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Liu X, Huang B, Li J, Li B, Lou Z. Full-spectrum plasmonic semiconductors for photocatalysis. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024. [PMID: 39139133 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00515e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of noble metal nanoparticles can focus surrounding light onto the particle surface to boost photochemical reactions and solar energy utilization. However, the rarity and high cost of noble metals limit their applications in plasmonic photocatalysis, forcing researchers to seek low-cost alternatives. Recently, some heavily doped semiconductors with high free carrier density have garnered attention due to their metal-like LSPR properties. However, plasmonic semiconductors have complex surface structures characterized by the presence of a depletion layer, which poses challenges for active site exposure and hot carrier transfer, resulting in low photocatalytic activity. In this review, we introduce the essential characteristics and types, synthesis methods, and characterization techniques of full-spectrum plasmonic semiconductors, elucidate the mechanism of full-spectrum nonmetallic plasmonic photocatalysis, including the local electromagnetic field, hot carrier generation and transfer, the photothermal effect, and the solutions for the surface depletion layer, and summarize the applications of plasmonic semiconductors in photocatalytic environmental remediation, CO2 reduction, H2 generation, and organic transformations. Finally, we provide a perspective on full-spectrum plasmonic photocatalysis, aiming to guide the design and development of plasmonic photocatalysts.
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- Xiaolei Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Institute of Nanophotonics, College of Physics & Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Institute of Nanophotonics, College of Physics & Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Institute of Nanophotonics, College of Physics & Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Institute of Nanophotonics, College of Physics & Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, China.
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Ouyang T, Chen YC, Kundu K, Zhong X, Mei Y, Nalluri A, Dennis AM, Reinhard BM. Direct Excitation Transfer in Plasmonic Metal-Chalcopyrite-Hybrids: Insights from Single Particle Line Shape Analysis. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39078293 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c07442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Hybrid nanomaterials containing both noble metal and semiconductor building blocks provide an engineerable platform for realizing direct or indirect charge and energy transfer for enhanced plasmonic photoconversion and photocatalysis. In this work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) nanocrystals (NCs) are combined into a AgNP@CuFeS2 hybrid structure comprising NCs embedded in a self-assembled lipid coating around the AgNP core. In AgNP@CuFeS2 hybrid structures, both metallic and semiconductor NCs support quasistatic resonances. To characterize the interactions between these resonances and their effect on potential charge and energy transfer, direct interfacial excitation transfer between the AgNP core and surrounding CuFeS2 NCs is probed through single particle line shape analysis and supporting electromagnetic simulations. These studies reveal that CuFeS2 NCs localized in the evanescent field of the central AgNP induce a broadening of the metal NP line shape that peaks when an energetic match between the AgNP and CuFeS2 NC resonances maximizes direct energy transfer. Dimers of AgNPs whose resonances exhibit poor energetic overlap with the CuFeS2 NC quasistatic resonance yield much weaker line shape broadening in a control experiment, corroborating the existence of resonant energy transfer in the AgNP@CuFeS2 hybrid. Resonant coupling between the metallic and semiconductor building blocks in the investigated hybrid architecture provides a mechanism for utilizing the large optical cross-section of the central AgNP to enhance the generation of reactive charge carriers in the surrounding semiconductor NCs for potential applications in photocatalysis.
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- Tianhong Ouyang
- Department of Chemistry and The Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and The Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and The Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and The Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and The Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
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Yu Y, Liang L, Sun T, Lu H, Yang P, Li J, Pang Q, Zeng J, Shi P, Li J, Lu Y. Micro/Nanomotor-Driven Intelligent Targeted Delivery Systems: Dynamics Sources and Frontier Applications. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400163. [PMID: 39075811 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Micro/nanomotors represent a promising class of drug delivery carriers capable of converting surrounding chemical or external energy into mechanical power, enabling autonomous movement. Their distinct autonomous propulsive force distinguishes them from other carriers, offering significant potential for enhancing drug penetration across cellular and tissue barriers. A comprehensive understanding of micro/nanomotor dynamics with various power sources is crucial to facilitate their transition from proof-of-concept to clinical application. In this review, micro/nanomotors are categorized into three classes based on their energy sources: endogenously stimulated, exogenously stimulated, and live cell-driven. The review summarizes the mechanisms governing micro/nanomotor movements under these energy sources and explores factors influencing autonomous motion. Furthermore, it discusses methods for controlling micro/nanomotor movement, encompassing aspects related to their structure, composition, and environmental factors. The remarkable propulsive force exhibited by micro/nanomotors makes them valuable for significant biomedical applications, including tumor therapy, bio-detection, bacterial infection therapy, inflammation therapy, gastrointestinal disease therapy, and environmental remediation. Finally, the review addresses the challenges and prospects for the application of micro/nanomotors. Overall, this review emphasizes the transformative potential of micro/nanomotors in overcoming biological barriers and enhancing therapeutic efficacy, highlighting their promising clinical applications across various biomedical fields.
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- Yue Yu
- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, 628000, P. R. China
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, 628000, P. R. China
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, 628000, P. R. China
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, 628000, P. R. China
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, 628000, P. R. China
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, 628000, P. R. China
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, 628000, P. R. China
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, 628000, P. R. China
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, 628000, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- Guangyuan Central Hospital, Guangyuan, 628000, P. R. China
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Nishi H, Zuo Y, Kuroiwa Y, Tatsuma T. Anisotropic growth of Au-Ag heteronanostructures through plasmon-induced reduction. J Chem Phys 2024; 161:041101. [PMID: 39037129 DOI: 10.1063/5.0216586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Plasmonic heteronanostructures are promising building blocks for photofunctional materials and devices including photocatalysts, optical materials, and optoelectronic devices. In the present work, we fabricated Au-Ag bimetallic heteronanostructures based on site-selective and anisotropic Ag deposition and growth on Au nanocubes. Plasmonic Au nanocubes were adsorbed onto a glass plate, and the distal mode or proximal-distal mode of the nanocubes was selectively excited in the presence of Ag+ and citrate ions. Polycrystalline Ag was deposited around the top of the Au nanocubes by the distal mode excitation, and single crystalline Ag was grown laterally from the Au nanocubes by the proximal-distal mode excitation. The present method would be applied to the fabrication of various plasmonic nanostructures composed of two or more heterodomains.
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- Hiroyasu Nishi
- 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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- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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Zhou L, Huang Q, Xia Y. Plasmon-Induced Hot Electrons in Nanostructured Materials: Generation, Collection, and Application to Photochemistry. Chem Rev 2024; 124:8597-8619. [PMID: 38829921 PMCID: PMC11273350 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.4c00165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Plasmon refers to the coherent oscillation of all conduction-band electrons in a nanostructure made of a metal or a heavily doped semiconductor. Upon excitation, the plasmon can decay through different channels, including nonradiative Landau damping for the generation of plasmon-induced energetic carriers, the so-called hot electrons and holes. The energetic carriers can be collected by transferring to a functional material situated next to the plasmonic component in a hybrid configuration to facilitate a range of photochemical processes for energy or chemical conversion. This article centers on the recent advancement in generating and utilizing plasmon-induced hot electrons in a rich variety of hybrid nanostructures. After a brief introduction to the fundamentals of hot-electron generation and decay in plasmonic nanocrystals, we extensively discuss how to collect the hot electrons with various types of functional materials. With a focus on plasmonic nanocrystals made of metals, we also briefly examine those based upon heavily doped semiconductors. Finally, we illustrate how site-selected growth can be leveraged for the rational fabrication of different types of hybrid nanostructures, with an emphasis on the parameters that can be experimentally controlled to tailor the properties for various applications.
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- Li Zhou
- The
Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, P. R. China
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- School
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute
of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- The
Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute
of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Bian W, Hu X, Xiao R, Yao R, Zhang B, Zhu M, Liu T, Liu Y, Li J, Lin P, Xie A, Li F, Ling D. Catalytic Dual-Mode Immunotherapy: Anisotropic AuPt Heterostructure Decorated with Starry Pt Nanoclusters for Robust Cancer Photometalloimmunotherapy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2403116. [PMID: 38816935 PMCID: PMC11267392 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202403116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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To overcome current limitations in photoimmunotherapy, such as insufficient tumor antigen generation and a subdued immune response, a novel photo-/metallo dual-mode immunotherapeutic agent (PMIA) is introduced for potent near-infrared (NIR) light-triggered cancer therapy. PMIA features a dumbbell-like AuPt heterostructure decorated with starry Pt nanoclusters, meticulously engineered for enhancing plasmonic catalysis through multi-dimensional regulation of Pt growth on Au nanorods. Under NIR laser exposure, end-tipped Pt nanoclusters induce efficient electron-hole spatial separation along the longitudinal axis, resulting in radial and axial electron distribution polarization, conferring unique anisotropic properties to PMIA. Additionally, starry Pt nanoclusters on the sides of Au nanorods augment the local electron enrichment field. Validated through finite-difference time-domain analysis and Raman scattering, this configuration fosters local electron enrichment, facilitating robust reactive oxygen species generation for potent photoimmunotherapy. Moreover, Pt nanoclusters facilitate Pt2+ ion release, instigating intranuclear DNA damage and inducing synergistic immunogenic cell death (ICD) for metalloimmunotherapy. Consequently, PMIA elicits abundant danger-associated molecular patterns, promotes T cell infiltration, and triggers systemic immune responses, effectively treating primary and distant tumors, inhibiting metastasis in vivo. This study unveils a pioneering dual-mode ICD amplification strategy driven by NIR light, synergistically integrating photoimmunotherapy and metalloimmunotherapy, culminating in potent cancer photometalloimmunotherapy.
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- Wei Bian
- Department of Breast SurgeryFirst Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of EducationTaiyuan030000China
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- School of PharmacyAnhui University of Chinese MedicineHefei230012China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative MoleculesSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSchool of Biomedical EngineeringNational Center for Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of EducationTaiyuan030000China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative MoleculesSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSchool of Biomedical EngineeringNational Center for Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
- WLA LaboratoriesShanghai201203China
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- Institute of PharmaceuticsHangzhou Institute of Innovative MedicineCollege of Pharmaceutical SciencesZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310058China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of EducationTaiyuan030000China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative MoleculesSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSchool of Biomedical EngineeringNational Center for Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
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- Department of Breast SurgeryFirst Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative MoleculesSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSchool of Biomedical EngineeringNational Center for Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
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- School of PharmacyAnhui University of Chinese MedicineHefei230012China
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- Songjiang Institute and Songjiang HospitalShanghai Key Laboratory of Emotions and Affective DisordersShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai200025China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhou310009China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative MoleculesSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSchool of Biomedical EngineeringNational Center for Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
- WLA LaboratoriesShanghai201203China
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Yan H, Li G, Zhang F, Liu J, Luoshan M. Synthesis of Structure-Adjustable R-Au/Pt-CdS Nanohybrids with Strong Plasmon Coupling and Improved Photothermal Conversion Performance. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:838. [PMID: 38786794 PMCID: PMC11124312 DOI: 10.3390/nano14100838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Noble metal nanomaterials with a localized surface plasmon resonance effect exhibit outstanding advantages in areas such as photothermal therapy and photocatalysis. As a unique plasmonic metal nanostructure, gold nanobipyramids have been attracting much interest due to their strong specific local electric field intensity, large optical cross sections, and high refractive index sensitivity. In this study, we propose a novel three-component hetero-nanostructure composed of rough gold nanobipyramids (R-Au NBPs), Pt, and CdS. Initially, purified gold nanobipyramids are regrown to form R-Au NBPs that have a certain degree of roughness. These R-Au NBP substrates with a rough surface provide more hotspots and strengthen the intensity of localized electric fields. Subsequently, Pt and CdS nanoparticles are selectively deposited onto the surface of R-Au NBPs. Pt nanoparticles can provide more active sites. Each component of this hetero-nanostructure directly contacts others, creating multiple electron transfer channels. This novel design allows for tunable localized plasmon resonance wavelengths ranging from the visible to near-infrared regions. These factors contribute to the final superior photothermal conversion performance of the R-Au/Pt-CdS nanohybrids. Under the irradiation of near-infrared light (1064 nm), the photothermal conversion efficiency of R-Au/Pt-CdS reached 38.88%, which is 4.49, 1.5, and 1.22 times higher than that of Au NBPs, R-Au NBPs, and R-Au NBPs/Pt, respectively.
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- School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; (H.Y.); (G.L.); (F.Z.); (J.L.)
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Chen Z, Yan Y, Sun K, Tan L, Guo F, Du X, Shi W. Plasmonic coupling-boosted photothermal composite photocatalyst for achieving near-infrared photocatalytic hydrogen production. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:12-22. [PMID: 38295694 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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The development of photocatalysts that effectively utilize low-energy photons for efficient photocatalysis still faces a number of challenges. Herein, an efficient NIR-driven system based on WO3-x/ZnIn2S4 (WO3-x/ZIS) prepared by a simple low-temperature water-bath method, and the optimal WO3-x/ZIS-3 composites can reach a hydrogen-production efficiency of 14.05 μmol g-1h-1 under NIR light irradiation. The localized surface plasmon (LSPR) resonance effect in WO3-x quantum dots (QDs) not only broadens the ZIS photo-response range, but also the photothermal effect of WO3-x can increase the local reaction temperature of WO3-x/ZIS composite system, thus enhancing the photothermal-assisted photocatalytic activity. In addition, density functional theory (DFT) calculations show that the difference in work function between WO3-x and ZIS can lead to the formation of interfacial electric field (IEF), which not only promotes the separation and migration efficiency of photogenerated carriers, but also facilitates the photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production. This study provides possible directions for the construction of NIR-driven photothermal-assisted photocatalytic hydrogen production system.
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- Zhouze Chen
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212003, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212003, PR China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212003, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, PR China
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- School of Energy and Power, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212003, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212003, PR China.
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Chu J, Li W, Lu S, Rao X, Zheng S, Zhang Y. Benzene-Linked Polymeric Carbon Nitride for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:6562-6570. [PMID: 38470825 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Cross-linking with functional molecular species in polymeric carbon nitride (PCN) could offer a positive strategy that tunes its molecular structure with excellent conductivity to improve photocatalytic activity. Herein, the benzene ring-cross-linked photocatalyst is obtained via the polymerization of urea, melamine, and trimesic acid. Benzene ring-cross-linked PCN narrows the band gap and augments the push-pull effect of carriers, thus enhancing visible light harvesting and transfer easiness of photogenerated electron/hole pairs. Notably, the amount of trimesic acid was optimized during the benzene ring-cross-linked photocatalyst preparation (marked as 01T/A-CN, 02T/A-CN, and 03T/A-CN). Among them, 02T/A-CN photocatalyst achieved an excellent hydrogen production rate of 1931 μmol/h·g, which is higher than that of CN under visible light and beyond most reported. Theoretical calculations further confirmed that the introduction of benzene ring significantly reduces the band gap of PCN, bringing the delocalized electron, a longer intramolecular electron transition distance, and molecular bending. All those factors made benzene ring-cross-linked PCN with improved photocatalytic hydrogen production under visible light irradiation.
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- Junxia Chu
- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 40071, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 40071, China
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- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing 400714, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 40071, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 40071, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 40071, China
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Li Y, Zhang Q, Chong Y, Huang WH, Chen CL, Jin X, Chen G, Fan Z, Qiu Y, Ye D. Efficient Photothermal Catalytic Oxidation Enabled by Three-Dimensional Nanochannel Substrates. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:5153-5161. [PMID: 38456428 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c09077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Photothermal catalysis exhibits promising prospects to overcome the shortcomings of high-energy consumption of traditional thermal catalysis and the low efficiency of photocatalysis. However, there is still a challenge to develop catalysts with outstanding light absorption capability and photothermal conversion efficiency for the degradation of atmospheric pollutants. Herein, we introduced the Co3O4 layer and Pt nanoclusters into the three-dimensional (3D) porous membrane through the atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique, leading to a Pt/Co3O4/AAO monolithic catalyst. The 3D ordered nanochannel structure can significantly enhance the solar absorption capacity through the light-trapping effect. Therefore, the embedded Pt/Co3O4 catalyst can be rapidly heated and the O2 adsorbed on the Pt clusters can be activated to generate sufficient O2- species, exhibiting outstanding activity for the diverse VOCs (toluene, acetone, and formaldehyde) degradation. Optical characterization and simulation calculation confirmed that Pt/Co3O4/AAO exhibited state-of-the-art light absorption and a notable localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect. In situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectrometry (in situ DRIFTS) studies demonstrated that light irradiation can accelerate the conversion of intermediates during toluene and acetone oxidation, thereby inhibiting byproduct accumulation. Our finding extends the application of AAO's optical properties in photothermal catalytic degradation of air pollutants.
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- Yifei Li
- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Intelligent Optoelectronics and Perception, Institute of Optoelectronics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, 101 Hsin-Ann Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, 101 Hsin-Ann Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China
- College of Light Chemical Industry and Materials Engineering, Shunde Polytechnic, Foshan 528333, P. R. China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China
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- Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China
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Rao A, Grzelczak M. Revisiting El-Sayed Synthesis: Bayesian Optimization for Revealing New Insights during the Growth of Gold Nanorods. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS : A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2024; 36:2577-2587. [PMID: 38680830 PMCID: PMC11049742 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.4c00271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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In diverse fields, machine learning (ML) has sparked transformative changes, primarily driven by the wealth of big data. However, an alternative approach seeks to mine insights from "precious data", offering the possibility to reveal missed knowledge and escape potential knowledge traps. In this context, Bayesian optimization (BO) protocols have emerged as crucial tools for optimizing the synthesis and discovery of a broad spectrum of compounds including nanoparticles. In our work, we aimed to go beyond the commonly explored experimental conditions and showcase a workflow capable of unearthing fresh insights, even in well-studied research domains. The growth of AuNRs is a nonequilibrium process that remains poorly understood despite the presence of well-established seeded growth protocols. Traditional research aimed at understanding the mechanism of AuNR growth has primarily relied on altering one reaction condition at a time. While these studies are undeniably valuable, they often fail to capture the synergies between different reaction conditions, thus constraining the depth of insights they can offer. In the present study, we exploit BO, to identify diverse experimental conditions yielding AuNRs with similar spectroscopic characteristics. Notably, we identify viable and accelerated synthesis conditions involving elevated temperatures (36-40 °C) as well as high ascorbic acid concentrations. More importantly, we note that ascorbic acid and temperature can modulate each other's undesirable influences on the growth of AuNRs. Finally, by harnessing the power of interpretable ML algorithms, complemented by our deep chemical understanding, we revisited the established hierarchical relationships among reaction conditions that impact the El-Sayed-based growth of AuNRs.
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- Anish Rao
- Centro
de Física de Materiales CSIC-UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 5, 20018 Donostia San-Sebastián, Spain
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- Centro
de Física de Materiales CSIC-UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 5, 20018 Donostia San-Sebastián, Spain
- Donostia
International Physics Center (DIPC), Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 4, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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Guo C, Xia S, Tian Y, Li F, Xu G, Wu F, Niu W. Probing local charge transfer processes of Pt-Au heterodimers in plasmon-enhanced electrochemistry by CO stripping techniques. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:5773-5777. [PMID: 38314869 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05624d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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CO-stripping experiments are employed as a highly structure-sensitive and in situ strategy to explore the mechanisms of plasmon-enhanced electrooxidation reactions. By using Pt-Au heterodimers as a model catalyst, the plasmon-induced current and potential changes on Pt and Au sites can be identified and explained.
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- Chenxi Guo
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Li T, Liu Y, Jia R, Huang L. Fabrication of heterogeneous bimetallic nanochains through photochemical welding for promoting the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 656:399-408. [PMID: 38000252 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Heterogeneous bimetallic nanochains (NCs) have gained significant attention in the field of catalysis due to their abundant active sites, multi-component synergistic catalytic, and exotic electronic structures. Here, we present a novel approach to synthesize one-dimensional heterogeneous bimetallic nanochains using a local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) based strategy of liquid-phase photochemical welding method containing self-assembly and subsequent welding processes. Initially, we introduce additives that facilitate the self-assembly and alignment of Au nanoparticles (NPs) into orderly lines. Subsequently, the LSPR effect of the Au NPs is stimulated by light, enabling the second metal precursor to overcome the energy barrier and undergo photodeposition in the gap between the arranged Au NPs, thereby connecting the nano-metal particles. This strategy can be extended to the photochemical welding of Au NPs-Ag and Au NRs. Using electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) as a proof-of-concept application, the obtained one-dimensional structure of Au5Pt1 NCs exhibit promoted HER performances, where the mass activity of the Au5Pt1 nanochains is found to be 4.8 times higher than that of Au5Pt1 NPs and 10.4 times higher than that of commercial 20 wt% Pt/C catalysts. The promoted HER performance is benefited from the electron conduction ability and abundant active sites.
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- Ting Li
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Preparation and Processing, School of Physical Science and Intelligent Education, Shangrao Normal University, Shangrao 334001, PR China.
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering (International Institute of Silk), Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China
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- Research Center of Nano Science and Technology, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China.
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He MQ, Ai Y, Hu W, Guan L, Ding M, Liang Q. Recent Advances of Seed-Mediated Growth of Metal Nanoparticles: from Growth to Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2211915. [PMID: 36920232 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Unprecedented advances in metal nanoparticle synthesis have paved the way for broad applications in sensing, imaging, catalysis, diagnosis, and therapy by tuning the optical properties, enhancing catalytic performance, and improving chemical and biological properties of metal nanoparticles. The central guiding concept for regulating the size and morphology of metal nanoparticles is identified as the precise manipulation of nucleation and subsequent growth, often known as seed-mediated growth methods. However, since the growth process is sensitive not only to the metal seeds but also to capping agents, metal precursors, growth solution, growth/incubation time, reductants, and other influencing factors, the precise control of metal nanoparticle morphology is multifactorial. Further, multiple reaction parameters are entangled with each other, so it is necessary to clarify the mechanism by which each factor precisely regulates the morphology of metal nanoparticles. In this review, to exploit the generality and extendibility of metal nanoparticle synthesis, the mechanisms of growth influencing factors in seed-mediated growth methods are systematically summarized. Second, a variety of critical properties and applications enabled by grown metal nanoparticles are focused upon. Finally, the current progress and offer insights on the challenges, opportunities, and future directions for the growth and applications of grown metal nanoparticles are reviewed.
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- Meng-Qi He
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Chen A, Dissanayake TU, Sun J, Woehl TJ. Unraveling chemical processes during nanoparticle synthesis with liquid phase electron microscopy and correlative techniques. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:12830-12846. [PMID: 37807847 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc03723a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Liquid phase transmission electron microscopy (LPTEM) has enabled unprecedented direct real time imaging of physicochemical processes during solution phase synthesis of metallic nanoparticles. LPTEM primarily provides images of nanometer scale, and sometimes atomic scale, metal nanoparticle crystallization processes, but provides little chemical information about organic surface ligands, metal-ligand complexes and reaction intermediates, and redox reactions. Likewise, complex electron beam-solvent interactions during LPTEM make it challenging to pinpoint the chemical processes, some involving exotic highly reactive radicals, impacting nanoparticle formation. Pairing LPTEM with correlative solution synthesis, ex situ chemical analysis, and theoretical modeling represents a powerful approach to gain a holistic understanding of the chemical processes involved in nanoparticle synthesis. In this feature article, we review recent work by our lab and others that has focused on elucidating chemical processes during nanoparticle synthesis using LPTEM and correlative chemical characterization and modeling, including mass and optical spectrometry, fluorescence microscopy, solution chemistry, and reaction kinetic modeling. In particular, we show how these approaches enable investigating redox chemistry during LPTEM, polymeric and organic capping ligands, metal deposition mechanisms on plasmonic nanoparticles, metal clusters and complexes, and multimetallic nanoparticle formation. Future avenues of research are discussed, including moving beyond electron beam induced nanoparticle formation by using light and thermal stimuli during LPTEM. We discuss prospects for real time LPTEM imaging and online chemical analysis of reaction intermediates using microfluidic flow reactors.
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- Amy Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD 20742, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD 20742, USA.
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Joshi G, Kashyap R, Patrikar K, Mondal A, Khatua S. Ligand-mediated electron transport channels enhance photocatalytic activity of plasmonic nanoparticles. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:16552-16560. [PMID: 37811748 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02829a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Photoexcitation of noble metal nanoparticles creates surface plasmons which further decay to form energetic charge carriers. These charge carriers can initiate and/or accelerate various chemical processes at nanoparticle surfaces, although the efficiency of such processes remains low as a large fraction of these carriers recombine before they can reach the reaction sites. Thus efficient utilization of these charge carriers requires designing nanostructures that promote the separation of charges and their transport toward the reaction sites. Here we demonstrate that covalently bound surface-coating ligands with suitable orbital alignment can provide electron transport channels boosting hot electron extraction from a gold nanostructure leading to a huge enhancement in the rate of hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) under NIR excitation. A (p)Br-Ph-SH substituted gold nanoprism (AuTP) substrate produced ∼4500 fold more hydrogen compared to a pristine AuTP substrate under 808 nm excitation. Further experimental and theoretical studies on a series of substituted benzene-thiol bound AuTP substrates showed that the extent of the ligand-mediated HER enhancement depends not only on the polarity of the ligand but on the interfacial orbitals interactions.
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- Gayatri Joshi
- Chemistry Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat-382055, India.
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- Chemistry Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat-382055, India.
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- Chemistry Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat-382055, India.
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- Chemistry Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat-382055, India.
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- Chemistry Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat-382055, India.
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Long X, Yang Y, Dou ZL, Wang QQ, Zhou L. Capping and etching roles of copper ions in controlled synthesis of Au-PtCu trimetallic nanorods with improved photothermal and photocatalytic activities. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:14931-14940. [PMID: 37655672 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02631k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Heterocrystals consisting of multiple species have received wide attention owing to the advantage of the cooperative effect contributed by different functional counterparts; therefore, a controlled growth strategy is highly desired. Herein, we report an effective method to synthesize dumbbell-like Au-PtCu solid and hollow nanorods, regulated by the unique surface capping and oxidation etching roles of copper ions. Dumbbell-like nanorods are prepared through site-selective co-deposition of platinum and copper on both tips of gold nanorods assisted by the capping effect of the CTAB-Cu+ complex to passivate the side surface. On the other hand, hollow dumbbell-like Au-PtCu nanorods are formed through triggering the etching effect of copper ions by increasing the reaction temperature to 80 °C. The manipulation of the morphology and extinction properties of the trimetallic Au-PtCu nanorods is demonstrated by adjusting the concentration of copper ions. Under excitation with a near-infrared 808 nm laser, the dumbbell-like Au-PtCu nanorods show excellent photothermal conversion, with a 3.1 times temperature increment (ΔT) compared to bare Au nanorods, while the hollow dumbbell-like Au-PtCu NRs demonstrate improved photocatalytic activity under xenon lamp irradiation.
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- Xiang Long
- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of the Ministry of Education, Hubei Nuclear Solid Physics Key Laboratory, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of the Ministry of Education, Hubei Nuclear Solid Physics Key Laboratory, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
- School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of the Ministry of Education, Hubei Nuclear Solid Physics Key Laboratory, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- College of Science, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of the Ministry of Education, Hubei Nuclear Solid Physics Key Laboratory, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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Kumar D, Jaswal R, Park CH, Kim CS. Synergistic Trimetallic Nanocomposites as Visible-NIR-Sunlight-Driven Photocatalysts for Efficient Artificial Photosynthesis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:42490-42500. [PMID: 37644704 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Here, we report monodispersed tricomponent MnNSs-SnO2@Pt and MnNFs-SnO2@Pt nanocomposites prepared by simultaneous SnO2 and Pt nanodot coating on Mn nanospheres (MnNSs) and Mn nanoflowers (MnNFs) for highly efficient CO2 photoreduction in visible-NIR-sunlight irradiation. MnNFs-SnO2@Pt showed higher efficiency with a quantum yield of 3.21% and a chemical yield of 5.45% for CO2 conversion under visible light irradiation for HCOOH formation with 94% selectivity. Similarly, MnNFs-SnO2@Pt displayed significant photocatalytic efficiency in NIR and sunlight irradiation for HCOOH yield. MnNFs-SnO2@Pt nanocomposites also showed robust morphology and sustained structural stability with shelf-life for at least 1 year and were utilized for at least 10 reaction cycles without losing significant photocatalytic efficiency. The high surface area (94.98 m2/g), efficient electron-hole separation, and Pt-nanodot support in MnNFs--SnO2@Pt contributed to a higher photocatalytic efficacy toward CO2 reduction.
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- Dinesh Kumar
- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
- Regional Leading Research Center for Nanocarbon-based Energy Materials and Application Technology, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
- Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
- Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
- Regional Leading Research Center for Nanocarbon-based Energy Materials and Application Technology, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
- Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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Lyu P, Espinoza R, Nguyen SC. Photocatalysis of Metallic Nanoparticles: Interband vs Intraband Induced Mechanisms. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2023; 127:15685-15698. [PMID: 37609384 PMCID: PMC10440817 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c04436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Photocatalysis induced by localized surface plasmon resonance of metallic nanoparticles has been studied for more than a decade, but photocatalysis originating from direct interband excitations is still under-explored. The spectral overlap and the coupling of these two optical regimes also complicate the determination of hot carriers' energy states and eventually hinder the accurate assignment of their catalytic role in studied reactions. In this Featured Article, after reviewing previous studies, we suggest classifying the photoexcitation via intra- and interband transitions where the physical states of hot carriers are well-defined. Intraband transitions are featured by creating hot electrons above the Fermi level and suitable for reductive catalytic pathways, whereas interband transitions are featured by generating hot d-band holes below the Fermi level and better for oxidative catalytic pathways. Since the contribution of intra- and interband transitions are different in the spectral regions of localized surface plasmon resonance and direct interband excitations, the wavelength dependence of the photocatalytic activities is very helpful in assigning which transitions and carriers contribute to the observed catalysis.
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- Pin Lyu
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, Merced, 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, California 95343, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, Merced, 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, California 95343, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, Merced, 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, California 95343, United States
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Xie X, van Huis MA, van Blaaderen A. Morphology-Controlled Growth of Crystalline Ag-Pt-Alloyed Shells onto Au Nanotriangles and Their Plasmonic Properties. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2023; 127:16052-16060. [PMID: 37609379 PMCID: PMC10441576 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c02897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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The surface plasmon resonance of noble-metal nanoparticles depends on nanoscale size, morphology, and composition, and provides great opportunities for applications in biomedicine, optoelectronics, (photo)catalysis, photovoltaics, and sensing. Here, we present the results of synthesizing ternary metallic or trimetallic nanoparticles, Au nanotriangles (Au NTs) with crystalline Ag-Pt alloyed shells, the morphology of which can be adjusted from a yolk-shell to a core-shell structure by changing the concentration of AgNO3 or the concentration of Au NT seeds, while the shell thickness can be precisely controlled by adjusting the concentration of K2PtCl4. By monitoring the growth process with UV-vis spectra and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), the shells on the Au NT-Ag-Pt yolk-shell nanoparticles were found to grow via a galvanic replacement synergistic route. The plasmonic properties of the as-synthesized nanoparticles were investigated by optical absorbance measurements.
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- Soft Condensed Matter, Debye
Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht
University, Princetonplein 5, 3584 CC Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Soft Condensed Matter, Debye
Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht
University, Princetonplein 5, 3584 CC Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Zhu Z, Tang R, Li C, An X, He L. Promises of Plasmonic Antenna-Reactor Systems in Gas-Phase CO 2 Photocatalysis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302568. [PMID: 37338243 PMCID: PMC10460874 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Sunlight-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction provides intriguing opportunities for addressing the energy and environmental crises faced by humans. The rational combination of plasmonic antennas and active transition metal-based catalysts, known as "antenna-reactor" (AR) nanostructures, allows the simultaneous optimization of optical and catalytic performances of photocatalysts, and thus holds great promise for CO2 photocatalysis. Such design combines the favorable absorption, radiative, and photochemical properties of the plasmonic components with the great catalytic potentials and conductivities of the reactor components. In this review, recent developments of photocatalysts based on plasmonic AR systems for various gas-phase CO2 reduction reactions with emphasis on the electronic structure of plasmonic and catalytic metals, plasmon-driven catalytic pathways, and the role of AR complex in photocatalytic processes are summarized. Perspectives in terms of challenges and future research in this area are also highlighted.
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- Zhijie Zhu
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon TechnologiesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon TechnologiesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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Gargiulo J, Herran M, Violi IL, Sousa-Castillo A, Martinez LP, Ezendam S, Barella M, Giesler H, Grzeschik R, Schlücker S, Maier SA, Stefani FD, Cortés E. Impact of bimetallic interface design on heat generation in plasmonic Au/Pd nanostructures studied by single-particle thermometry. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3813. [PMID: 37369657 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38982-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Localized surface plasmons are lossy and generate heat. However, accurate measurement of the temperature of metallic nanoparticles under illumination remains an open challenge, creating difficulties in the interpretation of results across plasmonic applications. Particularly, there is a quest for understanding the role of temperature in plasmon-assisted catalysis. Bimetallic nanoparticles combining plasmonic with catalytic metals are raising increasing interest in artificial photosynthesis and the production of solar fuels. Here, we perform single-particle thermometry measurements to investigate the link between morphology and light-to-heat conversion of colloidal Au/Pd nanoparticles with two different configurations: core-shell and core-satellite. It is observed that the inclusion of Pd as a shell strongly reduces the photothermal response in comparison to the bare cores, while the inclusion of Pd as satellites keeps photothermal properties almost unaffected. These results contribute to a better understanding of energy conversion processes in plasmon-assisted catalysis.
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- Julian Gargiulo
- Nanoinstitute Munich, Faculty of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80539, München, Germany.
- Centro de Investigaciones en Bionanociencias (CIBION), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), C1425FQD Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Instituto de Nanosistemas, Universidad Nacional de San Martín, B1650, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Nanoinstitute Munich, Faculty of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80539, München, Germany
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- Instituto de Nanosistemas, Universidad Nacional de San Martín, B1650, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Nanoinstitute Munich, Faculty of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80539, München, Germany
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Bionanociencias (CIBION), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), C1425FQD Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Nanoinstitute Munich, Faculty of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80539, München, Germany
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Bionanociencias (CIBION), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), C1425FQD Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Department of Physics, University of Fribourg, CH-1700, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Physical Chemistry I, Department of Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, 45141, Duisburg-Essen, Germany
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- Physical Chemistry I, Department of Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, 45141, Duisburg-Essen, Germany
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- Physical Chemistry I, Department of Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, 45141, Duisburg-Essen, Germany
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- Nanoinstitute Munich, Faculty of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80539, München, Germany
- School of Physics and Astronomy, Monash University, 3800, Clayton, Australia
- Department of Physics, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ, London, UK
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Bionanociencias (CIBION), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), C1425FQD Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Departamento de Física, C1428, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Nanoinstitute Munich, Faculty of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80539, München, Germany.
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Safiabadi Tali SA, Mudiyanselage RRHH, Qian Y, Smith NWG, Zhao Y, Morral A, Song J, Nie M, Magill BA, Khodaparast GA, Zhou W. Dual-Modal Nanoplasmonic Light Upconversion through Anti-Stokes Photoluminescence and Second-Harmonic Generation from Broadband Multiresonant Metal Nanocavities. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37154668 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c00559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Metal nanocavities can generate plasmon-enhanced light upconversion signals under ultrashort pulse excitations through anti-Stokes photoluminescence (ASPL) or nonlinear harmonic generation processes, offering various applications in bioimaging, sensing, interfacial science, nanothermometry, and integrated photonics. However, achieving broadband multiresonant enhancement of both ASPL and harmonic generation processes within the same metal nanocavities remains challenging, impeding applications based on dual-modal or wavelength-multiplexed operations. Here, we report a combined experimental and theoretical study on dual-modal plasmon-enhanced light upconversion through both ASPL and second-harmonic generation (SHG) from broadband multiresonant metal nanocavities in two-tier Ag/SiO2/Ag nanolaminate plasmonic crystals (NLPCs) that can support multiple hybridized plasmons with high spatial mode overlaps. Our measurements reveal the distinctions and correlations between the plasmon-enhanced ASPL and SHG processes under different modal and ultrashort pulsed laser excitation conditions, including incident fluence, wavelength, and polarization. To analyze the observed effects of the excitation and modal conditions on the ASPL and SHG emissions, we developed a time-domain modeling framework that simultaneously captures the mode coupling-enhancement characteristics, quantum excitation-emission transitions, and hot carrier population statistical mechanics. Notably, ASPL and SHG from the same metal nanocavities exhibit distinct plasmon-enhanced emission behaviors due to the intrinsic differences between the incoherent hot carrier-mediated ASPL sources with temporally evolving energy and spatial distributions and instantaneous SHG emitters. Mechanistic understanding of ASPL and SHG emissions from broadband multiresonant plasmonic nanocavities marks a milestone toward creating multimodal or wavelength-multiplexed upconversion nanoplasmonic devices for bioimaging, sensing, interfacial monitoring, and integrated photonics applications.
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- Seied Ali Safiabadi Tali
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Physics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Physics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Physics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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Zhang M, Zhang X, Lv M, Yue X, Zheng Z, Xia H. Ethanol Oxidation via 12-Electron Pathway on Spiky Au@AuPd Nanoparticles Assisted by Near-Infrared Light. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205781. [PMID: 36775916 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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In this work, ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR) via 12-electron (C1-12e) pathway on spiky Au@AuPd nanoparticles (NPs) with ultrathin AuPd alloy shells is achieved in alkaline media with the assistance of the near-infrared (NIR) light. It is found that OH radicals can be produced from the OHads species adsorbed on the surfaces of Pd atoms led by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect of spiky Au@AuPd NPs under the irradiation of NIR light. Moreover, OH radicals play the key role for the achievement of EOR proceeded by the desirable C1-12e pathway because OH radicals can directly break the C-C bonds of ethanol. Accordingly, the electrocatalytic performance of spiky Au@AuPd NPs toward EOR under NIR light is greatly improved. For instance, their mass activity can be up to 33.2 A mgpd -1 in the 0.5 m KOH solution containing 0.5 m ethanol, which is about 158 times higher than that of commercial Pd/C catalysts (0.21 A mgpd -1 ) and is better than those of the state-of-the-art Pd-based catalysts reported in literature thus far, to the best of our knowledge. Moreover, their highest mass activity can be further improved to 118.3 A mgpd -1 in the 1.5 m KOH solution containing 1.25 m ethanol.
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- Mengmeng Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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Zhao Y, Xiao C, Mejia E, Garg A, Song J, Agrawal A, Zhou W. Voltage Modulation of Nanoplasmonic Metal Luminescence from Nano-Optoelectrodes in Electrolytes. ACS NANO 2023; 17:8634-8645. [PMID: 37093562 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c01491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Metallic nanostructures supporting surface plasmon modes can concentrate optical fields and enhance luminescence processes from the metal surface at plasmonic hotspots. Such nanoplasmonic metal luminescence contributes to the spectral background in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) measurements and is helpful in bioimaging, nanothermometry and chemical reaction monitoring applications. Although there is growing interest in nanoplasmonic metal luminescence, its dependence on voltage modulation has received limited attention in research investigations. Also, the hyphenated electrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (EC-SERS) technique typically ignores voltage-dependent spectral background information associated with nanoplasmonic metal luminescence due to limited mechanistic understanding and poor measurement reproducibility. Here, we report a combined experiment and theory study on dynamic voltage-modulated nanoplasmonic metal luminescence from hotspots at the electrode-electrolyte interface using multiresonant nanolaminate nano-optoelectrode arrays. Our EC-SERS measurements under 785 nm continuous wavelength laser excitation demonstrate that short-wavenumber nanoplasmonic metal luminescence associated with plasmon-enhanced electronic Raman scattering (PE-ERS) exhibits a negative voltage modulation slope (up to ≈30% V-1) in physiological ionic solutions. Furthermore, we have developed a phenomenological model to intuitively capture the plasmonic, electronic, and ionic characteristics at the metal-electrolyte interface to understand the observed dependence of the PE-ERS voltage modulation slope on voltage polarization and ionic strength. The current work represents a critical step toward the general application of nanoplasmonic metal luminescence signals in optical voltage biosensing, hybrid optical-electrical signal transduction, and interfacial electrochemical monitoring.
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- Yuming Zhao
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Physical Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Physical Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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Qileng A, Chen S, Liang H, Chen M, Lei H, Liu W, Liu Y. Boosting ultralong chemiluminescence for the self-powered time-resolved immunosensor. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 234:115338. [PMID: 37137191 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The construction of an immunosensor based on ultralong chemiluminescence is challenged due to the shortage of highly efficient initiator for long and stable catalysis. Herein, the heterogeneous Au/Pt@CuO/Cu2O catalyst was used to investigate the structure-activity relationship, while Au/Pt significantly promotes the activity of CuO/Cu2O to catalyze H2O2 and thus produces ·OH and O2•- radicals in highly alkaline solutions, resulting in the strong and long chemiluminescence in the reaction with luminol (10 mL, more than 4 min with 1 μg catalyst). By using the Au/Pt@CuO/Cu2O as the label in the immunoassay, the strong and long chemiluminescence could initiate the photocurrent of the photoelectrochemical (PEC) substrate, and the luminescence time could influence the photocurrent extinction time, thus a self-powered time-resolved PEC immunosensor was developed to detect furosemide, showing a linear relationship between the extinction time and the logarithm of concentrations from 10-3 to 1 μg/L. This work not only experimentally verifies that the Pt-O-Cu bond in heterogeneous catalysts breaks the pH limitation of the Fenton reaction, but also realizes the chemiluminescence for self-powered time-resolved immunosensor, thereby expanding the portable applicability of chemiluminescence in food safety inspection, health monitoring, and biomedical detection without external light source.
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- Aori Qileng
- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; The Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Electronic Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- The Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; The Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Lee S, Lee J, Lee S, Haddadnezhad M, Oh MJ, Zhao Q, Yoo S, Liu L, Jung I, Park S. Multi-Layered PtAu Nanoframes and Their Light-Enhanced Electrocatalytic Activity via Plasmonic Hot Spots. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206377. [PMID: 36617524 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Here, the rational design of complex PtAu double nanoframes (DNFs) for plasmon-enhanced electrocatalytic activity toward the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) is reported. The synthetic strategy for the DNFs consists of on-demand multiple synthetic chemical toolkits, including well-faceted Au growth, rim-on selective Pt deposition, and selective Au etching steps. DNFs are synthesized by utilizing Au truncated octahedrons (TOh) as a starting template. The outer octahedral (Oh) nanoframes (NFs) nest the inner TOh NFs, eventually forming DNFs with a tunable intra-nanogap distance. Residual Au adatoms on Pt skeletons act as light entrappers and produce plasmonic hot spots between inner and outer frames through localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) coupling, which promotes enhanced electrocatalytic activity for the MOR. Importantly, the correlation between the gap-induced hot carriers and electrocatalytic activity is evaluated. The highest catalytic activity is achieved when the gap is the narrowest. To further harness their light-trapping capability, hierarchically structured triple NFs (TNFs) are synthesized, wherein three NFs are entangled in a single entity with a high density of hot regions, exhibiting superior electrocatalytic activity toward the MOR with a sixfold larger current density under light irradiation compared to the dark conditions.
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- Soohyun Lee
- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Basic Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Nano Bio Convergence, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering & Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314000, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Basic Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Takeuchi A, Kumabe Y, Tachikawa T. Intricate Reaction Pathways on CH 3NH 3PbI 3 Photocatalysts in Aqueous Solution Unraveled by Single-Particle Spectroscopy. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:2565-2572. [PMID: 36880805 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c00350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites such as MAPbI3 (MA+ = CH3NH3+) have emerged as promising materials for solar cells and light-emitting devices. Despite their poor stability against moisture, perovskites work as hydrogen-producing photocatalysts or photosensitizers in perovskite-saturated aqueous solutions. However, the fundamental understanding of how chemical species or support materials in the solution affect the dynamics of the photogenerated charges in perovskites is still insufficient. In this study, we investigated the photoluminescence (PL) properties of MAPbI3 nanoparticles in aqueous media at the single-particle level. A remarkable PL blinking phenomenon, along with significant decreases in the PL intensity and lifetime compared to those in ambient air, suggested temporal fluctuations in the trapping rates of photogenerated holes by chemical species (I- and H3PO2) in the solution. Moreover, electron transfer from the excited MAPbI3 to Pt-modified TiO2 proceeds in a concerted fashion for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under the dynamic solid-solution equilibrium condition.
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- Aito Takeuchi
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Molecular Photoscience Research Center, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
- Molecular Photoscience Research Center, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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Guo J, Liu H, Li Y, Li D, He D. Recent advances on catalysts for photocatalytic selective hydrogenation of nitrobenzene to aniline. Front Chem 2023; 11:1162183. [PMID: 36970401 PMCID: PMC10036363 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1162183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Selective hydrogenation of nitrobenzene (SHN) is an important approach to synthesize aniline, an essential intermediate with extremely high research significance and value in the fields of textiles, pharmaceuticals and dyes. SHN reaction requires high temperature and high hydrogen pressure via the conventional thermal-driven catalytic process. On the contrary, photocatalysis provides an avenue to achieve high nitrobenzene conversion and high selectivity towards aniline at room temperature and low hydrogen pressure, which is in line with the sustainable development strategies. Designing efficient photocatalysts is a crucial step in SHN. Up to now, several photocatalysts have been explored for photocatalytic SHN, such as TiO2, CdS, Cu/graphene and Eosin Y. In this review, we divide the photocatalysts into three categories based on the characteristics of the light harvesting units, including semiconductors, plasmonic metal-based catalysts and dyes. The recent progress of the three categories of photocatalysts is summarized, the challenges and opportunities are pointed out and the future development prospects are described. It aims to give a clear picture to the catalysis community and stimulate more efforts in this research area.
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- Jiawen Guo
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou, China
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- Innovative Catalysis Program, Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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Zhang Y, Liu Y, Zhang T, Gong X, Wang Z, Liu Y, Wang P, Cheng H, Dai Y, Huang B, Zheng Z. In Situ Monitoring of the Spatial Distribution of Oxygen Vacancies and Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance at the Single-Particle Level. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:1244-1251. [PMID: 36757119 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c04313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Oxygen vacancies (OVs) on specific sites/facets can strengthen the interaction between reactants and oxide surfaces, facilitating interfacial charge transfer. However, precise monitoring of the spatial distribution of OVs remains a grand challenge. We report here that a single-particle spectroscopy technique addresses this challenge by establishing a positive correlation relationship between defects and bound exciton luminescence across different facets. Taking monoclinic BiVO4 as an example, on the basis of theoretical guidance, by in situ tracking the PL lifetimes and PL spectra of different facets on single particles before and after hydrogen treatment, we provide evidence that the PL emission originates from the OV state and determine that OVs is more inclined to be generated at the {010} facets. This anisotropic defect engineering significantly prolongs the lifetime of carriers and accelerates the activation of molecular oxygen. These findings not only verify preference rules of OVs in metal oxides but also provide a time-space-resolved monitoring method.
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- Yujia Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Optics Research and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, People's Republic of Chin
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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Chen A, Leff AC, Forcherio GT, Boltersdorf J, Woehl TJ. Examining Silver Deposition Pathways onto Gold Nanorods with Liquid-Phase Transmission Electron Microscopy. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:1379-1388. [PMID: 36729066 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy (LP-TEM) enables one to directly visualize the formation of plasmonic nanoparticles and their postsynthetic modification, but the relative contributions of plasmonic hot electrons and radiolysis to metal precursor reduction remain unclear. Here we show silver deposition onto plasmonic gold nanorods (AuNRs) during LP-TEM is dominated by water radiolysis-induced chemical reduction. Silver was observed with LP-TEM to form bipyramidal shells at higher surfactant coverage and tip-preferential lobes at lower surfactant coverage. Ex situ silver photodeposition formed nanometer-thick shells on AuNRs with preferential deposition in inter-rod gaps, while chemical reduction deposited silver at AuNR tips at low surfactant coverage and formed pyramidal shells at higher surfactant coverage, consistent with LP-TEM. Silver deposition locations during LP-TEM were inconsistent with simulated near-field enhancement and hot electron generation hot spots. Collectively, the results indicate chemical reduction dominated during LP-TEM, indicating observation of plasmonic hot electron-induced photoreduction will necessitate suppression of radiolysis.
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- Amy Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland 20783, United States
- General Technical Services, LLC, Wall Township, New Jersey 07727, United States
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- Electrooptic Technology Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Indiana 47522, United States
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland 20783, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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Feng Y, Ning X, Wang J, Wen Z, Cao F, You Q, Zou J, Zhou X, Sun T, Cao J, Chen X. Mace-Like Plasmonic Au-Pd Heterostructures Boost Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2204842. [PMID: 36599677 PMCID: PMC9951300 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Photoimmunotherapy, with spatiotemporal precision and noninvasive property, has provided a novel targeted therapeutic strategy for highly malignant triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). However, their therapeutic effect is severely restricted by the insufficient generation of tumor antigens and the weak activation of immune response, which is caused by the limited tissue penetration of light and complex immunosuppressive microenvironment. To improve the outcomes, herein, mace-like plasmonic AuPd heterostructures (Au Pd HSs) have been fabricated to boost near-infrared (NIR) photoimmunotherapy. The plasmonic Au Pd HSs exhibit strong photothermal and photodynamic effects under NIR light irradiation, effectively triggering immunogenic cell death (ICD) to activate the immune response. Meanwhile, the spiky surface of Au Pd HSs can also stimulate the maturation of DCs to present these antigens, amplifying the immune response. Ultimately, combining with anti-programmed death-ligand 1 (α-PD-L1) will further reverse the immunosuppressive microenvironment and enhance the infiltration of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), not only eradicating primary TNBC but also completely inhibiting mimetic metastatic TNBC. Overall, the current study opens a new path for the treatment of TNBC through immunotherapy by integrating nanotopology and plasmonic performance.
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- Yanlin Feng
- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of Educationand the Department of PhysiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of Educationand the Department of PhysiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of Educationand the Department of PhysiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of Educationand the Department of PhysiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Biomedical EngineeringYong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of EngineeringNational University of SingaporeSingapore119074Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research ProgramNUS Center for NanomedicineYong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore117597Singapore
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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Biomedical EngineeringYong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of EngineeringNational University of SingaporeSingapore119074Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research ProgramNUS Center for NanomedicineYong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore117597Singapore
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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Biomedical EngineeringYong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of EngineeringNational University of SingaporeSingapore119074Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research ProgramNUS Center for NanomedicineYong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore117597Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of Educationand the Department of PhysiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of Educationand the Department of PhysiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology at Shanxi Medical UniversityMinistry of Educationand the Department of PhysiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuan030001China
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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Biomedical EngineeringYong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of EngineeringNational University of SingaporeSingapore119074Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research ProgramNUS Center for NanomedicineYong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore117597Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research CentreCentre for Translational MedicineYong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore117599Singapore
- Institute of Molecular and Cell BiologyAgency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR)61 Biopolis Drive, ProteosSingapore138673Singapore
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Hammoud L, Strebler C, Toufaily J, Hamieh T, Keller V, Caps V. The role of the gold-platinum interface in AuPt/TiO 2-catalyzed plasmon-induced reduction of CO 2 with water. Faraday Discuss 2023; 242:443-463. [PMID: 36205304 DOI: 10.1039/d2fd00094f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Bimetallic gold-platinum nanoparticles have been widely studied in the fields of nanoalloys, catalysis and plasmonics. Many preparation methods can lead to the formation of these bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs), and the structure and related properties of the nanoalloy often depend on the preparation method used. Here we investigate the ability of thermal dimethylformamide (DMF) reduction to prepare bimetallic gold-platinum sub-nm clusters supported on titania. We find that deposition of Pt preferentially occurs on gold. Formation of sub-nm clusters (vs. NPs) appears to be dependent on the metal concentration used: clusters can be obtained for metal loadings up to 4 wt% but 7-8 nm NPs are formed for metal loadings above 8 wt%, as shown using high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) shows electron-rich Au and Pt components in a pure metallic form and significant platinum enrichment of the surface, which increases with increasing Pt/Au ratio and suggests the presence of Au@Pt core-shell type structures. By contrast, titania-supported bimetallic particles (typically >7 nm) obtained by sodium borohydride (NaBH4) reduction in DMF, contain Au/Pt Janus-type objects in addition to oxidized forms of Pt as evidenced by HRTEM, which is in agreement with the lower Pt surface enrichment found by XPS. Both types of supported nanostructures contain a gold-platinum interface, as shown by the chemical interface damping, i.e. gold plasmon damping by Pt, found using UV-visible spectroscopy. Evaluation of the materials for plasmon-induced continuous flow CO2 reduction with water, shows that: (1) subnanometer metallic clusters are not suitable for CO2 reduction with water, producing hydrogen from the competing water reduction instead, thereby highlighting the plasmonic nature of the reaction; (2) the highest methane production rates are obtained for the highest Pt enrichments of the surface, i.e. the core-shell-like structures achieved by the thermal DMF reduction method; (3) selectivity towards CO2 reduction vs. the competing water reduction is enhanced by loading of the plasmonic NPs, i.e. coverage of the titania semi-conductor by plasmonic NPs. Full selectivity is achieved for loadings above 6 wt%, regardless of the NPs composition and alloy structure.
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- Leila Hammoud
- ICPEES (CNRS UMR 7515/Université de Strasbourg), 25 rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg, Cedex 02, France.
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- ICPEES (CNRS UMR 7515/Université de Strasbourg), 25 rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg, Cedex 02, France.
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis, Environment and Analytical Methods Laboratory (MCEMA), Faculty of Sciences, Lebanese University, Rafic Hariri Campus, Hadath, Lebanon
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis, Environment and Analytical Methods Laboratory (MCEMA), Faculty of Sciences, Lebanese University, Rafic Hariri Campus, Hadath, Lebanon.,Faculty of Science and Engineering, Maastricht University, 6200 MD, Maastrich, P.O. Box 616, The Netherlands
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- ICPEES (CNRS UMR 7515/Université de Strasbourg), 25 rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg, Cedex 02, France.
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- ICPEES (CNRS UMR 7515/Université de Strasbourg), 25 rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg, Cedex 02, France.
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Ye Z, Xu Z, Yue W, Liu X, Wang L, Zhang J. Exploiting the LSPR effect for an enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:2706-2716. [PMID: 36629741 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp04582f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Incorporation of plasmonic metals is one of the most widely adopted strategies for improving the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity of semiconductor photocatalysts. This article summarizes recent advances in the development of plasmonic metal-semiconductor photocatalysts and four localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) driven mechanisms by which plasmonic metal nanoparticles can contribute to enhancement of HER activity. In addition, principles for maximizing the contribution of these LSPR driven mechanisms are highlighted to provide insights for future design of plasmonic metal-semiconductor photocatalysts with enhanced HER activity.
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- Ziwei Ye
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology, Shanghai 200237, China. .,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Multi-media Environmental Catalysis and Resource Utilization, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Hu C, Chen X, Low J, Yang YW, Li H, Wu D, Chen S, Jin J, Li H, Ju H, Wang CH, Lu Z, Long R, Song L, Xiong Y. Near-infrared-featured broadband CO 2 reduction with water to hydrocarbons by surface plasmon. Nat Commun 2023; 14:221. [PMID: 36639386 PMCID: PMC9839746 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-35860-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Imitating the natural photosynthesis to synthesize hydrocarbon fuels represents a viable strategy for solar-to-chemical energy conversion, where utilizing low-energy photons, especially near-infrared photons, has been the ultimate yet challenging aim to further improving conversion efficiency. Plasmonic metals have proven their ability in absorbing low-energy photons, however, it remains an obstacle in effectively coupling this energy into reactant molecules. Here we report the broadband plasmon-induced CO2 reduction reaction with water, which achieves a CH4 production rate of 0.55 mmol g-1 h-1 with 100% selectivity to hydrocarbon products under 400 mW cm-2 full-spectrum light illumination and an apparent quantum efficiency of 0.38% at 800 nm illumination. We find that the enhanced local electric field plays an irreplaceable role in efficient multiphoton absorption and selective energy transfer for such an excellent light-driven catalytic performance. This work paves the way to the technique for low-energy photon utilization.
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- Canyu Hu
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, 350 Shushanhu Rd., Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, 300072, Tianjin, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- Anhui Engineering Research Center of Carbon Neutrality, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Physics and Electronic Information, and Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, 350 Shushanhu Rd., Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- Anhui Engineering Research Center of Carbon Neutrality, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Physics and Electronic Information, and Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China.
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China.
- Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, 350 Shushanhu Rd., Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China.
- Anhui Engineering Research Center of Carbon Neutrality, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Physics and Electronic Information, and Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, Anhui, China.
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Xu Y, Yu S, Tong F, Wang Z, Wang P, Liu Y, Cheng H, Fan Y, Wei W, Dai Y, Zheng Z, Huang B. Dual-plasmon-enhanced nitrophenol hydrogenation over W 18O 49–Au heterostructures studied at the single-particle level. Catal Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy02071h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The dual-plasmonic W18O49–Au heterostructure exhibited enhanced catalytic performance in nitrophenol hydrogenation. The HEI process and coupling effect were demonstrated by single-particle spectroscopy and FDTD simulation.
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- Yayang Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, 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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- 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 250100, China
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, 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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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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Nguyen QN, Wang C, Shang Y, Janssen A, Xia Y. Colloidal Synthesis of Metal Nanocrystals: From Asymmetrical Growth to Symmetry Breaking. Chem Rev 2022; 123:3693-3760. [PMID: 36547384 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Nanocrystals offer a unique platform for tailoring the physicochemical properties of solid materials to enhance their performances in various applications. While most work on controlling their shapes revolves around symmetrical growth, the introduction of asymmetrical growth and thus symmetry breaking has also emerged as a powerful route to enrich metal nanocrystals with new shapes and complex morphologies as well as unprecedented properties and functionalities. The success of this route critically relies on our ability to lift the confinement on symmetry by the underlying unit cell of the crystal structure and/or the initial seed in a systematic manner. This Review aims to provide an account of recent progress in understanding and controlling asymmetrical growth and symmetry breaking in a colloidal synthesis of noble-metal nanocrystals. With a touch on both the nucleation and growth steps, we discuss a number of methods capable of generating seeds with diverse symmetry while achieving asymmetrical growth for mono-, bi-, and multimetallic systems. We then showcase a variety of symmetry-broken nanocrystals that have been reported, together with insights into their growth mechanisms. We also highlight their properties and applications and conclude with perspectives on future directions in developing this class of nanomaterials. It is hoped that the concepts and existing challenges outlined in this Review will drive further research into understanding and controlling the symmetry breaking process.
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- Quynh N. Nguyen
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia30332, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia30332, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia30332, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia30332, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia30332, United States
- The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia30332, United States
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Niu G, Gao F, Wang Y, Zhang J, Zhao L, Jiang Y. Bimetallic Nanomaterials: A Promising Nanoplatform for Multimodal Cancer Therapy. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27248712. [PMID: 36557846 PMCID: PMC9783205 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Bimetallic nanomaterials (BMNs) composed of two different metal elements have certain mixing patterns and geometric structures, and they often have superior properties than monometallic nanomaterials. Bimetallic-based nanomaterials have been widely investigated and extensively used in many biomedical fields especially cancer therapy because of their unique morphology and structure, special physicochemical properties, excellent biocompatibility, and synergistic effect. However, most reviews focused on the application of BMNs in cancer diagnoses (sensing, and imaging) and rarely mentioned the application of the treatment of cancer. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive perspective on the recent progress of BNMs as therapeutic agents. We first introduce and discuss the synthesis methods, intrinsic properties (size, morphology, and structure), and optical and catalytic properties relevant to cancer therapy. Then, we highlight the application of BMNs in cancer therapy (e.g., drug/gene delivery, radiotherapy, photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, enzyme-mediated tumor therapy, and multifunctional synergistic therapy). Finally, we put forward insights for the forthcoming in order to make more comprehensive use of BMNs and improve the medical system of cancer treatment.
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- Correspondence: (J.Z.); (L.Z.); (Y.J.); Tel.: +86-17865551290 (Y.J.)
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- Correspondence: (J.Z.); (L.Z.); (Y.J.); Tel.: +86-17865551290 (Y.J.)
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- Correspondence: (J.Z.); (L.Z.); (Y.J.); Tel.: +86-17865551290 (Y.J.)
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Li J, Pan J, Yin W, Cai Y, Huang H, He Y, Gong G, Yuan Y, Fan C, Zhang Q, Wang L. Recent status and advanced progress of tip effect induced by micro-nanostructure. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.108049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Zhang J, Zhang L, Zhang Q, Luo Y. Unveiling a Counterintuitive Intermode Interplay in a Prototype Plasmonic Nanosystem. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:10388-10394. [PMID: 36317882 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c02934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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We demonstrate a counterintuitive intermode interplay in the plasmonic system of gold nanorods, i.e., energy transfer (EnT) from the lower-energy longitudinal (L) mode to the higher-energy transverse (T) mode. The opening of this EnT(L→T) channel is enabled by an energy upconversion process with the L mode, in which the solvent environment plays a critical role. Switching from a strong thermal-conductivity solvent (i.e., water) to a much weaker one (i.e., chloroform) brings on prolongation of plasmonic hot-electron lifetime and enhancement of phonon emission, thereby increasing the probability of L-mode energy upconversion assisted by self-absorption of phonon emission. The pertinent justification and further manipulation of EnT(L→T) are provided by control experiments mainly from ultrafast spectroscopy. Besides, a subtle intermode dynamic screening effect in this unary plasmonic system is also addressed. This work refreshes our knowledge about the elusive intermode interplay in plasmonic systems and offers implementable strategies to harness hot electrons toward plasmon-mediated applications.
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- Jiachen Zhang
- Department of Chemical Physics, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Chemical Physics, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Chemical Physics, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
- Hefei National Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230088, China
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- Department of Chemical Physics, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
- Hefei National Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230088, China
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Progress and challenges in full spectrum photocatalysts: Mechanism and photocatalytic applications. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.11.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Joshi G, Saha A, Dutta A, Khatua S. NIR-Driven Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production by Silane- and Tertiary Amine-Bound Plasmonic Gold Nanoprisms. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:38815-38823. [PMID: 35980736 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c10152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Near-infrared (NIR) photon-driven H2 production from water is regarded as one of the best routes for establishing a sustainable hydrogen-based energy economy. Here, we have developed a gold nanoprism-based photocatalytic assembly, rationally capped with an amine and a silane ligand pair, which exhibited an excellent H2 production rate (146 μL mg-1 h-1) in neutral water while achieving an absolute incident photon-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency of 0.53%. An array of spectroscopic and microscopic experiments unravel that the amine ligand scavenges the hot hole while the silane aids the H2 production via hydrolysis during the photocatalysis on the plasmon surface. This photocatalytic H2 production reactivity can be retained for multiple cycles following the replenishment of amine and silane. Hence, this photocatalytic assembly can set up the template for a large-scale NIR-driven H2 production unit.
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- Gayatri Joshi
- Chemistry Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
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- CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh 160030, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Chemistry Department, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra 400076, India
- Interdisciplinary Program in Climate Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra 400076, India
- National Center of Excellence-CCUS, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra 400076, India
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- Chemistry Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
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Huang X, Li L, Zhao S, Tong L, Li Z, Peng Z, Lin R, Zhou L, Peng C, Xue KH, Chen L, Cheng GJ, Xiong Z, Ye L. MOF-Like 3D Graphene-Based Catalytic Membrane Fabricated by One-Step Laser Scribing for Robust Water Purification and Green Energy Production. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 14:174. [PMID: 35999381 PMCID: PMC9399326 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-00923-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Increasing both clean water and green energy demands for survival and development are the grand challenges of our age. Here, we successfully fabricate a novel multifunctional 3D graphene-based catalytic membrane (3D-GCM) with active metal nanoparticles (AMNs) loading for simultaneously obtaining the water purification and clean energy generation, via a "green" one-step laser scribing technology. The as-prepared 3D-GCM shows high porosity and uniform distribution with AMNs, which exhibits high permeated fluxes (over 100 L m-2 h-1) and versatile super-adsorption capacities for the removal of tricky organic pollutants from wastewater under ultra-low pressure-driving (0.1 bar). After adsorption saturating, the AMNs in 3D-GCM actuates the advanced oxidization process to self-clean the fouled membrane via the catalysis, and restores the adsorption capacity well for the next time membrane separation. Most importantly, the 3D-GCM with the welding of laser scribing overcomes the lateral shear force damaging during the long-term separation. Moreover, the 3D-GCM could emit plentiful of hot electrons from AMNs under light irradiation, realizing the membrane catalytic hydrolysis reactions for hydrogen energy generation. This "green" precision manufacturing with laser scribing technology provides a feasible technology to fabricate high-efficient and robust 3D-GCM microreactor in the tricky wastewater purification and sustainable clean energy production as well.
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- Xinyu Huang
- School of Optical and Electronic Information and Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, 430205, People's Republic of China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information and Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information and Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information and Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information and Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information and Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metal and Materials (Ministry of Education), Guangxi Key Laboratory of Optical and Electronic Materials and Devices, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Hunan, 410128, People's Republic of China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information and Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Industrial Engineering and Birck Nanotechnology Centre, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia.
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information and Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China.
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, 430205, People's Republic of China.
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Forcherio GT, Ostovar B, Boltersdorf J, Cai YY, Leff AC, Grew KN, Lundgren CA, Link S, Baker DR. Single-Particle Insights into Plasmonic Hot Carrier Separation Augmenting Photoelectrochemical Ethanol Oxidation with Photocatalytically Synthesized Pd-Au Bimetallic Nanorods. ACS NANO 2022; 16:12377-12389. [PMID: 35894585 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c03549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Understanding the nature of hot carrier pathways following surface plasmon excitation of heterometallic nanostructures and their mechanistic prevalence during photoelectrochemical oxidation of complex hydrocarbons, such as ethanol, remains challenging. This work studies the fate of carriers from Au nanorods before and after the presence of reductively photodeposited Pd at the single-particle level using scattering and emission spectroscopy, along with ensemble photoelectrochemical methods. A sub-2 nm epitaxial Pd0 shell was reductively grown onto colloidal Au nanorods via hot carriers generated from surface plasmon resonance excitation in the presence of [PdCl4]2-. These bimetallic Pd-Au nanorod architectures exhibited 14% quenched emission quantum yields and 9% augmented plasmon damping determined from their scattering spectra compared to the bare Au nanorods, consistent with injection/separation of intraband hot carriers into the Pd. Absorbed photon-to-current efficiency in photoelectrochemical ethanol oxidation was enhanced 50× from 0.00034% to 0.017% due to the photodeposited Pd. Photocurrent during ethanol oxidation improved 13× under solar-simulated AM1.5G and 40× for surface plasmon resonance-targeted irradiation conditions after photodepositing Pd, consistent with enhanced participation of intraband-excited sp-band holes and desorption of ethanol oxidation reaction intermediates owing to photothermal effects.
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- Gregory T Forcherio
- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland 20783 United States
- Electro-Optic Technology Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Indiana 47522 United States
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland 20783 United States
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland 20783 United States
- General Technical Services, Adelphi, Maryland 20783, United States
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland 20783 United States
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland 20783 United States
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- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland 20783 United States
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Ninakanti R, Dingenen F, Borah R, Peeters H, Verbruggen SW. Plasmonic Hybrid Nanostructures in Photocatalysis: Structures, Mechanisms, and Applications. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2022; 380:40. [PMID: 35951165 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-022-00390-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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(Sun)Light is an abundantly available sustainable source of energy that has been used in catalyzing chemical reactions for several decades now. In particular, studies related to the interaction of light with plasmonic nanostructures have been receiving increased attention. These structures display the unique property of localized surface plasmon resonance, which converts light of a specific wavelength range into hot charge carriers, along with strong local electromagnetic fields, and/or heat, which may all enhance the reaction efficiency in their own way. These unique properties of plasmonic nanoparticles can be conveniently tuned by varying the metal type, size, shape, and dielectric environment, thus prompting a research focus on rationally designed plasmonic hybrid nanostructures. In this review, the term "hybrid" implies nanomaterials that consist of multiple plasmonic or non-plasmonic materials, forming complex configurations in the geometry and/or at the atomic level. We discuss the synthetic techniques and evolution of such hybrid plasmonic nanostructures giving rise to a wide variety of material and geometric configurations. Bimetallic alloys, which result in a new set of opto-physical parameters, are compared with core-shell configurations. For the latter, the use of metal, semiconductor, and polymer shells is reviewed. Also, more complex structures such as Janus and antenna reactor composites are discussed. This review further summarizes the studies exploiting plasmonic hybrids to elucidate the plasmonic-photocatalytic mechanism. Finally, we review the implementation of these plasmonic hybrids in different photocatalytic application domains such as H2 generation, CO2 reduction, water purification, air purification, and disinfection.
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- Rajeshreddy Ninakanti
- Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium.
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium.
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Mbrouk OA, Fawzy M, El‐Shafey HM, Saif M, Hafez H, Abdel Mottaleb MSA. Green Synthesized Plasmonic Pd‐ZnO Nanomaterials for Visible Light‐induced Photobiogas Production from Industrial Wastewater. Appl Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.6807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Omar A. Mbrouk
- Nano‐Photochemistry and its Environmental Applications Laboratory Environmental Studies and Research Institute (ESRI), University of Sadat City (USC) Sadat City Menofia Egypt
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- Nano‐Photochemistry and its Environmental Applications Laboratory Environmental Studies and Research Institute (ESRI), University of Sadat City (USC) Sadat City Menofia Egypt
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- Nano‐Photochemistry and its Environmental Applications Laboratory Environmental Studies and Research Institute (ESRI), University of Sadat City (USC) Sadat City Menofia Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Education Ain Shams University Cairo Egypt
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- Nano‐Photochemistry and its Environmental Applications Laboratory Environmental Studies and Research Institute (ESRI), University of Sadat City (USC) Sadat City Menofia Egypt
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- Nano‐Photochemistry and Solar Chemistry Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science Ain Shams University Cairo Egypt
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Chen M, Ye Z, Wei L, Yuan J, Xiao L. Shining at the Tips: Anisotropic Deposition of Pt Nanoparticles Boosting Hot Carrier Utilization for Plasmon-Driven Photocatalysis. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:12842-12849. [PMID: 35802866 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c04202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Bimetallic nanostructures are a promising candidate for plasmon-driven photocatalysis. However, knowledge on the generation and utilization of hot carriers in bimetallic nanostructures is still limited. In this work, we explored Pt position-dependent photocatalytic properties of bimetallic Au nanobipyramids (Au NBPs) with single-molecule fluorescence imaging. Compared with all-deposited core-shell nanostructures (aPt-Au NBPs), single-molecule imaging and simulation results show that the end-deposited bimetallic nanostructures (ePt-Au NBPs) can maintain a strong electromagnetic (EM) field and further promote the generation and transfer of energetic hot electrons for photocatalysis. Even though the Pt lattice is more stable than Au, the strong EM field at the sharp tips can boost lattice vibration, where enhanced spontaneous surface restructuring for active reaction site generation takes place. Significantly enhanced catalytic efficiency from ePt-Au NBPs is observed in contrast to that of Au NBPs and aPt-Au NBPs. These microscopic evidences offer valuable guidelines to design plasmon-based photocatalysts, particularly for bimetallic nanostructures.
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- Mengtian Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Rodrigues MP, Dourado AH, Krischer K, Torresi SIC. Gold–rhodium nanoflowers for the plasmon enhanced ethanol electrooxidation under visible light for tuning the activity and selectivity. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Dieperink M, Scalerandi F, Albrecht W. Correlating structure, morphology and properties of metal nanostructures by combining single-particle optical spectroscopy and electron microscopy. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:7460-7472. [PMID: 35481561 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr08130f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The nanoscale morphology of metal nanostructures directly defines their optical, catalytic and electronic properties and even small morphological changes can cause significant property variations. On the one hand, this dependence allows for precisely tuning and exploring properties by shape engineering; next to advanced synthesis protocols, post-synthesis modification through tailored laser modification has become an emerging tool to do so. On the other hand, with this interconnection also comes the quest for detailed structure-property correlation and understanding of laser-induced reshaping processes on the individual nanostructure level beyond ensemble averages. With the development of single-particle (ultrafast) optical spectroscopy techniques and advanced electron microscopy such understanding can in principle be gained at the femtosecond temporal and atomic spatial scale, respectively. However, accessing both on the same individual nanostructure is far from straightforward as it requires the combination of optical spectroscopy and electron microscopy. In this Minireview, we highlight key studies from recent years that performed such correlative measurements on the same individual metal nanostructure either in a consecutive ex situ manner or in situ inside the electron microscope. We demonstrate that such a detailed correlation is critical for revealing the full picture of the structure-property relationship and the physics behind light-induced nanostructure modifications. We put emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of each methodology as well as on the unique information that one can gain only by correlative studies performed on the same individual nanostructure and end with an outlook on possible further development of this field in the near future.
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- Mees Dieperink
- Department of Sustainable Energy Materials, AMOLF, Science Park 104, 1098 XG Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Sustainable Energy Materials, AMOLF, Science Park 104, 1098 XG Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Sustainable Energy Materials, AMOLF, Science Park 104, 1098 XG Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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