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Tsai CY, Chang WH, Lu MY, Chen LJ. Advances in the heterostructures for enhanced hydrogen production efficiency: a comprehensive review. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 39171376 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01837k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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The growing global energy demand and heightened environmental consciousness have contributed to the increasing interest in green energy sources, including hydrogen production. However, the efficacy of this technology is contingent upon the efficient separation of charges, high absorption of sunlight, rapid charge transfer rate, abundant active sites and resistance to photodegradation. The utilization of photocatalytic heterostructures coupling two materials has proved to be effective in tackling the aforementioned challenges and delivering exceptional performance in the production of hydrogen. The present article provides a comprehensive overview of operational principles of photocatalysis and the combination of photocatalytic and piezo-catalytic applications with heterostructures, including the transfer behavior and mechanisms of photoexcited non-equilibrium carriers between the materials. Furthermore, the effects of recent advances and state-of-the-art designs of heterostructures on hydrogen production are discussed, offering practical approaches to form heterostructures for efficient hydrogen production.
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- Chen-Yo Tsai
- College of Semiconductor Research, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- College of Semiconductor Research, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- College of Semiconductor Research, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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Wu Y, Gao L, Zhou XC, Yu X, Meng YR, Zuo JL, Su J, Yuan S. Designing photothermal catalytic systems in multi-component MOFs for enhanced conversion of carbon dioxide. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024. [PMID: 39171402 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc03203a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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We integrated a pair of donor-acceptor photothermal units, a Lewis acidic site, and a nucleophilic catalytic site into a multi-component metal-organic framework, resulting in an efficient photothermal catalytic system for the conversion of CO2 to cyclic carbonates.
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- Yulun Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Roa S, Kaihara T, Pedano ML, Parsamyan H, Vavassori P. Laser polarization as a critical factor in the SERS-based molecular sensing performance of nano-gapped Au nanowires. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:15280-15297. [PMID: 39078267 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00817k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Nowadays, Au dimer-based nanostructures are exhaustively studied due to their outstanding potential as plasmonic nanoantennas for future applications in high-sensitivity molecular sensing by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS). In this work, we analyze nano-gapped Au nanowires (NWs) or Au-NW dimers for designing efficient nanoantennas, reporting an exhaustive study about dimer length and laser polarization orientation effects on their SERS-based molecular sensing performance. Arrays of nanoantennas with gaps of about 22 ± 4 nm, nominal square cross-sections of 60 nm × 60 nm, and different segment lengths from 300 nm up to 1200 nm were fabricated by Au evaporation and subsequent e-beam lithography. The SERS performance was studied by confocal Raman microscopy using a linearly-polarized 633 nm laser. A critical impact of the polarization alignment on the spectral resolution of the studied Raman marker imprint was observed. The results show that the Raman signal is maximized by aligning the polarization orientation with the nanowire long axis, it is reduced by increasing the relative angle, and it is abruptly minimized when both are perpendicular. These observations were consistent with numerical simulations carried out by the FDTD method, which predicts a similar dependence between the orientation of linearly-polarized light and electric-near field amplification in the nano-gap zone. Our results provide an interesting paradigm and relevant insights in determining the role of laser polarization in the Raman signal enhancement in nano-gapped Au nanowires, showing the key role of this measurement condition on the SERS-based molecular sensing efficiency of this kind of nanostructure.
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- Simón Roa
- Instituto de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología (CNEA - CONICET), Nodo Bariloche, Av. Bustillo 9500, C.P. 8400, S.C. de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina.
- Laboratorio de Fotónica y Optoelectrónica, Centro Atómico Bariloche, Av. Bustillo 9500, 8400 S. C. de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
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- CIC nanoGUNE BRTA, Tolosa Hiribidea, 76, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología (CNEA - CONICET), Nodo Bariloche, Av. Bustillo 9500, C.P. 8400, S.C. de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina.
- Laboratorio de Fotónica y Optoelectrónica, Centro Atómico Bariloche, Av. Bustillo 9500, 8400 S. C. de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
- Instituto Balseiro, CNEA-Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNCUYO), Av. E. Bustillo 9500, C.P. 8400, S. C. de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
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- Institute of Physics, Yerevan State University, 1 Alex Manoogian, Yerevan 0025, Armenia
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- CIC nanoGUNE BRTA, Tolosa Hiribidea, 76, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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Wrzosek B, Zajdel K, Jeleń P, Bukowska J. Mellitic Acid-Supported Synthesis of Anisotropic Nanoparticles Used as SERS Substrate. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:34905-34917. [PMID: 39157076 PMCID: PMC11325498 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c04592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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A method for the synthesis of a new SERS substrate-anisotropic silver nanoparticles using mellitic acid as a new capping agent is presented. The synthesis is free of toxic substances and does not require special temperature or lighting conditions. Moreover, it is fast, easy, and inexpensive. Depending on the concentration of silver ions and nanoparticle seeds, four different colloids were obtained, representing the evolution of nanoparticle growth along different paths from the first common stage. One of the synthesized colloids consists mainly of triangular nanoplates, while the other consists of polyhedral NPs. The analysis of the synthesis process together with the observation of TEM images and UV-vis extinction spectra enabled the proposal of the mechanism of interaction of mellitic acid molecules as the capping agent. The ability of mellitic acid molecules to form a hydrogen bond network, together with a ratio of silver ions to the mellitic acid concentration, turned out to be crucial for determining the shape of the NPs. All obtained colloids strongly enhance the Raman spectra of analyte molecules, thus proving their applicability as efficient new SERS substrates. For the one that enhanced the spectra the most, the detection limit was set at 10-9 M. Using it as a SERS substrate enables the identification of a trace amount of a designer drug, i.e., 4-chloromethcathinone (4-CMC, clephedrone). For the first time, SERS spectra of this substance, illegal in many countries, are presented.
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- Beata Wrzosek
- University
of Warsaw, Faculty of Chemistry, Pasteura 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland
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- NOMATEN
Centre of Excellence, National Centre for
Nuclear Research, 7 Andrzeja Sołtana Street, 05-400 Otwock, Poland
- Electron
Microscopy Research Unit, Polish Academy of Sciences, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, 5 Pawińskiego Street, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- University
of Warsaw, Faculty of Chemistry, Pasteura 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland
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- University
of Warsaw, Faculty of Chemistry, Pasteura 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland
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Wang H, Li Y, Gao Z, Ma H, Ren X, Fan D, Wang H, Wei Q, Wu D. A sandwich-type photoelectrochemical sensor constructed with a signal amplification strategy based on the upconversion luminescence characteristics of Ag@N -CQDs for sensitive detection of neuron specific enolase. Talanta 2024; 280:126705. [PMID: 39146871 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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In this paper, Bi2S3/AgBiS2 composite nanomaterials and PDA@Ag@N-CQDs were synthesized, and used as substrates and second antibody label respectively to construct a sandwich photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor. The upconversion luminescence effect of N-CQDs can convert long wavelength light into short wavelength light that can be utilized by the substrate material, which can provide additional excitation light energy for the substrate material and further enhance the photoelectric response. Besides, Ag has SPR effect and can also promote electron transfer. The proposed sandwich immunosensor achieves detection of NSE in the concentration range of 0.001 ng mL-1 to 100 ng mL-1, with a detection limit of 0.28 pg mL-1 (S/N = 3). What's more, the proposed sensor also exhibits good stability, selectivity, as well as reproducibility, indicating its promising application prospects.
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- Hanyu Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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Chen XL, Wu J, Wang JL, Liu XM, Mei H, Xu Y. Dual-nodes bridged cobalt-modified Keggin-type polyoxometalate-based chains for highly efficient CO 2 photoconversion. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:12943-12950. [PMID: 39049578 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt01757a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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The design of efficient catalysts for photocatalytic CO2 conversion is of great importance for the sustainable development of society. Herein, three polyoxometalate (POM)-based crystalline materials were formulated prepared by substituting transition metals and adjusting solvent acidity with 2-(2-pyridyl) benzimidazole (pyim) as the light-trapping ligand, namely {[SiW12O40][Co(pyim)2]2}·2C2H5OH (SiW12Co2), {[SiW12O40][Ni(pyim)2]2}·2C2H5OH (SiW12Ni2), and {[SiW12O40][Mn(pyim)2]2}·2C2H5OH (SiW12Mn2). X-ray crystallography diffraction analysis indicates that the three complexes exhibit isostructural properties, and form a stable one-dimensional chain structure stabilized by two [M(pyim)2]22+ (M = Co, Ni, and Mn) fragments serving as dual-nodes to the adjacent SiW12 units. A comprehensive analysis of the structural characterization and photocatalytic CO2 reduction properties is presented. Under light irradiation, SiW12Co2 exhibited a remarkable CO generation rate of 10 733 μmol g-1 h-1 with a turnover number of 328, outperforming most of the reported heterogeneous POM-based photocatalysts. Besides, cycling tests revealed that SiW12Co2 is an efficient and stable photocatalyst with great recyclability for at least four successive runs. This study proves that the successful incorporation of diverse transition metals into the POM anion could facilitate the development of highly efficient photocatalysts for the CO2RR.
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- Xin-Lian Chen
- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China.
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Jimenéz-Calvo P, Naciri Y, Sobolewska A, Isaacs M, Zhang Y, Leforestier A, Degrouard J, Rouzière S, Goldmann C, Vantelon D, Hettler S, Zaluzec NJ, Arenal R, Launois P, Ghazzal MN, Paineau E. Ti-Modified Imogolite Nanotubes as Promising Photocatalyst 1D Nanostructures for H 2 Production. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301369. [PMID: 38085685 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301369] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2024]
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Imogolite nanotubes (INTs) are predicted as a unique 1D material with spatial separation of conduction and valence band edges but their large band gaps have inhibited their use as photocatalysts. The first step toward using these NTs in photocatalysis and exploiting the polarization-promoted charge separation across their walls is to reduce their band gap. Here, the modification of double-walled aluminogermanate INTs by incorporation of titanium into the NT walls is explored. The precursor ratio x = [Ti]/([Ge]+[Ti]) is modulated between 0 and 1. Structural and optical properties are determined at different scales and the photocatalytic performance is evaluated for H2 production. Although the incorporation of Ti atoms into the structure remains limited, the optimal condition is found around x = 0.4 for which the resulting NTs reveal a remarkable hydrogen production of ≈1500 µmol g-1 after 5 h for a noble metal-free photocatalyst, a 65-fold increase relative to a commercial TiO2-P25. This is correlated to a lowering of the recombination rate of photogenerated charge carriers for the most active structures. These results confirm the theoretical predictions regarding the potential of modified INTs as photoactive nanoreactors and pave the way for investigating and exploiting their polarization properties for energy applications.
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- Pablo Jimenéz-Calvo
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Orsay, 91405, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Orsay, 91405, France
- Université Paris-Saclay, UMR 8000, CNRS, Institut de Chimie Physique, Orsay, 91405, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Orsay, 91405, France
- Université Paris-Saclay, UMR 8000, CNRS, Institut de Chimie Physique, Orsay, 91405, France
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- HarwellXPS, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratories, Didcot, OX11 0FA, UK
- Department of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Central Laser Facility, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, 0X11 0QX, UK
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Orsay, 91405, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Orsay, 91405, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Orsay, 91405, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Orsay, 91405, France
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL, L'Orme des Merisiers, Gif-sur-Yvette, Cedex, 91192, France
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragon (INMA), CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain. Laboratorio de Microscopias Avanzadas (LMA), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, E-50018, Spain
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- Argonne National Laboratory / Photon Science Directorate, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragon (INMA), CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain. Laboratorio de Microscopias Avanzadas (LMA), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, E-50018, Spain
- Araid Foundation, Zaragoza, E-50018, Spain
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Orsay, 91405, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, UMR 8000, CNRS, Institut de Chimie Physique, Orsay, 91405, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Orsay, 91405, France
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Zhang C, Zheng X, Gao Y, Xing C, Chen S, Xue Y, Li Y. Direct conversion of CO 2 to CH 4 on Pd/graphdiyne single-crystalline. Natl Sci Rev 2024; 11:nwae189. [PMID: 39007000 PMCID: PMC11242443 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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A major impediment to the development of the efficient use of artificial photosynthesis is the lack of highly selective and efficient photocatalysts toward the conversion of CO2 by sunlight energy at room temperature and ambient pressure. After many years of hard work, we finally completed the synthesis of graphdiyne-based palladium quantum dot catalysts containing high-density metal atom steps for selective artificial photosynthesis. The well-designed interface structure of the catalyst is composed of electron-donor and acceptor groups, resulting in the obvious incomplete charge-transfer phenomenon between graphdiyne and plasmonic metal nanostructures on the interface. These intrinsic characteristics are the origin of the high performance of the catalyst. Studies on its mechanism reveal that the synergism between 'hot electron' from local surface plasmon resonance and rapid photogenerated carrier separation at the ohmic contact interface accelerates the multi-electron reaction kinetics. The catalyst can selectively synthesize CH4 directly from CO2 and H2O with selectivity of near 100% at room temperature and pressure, and exhibits transformative performance, with an average CH4 yield of 26.2 μmol g-1 h-1 and remarkable long-term stability.
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- Chao Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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Liu J, Zhang Y, Dou H, Tsai BK, Choudhury A, Wang H. Self-Assembled TiN-Metal Nanocomposites Integrated on Flexible Mica Substrates towards Flexible Devices. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:4863. [PMID: 39123909 PMCID: PMC11314696 DOI: 10.3390/s24154863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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The integration of nanocomposite thin films with combined multifunctionalities on flexible substrates is desired for flexible device design and applications. For example, combined plasmonic and magnetic properties could lead to unique optical switchable magnetic devices and sensors. In this work, a multiphase TiN-Au-Ni nanocomposite system with core-shell-like Au-Ni nanopillars embedded in a TiN matrix has been demonstrated on flexible mica substrates. The three-phase nanocomposite film has been compared with its single metal nanocomposite counterparts, i.e., TiN-Au and TiN-Ni. Magnetic measurement results suggest that both TiN-Au-Ni/mica and TiN-Ni/mica present room-temperature ferromagnetic property. Tunable plasmonic property has been achieved by varying the metallic component of the nanocomposite films. The cyclic bending test was performed to verify the property reliability of the flexible nanocomposite thin films upon bending. This work opens a new path for integrating complex nitride-based nanocomposite designs on mica towards multifunctional flexible nanodevice applications.
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- Juncheng Liu
- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA (B.K.T.); (A.C.)
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA (B.K.T.); (A.C.)
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA (B.K.T.); (A.C.)
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA (B.K.T.); (A.C.)
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA (B.K.T.); (A.C.)
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA (B.K.T.); (A.C.)
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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Bijl M, Lim KRG, Garg S, Nicolas NJ, Visser NL, Aizenberg M, van der Hoeven JES, Aizenberg J. Controlling nanoparticle placement in Au/TiO 2 inverse opal photocatalysts. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:13867-13873. [PMID: 38979601 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01200c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Gold nanoparticle-loaded titania (Au/TiO2) inverse opals are highly ordered three-dimensional photonic structures with enhanced photocatalytic properties. However, fine control over the placement of the Au nanoparticles in the inverse opal structures remains challenging with traditional preparative methods. Here, we present a multi-component co-assembly strategy to prepare high-quality Au/TiO2 inverse opal films in which Au nanoparticles are either located on, or inside the TiO2 matrix, as verified using electron tomography. We report that Au nanoparticles embedded in the TiO2 support exhibit enhanced thermal and mechanical stability compared to non-embedded nanoparticles that are more prone to both leaching and sintering.
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- Marianne Bijl
- Materials Chemistry and Catalysis, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands.
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Allston, MA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA.
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Allston, MA, USA
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Allston, MA, USA
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Allston, MA, USA
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- Materials Chemistry and Catalysis, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands.
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Allston, MA, USA
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- Materials Chemistry and Catalysis, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands.
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA.
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Allston, MA, USA
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Chen W, Li J, Guo J, Li L, Wu H. Diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Light-driven heterogeneous redox processes. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 332:103253. [PMID: 39067260 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Light-driven heterogeneous processes are promising approaches for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease (AD) by regulating its relevant biomolecules. The molecular understanding of the heterogeneous interface environment and its interaction with target biomolecules is important. This review critically appraises the advances in AD early diagnosis and therapy employing heterogeneous light-driven redox processes, encompassing photoelectrochemical (PEC) biosensing, photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, PEC therapy, and photoacoustic therapy. The design strategies for heterogeneous interfaces based on target biomolecules and applications are also compiled. Finally, the remaining challenges and future perspectives are discussed. The present review may promote the fundamental understanding of AD diagnosis and therapy and facilitate interdisciplinary studies at the junction of nanotechnology and bioscience.
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- Wenting Chen
- Macau Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), Faculty of Innovation Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078, Macau
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- Macau Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), Faculty of Innovation Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078, Macau
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Macau Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), Faculty of Innovation Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078, Macau
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- Macau Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), Faculty of Innovation Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078, Macau.
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Schirato A, Sanders SK, Proietti Zaccaria R, Nordlander P, Della Valle G, Alabastri A. Quantifying Ultrafast Energy Transfer from Plasmonic Hot Carriers for Pulsed Photocatalysis on Nanostructures. ACS NANO 2024; 18:18933-18947. [PMID: 38990155 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Photocatalysis with plasmonic nanostructures has lately emerged as a transformative paradigm to drive and alter chemical reactions using light. At the surface of metallic nanoparticles, photoexcitation results in strong near fields, short-lived high-energy "hot" carriers, and light-induced heating, thus creating a local environment where reactions can occur with enhanced efficiencies. In this context, it is critical to understand how to manipulate the nonequilibrium processes triggered by light, as their ultrafast (femto- to picoseconds) relaxation dynamics compete with the process of energy transfer toward the reactants. Accurate predictions of the plasmon photocatalytic activity can lead to optimized nanophotonic architectures with enhanced selectivity and rates, operating beyond the intrinsic limitations of the steady state. Here, we report on an original modeling approach to quantify, with space, time, and energy resolution, the ultrafast energy exchange from plasmonic hot carriers (HCs) to molecular systems adsorbed on the metal nanoparticle surface while consistently accounting for photothermal bond activation. Our analysis, illustrated for a few typical cases, reveals that the most energetic nonequilibrium carriers (i.e., with energies well far from the Fermi level) may introduce a wavelength-dependence of the reaction rates, and it elucidates on the role of the carriers closer to the Fermi energy and the photothermally heated lattice, suggesting ways to enhance and optimize each contribution. We show that the overall reaction rates can benefit strongly from using pulsed illumination with the optimal pulse width determined by the properties of the system. Taken together, these results contribute to the rational design of nanoreactors for pulsed catalysis, which calls for predictive modeling of the ultrafast HC-hot adsorbate energy transfer.
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- Andrea Schirato
- Department of Physics, Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20133, Italy
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa 16163, Italy
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Laboratory for Nanophotonics, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Physics, Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20133, Italy
- Istituto di Fotonica e Nanotecnologie─Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, Milano I-20133, Italy
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Laboratory for Nanophotonics, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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Sun S, Zhao M, Liu H, Li D, Lei Y. Photothermal oxidative dehydrogenation of propane to propylene over Cu/BN catalysts. Front Chem 2024; 12:1439185. [PMID: 39091277 PMCID: PMC11291193 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1439185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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Oxidative dehydrogenation of propane (ODHP) is a reaction with significant practical significance. As for the industrial application of ODHP, it is challenging to achieve high activity and high propylene selectivity simultaneously. In this study, to overcome this obstacle, we designed a series of Cu/BN catalysts with unique morphologies for establishing a photothermal ODHP system with high efficiency and selectivity. Characterization and evaluation results revealed that Cu/BN-NS and Cu/BN-NF with enlarged specific surface areas exhibited higher catalytic activities. The localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect of Cu nanoparticles further enhanced the photothermal catalytic performances of Cu/BN catalysts under visible light irradiation. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first time to establish a BN-based photothermal ODHP catalytic system. This study is expected to pave pathways to realize high activity and propylene selectivity for the practical application of ODHP.
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- Shaoyuan Sun
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Liaoning University of Technology, Jinzhou, China
- Department of Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry), Faculty of Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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Pliatsikas N, Panos S, Odutola T, Kassavetis S, Papoulia C, Fekas I, Arvanitidis J, Christofilos D, Pavlidou E, Gioti M, Patsalas P. Colloidal Titanium Nitride Nanoparticles by Laser Ablation in Solvents for Plasmonic Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1214. [PMID: 39057890 PMCID: PMC11279895 DOI: 10.3390/nano14141214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Titanium nitride (TiN) is a candidate material for several plasmonic applications, and pulsed laser ablation in liquids (PLAL) represents a rapid, scalable, and environmentally friendly approach for the large-scale production of nanomaterials with customized properties. In this work, the nanosecond PLAL process is developed, and we provide a concise understanding of the process parameters, such as the solvent and the laser fluence and pulse wavelength, to the size and structure of the produced TiN nanoparticles (NPs). TiN films of a 0.6 μm thickness developed by direct-current (DC) magnetron sputtering were used as the ablation targets. All laser process parameters lead to the fabrication of spherical NPs, while the laser pulse fluence was used to control the NPs' size. High laser pulse fluence values result in larger TiN NPs (diameter around 42 nm for 5 mJ and 25 nm for 1 mJ), as measured from scanning electron microscopy (SEM). On the other hand, the wavelength of the laser pulse does not affect the mean size of the TiN NPs (24, 26, and 25 nm for 355, 532, and 1064 nm wavelengths, respectively). However, the wavelength plays a vital role in the quality of the produced TiN NPs. Shorter wavelengths result in NPs with fewer defects, as indicated by Raman spectra and XPS analysis. The solvent type also significantly affects the size of the NPs. In aqueous solutions, strong oxidation of the NPs is evident, while organic solvents such as acetone, carbides, and oxides cover the TiN NPs.
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- Nikolaos Pliatsikas
- Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Physics Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Yu C, Zhan R, Zhang S, Huang Z, Wang J, Xie G, Liao L, Li H, Xie X, Ma T, Zhang N. Promoting Photon-to-Chemical Conversion through a Dielectric Antenna-Hybrid Bilayered Reactor Configuration. NANO LETTERS 2024. [PMID: 39012487 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c02183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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The application of scattered light via an antenna-reactor configuration is promising for converting thermocatalysts into photocatalysts. However, the efficiency of dielectric antennas in photon-to-chemical conversion remains suboptimal. Herein, we present an effective approach to promote light utilization efficiency by designing dielectric antenna-hybrid bilayered reactors. Experimental studies and finite-difference time-domain simulations demonstrate that the engineered SiO2-carbon/metal dielectric antenna-hybrid bilayered reactors exhibit a synergy of absorption superposition and electric field confinement between carbon and metals, leading to the improved absorption of scattered light, upgraded charge carriers density, and ultimately promoted photoactivity in hydrogenating chlorobenzene with an average benzene formation rate of 18 258 μmol g-1 h-1, outperforming the reported results. Notably, the carbon interlayer proves to be more effective than the commonly explored dielectric TiO2 interlayer in boosting the benzene formation rate by over 3 times. This research paves the way for promoting near-field scattered photon-to-chemical conversion through a dielectric antenna-hybrid reactor configuration.
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- Changqiang Yu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Bezerra LS, Brasseur P, Sullivan-Allsop S, Cai R, da Silva KN, Wang S, Singh H, Yadav AK, Santos HLS, Chundak M, Abdelsalam I, Heczko VJ, Sitta E, Ritala M, Huo W, Slater TJA, Haigh SJ, Camargo PHC. Ultralow Catalytic Loading for Optimised Electrocatalytic Performance of AuPt Nanoparticles to Produce Hydrogen and Ammonia. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202405459. [PMID: 38711309 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202405459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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The hydrogen evolution and nitrite reduction reactions are key to producing green hydrogen and ammonia. Antenna-reactor nanoparticles hold promise to improve the performances of these transformations under visible-light excitation, by combining plasmonic and catalytic materials. However, current materials involve compromising either on the catalytic activity or the plasmonic enhancement and also lack control of reaction selectivity. Here, we demonstrate that ultralow loadings and non-uniform surface segregation of the catalytic component optimize catalytic activity and selectivity under visible-light irradiation. Taking Pt-Au as an example we find that fine-tuning the Pt content produces a 6-fold increase in the hydrogen evolution compared to commercial Pt/C as well as a 6.5-fold increase in the nitrite reduction and a 2.5-fold increase in the selectivity for producing ammonia under visible light excitation relative to dark conditions. Density functional theory suggests that the catalytic reactions are accelerated by the intimate contact between nanoscale Pt-rich and Au-rich regions at the surface, which facilitates the formation of electron-rich hot-carrier puddles associated with the Pt-based active sites. The results provide exciting opportunities to design new materials with improved photocatalytic performance for sustainable energy applications.
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- Leticia S Bezerra
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Nano and Molecular Systems Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, FIN-90014, Finland
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL Beamline SIRIUS, Saint-Aubin, F-91192, Gif sur Yvette, France
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rod. Washington Luis, km 235, Sao Carlos, 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University., Nanjing, 210037, P. R. China
- NOMATEN Centre of Excellence, National Centre for Nuclear Research, Otwock, 05-400, Poland
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- Cardiff Catalysis Institute, School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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Zeng F, Long L, Wang S, Li X, Cai S, Li D. The Difference between Plasmon Excitations in Chemically Heterogeneous Gold and Silver Atomic Clusters. Molecules 2024; 29:3300. [PMID: 39064878 PMCID: PMC11279591 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29143300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Weak doping can broaden, shift, and quench plasmon peaks in nanoparticles, but the mechanistic intricacies of the diverse responses to doping remain unclear. In this study, we used the time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT) to compute the excitation properties of transition-metal Pd- or Pt-doped gold and silver atomic arrays and investigate the evolution characteristics and response mechanisms of their plasmon peaks. The results demonstrated that the Pd or Pt doping of the off-centered 10 × 2 atomic arrays broadened or shifted the plasmon peaks to varying degrees. In particular, for Pd-doped 10 × 2 Au atomic arrays, the broadened plasmon peak significantly blueshifted, whereas a slight red shift was observed for Pt-doped arrays. For the 10 × 2 Ag atomic arrays, Pd doping caused almost no shift in the plasmon peak, whereas Pt doping caused a substantial red shift in the broadened plasmon peak. The analysis revealed that the diversity in these doping responses was related to the energy positions of the d electrons in the gold and silver atomic clusters and the positions of the doping atomic orbitals in the energy bands. The introduction of doping atoms altered the symmetry and gap size of the occupied and unoccupied orbitals, so multiple modes of single-particle transitions were involved in the excitation. An electron transfer analysis indicated a close correlation between excitation energy and the electron transfer of doping atoms. Finally, the differences in the symmetrically centered 11 × 2 doped atomic array were discussed using electron transfer analysis to validate the reliability of this analytical method. These findings elucidate the microscopic mechanisms of the evolution of plasmon peaks in doped atomic clusters and provide new insights into the rational control and application of plasmons in low-dimensional nanostructures.
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- Fanjin Zeng
- College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; (F.Z.); (L.L.); (S.W.)
- College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Anshun University, Anshun 561000, China
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- College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; (F.Z.); (L.L.); (S.W.)
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- College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; (F.Z.); (L.L.); (S.W.)
- Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Computational Nano-Material Science, Guizhou Education University, Guiyang 550018, China
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- School of Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, China;
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- College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; (F.Z.); (L.L.); (S.W.)
- School of Information, Guizhou University of Finance and Economics, Guiyang 550025, China
- Department of Resources and Environment, Moutai Institute, Renhuai 564507, China
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- College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; (F.Z.); (L.L.); (S.W.)
- College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Anshun University, Anshun 561000, China
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Mai TH, Do HB, Pham LD, Phan TX, Chen WZ, Lan LW, Lin HJ, Nguyen VH, Dong CL, Kumar ASK, El-Mahdy AFM, Lee H, Dang DK, Vo DVN, Tu LW, Kuo CC, Yang HD, Pham PV. Efficient photoanode with a MoS 2/TiO 2/Au nanoparticle heterostructure for ultraviolet-visible photoelectrocatalysis. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:385703. [PMID: 38958589 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad5aa0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Green energy technology is generally becoming one of hot issues that need to be solved due to the adverse effects on the environment of fossil fuels. One of the strategies being studied and developed by theorists and experimentalists is the use of photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells, which are emerging as a candidate to produce hydrogen from water splitting. However, creating photoelectrodes that meet the requirements for PEC water splitting has emerged as the primary obstacle in bringing this technology to commercial fruition. Here, we construct a heterostructure, which consists of MoS2/TiO2/Au nanoparticles (NPs) to overcome the drawbacks of the photoanode. Owing to the dependence on charge transfer, the bandgap of MoS2/TiO2and the utilization the Au NPs as a stimulant for charges separation of TiO2by localized surface plasmon resonances effect as well as the increase of hot electron injection to cathode, leading to photocatalytic activities are improved. The results have recorded a significant increase in the photocurrent density from 2.3μAcm-2of TiO2to approximately 16.3μAcm-2of MoS2/TiO2/Au NPs. This work unveils a promising route to enhance the visible light adsorption and charge transfer in photo-electrode of the PEC cells by combining two-dimensional materials with metal NPs.
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- The-Hung Mai
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Applied Science, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education, Ho Chi Minh 700000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Material Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Physics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- International Training Institute for Material Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Department of Physics, Tamkang University, Tamsui 25137, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
- Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, Akademia Gorniczo-Hutnicza (AGH) University of Science and Technology, Krakow 30-059, Poland
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- Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Photonics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Ho Chi Minh 700000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh 755414, Vietnam
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- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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Han C, Zeng Z, Zhang X, Liang Y, Kundu BK, Yuan L, Tan CL, Zhang Y, Xu YJ. All-in-One: Plasmonic Janus Heterostructures for Efficient Cooperative Photoredox Catalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202408527. [PMID: 38958191 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202408527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Janus heterostructures consisting of multiple jointed components with distinct properties have gained growing interest in the photoredox catalytic field. Herein, we have developed a facile low-temperature method to gain anisotropic one-dimensional Au-tipped CdS (Au-CdS) nanorods (NRs), followed by assembling Ru molecular co-catalyst (RuN5) onto the surface of the NRs. The CdS NRs decorated with plasmonic Au nanoparticles (NPs) and RuN5 complex harness the virtues of metal-semiconductor and inorganic-organic interface, giving directional charge transfer channels, spatially separated reaction sites, and enhanced local electric field distribution. As a result, the Au-CdS-RuN5 can act as an efficient dual-function photocatalyst for simultaneous H2 evolution and valorization of biomass-derived alcohols. Benefiting from the interfacial charge decoupling and selective chemical bond activation, the optimal all-in-one Au-CdS-RuN5 heterostructure shows greatly enhanced photoactivity and selectivity as compared to bare CdS NRs, along with a remarkable apparent quantum yield of 40.2 % at 400 nm. The structural evolution and working mechanism of the heterostructures are systematically analyzed based on experimental and computational results.
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- Chuang Han
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
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Deepak N, Jain V, Pillai PP. Metal-semiconductor heterojunction accelerates the plasmonically powered photoregeneration of biological cofactors. Photochem Photobiol 2024; 100:1000-1009. [PMID: 38485671 DOI: 10.1111/php.13937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Photocatalysis with plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) is emerging as an attractive strategy to make and break chemical bonds. However, the fast relaxation dynamics of the photoexcited charge carriers in plasmonic NPs often result in poor yields. The separation and extraction of photoexcited hot-charge carriers should be faster than the thermalization process to overcome the limitation of poor yield. This demands the integration of rationally chosen materials to construct hybrid plasmonic photocatalysts. In this work, the enhanced photocatalytic activity of gold nanoparticle-titanium dioxide metal-semiconductor heterostructure (Au-TiO2) is used for the efficient regeneration of nicotinamide (NADH) cofactors. The modification of plasmonic AuNPs with n-type TiO2 semiconductor enhanced the charge separation process, because of the Schottky barrier formed at the Au-TiO2 heterojunction. This led to a 12-fold increment in the photocatalytic activity of plasmonic AuNP in regenerating NADH cofactor. Detailed mechanistic studies revealed that Au-TiO2 hybrid photocatalyst followed a less-explored light-independent pathway, in comparison to the conventional light-dependent path followed by sole AuNP photocatalyst. NADH regeneration yield reached ~70% in the light-independent pathway, under optimized conditions. Thus, our study emphasizes the rational choice of components in hybrid nanostructures in dictating the photocatalytic activity and the underlying reaction mechanism in plasmon-powered chemical transformations.
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- Namitha Deepak
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India
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Park SH, Kim S, Park JW, Kim S, Cha W, Lee J. In-situ and wavelength-dependent photocatalytic strain evolution of a single Au nanoparticle on a TiO 2 film. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5416. [PMID: 38937506 PMCID: PMC11211407 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49862-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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Photocatalysis is a promising technique due to its capacity to efficiently harvest solar energy and its potential to address the global energy crisis. However, the structure-activity relationships of photocatalyst during wavelength-dependent photocatalytic reactions remains largely unexplored because it is difficult to measure under operating conditions. Here we show the photocatalytic strain evolution of a single Au nanoparticle (AuNP) supported on a TiO2 film by combining three-dimensional (3D) Bragg coherent X-ray diffraction imaging with an external light source. The wavelength-dependent generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) has significant effects on the structural deformation of the AuNP, leading to its strain evolution. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations are employed to rationalize the induced strain caused by the adsorption of ROS on the AuNP surface. These observations provide insights of how the photocatalytic activity impacts on the structural deformation of AuNP, contributing to the general understanding of the atomic-level catalytic adsorption process.
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- Sung Hyun Park
- Department of HY-KIST Bio-Convergence, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Artificial Low Dimensional Electronic Systems, Institute for Basic Science, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- X-ray Science Division, Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, 60439, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute for Convergence of Basic Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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D'Antoni P, Sementa L, Bonacchi S, Reato M, Maran F, Fortunelli A, Stener M. Combined experimental and computational study of the photoabsorption of the monodoped and nondoped nanoclusters Au 24Pt(SR) 18, Ag 24Pt(SR) 18, and Ag 25(SR) 18. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:17569-17576. [PMID: 38867581 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00789a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Assessing the accuracy of first-principles computational approaches is instrumental to predict electronic excitations in metal nanoclusters with quantitative confidence. Here we describe a validation study on the optical response of a set of monolayer-protected clusters (MPC). The photoabsorption spectra of Ag25(DMBT)18-, Ag24Pt(DMBT)182- and Au24Pt(SC4H9)18, where DMBT is 2,4-dimethylbenzenethiolate and SC4H9 is n-butylthiolate, have been obtained at low temperature and compared with accurate TDDFT calculations. An excellent match between theory and experiment, with typical deviations of less than 0.1 eV, was obtained, thereby validating the accuracy and reliability of the proposed computational framework. Moreover, an analysis of the TDDFT simulations allowed us to ascribe all relevant spectral features to specific transitions between occupied/virtual orbital pairs. The doping effect of Pt on the optical response of these ultrasmall MPC systems was identified and discussed.
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- Pierpaolo D'Antoni
- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Farmaceutiche, Università di Trieste, Via Giorgieri 1, I-34127 Trieste, Italy.
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- CNR-ICCOM & IPCF, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Giuseppe Moruzzi 1, I-56124 Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 1, I-35131 Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 1, I-35131 Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 1, I-35131 Padova, Italy.
- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, 55 North Eagleville Road, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA
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- CNR-ICCOM & IPCF, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Giuseppe Moruzzi 1, I-56124 Pisa, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Farmaceutiche, Università di Trieste, Via Giorgieri 1, I-34127 Trieste, Italy.
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Zhu J, Dai J, Xu Y, Liu X, Chen R, Wang Z, Liu H, Li G. Plasmon-Switched Kinetics for Formic Acid Dehydrogenation: Selective Adsorption Driven by Local Field and Hot Carriers. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301616. [PMID: 38318952 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Understanding illumination-mediated kinetics is essential for catalyst design in plasmon catalysis. Here we prepare Pd-based plasmonic catalysts with tunable electronic structures to reveal the underlying illumination-enhanced kinetic mechanisms for formic acid (HCOOH) dehydrogenation. We demonstrate a kinetic switch from a competitive Langmuir-Hinshelwood adsorption mode in dark to a non-competitive type under irradiation triggered by local field and hot carriers. Specifically, the electromagnetic field induces a spatial-temporal separation of dehydrogenation-favorable configurations of reactant molecule HCOOH and HCOO- due to their natural different polarities. Meanwhile, the generated energetic carriers can serve as active sites for selective molecular adsorption. The hot electrons act as adsorption sites for HCOOH, while holes prefer to adsorb HCOO-. Such unique non-competitive adsorption kinetics induced by plasmon effects serves as another typical characteristic of plasmonic catalysis that remarkably differs from thermocatalysis. This work unravels unique adsorption transformations and a kinetic switching driven by plasmon nonthermal effects.
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- Jiannan Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
- Shenzhen Huazhong University of Science and Technology Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518000, PR China
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Xin Y, Nagata T, Kato K, Xu Y, Shirai T. Role of polyvinylpyrrolidone in the polyol synthesis of platinum nanoparticles. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:3034-3040. [PMID: 38863791 PMCID: PMC11138182 DOI: 10.1039/d4na00118d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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In this work, platinum (Pt) nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared via the reduction of Pt salts in an ethylene glycol induced polyol process with an altered polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)/Pt molar ratio. With the systematic elucidation of the hydrodynamic size in a liquid; the solid-state size and morphology, crystal structure, surface chemical state and thermal decomposition behavior of the synthesized Pt NPs; as well as the reducing dynamic of Pt cations, the role of PVP in the polyol synthesis of Pt NPs is clarified for the first time. It was found that the amount of PVP does not affect the reducing dynamic of Pt cations, but the chemical state of PVP capped on Pt NPs and the resultant particle size significantly depend on the initial PVP/Pt molar ratio in the precursor solution. Dense-packed PVP via the chemisorption of carbonyl oxygen on the surface of Pt NPs occurs in the case of a higher PVP/Pt ratio, suppressing particle growth and resulting in smaller Pt NPs. On the contrary, the chemical structure of PVP is tuned by the cleavage of the N-C bond and results in the chemisorption of the N atom on the surface of Pt NPs, which promotes the production of larger Pt NPs when a lower PVP/Pt ratio is applied.
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- Yunzi Xin
- Advanced Ceramics Research Center, Nagoa Institute of Technolgy Gokiso-cho, Showa-ku Nagoya Aichi 466-8555 Japan
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- Department of Life Science and Applied Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology Gokiso-cho, Showa-ku Nagoy Aichi 466-8555 Japan
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- Advanced Ceramics Research Center, Nagoa Institute of Technolgy Gokiso-cho, Showa-ku Nagoya Aichi 466-8555 Japan
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- Advanced Ceramics Research Center, Nagoa Institute of Technolgy Gokiso-cho, Showa-ku Nagoya Aichi 466-8555 Japan
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- Advanced Ceramics Research Center, Nagoa Institute of Technolgy Gokiso-cho, Showa-ku Nagoya Aichi 466-8555 Japan
- Department of Life Science and Applied Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology Gokiso-cho, Showa-ku Nagoy Aichi 466-8555 Japan
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Zhao D, Zhu J, Huang Z, Wang Q, Liu Z, Zhang C, Liu Y, Fu Z. Nickel-Doped Decatungstate as a Robust Photocatalyst for Violet Light-Triggered Redox Coupling Conversion of Alcohol and Water to Aldehyde/Ketone and Hydrogen. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:10881-10896. [PMID: 38784969 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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The effective coupling of photoinduced alcohol oxidation and water reduction may economically produce hydrogen (H2) from water, which is of great significance in solving the current energy crisis. This study discloses that decatungstate (DT) and especially Ni2+ions-doped DTs are active for the photoreaction of benzyl alcohol with H2O, and under 48 h of violet light illumination, the best 1%Ni-DT yields ca. 86.1% benzoic acid and a 4.65 h-1 H2 generation efficiency (turnover frequency, TOF). Also, 1%Ni-DT is efficient for the photoredox coupling reaction of aliphatic and especially aromatic primary/secondary alcohols with water. A series of characterizations support that the doubled-reduced H2DT produced from the photoreaction plays a key role in water reduction to H2, which is accelerated by the doped Ni2+. In particular, it and the derived Ni3+ may construct a Z-type catalyst for water overall splitting, thereby hoisting the acid yield and H2 amount in the later stage of the photoreaction.
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- Dan Zhao
- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials & Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of Resource Fine-Processing and Advanced Materials of Hunan Province and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials & Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of Resource Fine-Processing and Advanced Materials of Hunan Province and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials & Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of Resource Fine-Processing and Advanced Materials of Hunan Province and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials & Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of Resource Fine-Processing and Advanced Materials of Hunan Province and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials & Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of Resource Fine-Processing and Advanced Materials of Hunan Province and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials & Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of Resource Fine-Processing and Advanced Materials of Hunan Province and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials & Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of Resource Fine-Processing and Advanced Materials of Hunan Province and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for New Petrochemical Materials & Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of Resource Fine-Processing and Advanced Materials of Hunan Province and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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Xiao Y, Tian Y, Xu W, Zhu J. Photodegradation of Microplastics through Nanomaterials: Insights into Photocatalysts Modification and Detailed Mechanisms. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2755. [PMID: 38894019 PMCID: PMC11174110 DOI: 10.3390/ma17112755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Microplastics (MPs) pose a profound environmental challenge, impacting ecosystems and human health through mechanisms such as bioaccumulation and ecosystem contamination. While traditional water treatment methods can partially remove microplastics, their limitations highlight the need for innovative green approaches like photodegradation to ensure more effective and sustainable removal. This review explores the potential of nanomaterial-enhanced photocatalysts in addressing this issue. Utilizing their unique properties like large surface area and tunable bandgap, nanomaterials significantly improve degradation efficiency. Different strategies for photocatalyst modification to improve photocatalytic performance are thoroughly summarized, with a particular emphasis on element doping and heterojunction construction. Furthermore, this review thoroughly summarizes the possible fundamental mechanisms driving the photodegradation of microplastics facilitated by nanomaterials, with a focus on processes like free radical formation and singlet oxygen oxidation. This review not only synthesizes critical findings from existing studies but also identifies gaps in the current research landscape, suggesting that further development of these photocatalytic techniques could lead to substantial advancements in environmental remediation practices. By delineating these novel approaches and their mechanisms, this work underscores the significant environmental implications and contributes to the ongoing development of sustainable solutions to mitigate microplastic pollution.
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- Yiting Xiao
- Department of Biological Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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- Program of Material Science and Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA;
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- Department of Biological Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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Chong C, Boong SK, Raja Mogan T, Lee JK, Ang ZZ, Li H, Lee HK. Catalyst-On-Hotspot Nanoarchitecture: Plasmonic Focusing of Light onto Co-Photocatalyst for Efficient Light-To-Chemical Transformation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309983. [PMID: 38174596 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Plasmon-mediated catalysis utilizing hybrid photocatalytic ensembles promises effective light-to-chemical transformation, but current approaches suffer from weak electromagnetic field enhancements from polycrystalline and isotropic plasmonic nanoparticles as well as poor utilization of precious co-catalyst. Here, efficient plasmon-mediated catalysis is achieved by introducing a unique catalyst-on-hotspot nanoarchitecture obtained through the strategic positioning of co-photocatalyst onto plasmonic hotspots to concentrate light energy directly at the point-of-reaction. Using environmental remediation as a proof-of-concept application, the catalyst-on-hotspot design (edge-AgOcta@Cu2O) enhances photocatalytic advanced oxidation processes to achieve superior organic-pollutant degradation at ≈81% albeit having lesser Cu2O co-photocatalyst than the fully deposited design (full-AgOcta@Cu2O). Mass-normalized rate constants of edge-AgOcta@Cu2O reveal up to 20-fold and 3-fold more efficient utilization of Cu2O and Ag nanoparticles, respectively, compared to full-AgOcta@Cu2O and standalone catalysts. Moreover, this design also exhibits catalytic performance >4-fold better than emerging hybrid photocatalytic platforms. Mechanistic studies unveil that the light-concentrating effect facilitated by the dense electromagnetic hotspots is crucial to promote the generation and utilization of energetic photocarriers for enhanced catalysis. By enabling the plasmonic focusing of light onto co-photocatalyst at the single-particle level, the unprecedented design offers valuable insights in enhancing light-driven chemical reactions and realizing efficient energy/catalyst utilizations for diverse chemical, environmental, and energy applications.
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- Carice Chong
- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03, Innovis, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
- Centre for Hydrogen Innovations, National University of Singapore, E8, 1 Engineering drive 3, Singapore, 117580, Singapore
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Zhang W, Chen L, Niu R, Ma Z, Ba K, Xie T, Chu X, Wu S, Wang D, Liu G. Transient-State Self-Bipolarized Organic Frameworks of Single Aromatic Units for Natural Sunlight-Driven Photosynthesis of H 2O 2. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308322. [PMID: 38493490 PMCID: PMC11200023 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Constructing π-conjugated polymer structures through covalent bonds dominates the design of organic framework photocatalysts, which significantly depends on the selection of multiple donor-acceptor building blocks to narrow the optical gap and increase the lifetimes of charge carriers. In this work, self-bipolarized organic frameworks of single aromatic units are demonstrated as novel broad-spectrum-responsive photocatalysts for H2O2 production. The preparation of such photocatalysts is only to fix the aromatic units (such as 1,3,5-triphenylbenzene) with alkane linkers in 3D space. Self-bipolarized aromatic units can drive the H2O2 production from H2O and O2 under natural sunlight, wide pH ranges (3.0-10.0) and natural water sources. Moreover, it can be extended to catalyze the oxidative coupling of amines. Experimental and theoretical investigation demonstrate that such a strategy obeys the mechanism of through-space π-conjugation, where the closely face-to-face overlapped aromatic rings permit the electron and energy transfer through the large-area delocalization of the electron cloud under visible light irradiation. This work introduces a novel design concept for the development of organic photocatalysts, which will break the restriction of conventional through-band π-conjugation structure and will open a new way in the synthesis of organic photocatalysts.
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- Wenjuan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative ChemistryCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
- Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry of Jilin ProvinceCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative ChemistryCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
- Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry of Jilin ProvinceCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative ChemistryCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
- Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry of Jilin ProvinceCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative ChemistryCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry of Jilin ProvinceCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry of Jilin ProvinceCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Architectural Electricity & Comprehensive Energy SavingSchool of Electrical and Electronic Information EngineeringJilin Jianzhu UniversityChangchun130119China
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- Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry of Jilin ProvinceCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative ChemistryCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative ChemistryCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
- Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry of Jilin ProvinceCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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Pylarinou M, Sakellis E, Tsipas P, Gardelis S, Psycharis V, Dimoulas A, Stergiopoulos T, Likodimos V. Light concentration and electron transfer in plasmonic-photonic Ag,Au modified Mo-BiVO 4 inverse opal photoelectrocatalysts. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:10366-10376. [PMID: 38739078 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06407g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Plasmonic photocatalysis based on metal-semiconductor heterojunctions is considered a key strategy to evade the inherent limitations of poor light harvesting and charge separation of semiconductor photocatalysts. It can be profitably combined with three-dimensional photonic crystals (PCs) that offer an ideal scaffold for loading plasmonic nanoparticles and a unique architecture to intensify photon capture. In this work, Mo-doped BiVO4 inverse opals were applied as visible light-responsive photonic hosts of Ag and/or Au plasmonic nanoparticles in order to exploit the synergy of plasmonic and photonic amplification effects with interfacial charge transfer for the photoelectrocatalytic degradation of recalcitrant pharmaceutical contaminants under visible light. Photoelectrochemical evaluation indicated a major contribution from hot spot-assisted local field enhancement, most pronounced for Ag/Mo-BiVO4 PCs due to the spectral overlap of the localized surface plasmon resonance with the electronic absorption and blue-edge slow photon region of Mo-BiVO4 PCs, in contrast to weak plasmonic sensitization effects for the Au-modified PCs. The diverse band alignment at the metal-semiconductor interfaces resulted in the enhanced photoelectrocatalytic degradation of tetracycline broad spectrum antibiotic by Ag/Mo-BiVO4 and the refractory ibuprofen drug by (Ag,Au)/Mo-BiVO4, attributed to the enhanced charge separation by electron transfer toward Ag nanoparticles. Combination of visible light activated semiconductor PCs and plasmonic nanoparticles with suitable band alignment and photonic band gap may provide a versatile approach for the rational design of efficient plasmonic-photonic photoeletrocatalysts.
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- Martha Pylarinou
- Section of Condensed Matter Physics, Department of Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University Campus, 15784, Greece.
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- Section of Condensed Matter Physics, Department of Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University Campus, 15784, Greece.
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", 15341 Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", 15341 Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece
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- Section of Condensed Matter Physics, Department of Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University Campus, 15784, Greece.
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", 15341 Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", 15341 Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", 15341 Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece
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- Section of Condensed Matter Physics, Department of Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University Campus, 15784, Greece.
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Fang Y, Xu B, Wang S, Liu H, Wang J, Si M. Highly stable localized surface plasmon resonance of Cu nanoparticles obtained via oxygen plasma irradiation. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:9748-9753. [PMID: 38686891 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06277e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) possess strong localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in visible light. However, CuNPs are not chemically stable in air, which has seriously hindered the applications based on the LSPR of CuNPs. We developed an artificial method to passivate CuNPs as Al naturally does in air, preventing the oxidation of CuNPs through swift oxidation of the surface atoms via oxygen plasma irradiation. A hemispheric core-shell structure of CuNPs uniformly covered by a dense CuO shell (CuNPs@d-CuO) was constructed. The 4 nm d-CuO shell can prevent CuNPs from further oxidation. As a result, the LSPR of the CuNPs is stable in air over 180 days.
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- Yingcui Fang
- Department of Vacuum Science and Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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- Department of Vacuum Science and Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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- Department of Vacuum Science and Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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- Department of Vacuum Science and Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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- Department of Vacuum Science and Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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- School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing, 100083, China.
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Abdelmoneim A, Elfayoumi MAK, Abdel-Wahab MS, Al-Enizi AM, Lee JK, Tawfik WZ. Enhanced solar-driven photoelectrochemical water splitting using nanoflower Au/CuO/GaN hybrid photoanodes. RSC Adv 2024; 14:16846-16858. [PMID: 38784418 PMCID: PMC11114097 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01931h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Harnessing solar energy for large-scale hydrogen fuel (H2) production shows promise in addressing the energy crisis and ecological degradation. This study focuses on the development of GaN-based photoelectrodes for efficient photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, enabling environmentally friendly H2 production. Herein, a novel nanoflower Au/CuO/GaN hybrid structure was successfully synthesized using a combination of methods including successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR), RF/DC sputtering, and metal-organic chemical vapour deposition (MOCVD) techniques. Structural, morphological, and optical characteristics and elemental composition of the prepared samples were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV-Vis spectroscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, respectively. PEC and electrochemical impedance measurements were performed for all samples. The nanoflower Au/CuO/GaN hybrid structure exhibited the highest photocurrent density of ∼4 mA cm-2 at 1.5 V vs. RHE in a Na2SO4 electrolyte with recorded moles of H2 of about 3246 μmol h-1 cm-2. By combining these three materials in a unique structure, we achieved improved performance in the conversion of solar energy into chemical energy. The nanoflower structure provides a large surface area and promotes light absorption while the Au, CuO, and GaN components contribute to efficient charge separation and transfer. This study presents a promising strategy for advancing sustainable H2 production via efficient solar-driven water splitting.
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- Alhoda Abdelmoneim
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62511 Egypt
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62511 Egypt
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- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62511 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University P. O. Box 2455 Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University Gwangju 61186 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62511 Egypt
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Zhang X, Wang C, Zhang M, Luo D, Ye S, Weng B. Surface Plasmon Resonance-Mediated Photocatalytic H 2 Generation. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400513. [PMID: 38772862 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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The limited yield of H2 production has posed a significant challenge in contemporary research. To address this issue, researchers have turned to the application of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) materials in photocatalytic H2 generation. SPR, arising from collective electron oscillations, enhances light absorption and facilitates efficient separation and transfer of electron-hole pairs in semiconductor systems, thereby boosting photocatalytic H2 production efficiency. However, existing reviews predominantly focus on SPR noble metals, neglecting non-noble metals and SPR semiconductors. In this review, we begin by elucidating five different SPR mechanisms, covering hot electron injection, electric field enhancement, light scattering, plasmon-induced resonant energy transfer, and photo-thermionic effect, by which SPR enhances photocatalytic activity. Subsequently, a comprehensive overview follows, detailing the application of SPR materials-metals, non-noble metals, and SPR semiconductors-in photocatalytic H2 production. Additionally, a personal perspective is offered on developing highly efficient SPR-based photocatalysis systems for solar-to-H2 conversion in the future. This review aims to guide the development of next-gen SPR-based materials for advancing solar-to-fuel conversion.
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- Xiaohan Zhang
- Huangpu H2 Energy Innovation Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Bingtuan Energy Development Institute, Shihezi University, Shihezi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 832000, P. R. China
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- School of Semiconductor Science and Technology, South China Normal University, Foshan, Guangdong 528225, P. R. China
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- Huangpu H2 Energy Innovation Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Huangpu H2 Energy Innovation Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Institute of Urban Environment Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Road, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Zhao D, Tang X, Liu P, Huang Q, Li T, Ju L. Recent Progress of Ion-Modified TiO 2 for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. Molecules 2024; 29:2347. [PMID: 38792207 PMCID: PMC11123945 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Harnessing solar energy to produce hydrogen through semiconductor-mediated photocatalytic water splitting is a promising avenue to address the challenges of energy scarcity and environmental degradation. Ever since Fujishima and Honda's groundbreaking work in photocatalytic water splitting, titanium dioxide (TiO2) has garnered significant interest as a semiconductor photocatalyst, prized for its non-toxicity, affordability, superior photocatalytic activity, and robust chemical stability. Nonetheless, the efficacy of solar energy conversion is hampered by TiO2's wide bandgap and the swift recombination of photogenerated carriers. In pursuit of enhancing TiO2's photocatalytic prowess, a panoply of modification techniques has been explored over recent years. This work provides an extensive review of the strategies employed to augment TiO2's performance in photocatalytic hydrogen production, with a special emphasis on foreign dopant incorporation. Firstly, we delve into metal doping as a key tactic to boost TiO2's capacity for efficient hydrogen generation via water splitting. We elaborate on the premise that metal doping introduces discrete energy states within TiO2's bandgap, thereby elevating its visible light photocatalytic activity. Following that, we evaluate the role of metal nanoparticles in modifying TiO2, hailed as one of the most effective strategies. Metal nanoparticles, serving as both photosensitizers and co-catalysts, display a pronounced affinity for visible light absorption and enhance the segregation and conveyance of photogenerated charge carriers, leading to remarkable photocatalytic outcomes. Furthermore, we consolidate perspectives on the nonmetal doping of TiO2, which tailors the material to harness visible light more efficiently and bolsters the separation and transfer of photogenerated carriers. The incorporation of various anions is summarized for their potential to propel TiO2's photocatalytic capabilities. This review aspires to compile contemporary insights on ion-doped TiO2, propelling the efficacy of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and anticipating forthcoming advancements. Our work aims to furnish an informative scaffold for crafting advanced TiO2-based photocatalysts tailored for water-splitting applications.
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- Dongqiu Zhao
- School of Physics and Electric Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China; (D.Z.); (Q.H.); (T.L.)
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- Institute of Materials Physics and Chemistry, College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China;
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- School of Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University•Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai 519087, China;
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- School of Physics and Electric Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China; (D.Z.); (Q.H.); (T.L.)
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- School of Physics and Electric Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China; (D.Z.); (Q.H.); (T.L.)
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- School of Physics and Electric Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China; (D.Z.); (Q.H.); (T.L.)
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Li J, Duan Y, Wang L, Ma J. Preparation of core-shell structure Ag@TiO 2 plasma photocatalysts and reduction of Cr(VI): Size dependent and LSPR effect. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 248:118265. [PMID: 38266898 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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The poor light absorption and low carrier separation efficiency of Titanium dioxide (TiO2) limit its further application. The introduction of plasma metal Ag have the potential to solve these drawbacks owing to its plasma resonance effect. Thus core-shell structure Ag@TiO2 plasma photocatalysts was prepared by using facile reduction method in this work. More specifically, Ag@TiO2 composite catalysts with different Ag loading amounts were prepared in the presence of surfactant PVP. Ag@TiO2 demonstrates excellent light absorption performance and photoelectric separation efficiency compared with pure TiO2. As a result, it displays excellent performance of Cr(VI) reduction under visible light. The optimal composite catalysts Ag@TiO2-5P achieves exceptional visible-light-driven photocatalytic Cr(VI) reduction efficiency of 0.01416 min-1 that is 2.29 times greater than pure TiO2. To investigate the role of PVP, we also synthesized Ag@TiO2-5 without PVP. The experimental results show that although Ag@TiO2-5 Cr(VI) reduction performance is superior to pure TiO2, it significantly decreases compared with Ag@TiO2-5P. The results of TEM and optoelectronic testing show that agglomeration of Ag particles leads to a decrease in the photoelectric separation efficiency of Ag@TiO2-5. The smaller Ag particles provide more active sites and demonstrating a stronger overall local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect. DMPO spin-trapping ESR spectra testing indicates that ∙O2- and ∙OH are the main reactive species. This research provides a potential strategy to prepare Ag-based plasma photocatalysts for environment protection.
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- Jiwen Li
- College of Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Huanghua 061100, PR China.
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- College of Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Huanghua 061100, PR China
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- College of Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Huanghua 061100, PR China
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- College of Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Huanghua 061100, PR China.
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Jadhav YA, Rahane GK, Goswami T, Jagadish K, Chordiya K, Roy A, Debnath T, Jathar SB, Devan R, Upadhyay Kahaly M, Rondiya SR, Ghosh HN, Dzade NY. Novel Au/Cu 2NiSnS 4 Nano-Heterostructure: Synthesis, Structure, Heterojunction Band Offset and Alignment, and Interfacial Charge Transfer Dynamics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:21746-21756. [PMID: 38631911 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Considering the importance of physics and chemistry at material interfaces, we have explored the coupling of multinary chalcogenide semiconductor Cu2NiSnS4 nanoparticles (CNTS NPs) for the first time with the noble metal (Au) to form Au-CNTS nano-heterostructures (NHSs). The Au-CNTS NHSs is synthesized by a simple facile hot injection method. Synergistic experimental and theoretical approaches are employed to characterize the structural, optical, and electrical properties of the Au-CNTS NHSs. The absorption spectra demonstrate enhanced and broadened optical absorption in the ultraviolet-visible-near-infrared (UV-Vis-NIR) region, which is corroborated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) readings. CV measurements show type II staggered band alignment, with a conduction band offset (CBO) of 0.21 and 0.23 eV at the Au-CNTS/CdS and CNTS/CdS interface, respectively. Complementary first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations predict the formation of a stable Au-CNTS NHSs, with the Au nanoparticle transferring its electrons to the CNTS. Moreover, our interface analysis using ultrafast transient absorption experiments demonstrate that the Au-CNTS NHSs facilitates efficient transport and separation of photoexcited charge carriers when compared to pristine CNTS. The transient measurements further reveal a plasmonic electronic transfer from the Au nanoparticle to CNTS. Our advanced analysis and findings will prompt investigations into new functional materials and their photo/electrocatalysis and optoelectronic device applications in the future.
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- Yogesh A Jadhav
- Symbiosis Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SCNN), Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), Lavale, Pune 412115, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, SAS Nagar Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- ELI-ALPS, ELI-HU Non-Profit Ltd., Wolfgang Sandner utca 3., Szeged H-6728, Hungary
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- Environment and Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall TR10 9FE, U.K
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- Nano Physical Spectroscopy Group, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi NCR 201314, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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- Department of Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Simrol, Indore 453552, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar 752050, Odisha, India
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- Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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Mokkath JH. The impact of a dopant atom on the distribution of hot electrons and holes in Au-doped Ag nano-clusters. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:12168-12178. [PMID: 38591187 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00110a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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The generation of hot carriers (HCs) through the excitation of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in metal nanostructures is a fascinating phenomenon that fuels both fundamental and applied research. In this study, we employ first principles real-time time-dependent density-functional theory (rt-TDDFT) calculations to elucidate the creation and distribution of HCs within Au-doped Ag nanoclusters: Ag11Cl3P7H21, Ag10AucoreCl3P7H21, and Ag10AusurfCl3P7H21 nanoclusters. Our findings indicate that adjustments in HC distribution are achievable through the Au dopant atom, and precise control of HC distribution is possible by manipulating the location of the Au dopant atom. When employing a Gaussian laser pulse tailored to match the LSPR frequency, a substantial accumulation of HCs in the Ag-P bond is observed. This finding suggests a weakening of the Ag-P bonds and, consequently, the initiation of bond stretching. We propose that these findings open up possibilities for tuning HCs in Au-doped chemically functionalized Ag nanoclusters.
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- Junais Habeeb Mokkath
- College of Integrative Studies, Abdullah Al Salem University (AASU), Block 3, Khaldiya, Kuwait
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Aravind I, Wang YY, Wang Y, Li R, Cai Z, Zhao B, Zhang B, Weng S, Shahriar R, Cronin SB. Photoexcited Hot Electron Catalysis in Plasmon-Resonant Grating Structures with Platinum, Nickel, and Ruthenium Coatings. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:17393-17400. [PMID: 38563348 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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We report the electrochemical potential dependence of photocatalysis produced by hot electrons in plasmon-resonant grating structures. Here, corrugated metal surfaces with a period of 520 nm are illuminated with 785 nm wavelength laser light swept as a function of incident angle. At incident angles corresponding to plasmon-resonant excitation, we observe sharp peaks in the electrochemical photocurrent and dips in the photoreflectance consistent with the conditions under which there is wavevector matching between the incident light and the spacing between the lines in the grating. In addition to the bare plasmonic metal surface (i.e., Au), which is catalytically inert, we have measured grating structures with a thin layer of Pt, Ru, and Ni catalyst coatings. For the bare Au grating, we observe that the plasmon-resonant photocurrent remains relatively featureless over the applied potential range from -0.8 to +1.2 V vs NHE. For the Pt-coated grating, we observe a sharp peak around -0.3 V vs NHE, three times larger than the bare Au grating, and near complete suppression of the oxidation half-reaction, reflecting the reducing nature of Pt as a good hydrogen evolution reaction catalyst. The photocurrent associated with the Pt-coated grating is less noisy and produces higher photocurrents than the bare Au grating due to the faster kinetics (i.e., charge transfer) associated with the Pt-coated surface. The plasmon-resonant grating structures enable us to compare plasmon-resonant excitation with that of bulk metal interband absorption simply by rotating the polarization of the light while leaving all other parameters of the experiment fixed (i.e., wavelength, potential, electrochemical solution, sample surface, etc.). A 64X plasmon-resonant enhancement (i.e., p-to-s polarized photocurrent ratio) is observed for the Pt-coated grating compared to 28X for the bare grating. The nickel-coated grating shows an increase in the hot-electron photocurrent enhancement in both oxidation and reduction half-reactions. Similarly, Ru-coated gratings show an increase in hot-electron photocurrents in the oxidation half-reaction compared to the bare Au grating. Plasmon-resonant enhancement factors of 36X and 15X are observed in the p-to-s polarized photocurrent ratio for the Ni and Ru gratings, respectively.
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- Indu Aravind
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
- Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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Onishi K, Tokudome Y, Kariya K, Kurokawa T, Murata H, Nakahira A. Synthesis of Hydrophilic Poly(vinylpyrrolidone)/CuS Free-Standing Thin Films Exhibiting Photothermal Conversion. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:16903-16911. [PMID: 38501922 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Free-standing films without the need for any support materials attract attention because of their excellent flexibility in use and ability to be transferred to various substrates. However, free-standing films containing large amounts of inorganic crystalline particles are hard to achieve due to their low strength. In this study, we found the possibility of preparing a free-standing composite film of CuS/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) at a large loading of CuS (>50%) from a concentrated colloidal dispersion of CuS nanoparticles modified with PVP. Despite the large amount of inorganic crystals contained in the free-standing film, the film was strong enough to be handled without any support materials. As a proof-of-concept application of the free-standing film, a solar water evaporation experiment was performed. The CuS/PVP free-standing film exhibited photothermal conversion under light illumination to generate heat and accelerate water evaporation, achieving an evaporation rate of 4.35 kg·m-2 h-1 and an evaporation efficiency of 96.3% at a power density of 3 suns. In addition, thanks to the free-standing feature, one side of the CuS/PVP film could be hydrophobized with polydimethylsiloxane to form a Janus thin film, allowing for floating on the water surface. As a result, effective water evaporation was achieved because of the selective evaporation of water from the air/water interface.
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- Kazuki Onishi
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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Liu Y, Huang S, Huang X, Ma D. Enhanced photocatalysis of metal/covalent organic frameworks by plasmonic nanoparticles and homo/hetero-junctions. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:1611-1637. [PMID: 38294286 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01645e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have garnered attention in photocatalysis due to their unique features including extensive surface area, adjustable pores, and the ability to incorporate various functional groups. However, challenges such as limited visible light absorption and rapid electron-hole recombination often hinder their photocatalytic efficiency. Recent developments have introduced plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) and junctions to enhance the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent advancements in MOF/COF-based photocatalysts improved by integration of plasmonic NPs and junctions. We begin by examining the utilization of plasmonic NPs, known for absorbing longer-wavelength light compared to typical MOFs/COFs. These NPs exhibit localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) when excited, effectively enhancing the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. Moreover, we discuss the role of homo/hetero-junctions in facilitating charge separation, further boosting the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. The mechanisms behind the improved photocatalytic performance of these composites are discussed, along with an assessment of challenges and opportunities in the field, guiding future research directions.
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- Yannan Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
- Énergie Matériauxet Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifque (INRS), 1650 Bd Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada.
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earths, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341000, China.
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Department of Synthetic Materials and Functional Devices, Max-Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, 06120, Halle, Germany
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- Énergie Matériauxet Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifque (INRS), 1650 Bd Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada.
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Yang L, Li F, Xiang Q. Advances and challenges in the modification of photoelectrode materials for photoelectrocatalytic water splitting. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:1638-1657. [PMID: 38324371 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00020j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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With the increasing consumption of fossil fuels, the development of clean and renewable alternative fuels has become a top priority. Hydrogen (H2) is an ideal primary clean energy source for its extremely high gravimetric energy density, carbon-free combustion, and abundant natural resources. Photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) water splitting is among the most promising approaches for converting sunlight and water into H2. However, the cost-effectiveness and the overall solar to hydrogen conversion efficiency of PEC water splitting are still big challenges. In the past few decades, several studies have been devoted to this technology, and it is essential to develop economical photoelectrocatalysts with high conversion efficiency. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive and updated review of recent advances in the design, manufacture, and modification of efficient PEC water splitting systems. This review first starts with the basic mechanism of photoelectrochemical water splitting. Then the problems in PEC water splitting are discussed, and the methods of photoelectrode modulation such as nanostructure fabrication, doping engineering, surface modification, and heterojunction construction are introduced. Finally, the critical challenges and future trends/perspectives in the PEC water splitting are discussed.
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- Longyue Yang
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, 313001, P. R. China.
- 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
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, 313001, P. R. China.
- 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
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, 313001, P. R. China.
- 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
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Ayala-Orozco C, Li G, Li B, Vardanyan V, Kolomeisky AB, Tour JM. How to Build Plasmon-Driven Molecular Jackhammers that Disassemble Cell Membranes and Cytoskeletons in Cancer. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309910. [PMID: 38183304 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Plasmon-driven molecular machines with ultrafast motion at the femtosecond scale are effective for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. It is recently shown that cyanine dyes act as molecular jackhammers (MJH) through vibronic (vibrational and electronic mode coupling) driven activation that causes the molecule to stretch longitudinally and axially through concerted whole molecule vibrations. However, the theoretical and experimental underpinnings of these plasmon-driven motions in molecules are difficult to assess. Here the use of near-infrared (NIR) light-activated plasmons in a broad array of MJH that mechanically disassemble membranes and cytoskeletons in human melanoma A375 cells is described. The characteristics of plasmon-driven molecular mechanical disassembly of supramolecular biological structures are observed and recorded using real-time fluorescence confocal microscopy. Molecular plasmon resonances in MJH are quantified through a new experimental plasmonicity index method. This is done through the measurement of the UV-vis-NIR spectra in various solvents, and quantification of the optical response as a function of the solvent polarity. Structure-activity relationships are used to optimize the synthesis of plasmon-driven MJH, applying them to eradicate human melanoma A375 cells at low lethal concentrations of 75 nm and 80 mW cm-2 of 730 nm NIR-light for 10 min.
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Nano Engineering, the Smalley-Curl Institute, the Nano Carbon Center, and the Rice Advanced Materials Institute, Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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Cheng P, An Y, Jen AKY, Lei D. New Nanophotonics Approaches for Enhancing the Efficiency and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309459. [PMID: 37878233 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Over the past decade, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has experienced a remarkable ascent, soaring from 3.8% in 2009 to a remarkable record of 26.1% in 2023. Many recent approaches for improving PSC performance employ nanophotonic technologies, from light harvesting and thermal management to the manipulation of charge carrier dynamics. Plasmonic nanoparticles and arrayed dielectric nanostructures have been applied to tailor the light absorption, scattering, and conversion, as well as the heat dissipation within PSCs to improve their PCE and operational stability. In this review, it is begin with a concise introduction to define the realm of nanophotonics by focusing on the nanoscale interactions between light and surface plasmons or dielectric photonic structures. Prevailing strategies that utilize resonance-enhanced light-matter interactions for boosting the PCE and stability of PSCs from light trapping, carrier transportation, and thermal management perspectives are then elaborated, and the resultant practical applications, such as semitransparent photovoltaics, colored PSCs, and smart perovskite windows are discussed. Finally, the state-of-the-art nanophotonic paradigms in PSCs are reviewed, and the benefits of these approaches in improving the aesthetic effects and energy-saving character of PSC-integrated buildings are highlighted.
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- Pengfei Cheng
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- The Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- The Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- The Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- The Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Centre, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Wei Y, Mao Z, Jiang TW, Li H, Ma XY, Zhan C, Cai WB. Uncovering Photoelectronic and Photothermal Effects in Plasmon-Mediated Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202317740. [PMID: 38318927 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Plasmon-mediated electrocatalysis that rests on the ability of coupling localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) and electrochemical activation, emerges as an intriguing and booming area. However, its development seriously suffers from the entanglement between the photoelectronic and photothermal effects induced by the decay of plasmons, especially under the influence of applied potential. Herein, using LSPR-mediated CO2 reduction on Ag electrocatalyst as a model system, we quantitatively uncover the dominant photoelectronic effect on CO2 reduction reaction over a wide potential window, in contrast to the leading photothermal effect on H2 evolution reaction at relatively negative potentials. The excitation of LSPR selectively enhances the CO faradaic efficiency (17-fold at -0.6 VRHE ) and partial current density (100-fold at -0.6 VRHE ), suppressing the undesired H2 faradaic efficiency. Furthermore, in situ attenuated total reflection-surface enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (ATR-SEIRAS) reveals a plasmon-promoted formation of the bridge-bonded CO on Ag surface via a carbonyl-containing C1 intermediate. The present work demonstrates a deep mechanistic understanding of selective regulation of interfacial reactions by coupling plasmons and electrochemistry.
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- Yan Wei
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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Yang Y, Jia H, Hu N, Zhao M, Li J, Ni W, Zhang CY. Construction of Gold/Rhodium Freestanding Superstructures as Antenna-Reactor Photocatalysts for Plasmon-Driven Nitrogen Fixation. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:7734-7742. [PMID: 38447042 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c14586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Precisely controlling the architecture and spatial arrangement of plasmonic heterostructures offers unique opportunities to tailor the catalytic property, whereas the lack of a wet-chemistry synthetic approach to fabricating nanostructures with high-index facets limits their practical applications. Herein, we describe a universal synthetic strategy to construct Au/Rh freestanding superstructures (SSs) through the selective growth of ordered Rh nanoarrays on high-index-faceted Au nanobipyramids (NBPs). This synthetic strategy works on various metal nanocrystal substrates and can yield diverse Au/Rh and Pd/Rh SSs. Especially, the obtained Au NBP/Rh SSs exhibit high photocatalytic activity toward N2 fixation as a result of the spatially separated architecture, local electric field enhancement, and the antenna-reactor mechanism. Both theoretical and experimental results reveal that the Au NBPs can function as nanoantennas for light-harvesting to generate hot charge carriers for driving N2 fixation, while the Rh nanoarrays can serve as the active sites for N2 adsorption and activation to synergistically promote the overall catalytic activity in the Au NBP/Rh SSs. This work offers new avenues to rationally designing and constructing spatially separated plasmonic photocatalysts for high-efficiency catalytic applications.
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- Yuanyuan Yang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, School of Physical Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, School of Physical Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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Han D, Guo B, Li Y, Feng W, Liu K, Wu T, Wan Y, Wang L, Gao M, Liu Y, Yang L, Wei M, Yang S. Simultaneous photocatalytic degradation and SERS detection of tetracycline with self-sustainable and recyclable ternary PI/TiO 2/Ag flexible microfibers. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2024; 10:39. [PMID: 38505466 PMCID: PMC10948822 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00624-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Facile and efficient photocatalysts using sunlight, as well as fast and sensitive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrates, are urgently needed for practical degradation of tetracycline (TC). To meet these requirements, a new paradigm for PI/TiO2/Ag organic‒inorganic ternary flexible microfibers based on semiconducting titanium dioxide (TiO2), the noble metal silver (Ag) and the conjugated polymer polyimide (PI) was developed by engineering a simple method. Under sunlight, the photocatalytic characteristics of the PI/TiO2/Ag flexible microfibers containing varying amounts of Ag quantum dots (QDs) were evaluated with photocatalytic degradation of TC in aqueous solution. The results demonstrated that the amount of Ag affected the photocatalytic activity. Among the tested samples, PI/TiO2/Ag-0.07 (93.1%) exhibited a higher photocatalytic degradation rate than PI/TiO2 (25.7%), PI/TiO2/Ag-0.05 (77.7%), and PI/TiO2/Ag-0.09 (63.3%). This observation and evaluation conducted in the present work strongly indicated a charge transfer mechanism. Moreover, the PI/TiO2/Ag-0.07 flexible microfibers exhibited highly sensitive SERS detection, as demonstrated by the observation of the Raman peaks for TC even at an extremely low concentration of 10-10 moles per liter. The excellent photocatalytic performance and SERS detection capability of the PI/TiO2/Ag flexible microfibers arose from the Schottky barrier formed between Ag and TiO2 and also from the outstanding plasmonic resonance and visible light absorptivity of Ag, along with immobilization by the PI. The successful synthesis of PI/TiO2/Ag flexible microfibers holds significant promise for sensitive detection and efficient photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics.
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- Donglai Han
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, 130022 Changchun, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, 130022 Changchun, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, 130022 Changchun, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, 130022 Changchun, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, 130022 Changchun, China
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- College of Science, Changchun University, 130022 Changchun, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, 130022 Changchun, China
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- College of Science, Changchun University, 130022 Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, 130103 Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, 130103 Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, 130103 Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, 130103 Changchun, China
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- College of Science, Changchun University, 130022 Changchun, China
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Li JY, Du XY, Wang XX, Yuan XY, Guan DH, Xu JJ. Photo-Assisted Li-N 2 Batteries with Enhanced Nitrogen Fixation and Energy Conversion. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319211. [PMID: 38198190 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Li-N2 batteries have received widespread attention for their potential to integrate N2 fixation, energy storage, and conversion. However, because of the low activity and poor stability of cathode catalysts, the electrochemical performance of Li-N2 batteries is suboptimal, and their electrochemical reversibility has rarely been proven. In this study, a novel bifunctional photo-assisted Li-N2 battery system was established by employing a plasmonic Au nanoparticles (NPs)-modified defective carbon nitride (Au-Nv -C3 N4 ) photocathode. The Au-Nv -C3 N4 exhibits strong light-harvesting, N2 adsorption, and N2 activation abilities, and the photogenerated electrons and hot electrons are remarkably beneficial for accelerating the discharge and charge reaction kinetics. These advantages enable the photo-assisted Li-N2 battery to achieve a low overpotential of 1.32 V, which is the lowest overpotential reported to date, as well as superior rate capability and prolonged cycle stability (≈500 h). Remarkably, a combination of theoretical and experimental results demonstrates the high reversibility of the photo-assisted Li-N2 battery. The proposed novel strategy for developing efficient cathode catalysts and fabricating photo-assisted battery systems breaks through the overpotential bottleneck of Li-N2 batteries, providing important insights into the mechanism underlying N2 fixation and storage.
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- Jian-You Li
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Bezerra LS, Belhout SA, Wang S, Quiroz J, de Oliveira PFM, Shetty S, Rocha G, Santos HLS, Frindy S, Oropeza FE, de la Peña O'Shea VA, Kallio AJ, Huotari S, Huo W, Camargo PHC. Triple Play of Band Gap, Interband, and Plasmonic Excitations for Enhanced Catalytic Activity in Pd/H xMoO 3 Nanoparticles in the Visible Region. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:11467-11478. [PMID: 38382920 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Plasmonic photocatalysis has been limited by the high cost and scalability of plasmonic materials, such as Ag and Au. By focusing on earth-abundant photocatalyst/plasmonic materials (HxMoO3) and Pd as a catalyst, we addressed these challenges by developing a solventless mechanochemical synthesis of Pd/HxMoO3 and optimizing photocatalytic activities in the visible range. We investigated the effect of HxMoO3 band gap excitation (at 427 nm), Pd interband transitions (at 427 nm), and HxMoO3 localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) excitation (at 640 nm) over photocatalytic activities toward the hydrogen evolution and phenylacetylene hydrogenation as model reactions. Although both excitation wavelengths led to comparable photoenhancements, a 110% increase was achieved under dual excitation conditions (427 + 640 nm). This was assigned to a synergistic effect of optical excitations that optimized the generation of energetic electrons at the catalytic sites. These results are important for the development of visible-light photocatalysts based on earth-abundant components.
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- Leticia S Bezerra
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- Departamento de Química Fundamental, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo. Av. Lineu Prestes 748, São Paulo 05508000, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- Photoactivated Processes Unit, IMDEA Energy Institute, Avda. Ramón de la Sagra 3, Mostoles, Madrid 28935, Spain
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- Photoactivated Processes Unit, IMDEA Energy Institute, Avda. Ramón de la Sagra 3, Mostoles, Madrid 28935, Spain
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- Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 64, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 64, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
- NOMATEN Centre of Excellence, National Centre for Nuclear Research. Otwock 05-400, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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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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Khitous A, Noel L, Molinaro C, Vidal L, Grée S, Soppera O. Sol-Gel TiO 2 Thin Film on Au Nanoparticles for Heterogeneous Plasmonic Photocatalysis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:10856-10866. [PMID: 38364302 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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A new, simple method for preparing substrates for photocatalytic applications under visible light is presented. It is based on the preparation of a dense array of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by thermal dewetting of a thin gold film followed by spin-coating of a thin TiO2 film prepared by sol-gel chemistry. The photocatalytic properties of these nanocomposite films are studied by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) following the N-demethylation reaction of methylene blue as a model reaction. This approach shows that the semiconducting layer on the AuNPs can significantly increase the efficiency of the photoinduced reaction. The SERS study also illustrates the influence of parameters such as TiO2 thickness and position (on or under the AuNPs). Ultimately, this study emphasizes that the primary mechanism behind the N-demethylation reaction is both the increase in extinction and the improved electron transfer facilitated by the semiconducting layer. On the other hand, exclusive reliance on photothermal effects is ruled out.
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- Amine Khitous
- Université de Haute-Alsace, CNRS, IS2M UMR 7361, Mulhouse F-68100, France
- Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67000, France
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- Université de Haute-Alsace, CNRS, IS2M UMR 7361, Mulhouse F-68100, France
- Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67000, France
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- Université de Haute-Alsace, CNRS, IS2M UMR 7361, Mulhouse F-68100, France
- Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67000, France
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- Université de Haute-Alsace, CNRS, IS2M UMR 7361, Mulhouse F-68100, France
- Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67000, France
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- Université de Haute-Alsace, CNRS, IS2M UMR 7361, Mulhouse F-68100, France
- Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67000, France
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- Université de Haute-Alsace, CNRS, IS2M UMR 7361, Mulhouse F-68100, France
- Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67000, France
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Yang JL, Wang HJ, Qi X, Zheng QN, Tian JH, Zhang H, Li JF. Understanding the Behaviors of Plasmon-Induced Hot Carriers and Their Applications in Photocatalysis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38412551 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Photocatalysis driven by plasmon-induced hot carriers has been gaining increasing attention. Recent studies have demonstrated that plasmon-induced hot carriers can directly participate in photocatalytic reactions, leading to great enhancement in solar energy conversion efficiency, by improving the catalytic activity or changing selectivity. Nevertheless, the utilization efficiency of hot carriers remains unsatisfactory. Therefore, how to correctly understand the generation and transfer process of hot carriers, as well as accurately differentiate between the possible mechanisms, have become a key point of attention. In this review, we overview the fundamental processes and mechanisms underlying hot carrier generation and transport, followed by highlighting the importance of hot carrier monitoring methods and related photocatalytic reactions. Furthermore, possible strategies for the further characterization of plasmon-induced hot carriers and boosting their utilization efficiency have been proposed. We hope that a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental behaviors of hot carriers can aid in designing more efficient photocatalysts for plasmon-induced photocatalytic reactions.
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- Jing-Liang Yang
- College of Physics, Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- College of Physics, Guizhou Province Key Laboratory for Photoelectrics Technology and Application, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361102, China
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- College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361102, China
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- College of Materials, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Energy, Fujian Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361102, China
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China
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