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Santra S, Streibel V, Wagner LI, Cheng N, Ding P, Zhou G, Sirotti E, Kisslinger R, Rieth T, Zhang S, Sharp ID. Tuning Carbon Dioxide Reduction Reaction Selectivity of Bi Single-Atom Electrocatalysts with Controlled Coordination Environments. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301452. [PMID: 38224562 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Control over product selectivity of the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is a crucial challenge for the sustainable production of carbon-based chemical feedstocks. In this regard, single-atom catalysts (SACs) are promising materials due to their tunable coordination environments, which could enable tailored catalytic activities and selectivities, as well as new insights into structure-activity relationships. However, direct evidence for selectivity control via systematic tuning of the SAC coordination environment is scarce. In this work, we have synthesized two differently coordinated Bi SACs anchored to the same host material (carbon black) and characterized their CO2RR activities and selectivities. We find that oxophilic, oxygen-coordinated Bi atoms produce HCOOH, while nitrogen-coordinated Bi atoms generate CO. Importantly, use of the same support material assured that alternation of the coordination environment is the dominant factor for controlling the CO2RR product selectivity. Overall, this work demonstrates the structure-activity relationship of Bi SACs, which can be utilized to establish control over CO2RR product distributions, and highlights the promise for engineering atomic coordination environments of SACs to tune reaction pathways.
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- Saswati Santra
- Walter Schottky Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- Walter Schottky Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- Walter Schottky Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 40237, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Walter Schottky Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- Walter Schottky Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- Walter Schottky Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- Walter Schottky Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- Walter Schottky Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 40237, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Walter Schottky Institute, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
- TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85748, Garching, Germany
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Ma A, Lee Y, Seo D, Kim J, Park S, Son J, Kwon W, Nam DH, Lee H, Kim YI, Um HD, Shin H, Nam KM. Unlocking the Potential of Bi 2S 3-Derived Bi Nanoplates: Enhanced Catalytic Activity and Selectivity in Electrochemical and Photoelectrochemical CO 2 Reduction to Formate. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2400874. [PMID: 38760899 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Various electrocatalysts are extensively examined for their ability to selectively produce desired products by electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). However, an efficient CO2RR electrocatalyst doesn't ensure an effective co-catalyst on the semiconductor surface for photoelectrochemical CO2RR. Herein, Bi2S3 nanorods are synthesized and electrochemically reduced to Bi nanoplates that adhere to the substrates for application in the electrochemical and photoelectrochemical CO2RR. Compared with commercial-Bi, the Bi2S3-derived Bi (S-Bi) nanoplates on carbon paper exhibit superior electrocatalytic activity and selectivity for formate (HCOO-) in the electrochemical CO2RR, achieving a Faradaic efficiency exceeding 93%, with minimal H2 production over a wide potential range. This highly selective S-Bi catalyst is being employed on the Si photocathode to investigate the behavior of electrocatalysts during photoelectrochemical CO2RR. The strong adhesion of the S-Bi nanoplates to the Si nanowire substrate and their unique catalytic properties afford exceptional activity and selectivity for HCOO- under simulated solar irradiation. The selectivity observed in electrochemical CO2RR using the S-Bi catalyst correlates with that seen in the photoelectrochemical CO2RR system. Combined pulsed potential methods and theoretical analyses reveal stabilization of the OCHO* intermediate on the S-Bi catalyst under specific conditions, which is critical for developing efficient catalysts for CO2-to-HCOO- conversion.
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- Ahyeon Ma
- Department of Chemistry and Institute for Future Earth, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Science and Technology (GEST), Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute for Future Earth, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute for Future Earth, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Science and Technology (GEST), Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), 267 Gajeong, Yuseong, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
- Department of Measurement Engineering, University of Science and Technology, 217, Gajeong, Yuseong, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), 267 Gajeong, Yuseong, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
- Department of Measurement Engineering, University of Science and Technology, 217, Gajeong, Yuseong, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Energy Science and Technology (GEST), Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute for Future Earth, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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Xu Y, Qi J, Ma C, He Q. Wet-Chemical Synthesis of Elemental 2D Materials. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202301152. [PMID: 38469659 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202301152] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Wet-chemical synthesis refers to the bottom-up chemical synthesis in solution, which is among the most popular synthetic approaches towards functional two-dimensional (2D) materials. It offers several advantages, including cost-effectiveness, high yields,, precious control over the production process. As an emerging family of 2D materials, elemental 2D materials (Xenes) have shown great potential in various applications such as electronics, catalysts, biochemistry,, sensing technologies due to their exceptional/exotic properties such as large surface area, tunable band gap,, high carrier mobility. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in wet-chemical synthesis of Xenes including tellurene, bismuthene, antimonene, phosphorene,, arsenene. The current solvent compositions, process parameters utilized in wet-chemical synthesis, their effects on the thickness, stability of the resulting Xenes are also presented. Key factors considered involves ligands, precursors, surfactants, reaction time, temperature. Finally, we highlight recent advances, existing challenges in the current application of wet-chemical synthesis for Xenes production, provide perspectives on future improvement.
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- Yue Xu
- Department of Materials Science, Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science, Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science, Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science, Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Wang B, Chen H, Zhang W, Liu H, Zheng Z, Huang F, Liu J, Liu G, Yan X, Weng YX, Li H, She Y, Chu PK, Xia J. Semimetallic Bismuthene with Edge-Rich Dangling Bonds: Broad-Spectrum-Driven and Edge-Confined Electron Enhancement Boosting CO 2 Hydrogenation Reduction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312676. [PMID: 38290714 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Broad-spectrum-driven high-performance artificial photosynthesis is quite challenging. Herein, atomically ultrathin bismuthene with semimetallic properties is designed and demonstrated for broad-spectrum (ultraviolet-visible-near infrared light) (UV-vis-NIR)-driven photocatalytic CO2 hydrogenation. The trap states in the bandgap produced by edge dangling bonds prolong the lifetime of the photogenerated electrons from 90 ps in bulk Bi to 1650 ps in bismuthine, and excited-state electrons are enriched at the edge of bismuthine. The edge dangling bonds of bismuthene as the active sites for adsorption/activation of CO2 increase the hybridization ability of the Bi 6p orbital and O 2p orbital to significantly reduce the catalytic reaction energy barrier and promote the formation of C─H bonds until the generation of CH4. Under λ ≥ 400 nm and λ ≥ 550 nm irradiation, the utilization ratios of photogenerated electron reduction CO2 hydrogenation to CO and CH4 for bismuthene are 58.24 and 300.50 times higher than those of bulk Bi, respectively. Moreover, bismuthene can extend the CO2 hydrogenation reaction to the near-infrared region (λ ≥ 700 nm). This pioneering work employs the single semimetal element as an artificial photosynthetic catalyst to produce a broad spectral response.
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- Bin Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Institute of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Electronics, and Telecommunications, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Roma, 00185, Italy
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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Sabouhanian N, Lipkowski J, Chen A. Growth and Electrochemical Study of Bismuth Nanodendrites as an Efficient Catalyst for CO 2 Reduction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:21895-21904. [PMID: 38636081 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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There is a growing interest in creating cost-effective catalysts for efficient electrochemical CO2 reduction to address pressing environmental issues and produce valuable products. A bimetallic ZnBi catalyst that enhances catalytic activity and stability toward the electrochemical reduction of CO2 is designed. It is based on bismuth nanodendrites grown using a facile, scalable, and low-cost method. The results have shown that the incorporation of bismuth can decrease the charge transfer resistance and facilitate CO2 reduction toward the formation of CO and formate. It was revealed that the ZnBi catalyst exhibited higher catalytic activity compared with that of the pure Zn catalyst for CO2 reduction, with a lower onset potential [-0.75 V vs a reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) compared with -0.85 V vs RHE for Zn]. In situ electrochemical attenuated total internal reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was employed to study the reaction mechanism, showing the formation of CO and formate through the adsorbed *COO- intermediates. This study has demonstrated a new approach for the feasible synthesis of high-performance catalysts for large-scale electrochemical CO2 reduction.
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- Negar Sabouhanian
- Electrochemical Technology Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Electrochemical Technology Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Electrochemical Technology Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada
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Ma X, Yang T, Pan H, Bian A, Li D. Enhanced Nonradiative Charge Recombination in Microfiber-Based Bismuthene. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:5255-5259. [PMID: 38647273 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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After the first report of a graphene-based passive mode-locking ultrafast fiber laser, two-dimensional materials as efficient saturable absorbers offer a new horizon in ultrafast fiber laser. However, the interactions on atomic scale between these two-dimensional materials and fiber and the fiber effect on the carrier dynamics have not been realized. To figure out the exact role of fiber and the carrier dynamics affected by the fiber substrate related to ultrafast photonics, bismuthene, a newly reported 2D quantum material used in a passive mode-locking fiber laser, deposited on α-quartz has been investigated. We surprisingly found that the α-quartz substrate can strongly accelerate the nonradiative electron-hole recombination of bismuthene in theory, and the transient absorption spectra of bismuthene on normal glass and α-quartz further verify the substrate effect on carrier dynamics of bismuthene. The discovery provides new thinking about substrate effect to regulate the performance of ultrafast mode-locking fiber lasers as well as ultrafast photonics.
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- Xiaoyang Ma
- School of Science, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
- School of Information Science and Engineering, Shandong University, 72 Binhai Road, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- School of Information Science and Engineering, Shandong University, 72 Binhai Road, Qingdao 266237, China
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- School of Science, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- School of Information Science and Engineering, Shandong University, 72 Binhai Road, Qingdao 266237, China
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Zhang Y, Sun T, Liu L, Cao X, Zhang W, Wang W, Li C. Engineering a solar formic acid/pentose (SFAP) pathway in Escherichia coli for lactic acid production. Metab Eng 2024; 83:150-159. [PMID: 38621518 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymben.2024.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Microbial CO2 fixation into lactic acid (LA) is an important approach for low-carbon biomanufacturing. Engineering microbes to utilize CO2 and sugar as co-substrates can create efficient pathways through input of moderate reducing power to drive CO2 fixation into product. However, to achieve complete conservation of organic carbon, how to engineer the CO2-fixing modules compatible with native central metabolism and merge the processes for improving bioproduction of LA is a big challenge. In this study, we designed and constructed a solar formic acid/pentose (SFAP) pathway in Escherichia coli, which enabled CO2 fixation merging into sugar catabolism to produce LA. In the SFAP pathway, adequate reducing equivalents from formate oxidation drive glucose metabolism shifting from glycolysis to the pentose phosphate pathway. The Rubisco-based CO2 fixation and sequential reduction of C3 intermediates are conducted to produce LA stoichiometrically. CO2 fixation theoretically can bring a 20% increase of LA production compared with sole glucose feedstock. This SFAP pathway in the integration of photoelectrochemical cell and an engineered Escherichia coli opens an efficient way for fixing CO2 into value-added bioproducts.
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- Yajing Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Laboratory of Synthetic Microbiology, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Center for Biosafety Research and Strategy, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Laboratory of Synthetic Microbiology, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Center for Biosafety Research and Strategy, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Awang H, Hezam A, Peppel T, Strunk J. Enhancing the Photocatalytic Activity of Halide Perovskite Cesium Bismuth Bromide/Hydrogen Titanate Heterostructures for Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:752. [PMID: 38727346 PMCID: PMC11085227 DOI: 10.3390/nano14090752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Halide perovskite Cs3Bi2Br9 (CBB) has excellent potential in photocatalysis due to its promising light-harvesting properties. However, its photocatalytic performance might be limited due to the unfavorable charge carrier migration and water-induced properties, which limit the stability and photocatalytic performance. Therefore, we address this constraint in this work by synthesizing a stable halide perovskite heterojunction by introducing hydrogen titanate nanosheets (H2Ti3O7-NS, HTiO-NS). Optimizing the weight % (wt%) of CBB enables synthesizing the optimal CBB/HTiO-NS, CBHTNS heterostructure. The detailed morphology and structure characterization proved that the cubic shape of CBB is anchored on the HTiO-NS surface. The 30 wt% CBB/HTiO-NS-30 (CBHTNS-30) heterojunction showed the highest BnOH photooxidation performance with 98% conversion and 75% benzoic acid (BzA) selectivity at 2 h under blue light irradiation. Detailed optical and photoelectrochemical characterization showed that the incorporating CBB and HTiO-NS widened the range of the visible-light response and improved the ability to separate the photo-induced charge carriers. The presence of HTiO-NS has increased the oxidative properties, possibly by charge separation in the heterojunction, which facilitated the generation of superoxide and hydroxyl radicals. A possible reaction pathway for the photocatalytic oxidation of BnOH to BzH and BzA was also suggested. Furthermore, through scavenger experiments, we found that the photogenerated h+, e- and •O2- play an essential role in the BnOH photooxidation, while the •OH have a minor effect on the reaction. This work may provide a strategy for using HTiO-NS-based photocatalyst to enhance the charge carrier migration and photocatalytic performance of CBB.
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- Huzaikha Awang
- Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, Albert-Einstein-Str. 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany;
- Preparatory Centre for Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Lichtenbergstr. 4, 85748 Garching, Germany;
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- Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, Albert-Einstein-Str. 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany;
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- Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, Albert-Einstein-Str. 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany;
- School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Lichtenbergstr. 4, 85748 Garching, Germany;
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Mukhopadhyay S, Naeem MS, Shiva Shanker G, Ghatak A, Kottaichamy AR, Shimoni R, Avram L, Liberman I, Balilty R, Ifraemov R, Rozenberg I, Shalom M, López N, Hod I. Local CO 2 reservoir layer promotes rapid and selective electrochemical CO 2 reduction. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3397. [PMID: 38649389 PMCID: PMC11035706 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47498-9] [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: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction in aqueous electrolytes is a promising route to produce added-value chemicals and decrease carbon emissions. However, even in Gas-Diffusion Electrode devices, low aqueous CO2 solubility limits catalysis rate and selectivity. Here, we demonstrate that when assembled over a heterogeneous electrocatalyst, a film of nitrile-modified Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) acts as a remarkable CO2-solvation layer that increases its local concentration by ~27-fold compared to bulk electrolyte, reaching 0.82 M. When mounted on a Bi catalyst in a Gas Diffusion Electrode, the MOF drastically improves CO2-to-HCOOH conversion, reaching above 90% selectivity and partial HCOOH currents of 166 mA/cm2 (at -0.9 V vs RHE). The MOF also facilitates catalysis through stabilization of reaction intermediates, as identified by operando infrared spectroscopy and Density Functional Theory. Hence, the presented strategy provides new molecular means to enhance heterogeneous electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction, leading it closer to the requirements for practical implementation.
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- Subhabrata Mukhopadhyay
- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 8410501, Israel
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- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), 43007, Tarragona, Spain
- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Pl. Imperial Tarraco 1, 43005, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Research Support Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 8410501, Israel
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- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), 43007, Tarragona, Spain.
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 8410501, Israel.
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Zhang M, Wang X, Ding J, Ban C, Feng Y, Xu C, Zhou X. Realizing ampere-level CO 2 electrolysis at low voltage over a woven network of few-atom-layer ultralong silverene nanobelts with ultrahigh aspect ratio by pairing with formaldehyde oxidation. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:7076-7084. [PMID: 38482599 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00361f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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The development of advanced multi-functional electrocatalysts and their industrial operation on paired electrocatalysis systems presents a promising avenue for the gradual penetration of renewable energy into practical production. Herein, a self-supported conductive network of silverene nanobelts (Ag-ene NBs) was delicately assembled (Ag-NB-NWs), in which ultralong and few-atom-layer Ag-ene NBs with a high edge-to-facet ratio were interconnected, serving as "superreactors" for electron transfer and mass transport during the reaction. Such superstructures as electrocatalysts delivered an unparalleled performance toward the CO2-to-CO conversion with exclusively high faradaic efficiency (FE) and partial current densities of up to 1 A cm-2. Remarkably, the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) cell with Ag-NB-NWs as the cathode was capable of ultrastable and continuous operation for over 240 h at 0.4 A with ∼100% selectivity. More importantly, by further using Ag-NB-NWs as a bifunctional electrocatalyst, a record-low voltage overall CO2 electrolysis system coupling cathodic CO2 reduction with anodic formaldehyde oxidation in MEA cell was performed to achieve concurrent feed gas generation and formate production, substantially improving electrochemical techno-economic feasibility.
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- Min Zhang
- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Anhui 230026, China
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- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China.
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- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China.
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- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
- Institute of NEW Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Zhang C, Hao X, Wang J, Ding X, Zhong Y, Jiang Y, Wu MC, Long R, Gong W, Liang C, Cai W, Low J, Xiong Y. Concentrated Formic Acid from CO 2 Electrolysis for Directly Driving Fuel Cell. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202317628. [PMID: 38305482 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317628] [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: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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The production of formic acid via electrochemical CO2 reduction may serve as a key link for the carbon cycle in the formic acid economy, yet its practical feasibility is largely limited by the quantity and concentration of the product. Here we demonstrate continuous electrochemical CO2 reduction for formic acid production at 2 M at an industrial-level current densities (i.e., 200 mA cm-2 ) for 300 h on membrane electrode assembly using scalable lattice-distorted bismuth catalysts. The optimized catalysts also enable a Faradaic efficiency for formate of 94.2 % and a highest partial formate current density of 1.16 A cm-2 , reaching a production rate of 21.7 mmol cm-2 h-1 . To assess the practicality of this system, we perform a comprehensive techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment, showing that our approach can potentially substitute conventional methyl formate hydrolysis for industrial formic acid production. Furthermore, the resultant formic acid serves as direct fuel for air-breathing formic acid fuel cells, boasting a power density of 55 mW cm-2 and an exceptional thermal efficiency of 20.1 %.
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- Chao Zhang
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Sustainable Energy Laboratory, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences Wuhan, 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China
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- Sustainable Energy Laboratory, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences Wuhan, 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
- Anhui Engineering Research Center of Carbon Neutrality, The Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Laboratory of Molecular-Based Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241002, China
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Song Y, Bao Z, Gu Y. Photocatalytic Enhancement Strategy with the Introduction of Metallic Bi: A Review on Bi/Semiconductor Photocatalysts. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300307. [PMID: 38084448 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300307] [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: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Semiconductor photocatalysis has great potential in the fields of solar fuel production and environmental remediation. Nevertheless, the photocatalytic efficiency still constrains its practical production applications. The development of new semiconductor materials is essential to enhance the solar energy conversion efficiency of photocatalytic systems. Recently, the research on enhancing the photocatalytic performance of semiconductors by introducing bismuth (Bi) has attracted widespread attention. In this review, we briefly overview the main synthesis methods of Bi/semiconductor photocatalysts and summarize the control of the micromorphology of Bi in Bi/semiconductors and the key role of Bi in the catalytic system. In addition, the promising applications of Bi/semiconductors in photocatalysis, such as pollutant degradation, sterilization, water separation, CO2 reduction, and N2 fixation, are outlined. Finally, an outlook on the challenges and future research directions of Bi/semiconductor photocatalysts is given. We aim to offer guidance for the rational design and synthesis of high-efficiency Bi/semiconductor photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications.
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- Yankai Song
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Foreign Language Department, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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Liu H, Yan T, Tan S, Sun L, Zhang Z, Hu S, Li SH, Kang X, Lei Y, Jiang L, Hou T, Liu L, Yu Q, Liu B. Observation on Microenvironment Changes of Dynamic Catalysts in Acidic CO 2 Reduction. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:5333-5342. [PMID: 38369932 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c12321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) in acid can solve alkalinity issues while highly corrosive and reductive acidic electrolytes usually cause catalyst degradation. Inhibiting catalyst degradation is crucial for the stability of acidic CO2RR. Here, we reveal the microenvironment changes of dynamic Bi-based catalysts and develop a pulse chronoamperometry (CA) strategy to improve the stability of acidic CO2RR. In situ fluorescence mappings show that the local pH changes from neutral to acid, and the in situ Raman spectra reveal the dynamic evolution of interfacial water structures in the microenvironment. We propose that the surface charge properties of dynamic catalysts affect the competitive adsorption of K+ and protons, thereby causing the differences in local pH and CO2RR intermediate adsorption. We also develop a pulse CA strategy to reactivate catalysts, and the stability of acidic CO2RR is improved by 2 orders of magnitude for 100 h operation, which is higher than most reports on the stability of acidic CO2RR. This work gives insights on how microenvironment changes affecting the stability of acidic CO2RR, and provides guidance for designing stable catalysts in acidic electrolytes.
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- Heming Liu
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- Center of Double Helix, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- Center of Double Helix, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Watt Lab, Central Research Institute, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518129, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials Research, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- Institute of Materials Research, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- Institute of Materials Research, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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Song D, Zhang S, Zhou M, Wang M, Zhu R, Ning H, Wu M. Advances in the Stability of Catalysts for Electroreduction of CO 2 to Formic Acid. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202301719. [PMID: 38411399 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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The electroreduction of CO2 to high-value products is a promising approach for achieving carbon neutrality. Among these products, formic acid stands out as having the most potential for industrialization due to its optimal economic value in terms of consumption and output. In recent years, the Faraday efficiency of formic acid from CO2 electroreduction has reached 90~100 %. However, this high selectivity cannot be maintained for extended periods under high currents to meet industrial requirements. This paper reviews excellent work from the perspective of catalyst stability, summarizing and discussing the performance of typical catalysts. Strategies for preparing stable and highly active catalysts are also briefly described. This review may offer a useful data reference and valuable guidance for the future design of long-stability catalysts.
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- Dewen Song
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, College of New Energy, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum, East China, Qingdao, 266580
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Wang Y, Xu H, Liu Y, Jang J, Qiu X, Delmo EP, Zhao Q, Gao P, Shao M. A Sulfur-Doped Copper Catalyst with Efficient Electrocatalytic Formate Generation during the Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction Reaction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202313858. [PMID: 38185801 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202313858] [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: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Catalysts involving post-transition metals have shown almost invincible performance on generating formate in electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR). Conversely, Cu without post-transition metals has struggled to achieve comparable activity. In this study, a sulfur (S)-doped-copper (Cu)-based catalyst is developed, exhibiting excellent performance in formate generation with a maximum Faradaic efficiency of 92 % and a partial current density of 321 mA cm-2 . Ex situ structural elucidations reveal the presence of abundant grain boundaries and high retention of S-S bonds from the covellite phase during CO2 RR. Furthermore, thermodynamic calculations demonstrate that S-S bonds can moderate the binding energies with various intermediates, further improving the activity of the formate pathway. This work is significant in modifying a low-cost catalyst (Cu) with a non-metallic element (S) to achieve comparable performance to mainstream catalysts for formate generation in industrial grade.
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- Yinuo Wang
- Advanced Materials Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou, 511400, Guangdong, China
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Advanced Materials Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou, 511400, Guangdong, China
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Advanced Materials Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou, 511400, Guangdong, China
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Advanced Materials Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou, 511400, Guangdong, China
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Energy Institute, and Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Cheng Y, Yang R, Xia L, Zhao X, Tan Y, Sun M, Li S, Li F, Huang M. Graphene quantum dot-mediated anchoring of highly dispersed bismuth nanoparticles on porous graphene for enhanced electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction to formate. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:2373-2381. [PMID: 38206313 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05853k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to produce formic acid is gaining prominence as a critical technology in the pursuit of carbon neutrality. Nonetheless, it remains challenging to attain both substantial formic acid production and high stability across a wide voltage range, particularly when utilizing bismuth-based catalysts. Herein, we present a novel graphene quantum dot-mediated synthetic strategy to achieve the uniform deposition of highly dispersed bismuth nanoparticles on porous graphene. This innovative design achieves an elevated faradaic efficiency for formate of 87.0% at -1.11 V vs. RHE with high current density and long-term stability. When employing a flow cell, a maximum FEformate of 80.0% was attained with a total current density of 156.5 mA cm-2. The exceptional catalytic properties can be primarily attributed to the use of porous graphene as the support and the auxiliary contribution of graphene quantum dots, which enhance the dispersion of bismuth nanoparticles. This improved dispersion, in turn, has a significantly positive impact on CO2 activation and the generation of *HCOO intermediates to facilitate the formation of formate. This work presents a straightforward technique to create uniform metal nanoparticles on carbon materials for advancing various electrolytic applications.
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- Yi Cheng
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China.
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China.
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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- ICFO-Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona 08860, Spain
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu, 610039, China.
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China.
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China.
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China.
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China.
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China.
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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Katiyar AK, Hoang AT, Xu D, Hong J, Kim BJ, Ji S, Ahn JH. 2D Materials in Flexible Electronics: Recent Advances and Future Prospectives. Chem Rev 2024; 124:318-419. [PMID: 38055207 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Flexible electronics have recently gained considerable attention due to their potential to provide new and innovative solutions to a wide range of challenges in various electronic fields. These electronics require specific material properties and performance because they need to be integrated into a variety of surfaces or folded and rolled for newly formatted electronics. Two-dimensional (2D) materials have emerged as promising candidates for flexible electronics due to their unique mechanical, electrical, and optical properties, as well as their compatibility with other materials, enabling the creation of various flexible electronic devices. This article provides a comprehensive review of the progress made in developing flexible electronic devices using 2D materials. In addition, it highlights the key aspects of materials, scalable material production, and device fabrication processes for flexible applications, along with important examples of demonstrations that achieved breakthroughs in various flexible and wearable electronic applications. Finally, we discuss the opportunities, current challenges, potential solutions, and future investigative directions about this field.
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- Ajit Kumar Katiyar
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Sun YW, Liu L, Liu JY. Enhancing CO 2 electroreduction performance through transition metal atom doping and strain engineering in γ-GeSe: a first-principles study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:3560-3568. [PMID: 38214164 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05276a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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The development of electrocatalysts that exhibit stability, high activity, and selectivity for CO2 reduction reactions (CO2RR) remains a significant challenge. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) hold promise in addressing this challenge due to their high atomic utilization efficiency. In this study, we explore the potential of monolayer γ-GeSe doped with transition metals, referred to as TM@γ-GeSe, for facilitating electrocatalytic CO2RR. Among the 26 TM@γ-GeSe SACs systematically designed, we have identified four stable transition metal catalysts (TM = Rh, Pd, Pt, and Au). Mechanistic investigations into the CO2RR pathways reveal exceptional electrocatalytic activity for Rh@γ-GeSe and Pd@γ-GeSe, with limiting potentials of -0.26 and -0.35 V, respectively. Particularly, Pd@γ-GeSe exhibits outstanding product selectivity toward formic acid. The introduction of strain engineering induces modifications in the catalytic activity and selectivity of Rh@γ-GeSe. Notably, a 1% tensile strain promotes formic acid as the preferred product, thereby improving the specific product selectivity of Rh@γ-GeSe. Conversely, compressive strain reduces CO2RR activity while enhancing the hydrogen evolution reaction, leading to a decrease in CO2RR selectivity. Furthermore, we use the work function as a descriptor to elucidate the underlying mechanism of strain tunability. We hope that our theoretical study will offer valuable insights for the design of catalysts based on γ-GeSe for electrocatalytic CO2RR.
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- Yu-Wang Sun
- Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130023, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130023, China
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- Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130023, China.
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Kang B, Song X, Yuan Y, Ma R, Wang F, Lee JY. Computational evaluation of CO 2 conversion into formic acid via a novel adsorption mechanism on metal-free B 4C 12. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:371-378. [PMID: 37847951 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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The electrochemical reduction of CO2 (CO2RR) to formic acid (HCOOH) is a promising approach to harness renewable energy for the production of value-added chemicals and contribute to carbon cycling. The search for cost-effective and efficient metal-free electrocatalysts is critical for realizing industrial applications. However, limited literature is available on this topic, primarily because the significant challenge of efficiently activating inert CO2 remains unresolved. In this study, we have designed and applied a novel boron carbide (B4C12) monolayered cage as an electrocatalyst for CO2RR to produce HCOOH. B4C12 exhibits exceptional electronic, dynamic, and thermodynamic stability. Through comprehensive density functional theory computations, we have observed that B4C12 rapidly and stably adsorbs CO2 in a unique η3(O, C, O)-CO2 configuration, resulting in excellent CO2RR activity with a low limiting potential (-0.38 V) and suppressed hydrogen evolution reaction. Our mechanistic investigations reveal that B4C12 donates electrons to facilitate the bending of CO2, anchoring it onto the curved surface effectively. Additionally, the C atom in the η3(O, C, O)-CO2 configuration attracts H+ + e- pairs through its active p electron, leading to the observed low limiting potential. This study not only successfully designs a novel class of metal-free electrocatalysts but also provides a promising strategy for advancing CO2RR research in the future.
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- Baotao Kang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- 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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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Huang X, Han X, Tang R, Wu H, Chen S, Chen J, Zeng Z, Deng S, Wang J. Anion-Mediated In Situ Reconstruction of the Bi 2MoO 6 Precatalyst for Enhanced Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction over a Wide Potential Window. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:742-751. [PMID: 38110327 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2RR) is a viable approach to achieve carbon neutrality. Bismuth-based electrocatalysts demonstrate exceptional selectivity in CO2-to-formate conversion, but their reconstruction mechanisms during the eCO2RR remain elusive. Herein, the reconstruction processes of bismuth molybdate (Bi2MoO6) nanoplates are elucidated during the eCO2RR. Operando and ex situ measurements reveal the in situ partial reduction of Bi2MoO6 to Bi metal, forming Bi@Bi2MoO6 at negative potentials. Meanwhile, CO32- ions in the electrolyte spontaneously exchange with MoO42- in Bi2MoO6. The obtained Bi@Bi2MoO6/Bi2O2CO3 delivers a formate Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 95.2% at -1.0 V. Notably, high formate FEs (>90%) are maintained within a wide 500 mV window. Although computational calculations indicate a higher energy barrier for *OCHO formation on Bi2O2CO3, the prevention of excessive reduction to metal Bi significantly enhances long-term stability. Furthermore, the CO32- ion exchange process occurs in various 2D Bi-containing precatalysts, which should be emphasized in further studies.
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- Xin Huang
- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources & Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources & Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- School of Future Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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- School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
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Liu C, Mei B, Shi Z, Jiang Z, Ge J, Xing W, Song P, Xu W. Operando formation of highly efficient electrocatalysts induced by heteroatom leaching. Nat Commun 2024; 15:242. [PMID: 38172150 PMCID: PMC10764338 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44480-9] [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: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Heterogeneous nano-electrocatalysts doped with nonmetal atoms have been studied extensively based on the so-called dopant-based active sites, while little attention has been paid to the stability of these dopants under working conditions. In this work, we reveal significantly, when the redox working potential is too low negatively or too high positively, the active sites based on these dopants actually tend to collapse. It means that some previously observed "remarkable catalytic performance" actually originated from some unknown active sites formed in situ. Take the Bi-F for the CO2RR as an example, results show that the observed remarkable activity and stability were not directly from F-based active sites, but the defective Bi sites formed in situ after the dopant leaching. Such a fact is unveiled from several heteroatom-doped nanocatalysts for four typical reactions (CO2RR, HER, ORR, and OER). This work provides insight into the role of dopants in electrocatalysis.
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- Cong Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, & Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Chemical Power, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, & Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Chemical Power, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, & Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Chemical Power, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, & Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Chemical Power, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, & Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Chemical Power, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, & Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Chemical Power, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.
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Gao W, Dou W, Zhou D, Song B, Niu T, Hua C, Wee ATS, Zhou M. Epitaxial Growth of 2D Binary Phosphides. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2301512. [PMID: 38175841 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Combinations of phosphorus with main group III, IV, and V elements are theoretically predicted to generate 2D binary phosphides with extraordinary properties and promising applications. However, experimental synthesis is significantly lacking. Here, a general approach for preparing 2D binary phosphides is reported using single crystalline surfaces containing the constituent element of target 2D materials as the substrate. To validate this, SnP3 and BiP, representing typical 2D binary phosphides, are successfully synthesized on Cu2 Sn and bismuthene, respectively. Scanning tunneling microscopy imaging reveals a hexagonal pattern of SnP3 on Cu2 Sn, while α-BiP can be epitaxially grown on the α-bismuthene domain on Cu2 Sb. First-principles calculations reveal that the formation of SnP3 on Cu2 Sn is associated with strong interface bonding and significant charge transfer, while α-BiP interacts weakly with α-bismuthene so that its semiconducting property is preserved. The study demonstrates an attractive avenue for the atomic-scale growth of binary 2D materials via substrate phase engineering.
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- Wenjin Gao
- Collaborative Center for Physics and Chemistry, Institute of International Innovation, Beihang University, Hangzhou, 311115, China
- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Collaborative Center for Physics and Chemistry, Institute of International Innovation, Beihang University, Hangzhou, 311115, China
- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Collaborative Center for Physics and Chemistry, Institute of International Innovation, Beihang University, Hangzhou, 311115, China
- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117551, Singapore
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- Collaborative Center for Physics and Chemistry, Institute of International Innovation, Beihang University, Hangzhou, 311115, China
- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Collaborative Center for Physics and Chemistry, Institute of International Innovation, Beihang University, Hangzhou, 311115, China
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- Collaborative Center for Physics and Chemistry, Institute of International Innovation, Beihang University, Hangzhou, 311115, China
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- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117551, Singapore
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- Collaborative Center for Physics and Chemistry, Institute of International Innovation, Beihang University, Hangzhou, 311115, China
- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
- Tianmushan Laboratory, Hangzhou, 310023, China
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Chi LP, Niu ZZ, Zhang YC, Zhang XL, Liao J, Wu ZZ, Yu PC, Fan MH, Tang KB, Gao MR. Efficient and stable acidic CO 2 electrolysis to formic acid by a reservoir structure design. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2312876120. [PMID: 38085783 PMCID: PMC10742388 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2312876120] [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: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Electrochemical synthesis of valuable chemicals and feedstocks through carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction in acidic electrolytes can surmount the considerable CO2 loss in alkaline and neutral conditions. However, achieving high productivity, while operating steadily in acidic electrolytes, remains a big challenge owing to the severe competing hydrogen evolution reaction. Here, we show that vertically grown bismuth nanosheets on a gas-diffusion layer can create numerous cavities as electrolyte reservoirs, which confine in situ-generated hydroxide and potassium ions and limit inward proton diffusion, producing locally alkaline environments. Based on this design, we achieve formic acid Faradaic efficiency of 96.3% and partial current density of 471 mA cm-2 at pH 2. When operated in a slim continuous-flow electrolyzer, the system exhibits a full-cell formic acid energy efficiency of 40% and a single pass carbon efficiency of 79% and performs steadily over 50 h. We further demonstrate the production of pure formic acid aqueous solution with a concentration of 4.2 weight %.
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- Li-Ping Chi
- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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Wu T, Zhang L, Zhan Y, Dong Y, Tan Z, Zhou B, Wei F, Zhang D, Long X. Recent Progress on Perovskite-Based Electrocatalysts for Efficient CO 2 Reduction. Molecules 2023; 28:8154. [PMID: 38138642 PMCID: PMC10745798 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28248154] [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: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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An efficient carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR), which reduces CO2 to low-carbon fuels and high-value chemicals, is a promising approach for realizing the goal of carbon neutrality, for which effective but low-cost catalysts are critically important. Recently, many inorganic perovskite-based materials with tunable chemical compositions have been applied in the electrochemical CO2RR, which exhibited advanced catalytic performance. Therefore, a timely review of this progress, which has not been reported to date, is imperative. Herein, the physicochemical characteristics, fabrication methods and applications of inorganic perovskites and their derivatives in electrochemical CO2RR are systematically reviewed, with emphasis on the structural evolution and product selectivity of these electrocatalysts. What is more, the current challenges and future directions of perovskite-based materials regarding efficient CO2RR are proposed, to shed light on the further development of this prospective research area.
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- Low Carbon College, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 201306, China; (T.W.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (Y.D.); (Z.T.); (B.Z.); (F.W.); (D.Z.)
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Zhao F, Zhang Y, Gong S, Xu H, Qi J, Wang H, Li C, Peng W, Liu J. Interfacial assembled porous bismuthene/Ti 3C 2T x MXene heterostructure for highly efficient capacitive deionization. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:2139-2146. [PMID: 37703683 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.035] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Capacitive deionization (CDI) is perceived as a promising technology for freshwater production owing to its environmentally friendly nature and low energy consumption. To date, the development of high-performance electrode materials represents the foremost challenge for CDI technology. In this work, the porous bismuthene/MXene (P-Bi-ene/MXene) heterostructure was synthesized using a simple interfacial self-assembly method with two-dimensional (2D) bismuthene and Ti3C2Tx MXene. Within the P-Bi-ene/MXene heterostructure, the porous structure can increase the active site and facilitate ion transport. Simultaneously, MXene effectively enhances the conductivity of the heterostructure, resulting in accelerating electron transport. Due to these attributes, the P-Bi-ene/MXene heterostructure demonstrates high desalination capacity (90.0 mg/g), fast desalination rate, and good cycling performance. The simple self-assembly strategy between 2D/2D materials described herein may offer inspirations for the synthesis of innovative electrode materials with high performance.
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- Fan Zhao
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China.
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Ding Y, Dong Y, Ma M, Luo L, Wang X, Fang B, Li Y, Liu L, Ren F. CO 2 electrocatalytic reduction to ethylene and its application outlook in food science. iScience 2023; 26:108434. [PMID: 38125022 PMCID: PMC10730755 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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The efficient conversion of CO2 is considered to be an important step toward carbon emissions peak and carbon neutrality. Presently, great efforts have been devoted to the study of efficient nanocatalysts, electrolytic cell, and electrolytes to achieve high reactivity and selectivity in the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to mono- and multi-carbon (C2+) compounds. However, there are very few reviews focusing on highly reactive and selective ethylene production and application in the field of electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR). Ethylene is a class of multi-carbon compounds that are widely applied in industrial, ecological, and agricultural fields. This review focuses especially on the convertibility of CO2 reduction to generate ethylene technology in practical applications and provides a detailed summary of the latest technologies for the efficient production of ethylene by CO2RR and suggests the potential application of CO2RR systems in food science to further expand the application market of CO2RR for ethylene production.
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- Yuxuan Ding
- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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Zhou X, Zhang A, Chen B, Zhu S, Cui Y, Bai L, Yu J, Ge Y, Yun Q, Li L, Huang B, Liao L, Fu J, Wa Q, Wang G, Huang Z, Zheng L, Ren Y, Li S, Liu G, Zhai L, Li Z, Liu J, Chen Y, Ma L, Ling C, Wang J, Fan Z, Du Y, Shao M, Zhang H. Synthesis of 2H/fcc-Heterophase AuCu Nanostructures for Highly Efficient Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction at Industrial Current Densities. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2304414. [PMID: 37515580 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Structural engineering of nanomaterials offers a promising way for developing high-performance catalysts toward catalysis. However, the delicate modulation of thermodynamically unfavorable nanostructures with unconventional phases still remains a challenge. Here, the synthesis of hierarchical AuCu nanostructures is reported with hexagonal close-packed (2H-type)/face-centered cubic (fcc) heterophase, high-index facets, planar defects (e.g., stacking faults, twin boundaries, and grain boundaries), and tunable Cu content. The obtained 2H/fcc Au99 Cu1 hierarchical nanosheets exhibit excellent performance for the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to produce CO, outperforming the 2H/fcc Au91 Cu9 and fcc Au99 Cu1 . The experimental results, especially those obtained by in-situ differential electrochemical mass spectroscopy and attenuated total reflection Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, suggest that the enhanced catalytic performance of 2H/fcc Au99 Cu1 arises from the unconventional 2H/fcc heterophase, high-index facets, planar defects, and appropriate alloying of Cu. Impressively, the 2H/fcc Au99 Cu1 shows CO Faradaic efficiencies of 96.6% and 92.6% at industrial current densities of 300 and 500 mA cm-2 , respectively, as well as good durability, placing it among the best CO2 reduction electrocatalysts for CO production. The atomically structural regulation based on phase engineering of nanomaterials (PEN) provides an avenue for the rational design and preparation of high-performance electrocatalysts for various catalytic applications.
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- Xichen Zhou
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Materials Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Center for Programmable Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
- Energy Institute, Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, and Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Yilmazer A, Eroglu Z, Gurcan C, Gazzi A, Ekim O, Sundu B, Gokce C, Ceylan A, Giro L, Unal MA, Arı F, Ekicibil A, Ozgenç Çinar O, Ozturk BI, Besbinar O, Ensoy M, Cansaran-Duman D, Delogu LG, Metin O. Synergized photothermal therapy and magnetic field induced hyperthermia via bismuthene for lung cancer combinatorial treatment. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100825. [PMID: 37928252 PMCID: PMC10622883 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Thanks to its intrinsic properties, two-dimensional (2D) bismuth (bismuthene) can serve as a multimodal nanotherapeutic agent for lung cancer acting through multiple mechanisms, including photothermal therapy (PTT), magnetic field-induced hyperthermia (MH), immunogenic cell death (ICD), and ferroptosis. To investigate this possibility, we synthesized bismuthene from the exfoliation of 3D layered bismuth, prepared through a facile method that we developed involving surfactant-assisted chemical reduction, with a specific focus on improving its magnetic properties. The bismuthene nanosheets showed high in vitro and in vivo anti-cancer activity after simultaneous light and magnetic field exposure in lung adenocarcinoma cells. Only when light and magnetic field are applied together, we can achieve the highest anti-cancer activity compared to the single treatment groups. We have further shown that ICD-dependent mechanisms were involved during this combinatorial treatment strategy. Beyond ICD, bismuthene-based PTT and MH also resulted in an increase in ferroptosis mechanisms both in vitro and in vivo, in addition to apoptotic pathways. Finally, hemolysis in human whole blood and a wide variety of assays in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells indicated that the bismuthene nanosheets were biocompatible and did not alter immune function. These results showed that bismuthene has the potential to serve as a biocompatible platform that can arm multiple therapeutic approaches against lung cancer.
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- Açelya Yilmazer
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, 06830 Ankara, Türkiye
- Stem Cell Institute, Ankara University, 06520, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Koç University, 34450, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, 06830 Ankara, Türkiye
- Stem Cell Institute, Ankara University, 06520, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, 34127, Trieste, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padua, 35129, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, 06110, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Koç University, 34450, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, 06830 Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Histology Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, 06110, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padua, 35129, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Electrical Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, 06830, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Cukurova University, 01330, Adana, Türkiye
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- Department of Histology Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, 06110, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, 06830 Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, 06830 Ankara, Türkiye
- Stem Cell Institute, Ankara University, 06520, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Biotechnology Institute, Ankara University, 06135, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padua, 35129, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Koç University, 34450, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Koç University Surface Science and Technology Center (KUYTAM), Istanbul, 34450, Türkiye
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Cao L, Huang J, Wu X, Ma B, Xu Q, Zhong Y, Wu Y, Sun M, Yu L. Active-site stabilized Bi metal-organic framework-based catalyst for highly active and selective electroreduction of CO 2 to formate over a wide potential window. NANOSCALE 2023. [PMID: 37991432 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr04962k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Bismuth-based materials have been validated to be a kind of effective electrocatalyst for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (ECR) to formate (HCOO-). However, the established studies still encounter the problems of low current density, low selectivity, narrow potential window, and poor catalyst stability. Herein, a bismuth-terephthalate framework (Bi-BDC MOF) material was successfully synthesized. The optimized Bi-BDC-120 °C exhibited excellent activity, selectivity, and durability for formate production. At an operating potential of -1.1 V vs. RHE in 0.1 mol L-1 KHCO3 electrolyte, the ECR catalyzed by Bi-BDC-120 °C achieved a Faraday efficiency (FE) of 97.2% towards formate generation, and the total current density reached about 30 mA cm-2. The operating potential window with FEformate values > 95% ranged in -0.9 to -1.5 V vs. RHE. The density-functional theory (DFT) calculation demonstrated that the (001) crystalline planes of Bi-BDC are preferable for the adsorption of CO2 and the conversion of *OCHO intermediates, thus ultimately promoting the electrocatalytic production of formate. Although the MOF structure of Bi-BDC-120 °C was insufficiently stabilized, the FEformate could be maintained at around 90% after 36 h of ECR operation. The long-term durability for formate production was attributed to the fact that the in situ reconstructed Bi2O2CO3 could retain the Bi-O active sites in the structure. These results offer an opportunity to design CO2 reduction electrocatalysts with high activity and selectivity for potential applications.
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- Leliang Cao
- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Fine Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006 Guangzhou, P. R.China.
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Fine Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006 Guangzhou, P. R.China.
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Fine Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006 Guangzhou, P. R.China.
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Fine Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006 Guangzhou, P. R.China.
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Fine Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006 Guangzhou, P. R.China.
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Fine Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006 Guangzhou, P. R.China.
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang 515200, P. R.China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Fine Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006 Guangzhou, P. R.China.
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang 515200, P. R.China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Fine Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006 Guangzhou, P. R.China.
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang 515200, P. R.China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Fine Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006 Guangzhou, P. R.China.
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang 515200, P. R.China
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Anh NPQ, Hiep NT, Lu DV, Nguyen CQ, Hieu NN, Vi VTT. Crystal lattice and electronic and transport properties of Janus ZrSiSZ 2 (Z = N, P, As) monolayers by first-principles investigations. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6705-6713. [PMID: 38024315 PMCID: PMC10662022 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00631j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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From the extending requirements for using innovative materials in advanced technologies, it is necessary to explore new materials for relevant applications. In this work, we design new two-dimensional (2D) Janus ZrSiSZ2 (Z = N, P, As) monolayers and investigate their crystal lattice and dynamic stability by using density functional theory investigations. The two stable structures of ZrSiSP2 and ZrSiSAs2 are then systematically examined for thermal, energetic, and mechanical stability, and electronic and transport properties. The calculation results demonstrate that both the ZrSiSP2 and ZrSiSAs2 monolayers have good thermal stability at room temperature and high energetic/mechanical stabilities for experimental synthesis. The studied structures are found to be in-direct semiconductors. Specifically, with moderate band-gap energies of 1.04 to 1.29 eV for visible light absorption, ZrSiSP2 and ZrSiSAs2 can be considered potential candidates for photovoltaic applications. The applied biaxial strains and external electric fields slightly change the band-gap energies of the monolayers. We also calculate the carrier mobilities for the transport properties based on the deformation potential method. Due to the lower effective masses, the carrier mobilities in the x direction are higher than those in the y direction. The carrier mobilities of the ZrSiSP2 and ZrSiSAs2 monolayers are anisotropic not only in transport directions but also for the electrons and holes. We believe that the results of our work may stimulate further studies to explore more new 2D Janus monolayers with novel properties of the MA2Z4 family materials.
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- Nguyen P Q Anh
- Faculty of Electrical, Electronics and Materials Technology, University of Sciences, Hue University Hue 530000 Vietnam
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
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- Faculty of Physics, The University of Danang - University of Science and Education Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
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- Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University Hue 530000 Vietnam
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Jiang Z, Zhang M, Chen X, Wang B, Fan W, Yang C, Yang X, Zhang Z, Yang X, Li C, Zhou T. A Bismuth-Based Zeolitic Organic Framework with Coordination-Linked Metal Cages for Efficient Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction to HCOOH. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311223. [PMID: 37721360 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311223] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Zeolitic metal-organic frameworks (ZMOFs) have emerged as one of the most promsing catalysts for energy conversion, but they suffer from either weak bonding between metal-organic cubes (MOCs) that decrease their stability during catalysis processes or low activity due to inadequate active sites. In this work, through ligand-directing strategy, we successfully obtain an unprecedented bismuth-based ZMOF (Bi-ZMOF) featuring a ACO topological crystal structure with strong coordination bonding between the Bi-based cages. As a result, it enables efficient reduction of CO2 to formic acid (HCOOH) with Faradaic efficiency as high as 91 %. A combination of in situ surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy and density functional theory calculation reveals that the Bi-N coordination contributes to facilitating charge transfer from N to Bi atoms, which stabilize the intermediate to boost the reduction efficiency of CO2 to HCOOH. This finding highlights the importance of the coordination environment of metal active sites on electrocatalytic CO2 reduction. We believe that this work will offer a new clue to rationally design zeolitic MOFs for catalytic reaction.
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- Zhiqiang Jiang
- Vanadium and Titanium Resource Comprehensive Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, 617000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
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- Vanadium and Titanium Resource Comprehensive Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, 617000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
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- Vanadium and Titanium Resource Comprehensive Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, 617000, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, P. R. China
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Wu C, Sun L, Han J. Effects of quantum size on the thermoelectric properties of bismuth. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:28735-28743. [PMID: 37850267 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02393a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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First principles and the Boltzmann transport equation have been combined to investigate the effects of quantum size L/λ, the ratio of quantum confinement length L to thermal de Broglie wavelength λ, on the thermoelectric properties of 2D β-bismuth. It is revealed that the thermoelectric properties of 2D β-bismuth are highly influenced by quantum size, especially when the L/λ is less than 0.1. Specifically, the Seebeck coefficients of both electrons and holes decrease as the L/λ ratio increases, while the electrical and thermal conductivity show the opposite trend. The results also show that 2D bismuth with three or more layers has semimetal properties, with the first observation of a semiconductor-semimetal transition in 2D bismuth. Moreover, the electron affinity, ionization energy, and work function of 2D β-bismuth do not exhibit a significant variation or trend with quantum size effects. The detailed electronic structures provide a fundamental understanding of the thermoelectric properties of bismuth, and the obtained results may provide a deep understanding of the relationship between the quantum size and the thermoelectric properties of 2D β-bismuth.
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- Changyi Wu
- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Hunan First Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410205, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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Sena M, Cui J, Baghdadi Y, Rattner E, Daboczi M, Lopes-Moriyama AL, dos Santos AG, Eslava S. Lead-Free Halide Perovskite Cs 2AgBiBr 6/Bismuthene Composites for Improved CH 4 Production in Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS 2023; 6:10193-10204. [PMID: 37886225 PMCID: PMC10598630 DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.2c03105] [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: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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CO2 photocatalytic conversion into value-added fuels through solar energy is a promising way of storing renewable energy while simultaneously reducing the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. Lead-based halide perovskites have recently shown great potential in various applications such as solar cells, optoelectronics, and photocatalysis. Even though they show high performance, the high toxicity of Pb2+ along with poor stability under ambient conditions restrains the application of these materials in photocatalysis. In this respect, we developed an in situ assembly strategy to fabricate the lead-free double perovskite Cs2AgBiBr6 on a 2D bismuthene nanosheet prepared by a ligand-assisted reprecipitation method for a liquid-phase CO2 photocatalytic reduction reaction. The composite improved the production and selectivity of the eight-electron CH4 pathway compared with the two-electron CO pathway, storing more of the light energy harvested by the photocatalyst. The Cs2AgBiBr6/bismuthene composite shows a photocatalytic activity of 1.49(±0.16) μmol g-1 h-1 CH4, 0.67(±0.14) μmol g-1 h-1 CO, and 0.75(±0.20) μmol g-1 h-1 H2, with a CH4 selectivity of 81(±1)% on an electron basis with 1 sun. The improved performance is attributed to the enhanced charge separation and suppressed electron-hole recombination due to good interfacial contact between the perovskite and bismuthene promoted by the synthesis method.
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- Michael
Segundo Sena
- Department
of Graduation in Chemical Engineering, Universidade
Federal do Rio Grande do Norte/UFRN, 59.078-970Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, SW7 2BX, London, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, SW7 2BX, London, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, SW7 2BX, London, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, SW7 2BX, London, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, SW7 2BX, London, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Graduation in Chemical Engineering, Universidade
Federal do Rio Grande do Norte/UFRN, 59.078-970Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department
of Agrotechnology and Social Sciences, Universidade
Federal Rural do Semi-Árido/UFERSA, 59.600-000Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, SW7 2BX, London, United Kingdom
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Qin C, Xu L, Zhang J, Wang J, He J, Liu D, Yang J, Xiao JD, Chen X, Li HB, Yang Z, Wang J. Phase Interface Regulating on Amorphous/Crystalline Bismuth Catalyst for Boosted Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction to Formate. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:47016-47024. [PMID: 37768597 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Electroreduction of carbon dioxide into readily collectable and high-value carbon-based fuels is greatly significant to overcome the energy and environmental crises yet challenging in the development of robust and highly efficient electrocatalysts. Herein, a bismuth (Bi) heterophase electrode with enriched amorphous/crystalline interfaces was fabricated via cathodically in situ transformation of Bi-based metal-phenolic complexes (Bi-tannic acid, Bi-TA). Compared with amorphous or crystalline Bi catalyst, the amorphous/crystalline structure Bi leads to significantly enhanced performance for CO2 electroreduction. In a liquid-phase H-type cell, the Faraday efficiency (FE) of formate formation is over 90% in a wide potential range from -0.8 to -1.3 V, demonstrating a high selectivity toward formate. Moreover, in a flow cell, a large current density reaching 600 mA cm-2 can further be rendered for formate production. Theoretical calculations indicate that the amorphous/crystalline Bi heterophase interface exhibits a favorable adsorption of CO2 and lower energy barriers for the rate-determining step compared with the crystalline Bi counterparts, thus accelerating the reaction process. This work paves the way for the rational design of advanced heterointerface catalysts for CO2 reduction.
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- Chenchen Qin
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui Graphene Materials Research Center, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials of Ministry of Education, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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Nguyen HT, Cuong NQ, Vi VTT, Hieu NN, Tran LPT. Moderate direct band-gap energies and high carrier mobilities of Janus XWSiP 2 (X = S, Se, Te) monolayers via first-principles investigation. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:21468-21478. [PMID: 37539527 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02037a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) Janus materials with extraordinary properties are promising candidates for utilization in advanced technologies. In this study, new 2D Janus XWSiP2 (X = S, Se, Te) monolayers were constructed and their properties were systematically analyzed by using first-principles calculations. All three structures of SWSiP2, SeWSiP2, and TeWSiP2 exhibit high energetic stability for the experimental fabrication with negative and high Ecoh values, the elastic constants obey the criteria of Born-Huang, and no imaginary frequency exists in the phonon dispersion spectra. The calculated results from the PBE and HSE06 approaches reveal that the XWSiP2 are semiconductors with moderate direct band-gaps varying from 1.01 eV to 1.06 eV using the PBE method, and 1.39 eV to 1.44 eV using the HSE06 method. In addition, the electronic band structures of the three monolayers are significantly affected by the applied strains. Interestingly, the transitions from a direct to indirect semiconductor are observed for different biaxial strains εb. The transport parameters including the carrier mobility values along the x direction μx and y direction μy were also calculated to study the transport properties of the XWSiP2. The results indicate that the XWSiP2 monolayers not only have high carrier mobilities but also anisotropy in the transport directions for both holes and electrons. Together with the moderate and tunable energy gaps, the XWSiP2 materials are found to be potential candidates for application in the photonic, photovoltaic, optoelectronic, and electronic fields.
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- Hiep T Nguyen
- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue 530000, Vietnam.
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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Chen LW, Hao YC, Li J, Hu L, Zuo X, Dai C, Yu ZL, Huang HZ, Tian W, Liu D, Chang X, Li P, Shao R, Wang B, Yin AX. Controllable Crystallization of Two-Dimensional Bi Nanocrystals with Morphology-Boosted CO 2 Electroreduction in Wide pH Environments. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301639. [PMID: 37093197 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Two-dimensional low-melting-point (LMP) metal nanocrystals are attracting increasing attention with broad and irreplaceable applications due to their unique surface and topological structures. However, the chemical synthesis, especially the fine control over the nucleation (reduction) and growth (crystallization), of such LMP metal nanocrystals remains elusive as limited by the challenges of low standard redox potential, low melting point, poor crystalline symmetry, etc. Here, a controllable reduction-melting-crystallization (RMC) protocol to synthesize free-standing and surfactant-free bismuth nanocrystals with tunable dimensions, morphologies, and surface structures is presented. Especially, ultrathin bismuth nanosheets with flat or jagged surfaces/edges can be prepared with high selectivity. The jagged bismuth nanosheets, with abundant surface steps and defects, exhibit boosted electrocatalytic CO2 reduction performances in acidic, neutral, and alkaline aqueous solutions, achieving the maximum selectivity of near unity at the current density of 210 mA cm-2 for formate evolution under ambient conditions. This work creates the RMC pathway for the synthesis of free-standing two-dimensional LMP metal nanomaterials and may find broader applicability in more interdisciplinary applications.
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- Li-Wei Chen
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Department Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Intelligent Robots and Systems, School of Medical Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Analysis and Testing Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Department Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Intelligent Robots and Systems, School of Medical Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectronic/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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Jia G, Wang Y, Sun M, Zhang H, Li L, Shi Y, Zhang L, Cui X, Lo TWB, Huang B, Yu JC. Size Effects of Highly Dispersed Bismuth Nanoparticles on Electrocatalytic Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Formic Acid. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37317545 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c04727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide into value-added chemical fuels is a promising way to achieve carbon neutrality. Bismuth-based materials have been considered as favorable electrocatalysts for converting carbon dioxide to formic acid. Moreover, size-dependent catalysis offers significant advantages in catalyzed heterogeneous chemical processes. However, the size effects of bismuth nanoparticles on formic acid production have not been fully explored. Here, we prepared Bi nanoparticles uniformly supported on porous TiO2 substrate electrocatalytic materials by in situ segregation of the Bi element from Bi4Ti3O12. The Bi-TiO2 electrocatalyst with Bi nanoparticles of 2.83 nm displays a Faradaic efficiency of greater than 90% over a wide potential range of 400 mV. Theoretical calculations have also demonstrated subtle electronic structural evolutions induced by the size variations of Bi nanoparticles, where the 2.83 nm Bi nanoparticles display the most active p-band and d-band centers to guarantee high electroactivity toward CO2RR.
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- Guangri Jia
- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Masoumi Z, Tayebi M, Tayebi M, Masoumi Lari SA, Sewwandi N, Seo B, Lim CS, Kim HG, Kyung D. Electrocatalytic Reactions for Converting CO 2 to Value-Added Products: Recent Progress and Emerging Trends. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9952. [PMID: 37373100 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24129952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are an important environmental issue that causes greenhouse and climate change effects on the earth. Nowadays, CO2 has various conversion methods to be a potential carbon resource, such as photocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and photo-electrocatalytic. CO2 conversion into value-added products has many advantages, including facile control of the reaction rate by adjusting the applied voltage and minimal environmental pollution. The development of efficient electrocatalysts and improving their viability with appropriate reactor designs is essential for the commercialization of this environmentally friendly method. In addition, microbial electrosynthesis which utilizes an electroactive bio-film electrode as a catalyst can be considered as another option to reduce CO2. This review highlights the methods which can contribute to the increase in efficiency of carbon dioxide reduction (CO2R) processes through electrode structure with the introduction of various electrolytes such as ionic liquid, sulfate, and bicarbonate electrolytes, with the control of pH and with the control of the operating pressure and temperature of the electrolyzer. It also presents the research status, a fundamental understanding of carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) mechanisms, the development of electrochemical CO2R technologies, and challenges and opportunities for future research.
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- Zohreh Masoumi
- Department of Civil and Environment Engineering, University of Ulsan, Daehakro 93, Namgu, Ulsan 44610, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Specialty Chemicals, Division of Specialty and Bio-Based Chemicals Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Jonggaro 45, Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering and Physics, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 15875-4413, Iran
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- Department of Biology, York University, Farquharson Life Sciences Building, Ottawa Rd, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Environment Engineering, University of Ulsan, Daehakro 93, Namgu, Ulsan 44610, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Specialty Chemicals, Division of Specialty and Bio-Based Chemicals Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Jonggaro 45, Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Specialty Chemicals, Division of Specialty and Bio-Based Chemicals Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Jonggaro 45, Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Specialty Chemicals, Division of Specialty and Bio-Based Chemicals Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Jonggaro 45, Ulsan 44412, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environment Engineering, University of Ulsan, Daehakro 93, Namgu, Ulsan 44610, Republic of Korea
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Lai W, Liu Y, Zeng M, Han D, Xiao M, Wang S, Ren S, Meng Y. One-Step Electrochemical Dealloying of 3D Bi-Continuous Micro-Nanoporous Bismuth Electrodes and CO 2RR Performance. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13111767. [PMID: 37299670 DOI: 10.3390/nano13111767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The rapid development of electrochemical CO2 reduction offers a promising route to convert intermittent renewable energy into products of high value-added fuels or chemical feedstocks. However, low faradaic efficiency, low current density, and a narrow potential range still limit the large-scale application of CO2RR electrocatalysts. Herein, monolith 3D bi-continuous nanoporous bismuth (np-Bi) electrodes are fabricated via a simple one-step electrochemical dealloying strategy from Pb-Bi binary alloy. The unique bi-continuous porous structure ensures highly effective charge transfer; meanwhile, the controllable millimeter-sized geometric porous structure enables easy catalyst adjustment to expose highly suitable surface curvatures with abundant reactive sites. This results in a high selectivity of 92.6% and superior potential window (400 mV, selectivity > 88%) for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to formate. Our scalable strategy provides a feasible pathway for mass-producing high-performance and versatile CO2 electrocatalysts.
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- Wenqin Lai
- The Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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Benter S, Liu Y, Da Paixao Maciel R, Ong CS, Linnala L, Pan D, Irish A, Liu YP, Zhao J, Xu H, Eriksson O, Timm R, Mikkelsen A. Tuneable 2D surface Bismuth incorporation on InAs nanosheets. NANOSCALE 2023. [PMID: 37190857 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr00454f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The chemical bonding at the interface between compound semiconductors and metals is central in determining electronic and optical properties. In this study, new opportunities for controlling this are presented for nanostructures. We investigate Bi adsorption on 2D wurtzite InAs (112̄0) nanosheets and find that temperature-controlled Bi incorporation in either anionic- or cationic-like bonding is possible in the easily accesible range between room temperature and 400 °C. This separation could not be achieved for ordinary zinc blende InAs(110) surfaces. As the crystal structures of the two surfaces have identical nearest neighbour configurations, this indicates that overall geometric differences can significantly alter the adsorption and incorporation. Ab initio theoretical modelling confirms observed adsorption results, but indicate that both the formation energies as well as kinetic barriers contributes to the observed temperature dependent behaviour. Further, we find that the Bi adsorption rate can differ by at least 2.5 times between the two InAs surfaces while being negligible for standard Si substrates under similar deposition conditions. This, in combination with the observed interface control, provides an excellent opportunity for tuneable Bi integration on 2D InAs nanostructures on standard Si substrates.
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- Sandra Benter
- NanoLund & Department of Physics, Lund University, Box 118, 22100 Lund, Sweden.
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- NanoLund & Department of Physics, Lund University, Box 118, 22100 Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Materials Theory, Box 516, 751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
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- NanoLund & Department of Physics, Lund University, Box 118, 22100 Lund, Sweden.
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Materials Theory, Box 516, 751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Superlattices and Microstructures, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 912, Beijing 100083, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- NanoLund & Department of Physics, Lund University, Box 118, 22100 Lund, Sweden.
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- NanoLund & Department of Physics, Lund University, Box 118, 22100 Lund, Sweden.
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- State Key Laboratory of Superlattices and Microstructures, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 912, Beijing 100083, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- NanoLund & Department of Physics, Lund University, Box 118, 22100 Lund, Sweden.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Quantum Devices, Key Laboratory for the Physics and Chemistry of Nanodevices and Department of Electronics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Materials Theory, Box 516, 751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
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- NanoLund & Department of Physics, Lund University, Box 118, 22100 Lund, Sweden.
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- NanoLund & Department of Physics, Lund University, Box 118, 22100 Lund, Sweden.
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Nanoconfinement effects on CuBi3 alloy catalyst for efficient CO2 electroreduction to formic acid. J CO2 UTIL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2023.102456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Li M, Zhang JN. Rational design of bimetallic catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction: A review. Sci China Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-023-1565-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Su DJ, Xiang SQ, Gao ST, Jiang Y, Liu X, Zhang W, Zhao LB, Tian ZQ. Kinetic Understanding of Catalytic Selectivity and Product Distribution of Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction Reaction. JACS AU 2023; 3:905-918. [PMID: 37006754 PMCID: PMC10052237 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.3c00002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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CO2 can be electrochemically reduced to different products depending on the nature of catalysts. In this work, we report comprehensive kinetic studies on catalytic selectivity and product distribution of the CO2 reduction reaction on various metal surfaces. The influences on reaction kinetics can be clearly analyzed from the variation of reaction driving force (binding energy difference) and reaction resistance (reorganization energy). Moreover, the CO2RR product distributions are further affected by external factors such as electrode potential and solution pH. A potential-mediated mechanism is found to determine the competing two-electron reduction products of CO2 that shifts from thermodynamics-controlled product formic acid at less negative electrode potentials to kinetic-controlled product CO at more negative electrode potentials. Based on detailed kinetic simulations, a three-parameter descriptor is applied to identify the catalytic selectivity of CO, formate, hydrocarbons/alcohols, as well as side product H2. The present kinetic study not only well explains the catalytic selectivity and product distribution of experimental results but also provides a fast way for catalyst screening.
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- Dai-Jian Su
- Department
of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Chongqing
Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing 400714, China
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- Chongqing
Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing 400714, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State
Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center
of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen
University, Xiamen 361005, China
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Hiep NT, Anh NPQ, Phuc HV, Nguyen CQ, Hieu NN, Vi VTT. Two-dimensional Janus MGeSiP 4 (M = Ti, Zr, and Hf) with an indirect band gap and high carrier mobilities: first-principles calculations. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:8779-8788. [PMID: 36912122 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp00188a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Novel Janus materials have attracted broad interest due to the outstanding properties created by their out-of-plane asymmetry, with increasing theoretical exploration and more reports of successful fabrication in recent years. Here, we construct and explore the crystal structures, stabilities, electronic band structures, and transport properties - including carrier mobilities - of two-dimensional Janus MGeSiP4 (M = Ti, Zr, or Hf) monolayers based on density functional theory calculations. From the cohesive energies, elastic constants, and phonon dispersion calculations, the monolayers are confirmed to exhibit structural stability with high feasibility for experimental synthesis. All the structures are indirect band-gap semiconductors with calculated band-gap energies in the range of 0.77 eV to 1.01 eV at the HSE06 (Heyd-Scuseria-Ernzerhof) level. Interestingly, by applying external biaxial strain, a semiconductor to metal phase transition is observed for the three Janus structures. This suggests potential for promising applications in optoelectronic and electromechanical devices. Notably, the MGeSiP4 monolayers show directionally anisotropic carrier mobility with a high electron mobility of up to 2.72 × 103 cm2 V-1 s-1 for the ZrGeSiP4 monolayer, indicating advantages for applications in electronic devices. Hence, the presented results reveal the novel properties of the 2D Janus MGeSiP4 monolayers and demonstrate their great potential applications in nanoelectronic and/or optoelectronic devices. This investigation could stimulate further theoretical and experimental studies on these excellent materials and motivate further explorations of new members of this 2D Janus family.
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- Nguyen T Hiep
- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Electrical, Electronics and Materials Technology University of Sciences, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Division of Theoretical Physics, Dong Thap University, Cao Lanh 870000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- Department of Fundamental Sciences, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue 530000, Vietnam.
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Neziri E, Zhang W, Smogunov A, Mayne AJ, Kara A, Dappe YJ, Oughaddou H. Structural properties of Bi/Au(110). NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 34:235601. [PMID: 36848665 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acbf55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Atomically thin bismuth films (2D Bi) are becoming a promising research area due to their unique properties and their wide variety of applications in spintronics, electronic and optoelectronic devices. We report on the structural properties of Bi on Au(110), explored by low-energy electron diffraction (LEED), scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. At a Bi coverage lower than one monolayer (1 ML) various reconstructions are observed, we focus on Bi/Au(110)-c(2 × 2) reconstruction (at 0.5 ML) and Bi/Au(110)-(3 × 3) structure (at 0.66 ML). We propose models for both structures based on STM measurements and further confirm by DFT calculations.
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- Egzona Neziri
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires d'Orsay, F-91405 Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires d'Orsay, F-91405 Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, CEA, Service de Physique de l'Etat Condensé, F-91191 Gif-sur Yvette, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires d'Orsay, F-91405 Orsay, France
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- Department of Physics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, United States of America
- IRMC, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, CEA, Service de Physique de l'Etat Condensé, F-91191 Gif-sur Yvette, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires d'Orsay, F-91405 Orsay, France
- Département de Physique, CY Cergy Paris Université, F-95031 Cergy-Pontoise Cedex, France
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Gong S, Liu H, Zhao F, Zhang Y, Xu H, Li M, Qi J, Wang H, Li C, Peng W, Fan X, Liu J. Vertically Aligned Bismuthene Nanosheets on MXene for High-Performance Capacitive Deionization. ACS NANO 2023; 17:4843-4853. [PMID: 36867670 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c11430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Capacitive deionization has been considered as a promising solution to the challenge of freshwater shortage due to its high efficiency, low environmental footprint, and low energy consumption. However, developing advanced electrode materials to improve capacitive deionization performance remains a challenge. Herein, the hierarchical bismuthene nanosheets (Bi-ene NSs)@MXene heterostructure was successfully prepared by combining the Lewis acidic molten salt etching and the galvanic replacement reaction, which achieves the effective utilization of the molten salt etching byproducts (residual copper). The vertically aligned bismuthene nanosheets array evenly in situ grown on the surface of MXene, which not only facilitate ion and electron transport as well as offer abundant active sites but also provide strong interfacial interaction between bismuthene and MXene. Benefiting from the above advantages, the Bi-ene NSs@MXene heterostructure as a promising capacitive deionization electrode material exhibits high desalination capacity (88.2 mg/g at 1.2 V), fast desalination rate, and good long-term cycling performance. Moreover, the mechanisms involved were elaborated by systematical characterizations and density functional theory calculations. This work provides inspirations for the preparation of MXene-based heterostructures and their application for capacitive deionization.
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- Siqi Gong
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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Liu Y, Benter S, Ong CS, Maciel RP, Björk L, Irish A, Eriksson O, Mikkelsen A, Timm R. A 2D Bismuth-Induced Honeycomb Surface Structure on GaAs(111). ACS NANO 2023; 17:5047-5058. [PMID: 36821844 PMCID: PMC10018767 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) topological insulators have fascinating physical properties which are promising for applications within spintronics. In order to realize spintronic devices working at room temperature, materials with a large nontrivial gap are needed. Bismuthene, a 2D layer of Bi atoms in a honeycomb structure, has recently attracted strong attention because of its record-large nontrivial gap, which is due to the strong spin-orbit coupling of Bi and the unusually strong interaction of the Bi atoms with the surface atoms of the substrate underneath. It would be a significant step forward to be able to form 2D materials with properties such as bismuthene on semiconductors such as GaAs, which has a band gap size relevant for electronics and a direct band gap for optical applications. Here, we present the successful formation of a 2D Bi honeycomb structure on GaAs, which fulfills these conditions. Bi atoms have been incorporated into a clean GaAs(111) surface, with As termination, based on Bi deposition under optimized growth conditions. Low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy (LT-STM/S) demonstrates a well-ordered large-scale honeycomb structure, consisting of Bi atoms in a √3 × √3 30° reconstruction on GaAs(111). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy shows that the Bi atoms of the honeycomb structure only bond to the underlying As atoms. This is supported by calculations based on density functional theory that confirm the honeycomb structure with a large Bi-As binding energy and predict Bi-induced electronic bands within the GaAs band gap that open up a gap of nontrivial topological nature. STS results support the existence of Bi-induced states within the GaAs band gap. The GaAs:Bi honeycomb layer found here has a similar structure as previously published bismuthene on SiC or on Ag, though with a significantly larger lattice constant and only weak Bi-Bi bonding. It can therefore be considered as an extreme case of bismuthene, which is fundamentally interesting. Furthermore, it has the same exciting electronic properties, opening a large nontrivial gap, which is the requirement for room-temperature spintronic applications, and it is directly integrated in GaAs, a direct band gap semiconductor with a large range of (opto)electronic devices.
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- Yi Liu
- NanoLund
and Department of Physics, Lund University, P.O. Box 118, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- NanoLund
and Department of Physics, Lund University, P.O. Box 118, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 516, 751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 516, 751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
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- NanoLund
and Department of Physics, Lund University, P.O. Box 118, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- NanoLund
and Department of Physics, Lund University, P.O. Box 118, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 516, 751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
- School
of Science and Technology, Örebro
University, Fakultetsgatan
1, SE-70182 Örebro, Sweden
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- NanoLund
and Department of Physics, Lund University, P.O. Box 118, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- NanoLund
and Department of Physics, Lund University, P.O. Box 118, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
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Tan X, Zhuang Z, Zhang Y, Sun K, Chen C. Rational design of atomic site catalysts for electrochemical CO 2 reduction. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:2682-2696. [PMID: 36749619 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06503g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Renewable-energy-powered electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECR) is a promising way of transforming CO2 to value-added products and achieving sustainable carbon recycling. By virtue of the extremely high exposure rate of active sites and excellent catalytic performance, atomic site catalysts (ASCs), including single-atomic site catalysts and diatomic site catalysts, have attracted considerable attention. In this feature article, we focus on the rational design strategies of ASCs developed in recent years for the ECR reaction. The influence of these strategies on the activity and selectivity of ASCs for ECR is further discussed in terms of electronic regulation, synergistic activation, microenvironmental regulation and tandem catalytic system construction. Finally, the challenges and future directions are indicated. We hope that this feature article will be helpful in the development of novel ASCs for ECR.
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- Xin Tan
- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China. .,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Zhai J, Hu Y, Su M, Shi J, Li H, Qin Y, Gao F, Lu Q. One-Step Phase Separation for Core-Shell Carbon@Indium Oxide@Bismuth Microspheres with Enhanced Activity for CO 2 Electroreduction to Formate. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206440. [PMID: 36650934 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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It is a substantial challenge to construct electrocatalysts with high activity, good selectivity, and long-term stability for electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to formic acid. Herein, bismuth and indium species are innovatively integrated into a uniform heterogeneous spherical structure by a neoteric quasi-microemulsion method, and a novel C@In2 O3 @Bi50 core-shell structure is constructed through a subsequent one-step phase separation strategy due to melting point difference and Kirkendall effect with the nano-limiting effect of the carbon structure. This core-shell C@In2 O3 @Bi50 catalyst can selectively reduce CO2 to formate with high selectivity (≈90% faradaic efficiency), large partial current density (24.53 mA cm-2 at -1.36 V), and long-term stability (up to 14.5 h), superior to most of the Bi-based catalysts. The hybrid Bi/In2 O3 interfaces of core-shell C@In2 O3 @Bi will stabilize the key intermediate HCOO* and suppress CO poisoning, benefiting the CO2 RR selectivity and stability, while the internal cavity of core-shell structure will improve the reaction kinetics because of the large specific surface area and the enhancement of ion shuttle and electron transfer. Furthermore, the nano-limited domain effect of outmost carbon prevent active components from oxidation and agglomeration, helpful for stabilizing the catalyst. This work offers valuable insights into core-shell structure engineering to promote practical CO2 conversion technology.
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- Jingrong Zhai
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry Institute, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Adhikari S, Mandal S, Kim DH. Recent Development Strategies for Bismuth-Driven Materials in Sustainable Energy Systems and Environmental Restoration. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206003. [PMID: 36526436 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Bismuth(Bi)-based materials have gained considerable attention in recent decades for use in a diverse range of sustainable energy and environmental applications due to their low toxicity and eco-friendliness. Bi materials are widely employed in electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices, exhibiting excellent catalytic and non-catalytic performance, as well as CO2 /N2 reduction and water treatment systems. A variety of Bi materials, including its oxides, chalcogenides, oxyhalides, bismuthates, and other composites, have been developed for understanding their physicochemical properties. In this review, a comprehensive overview of the properties of individual Bi material systems and their use in a range of applications is provided. This review highlights the implementation of novel strategies to modify Bi materials based on morphological and facet control, doping/defect inclusion, and composite/heterojunction formation. The factors affecting the development of different classes of Bi materials and how their control differs between individual Bi compounds are also described. In particular, the development process for these material systems, their mass production, and related challenges are considered. Thus, the key components in Bi compounds are compared in terms of their properties, design, and applications. Finally, the future potential and challenges associated with Bi complexes are presented as a pathway for new innovations.
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- Sangeeta Adhikari
- School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
- Catalyst Research Institute, Chonnam National University, 77, Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- School of Earth Science and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Oryong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
- Catalyst Research Institute, Chonnam National University, 77, Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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