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Lin B, Duan R, Li Y, Hua W, Zhou Y, Zhou J, Di J, Luo X, Li H, Zhao W, Yang G, Liu Z, Liu F. Black Ultrathin Single-Crystalline Flakes of CuVP 2S 6 and CuCrP 2S 6 for Near-Infrared-Driven Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2404833. [PMID: 38847439 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202404833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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The development of new near-infrared-responsive photocatalysts is a fascinating and challenging approach to acquire high photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (PHE) performance. Herein, near-infrared-responsive black CuVP2S6 and CuCrP2S6 flakes, as well as CuInP2S6 flakes, are designed and constructed for PHE. Atom-resolved scanning transmission electron microscopy images and X-ray absorption fine structure evidence the formation of ultrathin single-crystalline sheet-like structure of CuVP2S6 and CuCrP2S6. The synthetic CuVP2S6 and CuCrP2S6, with a narrow bandgap of ≈1.0 eV, shows the high light-absorption edge exceeding 1100 nm. Moreover, through the femtosecond-resolved transient absorption spectroscopy, CuCrP2S6 displays the efficient charge transfer and long charge lifetime (18318.1 ps), which is nearly 3 and 29 times longer than that of CuVP2S6 and CuInP2S6, respectively. In addition, CuCrP2S6, with the appropriate d-band and p-band, is thermodynamically favorable for the H+ adsorption and H2 desorption by contrast with CuVP2S6 and CuInP2S6. As a result, CuCrP2S6 exhibits high PHE rates of 9.12 and 0.66 mmol h-1 g-1 under simulated sunlight and near-infrared light irradiation, respectively, far exceeding other layered metal phospho-sulfides. This work offers a distinctive perspective for the development of new near-infrared-responsive photocatalysts.
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- Bo Lin
- XJTU-Oxford International Joint Laboratory for Catalysis, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- XJTU-Oxford International Joint Laboratory for Catalysis, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Lab of Advanced Optoelectronic Quantum Architecture and Measurement (Ministry of Education), Beijing Key Lab of Nanophotonics & Ultrafine Optoelectronic Systems, School of Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- XJTU-Oxford International Joint Laboratory for Catalysis, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- XJTU-Oxford International Joint Laboratory for Catalysis, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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Wang P, Zheng W, Qu Y, Duan N, Yang Y, Wang D, Wang H, Chen Q. Photo-Excited High-Spin State Ni (III) Species in Mo-Doped Ni 3S 2 for Efficient Urea Oxidation Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403107. [PMID: 39030942 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Designing robust catalysts for increasing the sluggish kinetics of the urea oxidation reaction (UOR) is challenging. Herein, the regulation of spin states for metal active sites by photoexcitation to facilitate the adsorption of urea and intermediates is demonstrated. Mo-doped nickel sulfide nanoribbon arrays (Mo-Ni3S2@NMF) with excellent light-trapping capacity are successfully prepared. Under AM 1.5G illumination, the activity of the Mo-Ni3S2@NMF exhibits a 50% improvement in the UOR current. Compared with those under dark conditions, Mo-Ni3S2@NMF achieve 10 mA cm-2 at 1.315 VRHE for UOR and 1.32 Vcell for urea electrolysis, which are decreases of 15 and 80 mV, respectively. The electron spin resonance, in situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis and density functional theory calculations reveal that illumination led to the formation of Ni3+ active sites in a high-spin state, which strengthens the d-p orbital hybridization of Ni-N, hence facilitating the adsorption of urea. C─N cleavage of the *CONN intermediate is further inhibited, which promotes the oxidation of urea molecules via the active N2 pathway, thereby accelerating the UOR rate.
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- Peichen Wang
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- The High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- The High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
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Wang Y, Liu Y, Wang L, Perumal S, Wang H, Ko H, Dong CL, Zhang P, Wang S, Nga TTT, Kim YD, Ji Y, Zhao S, Kim JH, Yee DY, Hwang Y, Zhang J, Kim MG, Lee H. Coupling photocatalytic CO 2 reduction and CH 3OH oxidation for selective dimethoxymethane production. Nat Commun 2024; 15:6047. [PMID: 39025876 PMCID: PMC11258228 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49927-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Currently, conventional dimethoxymethane synthesis methods are environmentally unfriendly. Here, we report a photo-redox catalysis system to generate dimethoxymethane using a silver and tungsten co-modified blue titanium dioxide catalyst (Ag.W-BTO) by coupling CO2 reduction and CH3OH oxidation under mild conditions. The Ag.W-BTO structure and its electron and hole transfer are comprehensively investigated by combining advanced characterizations and theoretical studies. Strikingly, Ag.W-BTO achieve a record photocatalytic activity of 5702.49 µmol g-1 with 92.08% dimethoxymethane selectivity in 9 h of ultraviolet-visible irradiation without sacrificial agents. Systematic isotope labeling experiments, in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier-transform analysis, and theoretical calculations reveal that the Ag and W species respectively catalyze CO2 conversion to *CH2O and CH3OH oxidation to *CH3O. Subsequently, an asymmetric carbon-oxygen coupling process between these two crucial intermediates produces dimethoxymethane. This work presents a CO2 photocatalytic reduction system for multi-carbon production to meet the objectives of sustainable economic development and carbon neutrality.
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- Yixuan Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Creative Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- CO2 to Multicarbon Production Center, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Creative Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Creative Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Creative Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- CO2 to Multicarbon Production Center, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Creative Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Quantum Biophysics, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Tamkang University, New Taipei City, 25137, Taiwan
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, Tamkang University, New Taipei City, 25137, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Creative Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- Beamline Research Division, Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
- Creative Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
- CO2 to Multicarbon Production Center, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
- Institute of Quantum Biophysics, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Guo W, Li J, Chai D, Guo D, Sui G, Li Y, Luo D, Tan L. Iron Active Center Coordination Reconstruction in Iron Carbide Modified on Porous Carbon for Superior Overall Water Splitting. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2401455. [PMID: 38659236 PMCID: PMC11220683 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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In this work, a novel liquid nitrogen quenching strategy is engineered to fulfill iron active center coordination reconstruction within iron carbide (Fe3C) modified on biomass-derived nitrogen-doped porous carbon (NC) for initiating rapid hydrogen and oxygen evolution, where the chrysanthemum tea (elm seeds, corn leaves, and shaddock peel, etc.) is treated as biomass carbon source within Fe3C and NC. Moreover, the original thermodynamic stability is changed through the corresponding force generated by liquid nitrogen quenching and the phase transformation is induced with rich carbon vacancies with the increasing instantaneous temperature drop amplitude. Noteworthy, the optimizing intermediate absorption/desorption is achieved by new phases, Fe coordination, and carbon vacancies. The Fe3C/NC-550 (550 refers to quenching temperature) demonstrates outstanding overpotential for hydrogen evolution reaction (26.3 mV at -10 mA cm-2) and oxygen evolution reaction (281.4 mV at 10 mA cm-2), favorable overall water splitting activity (1.57 V at 10 mA cm-2). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further confirm that liquid nitrogen quenching treatment can enhance the intrinsic electrocatalytic activity efficiently by optimizing the adsorption free energy of reaction intermediates. Overall, the above results authenticate that liquid nitrogen quenching strategy open up new possibilities for obtaining highly active electrocatalysts for the new generation of green energy conversion systems.
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- Wenxin Guo
- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringKey Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang ProvinceQiqihar UniversityQiqihar161006China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringKey Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang ProvinceQiqihar UniversityQiqihar161006China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringKey Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang ProvinceQiqihar UniversityQiqihar161006China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringKey Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang ProvinceQiqihar UniversityQiqihar161006China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringKey Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of College of Heilongjiang ProvinceQiqihar UniversityQiqihar161006China
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- School of Polymer Science & EngineeringQingdao University of Science & TechnologyQingdao266000China
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of WaterlooWaterlooONN2L 3G1Canada
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- Institute of Carbon NeutralityZhejiang Wanli UniversityNingbo315100China
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Dong C, Chen Q, Deng X, Jiang L, Tan H, Zhou Y, Chen J, Wang R. Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution of In 2S 3 by Decorating In 2O 3 with Rich Oxygen Vacancies. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:11125-11134. [PMID: 38833320 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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The hydrogen (H2) evolution rates of photocatalysts suffer from weak oxidation and reduction ability and low photogenerated charge carrier separation efficiency. Herein, by combining band-gap structure optimization and vacancy modulation through a one-step hydrothermal method, In2O3 containing oxygen vacancy (Ov/In2O3) is simply introduced into In2S3 to promote photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Specifically, the change in the sulfur source ratio can induce the coexistence of Ov/In2O3 and In2S3 in a high-temperature hydrothermal process. Under light irradiation, In2S3@Ov/In2O3-0.1 nanosheets hold a remarkable average H2 evolution rate up to 4.04 mmol g-1 h-1, which is 32.14, 11.91, and 2.25-fold better than those of pristine In2S3, In2S3@Ov/In2O3-0.02, and In2S3@Ov/In2O3-0.25 nanosheets, respectively. The ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) diffuse reflectance and photoluminescence (PL) spectra reveal that the formation of Ov/In2O3 in In2S3 optimizes the band-gap structure and accelerates the migration of the photogenerated charge carrier of In2S3@Ov/In2O3-x nanosheets, respectively. Both the enhancement of oxidation and reduction ability and photogenerated charge carrier separation ability are responsible for the remarkable improvement in photocatalytic H2 evolution performance. This work provides a new strategy to prepare a composite of metal sulfide and metal oxide through a one-step hydrothermal method.
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- Changxue Dong
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Zhang Z, Lin J, Owens G, Chen Z. Deciphering silver nanoparticles perturbation effects and risks for soil enzymes worldwide: Insights from machine learning and soil property integration. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:134052. [PMID: 38493625 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Globally extensive research into how silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) affect enzyme activity in soils with differing properties has been limited by cost-prohibitive sampling. In this study, customized machine learning (ML) was used to extract data patterns from complex research, with a hit rate of Random Forest > Multiple Imputation by Chained Equations > Decision Tree > K-Nearest Neighbors. Results showed that soil properties played a pivotal role in determining AgNPs' effect on soil enzymes, with the order being pH > organic matter (OM) > soil texture ≈ cation exchange capacity (CEC). Notably, soil enzyme activity was more sensitive to AgNPs in acidic soil (pH < 5.5), while elevated OM content (>1.9 %) attenuated AgNPs toxicity. Compared to soil acidification, reducing soil OM content is more detrimental in exacerbating AgNPs' toxicity and it emerged that clay particles were deemed effective in curbing their toxicity. Meanwhile sand particles played a very different role, and a sandy soil sample at > 40 % of the water holding capacity (WHC), amplified the toxicity of AgNPs. Perturbation mapping of how soil texture alters enzyme activity under AgNPs exposure was generated, where soils with sand (45-65 %), silt (< 22 %), and clay (35-55 %) exhibited even higher probability of positive effects of AgNPs. The average calculation results indicate the sandy clay loam (75.6 %), clay (74.8 %), silt clay (65.8 %), and sandy clay (55.9 %) texture soil demonstrate less AgNPs inhibition effect. The results herein advance the prediction of the effect of AgNPs on soil enzymes globally and determine the soil types that are more sensitive to AgNPs worldwide.
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- Zhenjun Zhang
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, Fujian Province, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, Fujian Province, China.
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- Environmental Contaminants Group, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australian, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095, Australia
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, Fujian Province, China.
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Samanta S, Paul S, Debnath T. Obtaining Ligand-Free Aqueous Au-Nanoparticles Using Reversible CsPbBr 3 ↔ Au@CsPbBr 3 Nanocrystal Transformation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311712. [PMID: 38258404 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Water-hexane interfacial preparation of photostable Au@CsPbBr3 (Au@CPB) hybrid nanocrystals (NCs) from pure CsPbBr3 (CPB) NCs is reported, with the coexistence of exciton and localized surface plasmon resonance with equal dominance. This enables strong exciton-plasmon coupling in these plasmonic perovskite NCs where not only the photoluminescence is quenched intrinsically due to ultrafast charge separation, but also the light absorption property increases significantly, covering the entire visible region. Using a controlled interfacial strategy, a reversible chemical transformation between CPB and Au@CPB NCs is shown, with the simultaneous eruption of larger-size ligand-free aqueous Au nanoparticles (NPs). An adsorption-desorption mechanism is proposed for the reversible transformation, while the overgrowth reaction of the Au NPs passes through the Au aggregation intermediate. This study further shows that the plasmonic Au@CPB hybrid NCs as well as ligand-free Au NPs exhibit clear surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) effect of a commercially available probe molecule. Overall, the beautiful interfacial chemistry delivers two independent plasmonic materials, i.e., Au@CPB NCs and ligand-free aqueous Au NPs, which may find important implications in photocatalytic and biomedical applications.
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- Subarna Samanta
- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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Pham VV, Nguyen TQ, Le HV, Cao TM. Visible light photocatalytic NO x removal with suppressed poisonous NO 2 byproduct generation over simply synthesized triangular silver nanoparticles coupled with tin dioxide. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:2380-2389. [PMID: 38694464 PMCID: PMC11059515 DOI: 10.1039/d4na00035h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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The treatment or conversion of air pollutants with a low generation of secondary toxic substances has become a hot topic in indoor air pollution abatement. Herein, we used triangle-shaped Ag nanoparticles coupled with SnO2 for efficient photocatalytic NO removal. Ag triangular nanoparticles (TNPs) were synthesized by the photoreduction method and SnO2 was coupled by a simple chemical impregnation process. The photocatalytic NO removal activity results show that the modification with Ag TNPs significantly boosted the removal performance up to 3.4 times higher than pristine SnO2. The underlying roles of Ag TNPs in NO removal activity improvement are due to some advantages of Ag TNPs. Moreover, the Ag TNPs contributed photogenerated holes as the main active species toward enhancing the NO oxidation reaction. In particular, the selectivity toward green products significantly improved from 52.78% (SnO2) to 86.99% (Ag TNPs/SnO2). The formation of reactive radicals under light irradiation was also verified by DMPO spin-trapping experiments. This work provides a potential candidate for visible-light photocatalytic NO removal with low toxic byproduct generation.
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- VNUHCM, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City Viet Nam
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Han Q, Shi X, Kang K, Cao Y, Cong L, Wang J. Silver Nanoparticles In Situ Enhanced Electrochemiluminescence of the Porphyrin Organic Matrix for Highly Sensitive and Rapid Monitoring of Tetracycline Residues. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024. [PMID: 38602881 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c01525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Accurate monitoring of tetracycline (TC) residues in the environment is crucial for avoiding contaminant risk. Herein, a novel TC biosensor was facilely designed by integrating silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) into the porphyrin metal-organic matrix (Ag@AgPOM) as a bifunctional electrochemiluminescence (ECL) probe. Different from the step-by-step synthesis of the co-reaction accelerator and ECL emitter, the co-reaction accelerators Ag NPs were in situ-grown on the surface of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis (4-carboxyphenyl) porphyrin (TCPP) via a simple one-pot approach. Symbiotic Ag NPs on Ag@AgPOM formed an intimate interface and increased the collision efficiency of the ECL reaction, achieving the ECL enhancement of TCPP. Under the optimized conditions, the ternary ECL biosensor showed a wide linear detection range toward TC with a low detection limit of 0.14 fmol L-1. Compared with the traditional HPLC and ELISA methods, satisfied analytical adaptability made this sensing strategy feasible to monitor TC in complex environmental samples.
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- Qian Han
- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Development and Evaluation, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China
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Liu Y, Huang S, Huang X, Ma D. Enhanced photocatalysis of metal/covalent organic frameworks by plasmonic nanoparticles and homo/hetero-junctions. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:1611-1637. [PMID: 38294286 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01645e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have garnered attention in photocatalysis due to their unique features including extensive surface area, adjustable pores, and the ability to incorporate various functional groups. However, challenges such as limited visible light absorption and rapid electron-hole recombination often hinder their photocatalytic efficiency. Recent developments have introduced plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) and junctions to enhance the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent advancements in MOF/COF-based photocatalysts improved by integration of plasmonic NPs and junctions. We begin by examining the utilization of plasmonic NPs, known for absorbing longer-wavelength light compared to typical MOFs/COFs. These NPs exhibit localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) when excited, effectively enhancing the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. Moreover, we discuss the role of homo/hetero-junctions in facilitating charge separation, further boosting the photocatalytic performance of MOFs/COFs. The mechanisms behind the improved photocatalytic performance of these composites are discussed, along with an assessment of challenges and opportunities in the field, guiding future research directions.
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- Yannan Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
- Énergie Matériauxet Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifque (INRS), 1650 Bd Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada.
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earths, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341000, China.
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Department of Synthetic Materials and Functional Devices, Max-Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, 06120, Halle, Germany
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- Énergie Matériauxet Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifque (INRS), 1650 Bd Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada.
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Jiang L, Guo Y, Liu Z, Chen S. Computational understanding of the coalescence of metallic nanoparticles: a mini review. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 38404213 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06133g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Metallic nanoparticles exhibit extraordinary properties that differ from those of bulk materials due to their large surface area to volume ratios. Coalescence of metallic nanoparticles has a huge impact on their properties. Remarkable progress has been made by using computational methods for understanding nanoparticle coalescence. This work aims to provide a mini review on the state-of-the-art modelling and simulation of nanoparticle coalescence. First, we will discuss the outstanding performances and coalescence behaviors of metallic nanoparticles, and list some challenges in the coalescence of metallic nanoparticles. Next, we will introduce the applications of molecular dynamics and the Monte Carlo method in nanoparticle coalescence. Furthermore, we will discuss the coalescence kinetics and mechanisms of metal nanoparticles with the same element and different elements, alloy nanoparticles and metal oxide nanoparticles. Finally, we will present our perspective and conclusion.
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- Liang Jiang
- College of Automation, Wuxi University, Wuxi, 214105, China
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- College of Automation, Wuxi University, Wuxi, 214105, China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
- Shanghai Frontier Science Center of Mechanoinformatics, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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Huang TF, Liu JJ, Lai ZY, Chang JW, Zhuang YR, Jiang ZC, Chang CL, Lin WC, Chen YH, Wu YH, Sun YE, Luo TA, Chen YK, Yen JC, Hsu HK, Chen BH, Ting LY, Lu CY, Lin YT, Hsu LY, Wu TL, Yang SD, Su AC, Jeng US, Chou HH. Performance and Solution Structures of Side-Chain-Bridged Oligo (Ethylene Glycol) Polymer Photocatalysts for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution under Natural Light Illumination. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304743. [PMID: 37803930 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Converting solar energy into hydrogen energy using conjugated polymers (CP) is a promising solution to the energy crisis. Improving water solubility plays one of the critical factors in enhancing the hydrogen evolution rate (HER) of CP photocatalysts. In this study, a novel concept of incorporating hydrophilic side chains to connect the backbones of CPs to improve their HER is proposed. This concept is realized through the polymerization of carbazole units bridged with octane, ethylene glycol, and penta-(ethylene glycol) to form three new side-chain-braided (SCB) CPs: PCz2S-OCt, PCz2S-EG, and PCz2S-PEG. Verified through transient absorption spectra, the enhanced capability of PCz2S-PEG for ultrafast electron transfer and reduced recombination effects has been demonstrated. Small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS) analyses reveal that these three SCB-CPs form cross-linking networks with different mass fractal dimensions (f) in aqueous solution. With the lowest f value of 2.64 and improved water/polymer interfaces, PCz2S-PEG demonstrates the best HER, reaching up to 126.9 µmol h-1 in pure water-based photocatalytic solution. Moreover, PCz2S-PEG exhibits comparable performance in seawater-based photocatalytic solution under natural sunlight. In situ SAXS analysis further reveals nucleation-dominated generation of hydrogen nanoclusters with a size of ≈1.5 nm in the HER of PCz2S-PEG under light illumination.
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- Tse-Fu Huang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Institute of Photonics Technologies & Department of Electrical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Institute of Photonics Technologies & Department of Electrical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Institute of Photonics Technologies & Department of Electrical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Institute of Photonics Technologies & Department of Electrical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Institute of Photonics Technologies & Department of Electrical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
- College of Semiconductor Research, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
- College of Semiconductor Research, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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Dall’Osto G, Marsili M, Vanzan M, Toffoli D, Stener M, Corni S, Coccia E. Peeking into the Femtosecond Hot-Carrier Dynamics Reveals Unexpected Mechanisms in Plasmonic Photocatalysis. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:2208-2218. [PMID: 38199967 PMCID: PMC10811681 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c12470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Plasmonic-driven photocatalysis may lead to reaction selectivity that cannot be otherwise achieved. A fundamental role is played by hot carriers, i.e., electrons and holes generated upon plasmonic decay within the metal nanostructure interacting with molecular species. Understanding the elusive microscopic mechanism behind such selectivity is a key step in the rational design of hot-carrier reactions. To accomplish that, we present state-of-the-art multiscale simulations, going beyond density functional theory, of hot-carrier injections for the rate-determining step of a photocatalytic reaction. We focus on carbon dioxide reduction, for which it was experimentally shown that the presence of a rhodium nanocube under illumination leads to the selective production of methane against carbon monoxide. We show that selectivity is due to a (predominantly) direct hole injection from rhodium to the reaction intermediate CHO. Unexpectedly, such an injection does not promote the selective reaction path by favoring proper bond breaking but rather by promoting bonding of the proper molecular fragment to the surface.
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- Giulia Dall’Osto
- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche, Università di
Padova, via F. Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Fisica e Astronomia “Augusto Righi”, University of Bologna, Viale Berti Pichat 6/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche, Università di
Padova, via F. Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento
di Fisica, University of Milan, Via Giovanni Celoria 16, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche e Farmaceutiche, University
of Trieste, via L. Giorgieri 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche e Farmaceutiche, University
of Trieste, via L. Giorgieri 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche, Università di
Padova, via F. Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
- Istituto
Nanoscienze-CNR, via
Campi 213/A, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche e Farmaceutiche, University
of Trieste, via L. Giorgieri 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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Wu Y, Qu Y, Su C, Yang X, Yang Y, Zhang Y, Huang W. Enhanced Photoinduced Carrier Separation in Fe-MOF-525/CdS for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution: Improved Catalytic Dynamics with Specific Active Sites. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:21290-21298. [PMID: 38085535 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Single-atom metal-anchored porphyrin-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have shown excellent light absorption, catalytic sites, and high stability during photocatalytic reactions, while there are still challenges for facile assembly with quantum dots to enhance catalytic dynamics. Herein, a kind of Fe single atom-doped MOF material (Fe-MOF-525) was ball milled with CdS in a proper ratio through Fe-N4 and Fe-N-C bonding, which showed the enhanced photoinduced carrier separation ability. As a result, extended light absorption ranges of CdS/Fe-MOF-5252.3 induced the promotion of the photocatalytic hydrogen (H2) value (3638.6 μmol g-1 h-1), which was 7.2 and 2.3 times higher than those of Fe-MOF-525 and CdS. In this work, the facile synthetic technique, specific active sites, and enhanced catalytic dynamics in the composite highlight the future research on MOF-based heterojunctions and their potential photocatalysis applications..
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- Yulu Wu
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for China National Light Industry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for China National Light Industry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for China National Light Industry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for China National Light Industry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for China National Light Industry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for China National Light Industry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for China National Light Industry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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Sun L, Qu S, Xu W. A retinomorphic neuron for artificial vision and iris accommodation. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:5753-5762. [PMID: 37807818 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01036h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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The iris of an eye automatically optimizes the amount of light that strikes the retina by accommodating the intensity of ambient light. Here, we describe a retinomorphic neuron using neuromorphic photoreceptors for artificial vision and iris accommodation that mimics the biological structure and processing functions of retinal neurons for light sensing and signal transduction. The system consists of a neuromorphic photoreceptor, an electrochromic device as a light filter, and a spike-generation unit. In particular, the Au nanoparticle (NP) decorated ITO fiber photoreceptor with a well-aligned array structure is able to rely on its own light-tunable synaptic plasticity and the plasmon-enhanced light absorption. Therefore, it allows real-time feedback about light intensity, emits a higher-frequency electrical stimulus to stronger light, flash, or prolonged light illumination time, and drives the electrochromic filter to work, allowing mild light to pass through. Compared with traditional artificial irises or artificial photoreceptors, our design introduces neural pathways and neuromorphic devices, which are closer to biological functions in simulation. To our knowledge, this is the first time that a retinal neuron with neuromorphic photoreceptors has been used for artificial iris vision. Furthermore, we demonstrate direct and consensual pupillary light reflexes. The design of artificial iris vision has potential applications in biomimetic engineering, smart interaction, and visual prostheses.
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- Lin Sun
- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, College of Electrical Information and Optical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Photoelectronic Technology of Ministry of Education, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nankai University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, College of Electrical Information and Optical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Photoelectronic Technology of Ministry of Education, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nankai University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, College of Electrical Information and Optical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Photoelectronic Technology of Ministry of Education, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nankai University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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Rabia M, Elsayed AM, Abdallah Alnuwaiser M. Cr 2S 3-Cr 2O 3/Poly-2-aminobenzene-1-thiol as a Highly Photocatalytic Material for Green Hydrogen Generation from Sewage Water. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1567. [PMID: 37630103 PMCID: PMC10456251 DOI: 10.3390/mi14081567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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This study highlights the utilization of the Cr2S3-Cr2O3/P2ABT nanocomposite photoelectrode for efficient and highly sensitive photon absorption, enabling the generation of green hydrogen through the production of hot electrons upon illumination. The nanocomposite is synthesized via a one-pot reaction using K2Cr2O7 and 2-aminobenzene-1-thiol monomer, and the presence of Cr2S3-Cr2O3 is confirmed by XRD and XPS analysis within the composite. The optical properties of the Cr2S3-Cr2O3/poly-2-aminobenzene-1-thiol composite exhibit wide spectral coverage from UV to IR, with a bandgap of 1.6 eV. The diverse morphological behavior observed in the composite correlates with its optical properties, with the cleft spherical particles of the pure polymer transforming into rod-like structures embedded within the polymer matrix. The generated hydrogen gas demonstrates an impressive efficiency of 40.5 mole/10.cm2.h through electrochemical testing. The current density (Jph) values are evaluated under different light frequencies using optical filters ranging from 730 to 340 nm, resulting in Jph values of 0.012 and 0.014 mA.cm-2, respectively. These findings present a promising avenue as green hydrogen for industrial applications, leveraging the potential of the Cr2S3-Cr2O3/P2ABT nanocomposite photoelectrode.
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- Mohamed Rabia
- Nanomaterials Science Research Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt;
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- TH-PPM Group, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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Song D, Li M, Liao L, Guo L, Liu H, Wang B, Li Z. High-Crystallinity BiOCl Nanosheets as Efficient Photocatalysts for Norfloxacin Antibiotic Degradation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1841. [PMID: 37368271 DOI: 10.3390/nano13121841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Semiconductor photocatalysts are essential materials in the field of environmental remediation. Various photocatalysts have been developed to solve the contamination problem of norfloxacin in water pollution. Among them, a crucial ternary photocatalyst, BiOCl, has attracted extensive attention due to its unique layered structure. In this work, high-crystallinity BiOCl nanosheets were prepared using a one-step hydrothermal method. The obtained BiOCl nanosheets showed good photocatalytic degradation performance, and the degradation rate of highly toxic norfloxacin using BiOCl reached 84% within 180 min. The internal structure and surface chemical state of BiOCl were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Raman, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-visible diffuse reflectance (UV-vis), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS), and photoelectric techniques. The higher crystallinity of BiOCl closely aligned molecules with each other, which improved the separation efficiency of photogenerated charges and showed high degradation efficiency for norfloxacin antibiotics. Furthermore, the obtained BiOCl nanosheets possess decent photocatalytic stability and recyclability.
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- Dongxue Song
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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