PMCID: PMC9048972 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra09860g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Phototherapy, including photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT), has attracted great attention because it can effectively inhibit the proliferation and propagation of cancer cells. Recently, heterojunction nanomaterials have shown tremendous application value in the field of biological medicine. In this work, the CeVO4/Au heterojunction nanocrystals (NCs) are designed for photothermal/photoacoustic bimodal imaging-guided phototherapy. The as-synthesized hydrophobic oleic acid (OA)-stabilized CeVO4 nanosheets were modified with HS-PEG-OH for translating into hydrophilic ones, which can significantly improve their stability and biocompatibility. Subsequently, the plasmonic Au nanoparticles were in situ successfully deposited on the surface of HS-PEG-coated CeVO4 to form CeVO4/Au heterojunction NCs for improving the visible and near-infrared light absorption, which results in enhanced photothermal conversion performance and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation capacity. Thus, the CeVO4/Au can cause more severe damage to cancer cells than pure CeVO4 under NIR laser irradiation. Also, CeVO4/Au can provide distinct tumor contrast by photothermal/photoacoustic bimodal bioimaging. Our results demonstrate that CeVO4/Au NCs could be used as an effective theranostic anticancer agent for near-infrared (NIR) light-mediated PTT and PDT.
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- Junrong Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University Changchun Jilin 130033 China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University Changchun Jilin 130033 China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University Changchun Jilin 130033 China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University Changchun Jilin 130033 China
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Meng J, Xiao Y, Huang Y, Liu X, Zhao J. Solvent-free hydroamination of phenylacetylene by plasmonic gold nanoparticles coupled with a TiO2 2D photonic layer on nanotube arrays. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj04132g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Plasmonic Au/TiO2 PCNTs with extremely high anatase (004) exhibits extreme excellent performance on solvent-free hydroamination of phenylacetylene under visible-light irradiation from both sides.
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- Jie Meng
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Tianjin University of Technology
- Tianjin 300384
- China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Tianjin University of Technology
- Tianjin 300384
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of the Pulp and Paper Engineering
- School of Light Industry and Engineering
- South China University of Technology
- Guangzhou 510641
- China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Tianjin University of Technology
- Tianjin 300384
- China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Tianjin University of Technology
- Tianjin 300384
- China
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OH radical formation by the photocatalytic reduction reactions of H2O2 on the surface of plasmonic excited Au-TiO2 photocatalysts. Chem Phys Lett 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2019.136958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Review on bimetallic-deposited TiO2: preparation methods, charge carrier transfer pathways and photocatalytic applications. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-019-00995-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Radhika N, Selvin R, Kakkar R, Umar A. Recent advances in nano-photocatalysts for organic synthesis. ARAB J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2016.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Ghosh S, Srivastava AK, Govu R, Pal U, Pal S. A Diuranyl(VI) Complex and Its Application in Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution from Neutral Aqueous Medium. Inorg Chem 2019; 58:14410-14419. [PMID: 31613603 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.9b01726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The reaction of equimolar amounts of UO2(OAc)2·2H2O, 2,6-diformyl-4-methylphenol, and N-(hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine in methanol affords a dinuclear trans-uranyl(VI) complex of the molecular formula [(UO2)2(μ-L)2] (L2- = 2-formyl-4-methyl-6-((2-(2-oxidoethylamino)ethylimino)methyl)phenolate) in 65% yield. Detailed structural elucidation of the complex was performed by using single-crystal X-ray crystallographic and spectroscopic studies. In [(UO2)2(μ-L)2], the metal centers are in edge-shared pentagonal-bipyramidal N2O5 coordination spheres assembled by the two meridional ONNO-donor bridging L2- and two pairs of mutually trans oriented oxo groups. The complex is redox active and displays two successive metal-centered one-electron reductions at Epc = -0.71 and -1.03 V in N,N-dimethylformamide solution. The redox-active complex was used as a heterogeneous catalyst for electrochemical hydrogen evolution from aqueous medium at pH 7 with a turnover frequency (TOF) of 384 h-1 and a Tafel slope of 274 mV dec-1. The Faradaic efficiency of [(UO2)2(μ-L)2] was found to be 84%. Beyond the electrocatalytic response, the [(UO2)2(μ-L)2]-TiO2-N719 composite also exhibited significant heterogeneous photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity in neutral aqueous medium under visible light and provided a yield of 3439 μmol gcat-1 of H2 in 4 h with a TOF of 172 h-1 and apparent quantum yield (AQY) of 7.6%.
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- Sabari Ghosh
- School of Chemistry , University of Hyderabad , Hyderabad 500 046 , India
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- Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering , CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology , Hyderabad 500 007 , India
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- Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering , CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology , Hyderabad 500 007 , India
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- School of Chemistry , University of Hyderabad , Hyderabad 500 046 , India
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Chang M, Wang M, Shu M, Zhao Y, Ding B, Huang S, Hou Z, Han G, Lin J. Enhanced photoconversion performance of NdVO 4/Au nanocrystals for photothermal/photoacoustic imaging guided and near infrared light-triggered anticancer phototherapy. Acta Biomater 2019; 99:295-306. [PMID: 31437636 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Although neodymium vanadate (NdVO4) has been investigated and applied in some fields owing to its intensive ultraviolet (UV) light absorption, weak absorption in visible (Vis) and near infrared (NIR) regions constrains its environmental remediation and biomedical applications. Herein, plasmonic precious metal Au as light trapping agent is deposited onto NdVO4 to form metal/semiconductor hybrid nanostructure for improving the Vis/NIR light absorption. NdVO4/Au heterojunction nanocrystals (NCs) were synthesized by NdVO4 nanorods (NRs) and plasmonic Au nanoparticles (NPs), followed by introducing polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) to enhance stability and biocompatibility, which exhibit elevated photocatalytic performance for organic dye degradation, photothermal conversion effect as high as 32.15% and cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) production ability. NdVO4/Au can be internalized efficiently via endocytosis and cause apparent phototoxicity on HeLa cells. In vivo experiments further show that NdVO4/Au can act as a high-efficiency NIR light-triggered anticancer agent with excellent tumor inhibition effect. In addition, based on outstanding light-to-heat conversion performance and thermal expansion effect under NIR irradiation, NdVO4/Au provides photothermal (PT) and photoacoustic (PA) dual-modal imaging platform for precise cancer diagnosis and treatment. STATEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE: It's the first report on integrating precious metal Au and rare earth orthovanadates semiconductor into NdVO4/Au heterojunction NCs. The as-prepared NdVO4/Au heterojunction NCs exhibits improved absorption in Vis/NIR region and increased generation efficiency of photo-induced electron/hole pairs due to the LSPR effect, which results in enhanced photothermal conversion efficiency and the production ability of cytotoxic O2- and OH in comparison with pristine NdVO4. For further clinical application, NdVO4/Au heterojunction NCs could be served as anticancer therapeutic agent for PA/PT dual-modal imaging guided and NIR-triggered photothermal/photodynamic synergistic anticancer treatment.
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Zhang X, Fu A, Chen X, Liu L, Ren L, Tong L, Ye J. Highly efficient Cu induced photocatalysis for visible-light hydrogen evolution. Catal Today 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Scandura G, Rodríguez J, Palmisano G. Hydrogen and Propane Production From Butyric Acid Photoreforming Over Pt-TiO 2. Front Chem 2019; 7:563. [PMID: 31440501 PMCID: PMC6692698 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Photocatalysis is a promising technology from economic, energetic, and ecological points of view because it takes advantage of solar light. Hence, it is one of the investigated green routes to produce hydrogen from renewable energy resources. Butyric acid (BA) is largely present in wastewater and as an intermediate product in anaerobic digestion and therefore it is an inexpensive resource, which can be converted to valuable chemicals. In this work, photoreforming of butyric acid (BAPR) under UV light in aqueous suspensions of platinum-modified titanium dioxide-based catalysts is reported for the first time. Titania nanotubes (TNT) synthesized and calcined at different temperatures (300, 400, 500°C) and commercial TiO2 (P25), decorated with platinum nanoparticles, have been tested and characterized through different techniques including X-ray powder diffraction, UV-vis diffuse reflectance and photoluminescence spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, BET and porosimetry analysis. The main identified products of the BAPR were H2, propane, CO2 and several organic acids (e.g., pentanoic and 3-methylhexanoic acid). It has been found that the morphology and crystallinity of the photocatalysts affected dramatically their optical properties and, consequently, the reaction rate and the product distribution. Specifically, the highest conversion of BA (XBA) and selectivity toward H2 (SH2) was recorded with P25-Pt (XBA = 26.9%, SH2 = 47.2% after 8 h of irradiation). TNT-400-Pt showed the highest selectivity toward propane (SC3H8 = 16.1%) with XBA = 23.4% and SH2 = 36.2%. The activity results in conjunction with the characterization of the catalysts highlighted that the main factor affecting the activity in terms of XBA and generation of H2 was the crystallinity, and in particular the presence of rutile phase in TiO2, whereas SC3H8 appears to increase when the electron-holes recombination is lower.
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- Gabriele Scandura
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Masdar Institute Campus, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and H2 (RICH), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Masdar Institute Campus, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Masdar Institute Campus, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and H2 (RICH), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Fudo E, Tanaka A, Kominami H. Cocatalyst-free Plasmonic H2 Production over Au/Ta2O5 under Irradiation of Visible Light. CHEM LETT 2019. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.190379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Eri Fudo
- Department of Molecular and Material Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Kowakae, Higashiosaka, Osaka 577-8502, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Kowakae, Higashiosaka, Osaka 577-8502, Japan
- Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology (PRESTO), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), 4-1-8 Honcho, Kawaguchi, Saitama 332-0012, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Kowakae, Higashiosaka, Osaka 577-8502, Japan
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Kamegawa T, Ishiguro Y, Yamashita H. Photocatalytic properties of TiO2-loaded porous silica with hierarchical macroporous and mesoporous architectures in the degradation of gaseous organic molecules. Catal Today 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2018.06.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Meng A, Zhang L, Cheng B, Yu J. Dual Cocatalysts in TiO 2 Photocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1807660. [PMID: 31148244 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201807660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 277] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Revised: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
Semiconductor photocatalysis is recognized as a promising strategy to simultaneously address energy needs and environmental pollution. Titanium dioxide (TiO2 ) has been investigated for such applications due to its low cost, nontoxicity, and high chemical stability. However, pristine TiO2 still suffers from low utilization of visible light and high photogenerated-charge-carrier recombination rate. Recently, TiO2 photocatalysts modified by dual cocatalysts with different functions have attracted much attention due to the extended light absorption, enhanced reactant adsorption, and promoted charge-carrier-separation efficiency granted by various cocatalysts. Recent progress on the component and structural design of dual cocatalysts in TiO2 photocatalysts is summarized. Depending on their components, dual cocatalysts decorated on TiO2 photocatalysts can be divided into the following categories: bimetallic cocatalysts, metal-metal oxide/sulfide cocatalysts, metal-graphene cocatalysts, and metal oxide/sulfide-graphene cocatalysts. Depending on their architecture, they can be categorized into randomly deposited binary cocatalysts, facet-dependent selective-deposition binary cocatalysts, and core-shell structural binary cocatalysts. Concluding perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for the further exploration of dual cocatalyst-modified TiO2 photocatalysts are presented.
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Affiliation(s)
- Aiyun Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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