1
|
Khan MD, Opallo M, Revaprasadu N. Colloidal synthesis of metal chalcogenide nanomaterials from metal-organic precursors and capping ligand effect on electrocatalytic performance: progress, challenges and future perspectives. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:11347-11359. [PMID: 34369529 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt01742j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
Renewable and sustainable functional nanomaterials, which can be employed in alternative green energy sources, are highly desirable. Transition metal chalcogenides are potential catalysts for processes resulting in energy generation and storage. In order to optimize their catalytic performance, high phase purity and precise control over shape and size are indispensable. Metal-organic precursors with pre-formed bonds between the metal and the chalcogenide atoms are advantageous in synthesizing phase pure transition metal chalcogenides with controlled shape and sizes. This can be achieved by the decomposition of metal-organic precursors in the presence of suitable surfactants/capping agents. However, the recent studies on electrocatalysis at the nanoscale level reveal that the capping agents attached to their surface have a detrimental effect on their efficiency. The removal of surfactants from active sites to obtain bare surface nanoparticles is necessary to enhance catalytic activity. Herein, we have discussed the properties of different metal-organic precursors and the role of surfactants in the colloidal synthesis of metal chalcogenide nanomaterials. Moreover, the effect of surfactants on their electrocatalytic performance, the commonly used strategies for removing surfactants from the surface of nanomaterials and the future perspectives are reviewed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Malik Dilshad Khan
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224, Warsaw, Poland
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
2
|
Razzaque S, Khan MD, Aamir M, Sohail M, Bhoyate S, Gupta RK, Sher M, Akhtar J, Revaprasadu N. Selective Synthesis of Bismuth or Bismuth Selenide Nanosheets from a Metal Organic Precursor: Investigation of their Catalytic Performance for Water Splitting. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:1449-1461. [PMID: 33464045 PMCID: PMC8716079 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.0c02668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
The development of cost-effective, functional materials that can be efficiently used for sustainable energy generation is highly desirable. Herein, a new molecular precursor of bismuth (tris(selenobenzoato)bismuth(III), [Bi(SeOCPh)3]), has been used to prepare selectively Bi or Bi2Se3 nanosheets via a colloidal route by the judicious control of the reaction parameters. The Bi formation mechanism was investigated, and it was observed that the trioctylphosphine (TOP) plays a crucial role in the formation of Bi. Employing the vapor deposition method resulted in the formation of exclusively Bi2Se3 films at different temperatures. The synthesized nanomaterials and films were characterized by p-XRD, TEM, Raman, SEM, EDX, AFM, XPS, and UV-vis spectroscopy. A minimum sheet thickness of 3.6 nm (i.e., a thickness of 8-9 layers) was observed for bismuth, whereas a thickness of 4 nm (i.e., a thickness of 4 layers) was observed for Bi2Se3 nanosheets. XPS showed surface oxidation of both materials and indicated an uncapped surface of Bi, whereas Bi2Se3 had a capping layer of oleylamine, resulting in reduced surface oxidation. The potential of Bi and Bi2Se3 nanosheets was tested for overall water-splitting application. The OER and HER catalytic performances of Bi2Se3 indicate overpotentials of 385 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and 220 mV, with Tafel slopes of 122 and 178 mV dec-1, respectively. In comparison, Bi showed a much lower OER activity (506 mV at 10 mA cm-2) but a slightly better HER (214 mV at 10 mA cm-2) performance. Similarly, Bi2Se3 nanosheets were observed to exhibit cathodic photocurrent in photoelectrocatalytic activity, which indicated their p-type behavior.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shumaila Razzaque
- Key
Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage,
Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Luoyu Road No. 1037, Wuhan 430074, China
| | - Malik Dilshad Khan
- Institute
of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of
Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, Kwa-Dlangezwa 3880, South Africa
| | - Muhammad Aamir
- Department
of Chemistry, Materials Laboratory, Mirpur
University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur 10250, AJK, Pakistan
| | - Manzar Sohail
- Department
of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, H-12, Islamabad 46000, Pakistan
| | - Sanket Bhoyate
- Department
of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762, United States
| | - Ram K. Gupta
- Department
of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762, United States
| | - Muhammad Sher
- Department
of Chemistry, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
| | - Javeed Akhtar
- Department
of Chemistry, Materials Laboratory, Mirpur
University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur 10250, AJK, Pakistan
| | - Neerish Revaprasadu
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, Kwa-Dlangezwa 3880, South Africa
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Progress in selenium based metal-organic precursors for main group and transition metal selenide thin films and nanomaterials. Coord Chem Rev 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2019.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
|
4
|
Jain VK, Kedarnath G. Applications of metal selenium/tellurium compounds in materials science. PHYSICAL SCIENCES REVIEWS 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/psr-2017-0127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
Abstract
Metal chalcogenides are technologically important materials. Physical, chemical, electrical and mechanical properties of these materials can be fine-tuned by manipulating their shape, size and composition. Although several methods are employed for their synthesis, single-source molecular precursor route has emerged as a versatile strategy for their synthesis and in controlling shape, size and composition of the material under moderate conditions. This chapter gives a brief coverage on the design and development of single-source molecular precursors which have been employed for the preparation of metal selenide/telluride nanocrystals and for deposition of thin films. The discussion includes synthesis of transition-, main group and f-block metal chalcogenolate and/or chalcogenide clusters as precursors and their conversion into metal chalcogenides in the form of thin films and nanostructures. Precursors for ternary metal chalcogenides are also included.
Collapse
|
5
|
Pal MK, Dey S, Neogy S, Kumar M. Synthesis and structure of [(Ph3P)2Cu(μ-SeCH2Ph)2In(SeCH2Ph)2] as a single-source precursor for the preparation of CuInSe2 nano-materials. RSC Adv 2019; 9:18302-18307. [PMID: 35515225 PMCID: PMC9064769 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra03429c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
The reaction of freshly prepared Na[In(SeCH2C6H5)4] with the mixture of CuCl and triphenylphosphine in methanol yielded [(PPh3)2CuIn(SeCH2C6H5)4]. The X-ray structure of the complex revealed the monomeric form of [(Ph3P)2Cu(μ-SeCH2Ph)2In(SeCH2Ph)2] consisting of tetrahedral Cu(i) and In(iii) centers, bridged by two benzyl selenolate ligands. The complex on pyrolysis in a furnace or in oleylamine/HDA yielded tetragonal CuInSe2. The morphology and composition of nanostructures were investigated by pXRD, SEM, TEM and EDX analysis. The band gap of the CuInSe2 nanostructures, obtained from pyrolysis in HDA and OA has been deduced from DRS as 1.85 and 1.86 eV, respectively. The complex [(Ph3P)2Cu(μ-SeCH2Ph)2In(SeCH2Ph)2] has been synthesized and structurally characterized, which on solvolysis yielded single phasic CuInSe2 nanoparticles. The particles were characterized by pXRD, SEM, HRTEM, EDX and DRS analysis.![]()
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Manoj K. Pal
- Chemistry Division
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- India
| | - Sandip Dey
- Chemistry Division
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- India
| | - Suman Neogy
- Mechanical Metallurgy Division
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- India
| | - Mukesh Kumar
- Radiation Biology and Health Sciences Division
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- Mumbai 400 085
- India
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Nakata N, Kato S, Niyomura O, Ebihara M. Group 13 metal carbochalcogenoato complexes: Synthesis, X-ray structure analysis, and reactions. HETEROATOM CHEMISTRY 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/hc.21445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Norio Nakata
- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science; Faculty of Engineering; Gifu University; Gifu Japan
| | - Shinzi Kato
- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science; Faculty of Engineering; Gifu University; Gifu Japan
- Department of Applied Chemistry; College of Engineering; Chubu University; Kasugai Aichi Japan
| | - Osamu Niyomura
- Department of Applied Chemistry; College of Engineering; Chubu University; Kasugai Aichi Japan
| | - Masahiro Ebihara
- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science; Faculty of Engineering; Gifu University; Gifu Japan
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
de Azevedo Mello M, Sossmeier TR, Tirloni B, Lang ES. In–E–MI ternary clusters (E = S, Se; MI= Cu, Ag): Synthesis, structural characterization and optical band gap energy evaluation. Polyhedron 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2015.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
|
8
|
Nowotny M, Foro S, Heinschke S, Hoffmann RC, Schneider JJ. 1,2-Dithiooxalato-Bridged Heterobimetallic Complexes as Single-Source Precursors for Ternary Metal Sulfide Semiconductors. Eur J Inorg Chem 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201402990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
|
9
|
Kluge O, Biedermann R, Holldorf J, Krautscheid H. Organo-Gallium/Indium Chalcogenide Complexes of Copper(I): Molecular Structures and Thermal Decomposition to Ternary Semiconductors. Chemistry 2013; 20:1318-31. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201302530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2013] [Revised: 10/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
|
10
|
Friedrich D, Kluge O, Kischel M, Krautscheid H. Tetranuclear organometallic complexes based on 1,2-ethanedithiolate ligands as potential precursors for CuMS2 (M = Ga, In). Dalton Trans 2013; 42:9613-20. [PMID: 23677319 DOI: 10.1039/c3dt50461a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Dirk Friedrich
- Universität Leipzig, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Johannisallee 29, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
11
|
Kluge O, Krautscheid H. Trialkylphosphine-Stabilized Copper(I) Gallium(III) Phenylchalcogenolate Complexes: Crystal Structures and Generation of Ternary Semiconductors by Thermolysis. Inorg Chem 2012; 51:6655-66. [DOI: 10.1021/ic300278v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Oliver Kluge
- Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Universität Leipzig, Johannisallee 29, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
| | | |
Collapse
|
12
|
Xu C, Zhang JJ, Duan TK, Chen Q, Leung WH, Zhang QF. Construction of heterobimetallic Cd(Hg)/Cu(Ag)/S(Se) complexes from homoleptic [Hg(EPh)2] molecules and [Cd(EPh)4]2− anions (E=S, Se). Polyhedron 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2011.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
|
13
|
Kluge O, Friedrich D, Wagner G, Krautscheid H. New organometallic single-source precursors for CuGaS2 – polytypism in gallite nanocrystals obtained by thermolysis. Dalton Trans 2012; 41:8635-42. [DOI: 10.1039/c2dt30904a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
|
14
|
Xu C, Zhang JJ, Chen Q, Duan T, Leung WH, Zhang QF. Polynuclear heterometallic cadmium(II)/silver(I) phenylthiolates: Syntheses and structures of [Cd3(μ-SPh)6(μ3-SPh)4Ag4(PPh3)4] and [Cd3(OMe)2(μ-SPh)4(μ3-SPh)8Ag8(μ-dppp)4] (dppp = 1,3-bis(disphenylphosphino)propane). INORG CHEM COMMUN 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2011.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
|
15
|
Syntheses and structures of heterobimetallic complexes derived from [Ga(edt)2]− as a metalloligand (edt=−SC2H4S−): Potential precursors for ternary materials MGaS2 (M=Cu or Ag). Inorganica Chim Acta 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2010.09.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
|
16
|
Han YG, Xu C, Duan T, Zhang QF, Leung WH. Syntheses and crystal structures of the homoleptic [Et4N][M(SC6H4Me-p)4] (M=Ga, In) and [Et4N][Ga(SePh)4]. J Mol Struct 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2009.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
|
17
|
Han YG, Xu C, Duan T, Wu FH, Zhang QF, Leung WH. Heterometallic Aggregates of Copper(I) with Metalloligand Sn(edt)2 (edt = ethane-1,2-dithiolate): Syntheses and Structures of [Sn(edt)2Cl(μ-I)(μ3-I)(CuPPh3)3], [Sn(edt)2(μ-Br)2(μ3-Br)2(CuPPh3)4], and [{Sn(edt)2}3(μ-OH)3Cu5(PPh3)8][PF6]2. Inorg Chem 2009; 48:8796-802. [DOI: 10.1021/ic9009515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Yan-Gong Han
- Institute of Molecular Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, Anhui 243002, P. R. China
| | - Chao Xu
- Institute of Molecular Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, Anhui 243002, P. R. China
| | - Taike Duan
- Institute of Molecular Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, Anhui 243002, P. R. China
| | - Fang-Hui Wu
- Institute of Molecular Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, Anhui 243002, P. R. China
| | - Qian-Feng Zhang
- Institute of Molecular Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, Anhui 243002, P. R. China
| | - Wa-Hung Leung
- Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Yang H, Hou H, Fan Y. Syntheses, structures, photoluminescent and electrochemical properties of two ferrocenylthiocarboxylate-containing complexes. Inorganica Chim Acta 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2008.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|