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Li Y, Meng F, Wu Q, Yuan D, Wang H, Liu B, Wang J, San X, Gu L, Meng Q. A Ni-O-Ag photothermal catalyst enables 103-m 2 artificial photosynthesis with >17% solar-to-chemical energy conversion efficiency. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadn5098. [PMID: 38758784 PMCID: PMC11100559 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn5098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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The scalable artificial photosynthesis composed of photovoltaic electrolysis and photothermal catalysis is limited by inefficient photothermal CO2 hydrogenation under weak sunlight irradiation. Herein, NiO nanosheets supported with Ag single atoms [two-dimensional (2D) Ni1Ag0.02O1] are synthesized for photothermal CO2 hydrogenation to achieve 1065 mmol g-1 hour-1 of CO production rate under 1-sun irradiation. This performance is attributed to the coupling effect of Ag-O-Ni sites to enhance the hydrogenation of CO2 and weaken the CO adsorption, resulting in 1434 mmol g-1 hour-1 of CO yield at 300°C. Furthermore, we integrate the 2D Ni1Ag0.02O1-supported photothermal reverse water-gas shift reaction with commercial photovoltaic electrolytic water splitting to construct a 103-m2 scale artificial photosynthesis system (CO2 + H2O → CO + H2 + O2), which achieves more than 22 m3/day of green syngas with an adjustable H2/CO ratio (0.4-3) and a photochemical energy conversion efficiency of >17%. This research charts a promising course for designing practical, natural sunlight-driven artificial photosynthesis systems.
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- Yaguang Li
- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, Engineering Research Center of Zero-carbon Energy Buildings and Measurement Techniques, Ministry of Education, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, Engineering Research Center of Zero-carbon Energy Buildings and Measurement Techniques, Ministry of Education, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, Engineering Research Center of Zero-carbon Energy Buildings and Measurement Techniques, Ministry of Education, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, Engineering Research Center of Zero-carbon Energy Buildings and Measurement Techniques, Ministry of Education, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, Engineering Research Center of Zero-carbon Energy Buildings and Measurement Techniques, Ministry of Education, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, Engineering Research Center of Zero-carbon Energy Buildings and Measurement Techniques, Ministry of Education, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, Engineering Research Center of Zero-carbon Energy Buildings and Measurement Techniques, Ministry of Education, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Zhang H, Abe I, Oyumi T, Ishii R, Hara K, Izumi Y. Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction Using Ti 3C 2X y (X = Oxo, OH, F, or Cl) MXene-ZrO 2: Structure, Electron Transmission, and the Stability. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:6330-6341. [PMID: 38364790 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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CO2 photoreduction using a semiconductor-based photocatalyst is a promising option for completing a new carbon-neutral cycle. The short lifetime of charges generated owing to light energy is one of the most critical problems in further improving the performance of semiconductor-based photocatalysts. This study shows the structure, electron transmission, and stability of Ti3C2Xy (X = oxo, OH, F, or Cl) MXene combined with a ZrO2 photocatalyst. Using H2 as a reductant, the photocatalytic CO formation rate increased by 6.6 times to 4.6 μmol h-1 gcat-1 using MXene (3.0 wt %)-ZrO2 compared to that using ZrO2, and the catalytic route was confirmed using 13CO2 to form 13CO. In clear contrast, using H2O (gas) as a reductant, CH4 was formed as the major product using Ti3C2Xy MXene (5.0 wt %)-ZrO2 at the rate of 3.9 μmol h-1 gcat-1. Using 13CO2 and H2O, 12CH4, 12C2H6, and 12C3H8 were formed besides H212CO, demonstrating that the C source was the partial decomposition and hydrogenation of Ti3C2Xy. Using the atomic force and high-resolution electron microscopies, 1.6 nm thick Ti3C2Xy MXene sheets were observed, suggesting ∼3 stacked layers that are consistent with the Ti-C and Ti···Ti interatomic distances of 0.218 and 0.301 nm, respectively, forming a [Ti6C] octahedral coordination, and the major component as the X ligand was suggested to be F and OH/oxo, with the temperature increasing by 116 K or higher owing to the absorbed light energy, all based on the extended X-ray absorption fine structure analysis.
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- Hongwei Zhang
- Chengdu Biogas Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Renmin Nan Road, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Yayoi 1-33, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Yayoi 1-33, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Yayoi 1-33, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Yayoi 1-33, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Yayoi 1-33, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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Cai M, Li C, An X, Zhong B, Zhou Y, Feng K, Wang S, Zhang C, Xiao M, Wu Z, He J, Wu C, Shen J, Zhu Z, Feng K, Zhong J, He L. Supra-Photothermal CO 2 Methanation over Greenhouse-Like Plasmonic Superstructures of Ultrasmall Cobalt Nanoparticles. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308859. [PMID: 37931240 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308859] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Improving the solar-to-thermal energy conversion efficiency of photothermal nanomaterials at no expense of other physicochemical properties, e.g., the catalytic reactivity of metal nanoparticles, is highly desired for diverse applications but remains a big challenge. Herein, a synergistic strategy is developed for enhanced photothermal conversion by a greenhouse-like plasmonic superstructure of 4 nm cobalt nanoparticles while maintaining their intrinsic catalytic reactivity. The silica shell plays a key role in retaining the plasmonic superstructures for efficient use of the full solar spectrum, and reducing the heat loss of cobalt nanoparticles via the nano-greenhouse effect. The optimized plasmonic superstructure catalyst exhibits supra-photothermal CO2 methanation performance with a record-high rate of 2.3 mol gCo -1 h-1 , close to 100% CH4 selectivity, and desirable catalytic stability. This work reveals the great potential of nanoscale greenhouse effect in enhancing photothermal conversions through the combination with conventional promoting strategies, shedding light on the design of efficient photothermal nanomaterials for demanding applications.
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- Mujin Cai
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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Song G, Li C, Wang T, Lim KH, Hu F, Cheng S, Hondo E, Liu S, Kawi S. Hierarchical Hollow Carbon Particles with Encapsulation of Carbon Nanotubes for High Performance Supercapacitors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305517. [PMID: 37670220 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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A novel and sustainable carbon-based material, referred to as hollow porous carbon particles encapsulating multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) (CNTs@HPC), is synthesized for use in supercapacitors. The synthesis process involves utilizing LTA zeolite as a rigid template and dopamine hydrochloride (DA) as the carbon source, along with catalytic decomposition of methane (CDM) to simultaneously produce MWCNTs and COx -free H2 . The findings reveal a distinctive hierarchical porous structure, comprising macropores, mesopores, and micropores, resulting in a total specific surface area (SSA) of 913 m2 g-1 . The optimal CNTs@HPC demonstrates a specific capacitance of 306 F g-1 at a current density of 1 A g-1 . Moreover, this material demonstrates an electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC) that surpasses conventional capabilities by exhibiting additional pseudocapacitance characteristics. These properties are attributed to redox reactions facilitated by the increased charge density resulting from the attraction of ions to nickel oxides, which is made possible by the material's enhanced hydrophilicity. The heightened hydrophilicity can be attributed to the presence of residual silicon-aluminum elements in CNTs@HPC, a direct outcome of the unique synthesis approach involving nickel phyllosilicate in CDM. As a result of this synthesis strategy, the material possesses excellent conductivity, enabling rapid transportation of electrolyte ions and delivering outstanding capacitive performance.
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- Guoqiang Song
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 119260, Singapore
- School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550003, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 119260, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 119260, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 119260, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 119260, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 119260, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 119260, Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 119260, Singapore
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Chirumbolo S, Gibellini D, Berto L, Cirrito C, Vella A, Bjørklund G, Sbarbati A, Bernardi P, Tirelli U. TiO 2-Ag-NP adhesive photocatalytic films able to disinfect living indoor spaces with a straightforward approach. Sci Rep 2023; 13:4200. [PMID: 36918713 PMCID: PMC10011799 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31464-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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TiO2-Ag doped nanoparticulate (TiO2-Ag-NP) adhesive photocatalytic films were used to assess the ability in dropping down the burden of indoor microbial particles. The application of an easy-to use photocatalytic adhesive film to cleanse indoor living spaces from microbial pollution, represents a novelty in the field of photocatalytic devices. Reduction was attained by photocatalysis in selected spaces, usually with overcrowding (≥ 3 individuals) in the common working daily hours, and upon indoor microclimate monitoring. TiO2-Ag doped nanoparticulate (TiO2-Ag-NP) adhesive photocatalytic films were applied within five types of living spaces, including schools and job places. The microbial pollution was assessed at time 0 (far from routine clean, ≥ 9 h) and throughout 2-4 weeks following the photocatalyst application by relative light unit (RLU) luminometry and microbial indirect assessment (colony forming units per cubic meter, CFU/m3). TiO2-Ag-NP photocatalyst reduced RLU and CFU/m3 by rates higher than 70% leading to RLU ≤ 20 and microbial presence ≤ 35 CFU/m3. The described TiO2-Ag-NP is able to reduce microbial pollution to the lowest RLU threshold (≤ 20) within 60 min in open daylight in a standardized test room of 100 m2. The correlation between RLU and CFU/m3 was positive (r = 0.5545, p < 0.05), assessing that the microbial reduction of indoor areas by the TiO2-Ag-NP adhesive film was real. Titania photocatalysts represent promising tools to ensure air cleaning and sanitization in living indoor microclimates with a low cost, feasible and straightforward approach. This approach represents an easy to handle, cost effective, feasible and efficacious approach to reduce microbial pollution in indoor spaces, by simply attaching a TiO2-Ag-NP adhesive film on the wall.
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- Salvatore Chirumbolo
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Unit of Human Anatomy, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 8, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Unit of Microbiology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Material Chemical Expert Labs, Treviso, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Mo i Rana, Norway
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Unit of Human Anatomy, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 8, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Unit of Human Anatomy, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 8, 37134, Verona, Italy
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Jiang W, Low BQL, Long R, Low J, Loh H, Tang KY, Chai CHT, Zhu H, Zhu H, Li Z, Loh XJ, Xiong Y, Ye E. Active Site Engineering on Plasmonic Nanostructures for Efficient Photocatalysis. ACS NANO 2023; 17:4193-4229. [PMID: 36802513 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Plasmonic nanostructures have shown immense potential in photocatalysis because of their distinct photochemical properties associated with tunable photoresponses and strong light-matter interactions. The introduction of highly active sites is essential to fully exploit the potential of plasmonic nanostructures in photocatalysis, considering the inferior intrinsic activities of typical plasmonic metals. This review focuses on active site-engineered plasmonic nanostructures with enhanced photocatalytic performance, wherein the active sites are classified into four types (i.e., metallic sites, defect sites, ligand-grafted sites, and interface sites). The synergy between active sites and plasmonic nanostructures in photocatalysis is discussed in detail after briefly introducing the material synthesis and characterization methods. Active sites can promote the coupling of solar energy harvested by plasmonic metal to catalytic reactions in the form of local electromagnetic fields, hot carriers, and photothermal heating. Moreover, efficient energy coupling potentially regulates the reaction pathway by facilitating the excited state formation of reactants, changing the status of active sites, and creating additional active sites using photoexcited plasmonic metals. Afterward, the application of active site-engineered plasmonic nanostructures in emerging photocatalytic reactions is summarized. Finally, a summary and perspective of the existing challenges and future opportunities are presented. This review aims to deliver some insights into plasmonic photocatalysis from the perspective of active sites, expediting the discovery of high-performance plasmonic photocatalysts.
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- Wenbin Jiang
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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Jiang L, Yang Q, Xia Z, Yu X, Zhao M, Shi Q, Yu Q. Recent progress of theoretical studies on electro- and photo-chemical conversion of CO 2 with single-atom catalysts. RSC Adv 2023; 13:5833-5850. [PMID: 36816079 PMCID: PMC9932639 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra08021d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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The CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) into chemical products is a promising and efficient way to combat the global warming issue and greenhouse effect. The viability of the CO2RR critically rests with finding highly active and selective catalysts that can accomplish the desired chemical transformation. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are ideal in fulfilling this goal due to the well-defined active sites and support-tunable electronic structure, and exhibit enhanced activity and high selectivity for the CO2RR. In this review, we present the recent progress of quantum-theoretical studies on electro- and photo-chemical conversion of CO2 with SACs and frameworks. Various calculated products of CO2RR with SACs have been discussed, including CO, acids, alcohols, hydrocarbons and other organics. Meanwhile, the critical challenges and the pathway towards improving the efficiency of the CO2RR have also been discussed.
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- Liyun Jiang
- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China
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- Department of Chemistry and Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education, Tsinghua UniversityBeijingChina
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology Hanzhong 723001 China .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen 518055 China
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Zhang J, Guan B, Wu X, Chen Y, Guo J, Ma Z, Bao S, Jiang X, Chen L, Shu K, Dang H, Guo Z, Li Z, Huang Z. Research on photocatalytic CO 2 conversion to renewable synthetic fuels based on localized surface plasmon resonance: current progress and future perspectives. Catal Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy01967a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Due to its desirable optoelectronic properties, localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) can hopefully play a promising role in photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). In this review, mechanisms and applications of LSPR effect in this field are introduced in detail.
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- Jinhe Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dongchuan Road No. 800, Min Hang District, Shanghai 200240, P.R. China
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Zhang L, Zhang H. Silver Halide-Based Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications and Biosensing Diagnostics. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2022; 17:114. [PMID: 36437419 PMCID: PMC9702141 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-022-03752-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In recent years, silver halide (AgX, X = Cl, Br, I)-based photocatalytic materials have received increasing research attention owing to their excellent visible-light-driven photocatalytic performance for applications in organic pollutant degradation, HER, OER, and biomedical engineering. Ag as a noble metal has a surface plasma effect and can form Schottky junctions with AgX, which significantly promotes electron transport and increases photocatalytic efficiency. Therefore, Ag/AgX can reduce the recombination rate of electrons and holes more than pure AgX, leading to using AgX as a photocatalytic material in biomedical applications. The use of AgX-based materials in photocatalytic fields can be classified into three categories: AgX (Ag/AgX), AgX composites, and supported AgX materials. In this review, we introduce recent developments made in biomedical applications and biosensing diagnostics of AgX (Ag/AgX) photocatalytic materials. In addition, this review also discusses the photocatalytic mechanism and applications of AgX (Ag/AgX) and supported AgX materials.
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- Lin Zhang
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, No. 16369, Jingshi Road, Jinan, 250014 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, No. 16369, Jingshi Road, Jinan, 250014 Shandong People’s Republic of China
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Aldeen EMS, Jalil AA, Mim RS, Alhebshi A, Hassan NS, Saravanan R. Altered zirconium dioxide based photocatalyst for enhancement of organic pollutants degradation: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 304:135349. [PMID: 35714961 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Heterogeneous advanced oxidation processes are a promising approach for cost-efficient removal of pollutants using semiconductors. Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) is an auspicious material for photocatalytic activity owning to its suitable bandgap, stability, and low cost. However, ZrO2 suffers from fast recombination rate, and poor light harvesting ability. Nonetheless, extra modification has also shown improvements and therefore is worth investigating. The endeavour of this paper initially discusses the fundamentals with respect to reactive species, classification, and synthesis methods for ZrO2. Furthermore, with particular consideration to stability and reusability, several additional modification approaches for ZrO2-based photocatalysts such as doping and noble metals loading. Furthermore, the formation of heterojunctions has also been shown to boost photocatalytic activity while inhibiting charge carrier recombination. Finally, photocatalyst separation via magnetic-based photocatalysts are elucidated. As a result, ZrO2-based photocatalysts are regarded as a promising emerging technology that warrants further development and research.
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- E M Sharaf Aldeen
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia; Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia; Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Tarapacá, Avda, General Velasquez, 1775, Arica, Chile
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Yuan J, Zhang H. Determining the Reaction Mechanisms of Photo‐Thermo Synergetic Processes by Kinetic Investigations. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202201432. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202201432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Jin Yuan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformation Tianjin 300350 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformation Tianjin 300350 China
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Zhang C, Yang J, Hara K, Ishii R, Zhang H, Itoi T, Izumi Y. Anchoring and reactivation of single-site Co–porphyrin over TiO2 for the efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction. J Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Zhang Y, Liu J, Kang YS, Zhang XL. Silver based photocatalysts in emerging applications. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:11909-11922. [PMID: 35959864 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr02665a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The infinite availability of solar energy grants the potential of fulfilling the energy demands and environmental sustainability requirements with more feasible and reliant renewable energy forms through photocatalysis. In the past decade, the intensive plasmonic effect, suitable work function, superior electrical conductivity and physiochemical properties have made Ag-based photocatalysts attractive components for emerging applications. The local surface plasmon resonance effect (LSPR) provides extra hot-carriers to participate in the photocatalytic process, and Schottky/Ohmic contacts would facilitate charge transfer. Here, recent studies focused on Ag-based photocatalysts for emerging applications are reviewed. Notably, the mechanisms of LSPR, the Schottky barrier and ohmic contacts are introduced together with urgent issues in CO2 reduction, antibacterial application, H2 generation, and environmental hazard removal. Additionally, some perspectives and directions on more comprehensive designs on material system, band alignment and functionalization are given to further the exploration in this research area.
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- Yan Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001 Zhengzhou, P.R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Environmental and Climate Technology, Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), 200 Hyeoksin-ro, Naju City, Jeollanamdo 58330, Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, 450001 Zhengzhou, P.R. China.
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Cheng L, Yue X, Fan J, Xiang Q. Site-Specific Electron-Driving Observations of CO 2 -to-CH 4 Photoreduction on Co-Doped CeO 2 /Crystalline Carbon Nitride S-Scheme Heterojunctions. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200929. [PMID: 35476265 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Photoexcited dynamic modulation, maximizing the effective utilization of photoinduced electron-hole pairs, dominates the multiple electrons-involving reduction pathways for terminal CH4 evolution during CO2 photoreduction. Yet, the site-specific regulation of directional charge transfer by modification of an S-scheme heterojunction has seldom been discussed. Herein, an atomic-level tailoring strategy by anchoring single-atomic Co into CeO2 co-catalyst rather than carbon nitride supports, which can selectively favor CO2 -to-CH4 photoreduction, is reported. Through in situ dynamic tracking investigations, this study identifies that surface Co-embedded bimetallic CeCo conjunction is the key feature driving a strong interconnection of dynamical charge states through S-scheme heterojunctions. The Co-embedded modification into CeO2 co-catalysts is demonstrated to have a critical effect on directional charge control, accelerating the driving of electrons from the carbon nitride donations to site-specific Co hubs, which thereby promotes electronic transferability for electrons-involving CH4 formation. As a result, an unprecedented CH4 yield (181.7 µmol g-1 ) is obtained with a high turnover number (411.4) through a fully gas-solid reaction, demonstrating its potential toward targeted CH4 formation without adding any sacrificial agent.
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- Lei Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, 313001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, 313001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, 313001, P. R. China
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Hu J, Song H, Chen C, Zhang L, Sun M, Lv Y. Efficient Photoinduced Thermocatalytic Chemiluminescence System Based on the Z-Scheme Heterojunction Ag 3PO 4/Ag/Bi 4Ti 3O 12 for H 2S Sensing. Anal Chem 2022; 94:9415-9423. [PMID: 35726523 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c01586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Cataluminescence as a highly efficient gas transduction principle has attracted wide attention among research in environmental monitoring and clinical diagnosis with increasing awareness of human safety. Nowadays, the development of innovation sensing systems and the construction of the sensing mechanism to improve the analytical performance of compounds remain a major challenge. Herein, we construct an advanced photoinduced thermocatalytic chemiluminescence (PI-TC-CL) gas-sensing system via the introduction of a Z-scheme heterojunction Ag3PO4/Ag/Bi4Ti3O12 to achieve higher efficient detection of H2S. The unique electron transport path of the Z-scheme heterojunction and the LSPR effect of Ag nanoparticles fascinate the generation of the photoinduced electron-hole pair on the surface of catalysts when stimulated by LED lamps and slow down the recombination of electron-hole pairs under thermal conditions. Thus, based on the cooperative effect of the Z-scheme heterojunction AgPO/Ag/BTO and PI-TC-CL system, we have successfully established an efficient H2S CTL detection system, which has a response three times higher than that on the traditional CTL system and even 45 times higher than that on BTO and ranges among the best of the state-of-the-art CTL performance in H2S detection with the linear range of 0.095-8.87 μg mL-1 and a limit of detection of 0.0065 μg mL-1. Besides, to explore the gas-sensing mechanism, the synergetic effects of photoinduction and thermal catalysis are investigated thoroughly via conductivity and electrochemical experiments. This research provides a new perspective of engineering highly efficient catalysts and ingenious sensor systems through designing the nanostructure of materials and synergism catalytic mechanism.
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- Jiaxi Hu
- Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China
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- Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China
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- Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.,Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China
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The Sensitization of TiO2 Thin Film by Ag Nanoparticles for the Improvement of Photocatalytic Efficiency. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12115725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The formation of Ag nanoparticles on the surface of TiO2 (AgNP/TiO2) to enhance photocatalytic efficiency was studied. The Ag nanoparticles (AgNP) size, form, and distribution dependence on the initial thickness of Ag thin films, annealing temperature, and time were analyzed. The optimal annealing temperature of 400 °C and annealing time of 60 min were chosen to form AgNP from the initial Ag thin films with a thickness of 5, 7.5, and 10 nm. The formation of AgNP was done on amorphous TiO2 (a-TiO2), which crystallized into the anatase phase after the annealing. The photocatalytic efficiency (k–degradation rate constant, Defi–degradation efficiency) was evaluated by the photodegradation of Rhodamine B aqueous solution. The results suggested that the highest photocatalytic efficiency of Rhodamine B aqueous solution was reached where the average diameter (DA) of AgNP was ~38 nm (k38 = 0.017 min−1, Defi_38 = 63.5%), compared to 27 and 82 nm (k27 = 0.012 min−1, Defi_27 = 51.2% and k82 = 0.011 min−1, Defi_82 = 52.1%, respectively). The acquired results did not show clear correlation between the size and distribution of the AgNP on the TiO2 surface and photocatalytic efficiency. Nevertheless, the results suggest that AgNP can enhance the photocatalytic efficiency of TiO2 thin films (kTiO2 = 0.008 min−1, Defi_TiO2 = 36.3%).
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Direct Conversion of CO2 into Hydrocarbon Solar Fuels by a Synergistic Photothermal Catalysis. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12060612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Photothermal coupling catalysis technology has been widely studied in recent years and may be a promising method for CO2 reduction. Photothermal coupling catalysis can improve chemical reaction rates and realize the controllability of reaction pathways and products, even in a relatively moderate reaction condition. It has inestimable value in the current energy and global environmental crisis. This review describes the application of photothermal catalysis in CO2 reduction from different aspects. Firstly, the definition and advantages of photothermal catalysis are briefly described. Then, different photothermal catalytic reductions of CO2 products and catalysts are introduced. Finally, several strategies to improve the activity of photothermal catalytic reduction of CO2 are described and we present our views on the future development and challenges of photothermal coupling. Ultimately, the purpose of this review is to bring more researchers’ attention to this promising technology and promote this technology in solar fuels and chemicals production, to realize the value of the technology and provide a better path for its development.
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Fang S, Hu YH. Thermo-photo catalysis: a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:3609-3647. [PMID: 35419581 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00782c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Thermo-photo catalysis, which is the catalysis with the participation of both thermal and photo energies, not only reduces the large energy consumption of thermal catalysis but also addresses the low efficiency of photocatalysis. As a whole greater than the sum of its parts, thermo-photo catalysis has been proven as an effective and promising technology to drive chemical reactions. In this review, we first clarify the definition (beyond photo-thermal catalysis and plasmonic catalysis), classification, and principles of thermo-photo catalysis and then reveal its superiority over individual thermal catalysis and photocatalysis. After elucidating the design principles and strategies toward highly efficient thermo-photo catalytic systems, an ample discussion on the synergetic effects of thermal and photo energies is provided from two perspectives, namely, the promotion of photocatalysis by thermal energy and the promotion of thermal catalysis by photo energy. Subsequently, state-of-the-art techniques applied to explore thermo-photo catalytic mechanisms are reviewed, followed by a summary on the broad applications of thermo-photo catalysis and its energy management toward industrialization. In the end, current challenges and potential research directions related to thermo-photo catalysis are outlined.
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- Siyuan Fang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295, USA.
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Yuan J, Guo J, He Z, Che L, Chen S, Zhang H. Evidence of Kinetically Relevant Consistency in Thermal and Photo‐Thermal HCOOH Decomposition over Pd/LaCrO
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- Jin Yuan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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Li G, Wang M, Shao H, Liu W, Yang S, Sun W, Ishihara T, Sun Y, Zhou X. Light-driven carbon dioxide reduction over the Ag-decorated modified TS-1 zeolite. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1cy02126e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Cu species doped defective Ag/TS-1 owns Ti3+–Vo which could play an vital part in stabilizing Cu2O. It shows high selectivity for CO and C2H5OH under light excitation and photoelectric condition. The possible pathway of CO2RR process is proposed.
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- Guohui Li
- Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of Hainan Province, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Photoelectrochemistry of Haikou, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, No.99 South Longkun Road, Haikou 571158, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of Hainan Province, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Photoelectrochemistry of Haikou, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, No.99 South Longkun Road, Haikou 571158, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of Hainan Province, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Photoelectrochemistry of Haikou, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, No.99 South Longkun Road, Haikou 571158, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of Hainan Province, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Photoelectrochemistry of Haikou, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, No.99 South Longkun Road, Haikou 571158, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of Hainan Province, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Photoelectrochemistry of Haikou, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, No.99 South Longkun Road, Haikou 571158, China
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- International Institute for Carbon Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of Hainan Province, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Photoelectrochemistry of Haikou, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, No.99 South Longkun Road, Haikou 571158, China
- International Institute for Carbon Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, PR China
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Zhang Y, Yan L, Guan M, Chen D, Xu Z, Guo H, Hu S, Zhang S, Liu X, Guo Z, Li S, Meng S. Indirect to Direct Charge Transfer Transition in Plasmon-Enabled CO 2 Photoreduction. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2102978. [PMID: 34766740 PMCID: PMC8805563 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202102978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Understanding hot carrier dynamics between plasmonic nanomaterials and its adsorbate is of great importance for plasmon-enhanced photoelectronic processes such as photocatalysis, optical sensing and spectroscopic analysis. However, it is often challenging to identify specific dominant mechanisms for a given process because of the complex pathways and ultrafast interactive dynamics of the photoelectrons. Here, using CO2 reduction as an example, the underlying mechanisms of plasmon-driven catalysis at the single-molecule level using time-dependent density functional theory calculations is clearly probed. The CO2 molecule adsorbed on two typical nanoclusters, Ag20 and Ag147 , is photoreduced by optically excited plasmon, accompanied by the excitation of asymmetric stretching and bending modes of CO2 . A nonlinear relationship has been identified between laser intensity and reaction rate, demonstrating a synergic interplay and transition from indirect hot-electron transfer to direct charge transfer, enacted by strong localized surface plasmons. These findings offer new insights for CO2 photoreduction and for the design of effective pathways toward highly efficient plasmon-mediated photocatalysis.
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- Yimin Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Material PhysicsMinistry of EducationSchool of Physics and MicroelectronicsZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- School of Physical SciencesUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Information TechnologyShaanxi Normal UniversityXi'an710119P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- School of Physical SciencesUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- School of Physical SciencesUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Material PhysicsMinistry of EducationSchool of Physics and MicroelectronicsZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Material PhysicsMinistry of EducationSchool of Physics and MicroelectronicsZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- School of Physical SciencesUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- School of Physical SciencesUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- School of Physical SciencesUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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- Departments of Chemistry and Mechanical EngineeringThe University of Hong KongHong Kong999077P. R. China
- HKU Zhejiang Institute of Research and InnovationThe University of Hong KongHangzhou311305P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Material PhysicsMinistry of EducationSchool of Physics and MicroelectronicsZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- School of Physical SciencesUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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Wang Q, Yan Q, Zhao Y, Ren J, Ai N. Preparation of Amine-Modified Cu-Mg-Al LDH Composite Photocatalyst. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 12:nano12010127. [PMID: 35010077 PMCID: PMC8746517 DOI: 10.3390/nano12010127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cu-Mg-Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with amine modification were prepared by an organic combination of an anionic surfactant-mediated method and an ultrasonic spalling method using N-aminoethyl-γ-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane as a grafting agent. The materials were characterized by elemental analysis, XRD, SEM, FTIR, TGA, and XPS. The effects of the Cu2+ content on the surface morphology and the CO2 adsorption of Cu-Mg-Al LDHs were investigated, and the kinetics of the CO2 adsorption and the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 were further analyzed. The results indicated that the amine-modified method and appropriate Cu2+ contents can improve the surface morphology, the increase amine loading and the free-amino functional groups of the materials, which were beneficial to CO2 capture and adsorption. The CO2 adsorption capacity of Cu-Mg-Al N was 1.82 mmol·g−1 at 30 °C and a 0.1 MPa pure CO2 atmosphere. The kinetic model confirmed that CO2 adsorption was governed by both the physical and chemical adsorption, which could be enhanced with the increase of the Cu2+ content. The chemical adsorption was suppressed, when the Cu2+ content was too high. Cu-Mg-Al N can photocatalytically reduce CO2 to methanol with Cu2+ as an active site, which can significantly improve the CO2 adsorption and photocatalytic conversion.
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- Qining Wang
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Education, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China;
- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; (Q.Y.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; (Q.Y.); (Y.Z.)
- School of Biology and Chemical Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China;
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; (Q.Y.); (Y.Z.)
- Sinochem Lantian Trading Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 310051, China
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- School of Biology and Chemical Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China;
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- School of Biology and Chemical Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China;
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Xiao J, Chen S, Jin J, Li R, Zhang J, Peng T. Brookite TiO 2 Nanoparticles Decorated with Ag/MnO x Dual Cocatalysts for Remarkably Boosted Photocatalytic Performance of the CO 2 Reduction Reaction. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:12487-12500. [PMID: 34647462 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c02282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The solar-driven CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) for producing chemical fuels is considered to be a promising approach to dealing with the growing energy crisis and greenhouse effect. Herein, novel Ag/MnOx dual-cocatalyst-decorated brookite titania (BT) nanoparticles with remarkably boosted photocatalytic CO2RR performance are prepared through a facile photodeposition method. The resultant xAg-BT-yMn composite with optimal cocatalyst content delivers amazing CO/CH4 yields of 31.70/129.98 μmol g-1 with an overall photoactivity of 1103.28 μmol g-1 h-1, 11.98 times higher than that of the BT nanoparticles alone. Further investigations demonstrate that the dual cocatalysts decorating the BT nanoparticles not only effectively retard the photoinduced charge recombination but also significantly vary the surface chemical feature to promote the adsorption/activation of the reactants (CO2/H2O). In addition, the Ag nanoparticles can broaden the spectral response region, while the MnOx cocatalyst can promote the CH4 product selectivity and the water oxidation reaction. The synergistic effect of Ag/MnOx dual cocatalysts on the BT nanoparticles renders a remarkably boosted CO2RR performance, which provides a simple yet general synthesis strategy for brookite titania-based photocatalysts with high-performance solar-driven CO2 conversion.
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- Jiangrong Xiao
- College of Urban Construction, Wuchang Shouyi University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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Complexities of Capturing Light for Enhancing Thermal Catalysis. Catal Letters 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-021-03669-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Zhang H, Itoi T, Konishi T, Izumi Y. Efficient and Selective Interplay Revealed: CO 2 Reduction to CO over ZrO 2 by Light with Further Reduction to Methane over Ni 0 by Heat Converted from Light. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:9045-9054. [PMID: 33474813 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202016346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The reaction mechanism of CO2 photoreduction into methane was elucidated by time-course monitoring of the mass chromatogram, in situ FTIR spectroscopy, and in situ extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS). Under 13 CO2 , H2 , and UV/Vis light, 13 CH4 was formed at a rate of 0.98 mmol h-1 gcat -1 using Ni (10 wt %)-ZrO2 that was effective at 96 kPa. Under UV/Vis light irradiation, the 13 CO2 exchange reaction and FTIR identified physisorbed/chemisorbed bicarbonate and the reduction because of charge separation in/on ZrO2 , followed by the transfer of formate and CO onto the Ni surface. EXAFS confirmed exclusive presence of Ni0 sites. Then, FTIR spectroscopy detected methyl species on Ni0 , which was reversibly heated to 394 K owing to the heat converted from light. With D2 O and H2 , the H/D ratio in the formed methane agreed with reactant H/D ratio. This study paves the way for using first row transition metals for solar fuel generation using only UV/Vis light.
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- Hongwei Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Chiba University, Yayoi 1-33, Inage-ku, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, Yayoi 1-33, Inage-ku, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Chiba University, Yayoi 1-33, Inage-ku, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Chiba University, Yayoi 1-33, Inage-ku, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
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Zhang H, Itoi T, Konishi T, Izumi Y. Efficient and Selective Interplay Revealed: CO
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by Heat Converted from Light. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202016346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Hongwei Zhang
- Department of Chemistry Graduate School of Science Chiba University Yayoi 1–33, Inage-ku Chiba 263-8522 Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate School of Engineering Chiba University Yayoi 1–33, Inage-ku Chiba 263-8522 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry Graduate School of Science Chiba University Yayoi 1–33, Inage-ku Chiba 263-8522 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry Graduate School of Science Chiba University Yayoi 1–33, Inage-ku Chiba 263-8522 Japan
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Zhang G, Wang Z, Wu J. Construction of a Z-scheme heterojunction for high-efficiency visible-light-driven photocatalytic CO 2 reduction. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:4359-4389. [PMID: 33621289 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr08442e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The continuous growth of fossil fuel consumption and large amounts of CO2 emissions have caused global energy crisis and climate change. The employment of semiconductor photocatalysts to convert CO2 into value-added products has attracted extensive attention and research worldwide in recent years. However, it is difficult for a single-component semiconductor photocatalyst to achieve this goal efficiently due to its drawbacks, such as low quantum efficiency, limited surface area, limited number of active sites, the short lifetime of photogenerated carriers, poor long-term stability, and the weak redox ability of carriers. Fortunately, inspired by photosynthesis, the construction of an artificial Z-scheme heterojunction has brought a new dawn for the realization of this goal. The Z-scheme heterojunction has a high separation efficiency of electron-hole pairs with strong redox ability and a wide light response range. The abovementioned advantages make the Z-scheme heterojunction provide a great opportunity for the conversion of CO2 to value-added chemicals. This review concisely reports the progress of the Z-scheme heterojunction in the field of photocatalytic CO2 reduction in recent years, photocatalytic mechanism, choice of oxidation and reduction systems, strategies for improving efficiency, confirmation of the Z-scheme charge transport mechanism, problems and challenges, and the prospects for the future.
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- Guoqiang Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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Sun Y, Li G, Gong Y, Sun Z, Yao H, Zhou X. Ag and TiO 2 nanoparticles co-modified defective zeolite TS-1 for improved photocatalytic CO 2 reduction. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 403:124019. [PMID: 33265045 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Photocatalytic CO2 reduction into fuels has been an attractive research topic. Herein, Ag and TiO2 nanoparticles co-loaded zeolite TS-1 (Ag-TiO2/TS-1) were synthesized by the ion-exchange and subsequently in-situ photodeposition method. The obtained Ag-TiO2/TS-1 sample has a high surface area and rich Ti3+-Vo defects and as well as highly dispersed Ag nanoparticles. As expected, the sample Ag-TiO2/TS-1 not only shows high CO2 adsorption capacity, but also improves the separation efficiency of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. As a result, only CO and CH4 can be detected on the sample Ag-TiO2/TS-1 in the photocatalytic CO2 conversion, and the competing H2 evolution can be completely suppressed, suggestive of its high selectivity. The super photocatalytic activity toward CO2 reduction can be ascribed to the synergistic effect among highly dispersed Ag nanoparticle, the support zeolite TS-1 and TiO2 with highly exposed {101} planes.
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- Yuanyuan Sun
- Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage and Energy Conversion of Hainan Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage and Energy Conversion of Hainan Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, PR China
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- Department of Printing and Packing, Shanghai Publishing and Printing College, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage and Energy Conversion of Hainan Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, PR China.
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Structural engineering of 3D hierarchical Cd0.8Zn0.2S for selective photocatalytic CO2 reduction. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(20)63623-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Dual origins of photocatalysis: Light-induced band-gap excitation of zirconium oxide and ambient heat activation of gold to enable 13CO2 photoreduction/conversion. Catal Today 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2020.02.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Vu NN, Kaliaguine S, Do TO. Plasmonic Photocatalysts for Sunlight-Driven Reduction of CO 2 : Details, Developments, and Perspectives. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:3967-3991. [PMID: 32476290 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202000905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Plasmonic photocatalysis is among the most efficient processes for the photoreduction of CO2 into valuable fuels. The formation of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), energy transfer, and surface reaction are the significant steps in this process. LSPR plays an essential role in the performance of plasmonic photocatalysts as it promotes an excellent, light absorption over a broad wavelength range while simultaneously facilitating an efficient energy transfer to semiconductors. The LSPR transfers energy to a semiconductor through various mechanisms, which have both advantages and disadvantages. This work points out four critical features for plasmonic photocatalyst design, that is, plasmonic materials, size, shape of plasmonic nanoparticles (PNPs), and the contact between PNPs and semiconductor. Various developed plasmonic photocatalysts, as well as their photocatalytic performance in CO2 photoreduction, are reviewed and discussed. Finally, perspectives of advanced architectures and structural engineering for plasmonic photocatalyst design are put forward with high expectations to achieve an efficient CO2 photoreduction shortly.
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- Nhu-Nang Vu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, 1065 Avenue de la Médecine, Québec, Québec, G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, 1065 Avenue de la Médecine, Québec, Québec, G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, 1065 Avenue de la Médecine, Québec, Québec, G1V 0A6, Canada
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Feng K, Wang S, Zhang D, Wang L, Yu Y, Feng K, Li Z, Zhu Z, Li C, Cai M, Wu Z, Kong N, Yan B, Zhong J, Zhang X, Ozin GA, He L. Cobalt Plasmonic Superstructures Enable Almost 100% Broadband Photon Efficient CO 2 Photocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2000014. [PMID: 32390222 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202000014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Revised: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The efficiency of heterogeneous photocatalysis for converting solar to chemical energy is low on a per photon basis mainly because of the difficulty of capturing and utilizing light across the entire solar spectral wavelength range. This challenge is addressed herein with a plasmonic superstructure, fashioned as an array of nanoscale needles comprising cobalt nanocrystals assembled within a sheath of porous silica grown on a fluorine tin oxide substrate. This plasmonic superstructure can strongly absorb sunlight through different mechanisms including enhanced plasmonic excitation by the hybridization of Co nanoparticles in close proximity, as well as inter- and intra-band transitions. With nearly 100% sunlight harvesting ability, it drives the photothermal hydrogenation of carbon dioxide with a 20-fold rate increase from the silica-supported cobalt catalyst. The present work bridges the gap between strong light-absorbing plasmonic superstructures with photothermal CO2 catalysis toward the complete utilization of the solar energy.
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- Kai Feng
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Materials Chemistry and Nanochemistry Research Group, Solar Fuels Cluster, Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Materials Chemistry and Nanochemistry Research Group, Solar Fuels Cluster, Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Materials Chemistry and Nanochemistry Research Group, Solar Fuels Cluster, Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University-Western University Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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Xie B, Wong RJ, Tan TH, Higham M, Gibson EK, Decarolis D, Callison J, Aguey-Zinsou KF, Bowker M, Catlow CRA, Scott J, Amal R. Synergistic ultraviolet and visible light photo-activation enables intensified low-temperature methanol synthesis over copper/zinc oxide/alumina. Nat Commun 2020; 11:1615. [PMID: 32235859 PMCID: PMC7109065 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-15445-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Although photoexcitation has been employed to unlock the low-temperature equilibrium regimes of thermal catalysis, mechanism underlining potential interplay between electron excitations and surface chemical processes remains elusive. Here, we report an associative zinc oxide band-gap excitation and copper plasmonic excitation that can cooperatively promote methanol-production at the copper-zinc oxide interfacial perimeter of copper/zinc oxide/alumina (CZA) catalyst. Conversely, selective excitation of individual components only leads to the promotion of carbon monoxide production. Accompanied by the variation in surface copper oxidation state and local electronic structure of zinc, electrons originating from the zinc oxide excitation and copper plasmonic excitation serve to activate surface adsorbates, catalysing key elementary processes (namely formate conversion and hydrogen molecule activation), thus providing one explanation for the observed photothermal activity. These observations give valuable insights into the key elementary processes occurring on the surface of the CZA catalyst under light-heat dual activation.
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- Bingqiao Xie
- School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Australia, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxon, OX11 0FA, UK
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- School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Australia, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxon, OX11 0FA, UK
- School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 1AT, UK
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- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxon, OX11 0FA, UK
- School of Chemistry, Joseph Black Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxon, OX11 0FA, UK
- School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 1AT, UK
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- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxon, OX11 0FA, UK
- School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 1AT, UK
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- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxon, OX11 0FA, UK
- School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 1AT, UK
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- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxon, OX11 0FA, UK
- School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 1AT, UK
- Department of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gordon St, London, WC1 HOAJ, UK
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- School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Australia, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Australia, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
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Queffélec C, Forato F, Bujoli B, Knight DA, Fonda E, Humbert B. Investigation of copper oxidation states in plasmonic nanomaterials by XAS and Raman spectroscopy. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:2193-2199. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cp06478h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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A shell-isolated nanoparticle enhanced surface Raman technique and XANES for detection of copper(ii) or copper(i) plasmonic-nanocatalysts.
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- Université de Nantes
- CNRS
- CEISAM
- UMR 6230
- F-44000 Nantes
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- Department of Biomedical & Chemical Engineering & Sciences
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Melbourne
- USA
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL
- L’ormes des merisiers
- Gif-Sur-Yvette Cedex
- France
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- Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel
- CNRS-Université de Nantes
- 44322 Nantes Cedex 3
- France
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Gao W, Liang S, Wang R, Jiang Q, Zhang Y, Zheng Q, Xie B, Toe CY, Zhu X, Wang J, Huang L, Gao Y, Wang Z, Jo C, Wang Q, Wang L, Liu Y, Louis B, Scott J, Roger AC, Amal R, He H, Park SE. Industrial carbon dioxide capture and utilization: state of the art and future challenges. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:8584-8686. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00025f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 272] [Impact Index Per Article: 68.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This review covers the sustainable development of advanced improvements in CO2 capture and utilization.
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