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Kong H, Gupta S, Pérez-Torres AF, Höhn C, Bogdanoff P, Mayer MT, van de Krol R, Favaro M, Abdi FF. Electrolyte selection toward efficient photoelectrochemical glycerol oxidation on BiVO 4. Chem Sci 2024; 15:10425-10435. [PMID: 38994405 PMCID: PMC11234828 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc01651c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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Glycerol, a primary by-product of biodiesel production, can be oxidized into various value-added chemicals, significantly enhancing the techno-economic value of photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells. Several studies have explored various photoelectrode materials and co-catalysts, but the influence of electrolytes on PEC glycerol oxidation has remained relatively unexplored despite its significance. Here, we explore the impact of various acidic (pH = 2) electrolytes, namely NaNO3, NaClO4, Na2SO4, K2SO4, and KPi, on PEC glycerol oxidation using nanoporous thin film BiVO4 as a model photoanode. Our experimental findings reveal that the choice of electrolyte anion and cation significantly affects the PEC performance (i.e., photocurrent, onset potential, stability, and selectivity towards value-added products) of BiVO4 for glycerol oxidation. To explain this interesting phenomenon, we correlate the observed performance trend with the ion specificity in the Hofmeister series as well as the buffering capacity of the electrolytes. Notably, NaNO3 is identified as the optimal electrolyte for PEC glycerol oxidation with BiVO4 when considering various factors such as stability and production rates for glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR) products, surpassing the previously favored Na2SO4. Glycolaldehyde emerges as the most dominant product with ∼50% selectivity in NaNO3. The general applicability of our findings is confirmed by similar observation in electrochemical (EC) GOR with a polycrystalline platinum anode. Overall, these results emphasize the critical role of electrolyte selection in enhancing the efficiency of EC/PEC glycerol oxidation.
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- Heejung Kong
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
- Institut für Chemie & Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin 14195 Berlin Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
- Institut für Chemie & Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin 14195 Berlin Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
- Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin Straße des 17. Juni 124 10623 Berlin Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong 83 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Hong Kong S.A.R. China
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Lu Y, Lee BG, Lin C, Liu TK, Wang Z, Miao J, Oh SH, Kim KC, Zhang K, Park JH. Solar-driven highly selective conversion of glycerol to dihydroxyacetone using surface atom engineered BiVO 4 photoanodes. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5475. [PMID: 38942757 PMCID: PMC11213950 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49662-7] [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: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024] Open
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Dihydroxyacetone is the most desired product in glycerol oxidation reaction because of its highest added value and large market demand among all possible oxidation products. However, selectively oxidative secondary hydroxyl groups of glycerol for highly efficient dihydroxyacetone production still poses a challenge. In this study, we engineer the surface of BiVO4 by introducing bismuth-rich domains and oxygen vacancies (Bi-rich BiVO4-x) to systematically modulate the surface adsorption of secondary hydroxyl groups and enhance photo-induced charge separation for photoelectrochemical glycerol oxidation into dihydroxyacetone conversion. As a result, the Bi-rich BiVO4-x increases the glycerol oxidation photocurrent density of BiVO4 from 1.42 to 4.26 mA cm-2 at 1.23 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode under AM 1.5 G illumination, as well as the dihydroxyacetone selectivity from 54.0% to 80.3%, finally achieving a dihydroxyacetone production rate of 361.9 mmol m-2 h-1 that outperforms all reported values. The surface atom customization opens a way to regulate the solar-driven organic transformation pathway toward a carbon chain-balanced product.
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- Yuan Lu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Computational Materials Design Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, the Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Institute for Energy Materials and Devices, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Naju, Republic of Korea
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- Computational Materials Design Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, the Republic of Korea.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Cui JY, Li TT, Chen L, Wang JJ. Advancing BiVO 4 Photoanode Activity for Ethylene Glycol Oxidation via Strategic pH Control. Molecules 2024; 29:2783. [PMID: 38930848 PMCID: PMC11206287 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122783] [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: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The photoelectrochemical (PEC) conversion of organic small molecules offers a dual benefit of synthesizing value-added chemicals and concurrently producing hydrogen (H2). Ethylene glycol, with its dual hydroxyl groups, stands out as a versatile organic substrate capable of yielding various C1 and C2 chemicals. In this study, we demonstrate that pH modulation markedly enhances the photocurrent of BiVO4 photoanodes, thus facilitating the efficient oxidation of ethylene glycol while simultaneously generating H2. Our findings reveal that in a pH = 1 ethylene glycol solution, the photocurrent density at 1.23 V vs. RHE can attain an impressive 7.1 mA cm-2, significantly surpassing the outputs in neutral and highly alkaline environments. The increase in photocurrent is attributed to the augmented adsorption of ethylene glycol on BiVO4 under acidic conditions, which in turn elevates the activity of the oxidation reaction, culminating in the maximal production of formic acid. This investigation sheds light on the pivotal role of electrolyte pH in the PEC oxidation process and underscores the potential of the PEC strategy for biomass valorization into value-added products alongside H2 fuel generation.
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- Jun-Yuan Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China; (J.-Y.C.); (T.-T.L.); (L.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China; (J.-Y.C.); (T.-T.L.); (L.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China; (J.-Y.C.); (T.-T.L.); (L.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China; (J.-Y.C.); (T.-T.L.); (L.C.)
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Meng K, Zhang J, Cheng B, Ren X, Xia Z, Xu F, Zhang L, Yu J. Plasmonic Near-Infrared-Response S-Scheme ZnO/CuInS 2 Photocatalyst for H 2O 2 Production Coupled with Glycerin Oxidation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2406460. [PMID: 38837488 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Solar fuel synthesis is intriguing because solar energy is abundant and this method compensates for its intermittency. However, most photocatalysts can only absorb UV-to-visible light, while near-infrared (NIR) light remains unexploited. Surprisingly, the charge transfer between ZnO and CuInS2 quantum dots (QDs) can transform a NIR-inactive ZnO into a NIR-active composite. This strong response is attributed to the increased concentration of free charge carriers in the p-type semiconductor at the interface after the charge migration between ZnO and CuInS2, enhancing the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect and the NIR response of CuInS2. As a paradigm, this ZnO/CuInS2 heterojunction is used for H2O2 production coupled with glycerin oxidation and demonstrates supreme performance, corroborating the importance of NIR response and efficient charge transfer. Mechanistic studies through contact potential difference (CPD), Hall effect test, and finite element method (FEM) calculation allow for the direct correlation between the NIR response and charge transfer. This approach bypasses the general light response issues, thereby stepping forward to the ambitious goal of harnessing the entire solar spectrum.
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- Kai Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Material Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Material Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230039, P. R. China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230039, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Material Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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Li M, Shi Q, Li Z, Xu M, Yu S, Wang Y, Xu SM, Duan H. Photoelectrocatalytic Synthesis of Urea from Carbon Dioxide and Nitrate over a Cu 2O Photocathode. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202406515. [PMID: 38803131 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202406515] [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: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Transformation of carbon dioxide and nitrate ions into urea offers an attractive route for both nitrogen fertilizer production and environmental remediation. However, achieving this transformation under mild conditions remains challenging. Herein, we report an efficient photoelectrochemical method for urea synthesis by co-reduction of carbon dioxide and nitrate ion over a Cu2O photocathode, delivering urea formation rate of 29.71±2.20 μmol g-1 h-1 and Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 12.90±1.15 % at low external potential (-0.017 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode). Experimental data combined with theoretical calculations suggest that the adsorbed CO* and NO2* species are the key intermediates, and associated C-N coupling is the rate-determining step. This work demonstrates that Cu2O is an efficient catalyst to drive co-reduction of CO2 and NO3 - to urea under light irradiation with low external potential, showing great opportunity of photoelectrocatalysis as a sustainable tool for value-added chemical synthesis.
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- Min Li
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Sendeku MG, Shifa TA, Dajan FT, Ibrahim KB, Wu B, Yang Y, Moretti E, Vomiero A, Wang F. Frontiers in Photoelectrochemical Catalysis: A Focus on Valuable Product Synthesis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308101. [PMID: 38341618 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) catalysis provides the most promising avenue for producing value-added chemicals and consumables from renewable precursors. Over the last decades, PEC catalysis, including reduction of renewable feedstock, oxidation of organics, and activation and functionalization of C─C and C─H bonds, are extensively investigated, opening new opportunities for employing the technology in upgrading readily available resources. However, several challenges still remain unsolved, hindering the commercialization of the process. This review offers an overview of PEC catalysis targeted at the synthesis of high-value chemicals from sustainable precursors. First, the fundamentals of evaluating PEC reactions in the context of value-added product synthesis at both anode and cathode are recalled. Then, the common photoelectrode fabrication methods that have been employed to produce thin-film photoelectrodes are highlighted. Next, the advancements are systematically reviewed and discussed in the PEC conversion of various feedstocks to produce highly valued chemicals. Finally, the challenges and prospects in the field are presented. This review aims at facilitating further development of PEC technology for upgrading several renewable precursors to value-added products and other pharmaceuticals.
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- Marshet Getaye Sendeku
- Ocean Hydrogen Energy R&D Center, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
- Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Division of Materials Science, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, 97187, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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Chen J, Zhang F, Kuang M, Wang L, Wang H, Li W, Yang J. Unveiling synergy of strain and ligand effects in metallic aerogel for electrocatalytic polyethylene terephthalate upcycling. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2318853121. [PMID: 38630722 PMCID: PMC11047115 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2318853121] [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: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Recently, there has been a notable surge in interest regarding reclaiming valuable chemicals from waste plastics. However, the energy-intensive conventional thermal catalysis does not align with the concept of sustainable development. Herein, we report a sustainable electrocatalytic approach allowing the selective synthesis of glycolic acid (GA) from waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) over a Pd67Ag33 alloy catalyst under ambient conditions. Notably, Pd67Ag33 delivers a high mass activity of 9.7 A mgPd-1 for ethylene glycol oxidation reaction (EGOR) and GA Faradaic efficiency of 92.7 %, representing the most active catalyst for selective GA synthesis. In situ experiments and computational simulations uncover that ligand effect induced by Ag incorporation enhances the GA selectivity by facilitating carbonyl intermediates desorption, while the lattice mismatch-triggered tensile strain optimizes the adsorption of *OH species to boost reaction kinetics. This work unveils the synergistic of strain and ligand effect in alloy catalyst and provides guidance for the design of future catalysts for PET upcycling. We further investigate the versatility of Pd67Ag33 catalyst on CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) and assemble EGOR//CO2RR integrated electrolyzer, presenting a pioneering demonstration for reforming waste carbon resource (i.e., PET and CO2) into high-value chemicals.
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- Junliang Chen
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai201620, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai201620, China
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Lu Y, Liu TK, Lin C, Kim KH, Kim E, Yang Y, Fan X, Zhang K, Park JH. Nanoconfinement Enables Photoelectrochemical Selective Oxidation of Glycerol via the Microscale Fluid Effect. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:4633-4640. [PMID: 38568864 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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The glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR) run with photoelectrochemical cells (PECs) is one of the most promising ways to upgrade biomass because it is thermodynamically favorable, while irreversible overoxidation leads to unsatisfactory product selectivities. Herein, a tunable one-dimensional nanoconfined environment was introduced into the GOR process, which accelerated mass transfer of glycerol via the microscale fluid effect and changed the main oxidation product from formic acid (FA) to glyceraldehyde (GLD), which led to retention of the heavier multicarbon products. The rate of glycerol diffusion in the nanochannels increased by a factor of 4.92 with decreasing inner diameters. The main product from the PEC-selective oxidation of glycerol changed from the C1 product FA to the C3 product GLD with a great selectivity of 60.7%. This work provides a favorable approach for inhibiting further oxidation of multicarbon products and illustrates the importance of microenvironmental regulation in biomass oxidation.
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- Yuan Lu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei-KIST Convergence Research Institute, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei-KIST Convergence Research Institute, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei-KIST Convergence Research Institute, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei-KIST Convergence Research Institute, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei-KIST Convergence Research Institute, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
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Xiong L, Yu Z, Cao H, Guan W, Su Y, Pan X, Zhang L, Liu X, Wang A, Tang J. Converting Glycerol into Valuable Trioses by Cu δ+ -Single-Atom-Decorated WO 3 under Visible Light. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318461. [PMID: 38302835 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Photocatalytic selective oxidation under visible light presents a promising approach for the sustainable transformation of biomass-derived wastes. However, achieving both high conversion and excellent selectivity poses a significant challenge. In this study, two valuable trioses, glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone, are produced from glycerol over Cuδ+ -decorated WO3 photocatalyst in the presence of H2 O2 . The photocatalyst exhibits a remarkable five-fold increase in the conversion rate (3.81 mmol ⋅ g-1 ⋅ h-1 ) while maintaining a high selectivity towards two trioses (46.4 % to glyceraldehyde and 32.9 % to dihydroxyacetone). Through a comprehensive analysis involving X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements with and without light irradiation, electron spin resonance spectroscopy, and isotopic analysis, the critical role of Cu+ species has been explored as efficient hole acceptors. These species facilitate charge transfer, promoting glycerol oxidation by photoholes, followed by coupling with OH- , which are subsequently dehydrated to yield the desired glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone.
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- Lunqiao Xiong
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
- Industrial Catalysis Center, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Liu TK, Jang GY, Kim S, Zhang K, Zheng X, Park JH. Organic Upgrading through Photoelectrochemical Reactions: Toward Higher Profits. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300315. [PMID: 37382404 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Aqueous photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells have long been considered a promising technology to convert solar energy into hydrogen. However, the solar-to-H2 (STH) efficiency and cost-effectiveness of PEC water splitting are significantly limited by sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) kinetics and the low economic value of the produced O2 , hindering the practical commercialization of PEC cells. Recently, organic upgrading PEC reactions, especially for alternative OERs, have received tremendous attention, which improves not only the STH efficiency but also the economic effectiveness of the overall reaction. In this review, PEC reaction fundamentals and reactant-product cost analysis of organic upgrading reactions are briefly reviewed, recent advances made in organic upgrading reactions, which are categorized by their reactant substrates, such as methanol, ethanol, glycol, glycerol, and complex hydrocarbons, are then summarized and discussed. Finally, the current status, further outlooks, and challenges toward industrial applications are discussed.
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- Tae-Kyung Liu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Wang J, Zuo L, Guo Z, Yang C, Jiang Y, Huang X, Wu L, Tang Z. Al 2 O 3 -coated BiVO 4 Photoanodes for Photoelectrocatalytic Regioselective C-H Activation of Aromatic Amines. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202315478. [PMID: 37946688 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315478] [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: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Photoelectrochemistry is becoming an innovative approach to organic synthesis. Generally, the current photoelectrocatalytic organic transformations suffer from limited reaction type, low conversion efficiency and poor stability. Herein, we develop efficient and stable photoelectrode materials using metal oxide protective layer, with a focus on achieving regioselective activation of amine compounds. Notably, our photoelectrochemistry process is implemented under mild reaction conditions and does not involve any directing groups, transition metals or oxidants. The results demonstrate that beyond photocatalysis and electrocatalysis, photoelectrocatalysis exhibits high efficiency, remarkable repeatability and good functional group tolerance, highlighting its great potential for applications.
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- Jinghao Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Zheng J, Liu J, Feng X, Liu J, Zong S, Liu L, Fang Y. Outstanding photo-thermo synergy in aerobic oxidation of cyclohexane by bismuth tungstate-bismuth oxychloride high-low heterojunction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 651:304-318. [PMID: 37544220 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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The difficulty of achieving both high conversion rate and high selectivity is a huge challenge in the catalytic aerobic oxidation of cyclohexane. In this paper, bismuth tungstate-bismuth oxychloride (Bi2WO6-BiOCl) nanoflower heterojunctions prepared via a one-step solvothermal process were applied in the photo-thermo synergetic catalytic oxidation of cyclohexane in the dried air. With the addition of little water at different reaction temperature, the ratio of bismuth to tungsten and the mass ratio of Bi2WO6 to BiOCl can be precisely tailored in the nanoflower sphere composites with thin nanosheets. Their microscopic morphology, elemental composition, crystal structure, and photoelectrochemical characteristics were explored by different characterization methods. The Bi2WO6-BiOCl composites possessed poor photocatalytic and thermal performances with the low conversion rates of 1.43% and 2.68%, respectively. However, through the photo-thermo catalytic oxidation process, an exceptional conversion rate of 13.32% was achieved with excellent selectivity of 99.22% for cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol (KA oil) using the same Bi2WO6-BiOCl composites. This superior performance outstrips Bi2WO6 flowers, BiOCl nanosheets and Bi2WO6-BiOCl composites with other compounding ratios. The creation of a high-low heterojunction in the Bi2WO6-BiOCl composite was confirmed by band energy analysis. The opto-electronic analysis, band energy analysis, sacrifice experiments, and active radical analysis were employed to elucidate the mechanism for the exceptional photo-thermo catalytic performance in detail. This work offers an exploratory solution to the challenges of high energy consumption and the difficulty in simultaneously achieving high selectivity and high conversion rates in cyclohexane oxidation, thus holding significant value.
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- Jia Zheng
- Guangdong University of Technology, School of Light Industry & Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Lab Clean Transport Energy Chemistry, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang 515200, China
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- Guangdong University of Technology, School of Light Industry & Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Lab Clean Transport Energy Chemistry, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang 515200, China.
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- Guangdong University of Technology, School of Light Industry & Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Lab Clean Transport Energy Chemistry, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang 515200, China
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- Guangdong University of Technology, School of Light Industry & Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Lab Clean Transport Energy Chemistry, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang 515200, China
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- Guangdong University of Technology, School of Light Industry & Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Lab Clean Transport Energy Chemistry, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang 515200, China
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- Guangdong University of Technology, School of Light Industry & Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Lab Clean Transport Energy Chemistry, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang 515200, China
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- Guangdong University of Technology, School of Light Industry & Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Lab Clean Transport Energy Chemistry, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang 515200, China
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Zhao X, Xi N, Zhang W, Cui C, Su X, Wang X, Yu X, Liu H, Sang Y. Insight into interface electronic structure of ZnIn 2S 4/TiO 2 heterostructure for enhanced photoelectrochemical glycerol oxidation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:1983-1992. [PMID: 37527603 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Developing a high-efficiency photoelectrochemical (PEC) electrode for the glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR) is important for producing valuable products. The PEC performance could be enhanced by rationally designing heterostructures with inhibited recombination of charge carriers. Nevertheless, the interface electronic structure of heterostructures has not been comprehensively analyzed. In this work, the PEC GOR performance of ZnIn2S4/TiO2 heterostructure photoanode showed 1.7 folds enhancement than that of pure TiO2 photoanode at 1.23 V vs. RHE. The ZnIn2S4/TiO2 heterostructure was simulated by constructing ZnIn2S4 on the TiO2 single crystal, which was beneficial for investigating the interface electronic structure of heterostructure. Single-particle spectroscopy demonstrated a significantly increased lifetime of charge carriers. Combined with the in-situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Kelvin probe force microscopy, work function, and electron paramagnetic resonance, the interface electronic structure of the ZnIn2S4/TiO2 heterostructure was proposed with a Z-scheme mechanism. This work provides a comprehensive strategy for analyzing the interface electronic structure of heterostructures.
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- Xiaolei Zhao
- 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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- School of Transportation and Civil Engineering, Shandong Jiaotong University, Jinan 250357, 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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- School of Transportation and Civil Engineering, Shandong Jiaotong University, Jinan 250357, 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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Lin C, Shan Z, Dong C, Lu Y, Meng W, Zhang G, Cai B, Su G, Park JH, Zhang K. Covalent organic frameworks bearing Ni active sites for free radical-mediated photoelectrochemical organic transformations. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadi9442. [PMID: 37939175 PMCID: PMC10631720 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi9442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) organic transformations occurring at anodes are a promising strategy for circumventing the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction. Here, we report a free radical-mediated reaction instead of direct hole transfer occurring at the solid/liquid interface for PEC oxidation of benzyl alcohol (BA) to benzaldehyde (BAD) with high selectivity. A bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) photoanode coated with a 2,2'-bipyridine-based covalent organic framework bearing single Ni sites (Ni-TpBpy) was developed to drive the transformation. Experimental studies reveal that the reaction at the Ni-TpBpy/BiVO4 photoanode followed first-order reaction kinetics, boosting the formation of surface-bound ·OH radicals, which suppressed further BAD oxidation and provided a nearly 100% selectivity and a rate of 80.63 μmol hour-1 for the BA-to-BAD conversion. Because alcohol-to-aldehyde conversions are involved in the valorizations of biomass and plastics, this work is expected to open distinct avenues for producing key intermediates of great value.
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- Cheng Lin
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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You Y, Han P, Song S, Luo W, Zhao S, Han K, Tian Y, Yan N, Li X. Distinct Selectivity Control in Solar-Driven Bio-Based α-Hydroxyl Acid Conversion: A Comparison of Pt Nanoparticles and Atomically Dispersed Pt on CdS. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202306452. [PMID: 37699123 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202306452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Solar-driven photocatalytic lignocellulose conversion is a promising strategy for the sustainable production of high-value chemicals, but selectivity control remains a challenging goal in this field. Here, we report efficient and selective conversion of lignocellulose-derived α-hydroxyl acids to tartaric acid derivatives, α-keto acids, and H2 using Pt-modified CdS catalysts. Pt nanoparticles on CdS selectively produce tartaric acid derivatives via C-C coupling, while atomically dispersed Pt on CdS switches product selectivity to the oxidation reaction to produce α-keto acids. The atomically dispersed Pt species stabilized by Pt-S bonds promote the activation of the hydroxyl group and thus switch product selectivity from tartaric acid derivatives to α-keto acids. A broad range of lignocellulose-derived α-hydroxyl acids was applied for preparing the corresponding tartaric acid derivatives and α-keto acids over the two Pt-modified CdS catalysts. This work highlights the unique performance of metal sulfides in coupling reactions and demonstrates a strategy for rationally tuning product selectivity by engineering the interaction between metal sulfide and cocatalyst.
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- Yong You
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore, Singapore
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Shaoxing Research Institute of Tianjin University, Shaoxing, 312300, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore, Singapore
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Shaoxing Research Institute of Tianjin University, Shaoxing, 312300, P. R. China
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Fan RY, Zhai XJ, Qiao WZ, Zhang YS, Yu N, Xu N, Lv QX, Chai YM, Dong B. Optimized Electronic Modification of S-Doped CuO Induced by Oxidative Reconstruction for Coupling Glycerol Electrooxidation with Hydrogen Evolution. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:190. [PMID: 37515596 PMCID: PMC10386980 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01159-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Glycerol (electrochemical) oxidation reaction (GOR) producing organic small molecule acid and coupling with hydrogen evolution reaction is a critical aspect of ensuring balanced glycerol capacity and promoting hydrogen generation on a large scale. However, the development of highly efficient and selective non-noble metal-based GOR electrocatalysts is still a key problem. Here, an S-doped CuO nanorod array catalyst (S-CuO/CF) constructed by sulfur leaching and oxidative remodeling is used to drive GOR at low potentials: It requires potentials of only 1.23 and 1.33 V versus RHE to provide currents of 100 and 500 mA cm-2, respectively. Moreover, it shows satisfactory comprehensive performance (at 100 mA cm-2, Vcell = 1.37 V) when assembled as the anode in asymmetric coupled electrolytic cell. Furthermore, we propose a detailed cycle reaction pathway (in alkaline environment) of S-doped CuO surface promoting GOR to produce formic acid and glycolic acid. Among them, the C-C bond breaking and lattice oxygen deintercalation steps frequently involved in the reaction pathway are the key factors to determine the catalytic performance and product selectivity. This research provides valuable guidance for the development of transition metal-based electrocatalysts for GOR and valuable insights into the glycerol oxidation cycle reaction pathway.
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- Ruo-Yao Fan
- China State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- China State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- China State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- China State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- China State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- China State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- China State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- China State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China.
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- China State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China.
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Nunotani N, Takashima M, Choi YB, Uetake Y, Sakurai H, Imanaka N. Dihydroxyacetone production by glycerol oxidation under moderate condition using Pt loaded on La 1-xBi xOF solids. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023. [PMID: 37458093 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc01734f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Pt/La1-xBixOF/SBA-16 (SBA-16: Santa Barbara Amorphous no. 16) catalysts were prepared to produce dihydroxyacetone (DHA) from glycerol under moderate conditions. By using 7 wt% Pt/16 wt% La0.95Bi0.05OF/SBA-16, the DHA yield reached up to 78.4% (glycerol conversion: 100%) after reacting for 6 h at 30 °C in an atmospheric open-air system.
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- Naoyoshi Nunotani
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
- Innovative Catalysis Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives (ICS-OTRI), Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
- Innovative Catalysis Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives (ICS-OTRI), Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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Ouyang J, Lu QC, Shen S, Yin SF. Surface Oxygen Species in Metal Oxide Photoanodes for Solar Energy Conversion. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1919. [PMID: 37446435 DOI: 10.3390/nano13131919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Converting and storing solar energy directly as chemical energy through photoelectrochemical devices are promising strategies to replace fossil fuels. Metal oxides are commonly used as photoanode materials, but they still encounter challenges such as limited light absorption, inefficient charge separation, sluggish surface reactions, and insufficient stability. The regulation of surface oxygen species on metal oxide photoanodes has emerged as a critical strategy to modulate molecular and charge dynamics at the reaction interface. However, the precise role of surface oxygen species in metal oxide photoanodes remains ambiguous. The review focuses on elucidating the formation and regulation mechanisms of various surface oxygen species in metal oxides, their advantages and disadvantages in photoelectrochemical reactions, and the characterization methods employed to investigate them. Additionally, the article discusses emerging opportunities and potential hurdles in the regulation of surface oxygen species. By shedding light on the significance of surface oxygen species, this review aims to advance our understanding of their impact on metal oxide photoanodes, paving the way for the design of more efficient and stable photoelectrochemical devices.
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- Jie Ouyang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Jung Y, Kim S, Choi H, Kim Y, Hwang JB, Lee D, Kim Y, Park JC, Kim DY, Lee S. Photoelectrochemical Selective Oxidation of Glycerol to Glyceraldehyde with Bi-Based Metal-Organic-Framework-Decorated WO 3 Photoanode. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13101690. [PMID: 37242109 DOI: 10.3390/nano13101690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The conversion of glycerol to high-value-added products via photoelectrochemical (PEC) oxidation has emerged as a promising approach for utilizing a sustainable and clean energy source with environmental and economic benefits. Moreover, the energy requirement for glycerol to produce hydrogen is lower than that for pure water splitting. In this study, we propose the use of WO3 nanostructures decorated with Bi-based metal-organic frameworks (Bi-MOFs) as the photoanode for glycerol oxidation with simultaneous hydrogen production. The WO3-based electrodes selectively converted glycerol to glyceraldehyde, a high-value-added product, with remarkable selectivity. The Bi-MOF-decorated WO3 nanorods enhanced the surface charge transfer and adsorption properties, thereby improving the photocurrent density and production rate (1.53 mA/cm2 and 257 mmol/m2·h at 0.8 VRHE). The photocurrent was maintained for 10 h, ensuring stable glycerol conversion. Furthermore, at 1.2 VRHE, the average production rate of glyceraldehyde reached 420 mmol/m2·h, with a selectivity of 93.6% between beneficial oxidized products over the photoelectrode. This study provides a practical approach for the conversion of glycerol to glyceraldehyde via the selective oxidation of WO3 nanostructures and demonstrates the potential of Bi-MOFs as a promising cocatalyst for PEC biomass valorization.
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- Yoonsung Jung
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
- Research Center for Innovative Energy and Carbon Optimized Synthesis for Chemicals (Inn-ECOSysChem), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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Yan Y, Wang Q, Hao P, Zhou H, Kong X, Li Z, Shao M. Photoassisted Strategy to Promote Glycerol Electrooxidation to Lactic Acid Coupled with Hydrogen Production. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:23265-23275. [PMID: 37146267 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Electrocatalytic oxidation of glycerol (GLY; from a biodiesel byproduct) to lactic acid (LA; the key monomers for polylactic acid; PLA) is considered a sustainable approach for biomass waste upcycling and is coupled with cathodic hydrogen (H2) production. However, current research still suffer from issues of low current density and low LA selectivity. Herein, we reported a photoassisted electrocatalytic strategy to achieve the selective oxidation of GLY to LA over a gold nanowire (Au NW) catalyst, attaining a high current density of 387 mA cm-2 at 0.95 V vs RHE, together with a high LA selectivity of 80%, outperforming most of the reported works in the literature. We reveal that the light-assistance strategy plays a dual role, which can both accelerate the reaction rate through the photothermal effect and also promote the adsorption of the middle hydroxyl of GLY over Au NWs to realize the selective oxidation of GLY to LA. As a proof-of-concept, we realized the direct conversion of crude GLY that was extracted from cooking oil to attain LA and coupled it with H2 production using the developed photoassisted electrooxidation process, revealing the potential of this strategy in practical applications.
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- Yifan Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Quzhou Institute for Innovation in Resource Chemical Engineering, Quzhou 324000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Quzhou Institute for Innovation in Resource Chemical Engineering, Quzhou 324000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Quzhou Institute for Innovation in Resource Chemical Engineering, Quzhou 324000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Quzhou Institute for Innovation in Resource Chemical Engineering, Quzhou 324000, China
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Lin C, Dong C, Kim S, Lu Y, Wang Y, Yu Z, Gu Y, Gu Z, Lee DK, Zhang K, Park JH. Photo-Electrochemical Glycerol Conversion over a Mie Scattering Effect Enhanced Porous BiVO 4 Photoanode. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2209955. [PMID: 36692193 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The photo-electrochemical (PEC) oxidation of glycerol (GLY) to high-value-added dihydroxyacetone (DHA) can be achieved over a BiVO4 photoanode, while the PEC performance of most BiVO4 photoanodes is impeded due to the upper limits of the photocurrent density. Here, an enhanced Mie scattering effect of the well-documented porous BiVO4 photoanode is obtained with less effort by a simple annealing process, which significantly reduces the reflectivity to near zero. The great light absorbability increases the basic photocurrent density by 1.77 times. The selective oxidation of GLY over the BiVO4 photoanode results in a photocurrent density of 6.04 mA cm-2 and a DHA production rate of 325.2 mmol m-2 h-1 that exceeds all reported values. This work addresses the poor ability of nanostructured BiVO4 to harvest light, paving the way for further improvements in charge transport and transfer to realize highly efficient PEC conversion.
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- Cheng Lin
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Fujian, 350108, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, P. R. China
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- College of Physics and Optoelectronics, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-749, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei-KIST Convergence Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Clean Energy Research Center (KIST) and Division of Energy and Environment Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Energy and Environment, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-749, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei-KIST Convergence Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Liu H, Li B, Liu Z, Liang Z, Chuai H, Wang H, Lou SN, Su Y, Zhang S, Ma X. Ceria -Mediated Dynamic Sn 0/Sn δ+ Redox Cycle for CO 2 Electroreduction. ACS Catal 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c06135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Han Y, Chang M, Zhao Z, Niu F, Zhang Z, Sun Z, Zhang L, Hu K. Selective Valorization of Glycerol to Formic Acid on a BiVO 4 Photoanode through NiFe Phenolic Networks. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:11678-11690. [PMID: 36808942 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20516] [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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The integration of the glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR) with the hydrogen evolution reaction in photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells is a desirable alternative to PEC water splitting since a large quantity of glycerol is easily accessible as the byproduct from the biodiesel industry. However, the PEC valorization of glycerol to the value-added products suffers from low Faradaic efficiency and selectivity, especially in acidic conditions, which is beneficial for hydrogen production. Herein, by loading bismuth vanadate (BVO) with a robust catalyst composed of phenolic ligands (tannic acid) coordinated with Ni and Fe ions (TANF), we demonstrate a modified BVO/TANF photoanode for the GOR with a remarkable Faradaic efficiency of over 94% to value-added molecules in a 0.1 M Na2SO4/H2SO4 (pH = 2) electrolyte. The BVO/TANF photoanode achieved a high photocurrent of 5.26 mA·cm-2 at 1.23 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode under 100 mW/cm2 white light irradiation for formic acid production with 85% selectivity, equivalent to 573 mmol/(m2·h). Transient photocurrent and transient photovoltage techniques and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy along with intensity-modulated photocurrent spectroscopy indicated that the TANF catalyst could accelerate hole transfer kinetics and suppress charge recombination. Comprehensive mechanistic investigations reveal that the GOR is initiated by the photogenerated holes of BVO, while the high selectivity to formic acid is attributed to the selective adsorption of primary hydroxyl groups in glycerol on TANF. This study provides a promising avenue for highly efficient and selective formic acid generation from biomass in acid media via PEC cells.
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- Yiming Han
- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- College of Mathematics and Physics, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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Wang J, Niu L, Huang H, Miao J, Wei A, Zhang W, Liu Y. Synthesis of hierarchical Cd-Ni-MOF micro/nanostructures and derived Cd-Ni-MOF/CdS/NiS hybrid photocatalysts for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:2472-2484. [PMID: 36727533 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt04030a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Hierarchical micro/nanostructures assembled from nanorods and nanosheets have become promising candidates for photocatalysis. In this work, a series of hierarchical Cd-Ni-MOF micro/nanostructures, assembled from nanosheets and nanorods, were fabricated via a two-step solvothermal process involving the partial replacement of Ni2+ with Cd2+ in the Ni-MOF-74 structure. Different morphologies were obtained by considering different volume ratios of DMF and ethanol as the solvent during synthesis. Hierarchical Cd-Ni-MOF-T/CdS/NiS hybrid micro/nanostructures were synthesized by Ni2+ and Cd2+ exchange of Cd-Ni-MOFs with S2-. The as-prepared samples, which were composed of thin nanosheets alone, exhibited the best photocatalytic H2 evolution rate of about 40.08 mmol g-1 h-1. The p-n junction between CdS and NiS was found to be beneficial for the migration of photogenerated electrons from the conduction band (CB) of NiS to the CB of CdS. The heterojunction between CdS and Cd-Ni-MOF-T further promoted the transfer of an electron from the CB of CdS to the CB of Cd-Ni-MOF-T. Thus, this study demonstrated that hierarchical Cd-Ni-MOF-T/CdS/NiS architectures have a large specific surface area, leading to significantly improved photocatalytic activity.
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- Jian Wang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China.
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Selective photoelectrochemical oxidation of glucose to glucaric acid by single atom Pt decorated defective TiO 2. Nat Commun 2023; 14:142. [PMID: 36627303 PMCID: PMC9831984 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-35875-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Photoelectrochemical reaction is emerging as a powerful approach for biomass conversion. However, it has been rarely explored for glucose conversion into value-added chemicals. Here we develop a photoelectrochemical approach for selective oxidation of glucose to high value-added glucaric acid by using single-atom Pt anchored on defective TiO2 nanorod arrays as photoanode. The defective structure induced by the oxygen vacancies can modulate the charge carrier dynamics and band structure, simultaneously. With optimized oxygen vacancies, the defective TiO2 photoanode shows greatly improved charge separation and significantly enhanced selectivity and yield of C6 products. By decorating single-atom Pt on the defective TiO2 photoanode, selective oxidation of glucose to glucaric acid can be achieved. In this work, defective TiO2 with single-atom Pt achieves a photocurrent density of 1.91 mA cm-2 for glucose oxidation at 0.6 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode, leading to an 84.3 % yield of glucaric acid under simulated sunlight irradiation.
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Wang F, Qu D, Wang S, Liu G, Zhao Q, Hu J, Dong W, Huang Y, Xu J, Chen Y. Bismuth-Decorated Beta Zeolites Catalysts for Highly Selective Catalytic Oxidation of Cellulose to Biomass-Derived Glycolic Acid. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16298. [PMID: 36498370 PMCID: PMC9738590 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316298] [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: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Catalytic conversion of cellulose to liquid fuel and highly valuable platform chemicals remains a critical and challenging process. Here, bismuth-decorated β zeolite catalysts (Bi/β) were exploited for highly efficient hydrolysis and selective oxidation of cellulose to biomass-derived glycolic acid in an O2 atmosphere, which exhibited an exceptionally catalytic activity and high selectivity as well as excellent reusability. It was interestingly found that as high as 75.6% yield of glycolic acid over 2.3 wt% Bi/β was achieved from cellulose at 180 °C for 16 h, which was superior to previously reported catalysts. Experimental results combined with characterization revealed that the synergetic effect between oxidation active sites from Bi species and surface acidity on H-β together with appropriate total surface acidity significantly facilitated the chemoselectivity towards the production of glycolic acid in the direct, one-pot conversion of cellulose. This study will shed light on rationally designing Bi-based heterogeneous catalysts for sustainably generating glycolic acid from renewable biomass resources in the future.
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- Fenfen Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Missouri St. Louis, One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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Gao Y, Li M, Zeng Y, Liu X, Tang D. Tunable Competitive Absorption-Induced Signal-On Photoelectrochemical Immunoassay for Cardiac Troponin I Based on Z-Scheme Metal-Organic Framework Heterojunctions. Anal Chem 2022; 94:13582-13589. [PMID: 36129524 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c03263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Recently emerged Z-scheme heterostructure-based immunoassays have presented new opportunities for photoelectrochemical (PEC) biosensing development. Here, we described a tunable signal-on PEC biosensor for the detection of cardiac troponin I (cTnI), which exploited a competitive absorption effect between Cu(II) ions and a Zr metal-organic framework (Zr-MOF) constructed on TiO2 nanorods (Cu2+@Zr-MOF@TiO2 NRs). Water-stable Zr-MOF was coated onto TiO2 NRs on fluorine-doped tin oxide to form a Z-scheme heterostructure substrate (Zr-MOF@TiO2 NRs), which exhibited a high photoelectric response. Cu2+@Zr-MOF@TiO2 NRs, constructed by loading Cu(II) ions onto the architecture of Zr-MOF by electrostatic interaction, demonstrated a low background signal. After sandwich immunorecognition within a 96-well plate, H2S, generated by confined alkaline phosphatase on zeolitic imidazolate framework-8, was directed to react with Cu(II) ions to form CuS. This resulted in an in situ change in the photoelectrode and an enhanced photoelectric signal. The developed PEC biosensing platform exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity for the cTnI immunoassay with a detection limit of 8.6 pg/mL. The Z-scheme-based competition absorption modulation of photoelectrochemistry provides a new strategy for general PEC biosensing development.
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- Yuan Gao
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province), Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province), Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province), Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China
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Kong F, Zhou H, Chen Z, Dou Z, Wang M. Photoelectrocatalytic Reforming of Polyol‐based Biomass into CO and H
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- Fanhao Kong
- Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024, Liaoning China
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- Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024, Liaoning China
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- Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024, Liaoning China
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- Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024, Liaoning China
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- Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024, Liaoning China
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Kong F, Zhou H, Chen Z, Dou Z, Wang M. Photoelectrocatalytic Reforming of Polyol‐based Biomass into CO and H2 over Nitrogen‐doped WO3 with Built‐in Electric Fields. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202210745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Fanhao Kong
- Dalian University of Technology Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry CHINA
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- Dalian University of Technology Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry CHINA
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- Dalian University of Technology Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry CHINA
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- Dalian University of Technology Zhang Dayu School of Chemistry CHINA
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- Dalian University of Technology Zhang Dayu school of chemistry zhongshan road 457, dalian, China 116024 Dalian CHINA
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