1
|
Chen R, Ni C, Zhu J, Fan F, Li C. Surface photovoltage microscopy for mapping charge separation on photocatalyst particles. Nat Protoc 2024; 19:2250-2282. [PMID: 38654135 DOI: 10.1038/s41596-024-00992-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
Abstract
Solar-driven photocatalytic reactions offer a promising route to clean and sustainable energy, and the spatial separation of photogenerated charges on the photocatalyst surface is the key to determining photocatalytic efficiency. However, probing the charge-separation properties of photocatalysts is a formidable challenge because of the spatially heterogeneous microstructures, complicated charge-separation mechanisms and lack of sensitivity for detecting the low density of separated photogenerated charges. Recently, we developed surface photovoltage microscopy (SPVM) with high spatial and energy resolution that enables the direct mapping of surface-charge distributions and quantitative assessment of the charge-separation properties of photocatalysts at the nanoscale, potentially providing unprecedented insights into photocatalytic charge-separation processes. Here, this protocol presents detailed procedures that enable researchers to construct the SPVM instruments by integrating Kelvin probe force microscopy with an illumination system and the modulated surface photovoltage (SPV) approach. It then describes in detail how to perform SPVM measurements on actual photocatalyst particles, including sample preparation, tuning of the microscope, adjustment of the illuminated light path, acquisition of SPVM images and measurements of spatially resolved modulated SPV signals. Moreover, the protocol also includes sophisticated data analysis that can guide non-experts in understanding the microscopic charge-separation mechanisms. The measurements are ordinarily performed on photocatalysts with a conducting substrate in gases or vacuum and can be completed in 15 h.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ruotian Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China.
| | - Chenwei Ni
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - Jian Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
| | - Fengtao Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China.
| | - Can Li
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
V Grayli S, Zhang X, Star D, Leach GW. Tailoring Plasmonic Fields with Shape-Controlled Single-Crystal Gold Metasurfaces. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:35410-35420. [PMID: 38934468 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
Geometry and crystallinity play a critical role in the wavelength-dependent optical responses and plasmonic local near-field distributions of metallic nanostructures. Nevertheless, the ability to tailor the shape and position of crystalline metal surface nanostructures has remained a challenge that limits control of their enhanced local fields and represents a barrier to harnessing their individual and collective responses. Here, we describe a solution deposition method in the presence of anionic additives, which yields shape-controlled, single-crystal plasmonic gold nanostructures on Ag(100) and Au(100) substrates. Use of SO42- ions yields smooth Au(111)-faceted square pyramids with large plasmonic Raman enhancements. Halide additives produce textured hillocks comprising edge- and screw-type dislocations (Cl-), or platelets with large-area Au(100) terraces and (110) step edges (Br-), while SO42- and Br- additive combinations provide Au(110)-faceted square pyramids. With lithographic patterning, this chemistry yields metal deposition with precise geometry and location control to provide single-crystal, plasmonic gold metasurfaces with tailored optical response. The appropriately designed metasurfaces can then generate large Raman scattering enhancements, far greater than high density gold square pyramids with random surface disposition. Shape-controlled single-crystal plasmonic metasurfaces will thus offer opportunities to tune the characteristics of nanostructures, providing enhanced optical, photocatalytic, and sensory response.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sasan V Grayli
- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
- Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
| | - Xin Zhang
- 4D LABS, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
| | - Dmitry Star
- 4D LABS, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
- Laboratory for Advanced Spectroscopy and Imaging Research, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
| | - Gary W Leach
- 4D LABS, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
- Laboratory for Advanced Spectroscopy and Imaging Research, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Mandal I, Gangareddy J, Sethurajaperumal A, Nk M, Majji M, Bera S, Rudra P, Ravichandran V, Bysakh S, Jacob N, Rao KDM, Singh RK, Krishnan NMA, Chirumamilla M, Palanisamy T, Motapothula M, Varrla E, Ghosh S, Allu AR. H-Glass Supported Hybrid Gold Nano-Islands for Visible-Light-Driven Hydrogen Evolution. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2401131. [PMID: 38563587 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
Abstract
Flat panel reactors, coated with photocatalytic materials, offer a sustainable approach for the commercial production of hydrogen (H2) with zero carbon footprint. Despite this, achieving high solar-to-hydrogen (STH) conversion efficiency with these reactors is still a significant challenge due to the low utilization efficiency of solar light and rapid charge recombination. Herein, hybrid gold nano-islands (HGNIs) are developed on transparent glass support to improve the STH efficiency. Plasmonic HGNIs are grown on an in-house developed active glass sheet composed of sodium aluminum phosphosilicate oxide glass (H-glass) using the thermal dewetting method at 550 °C under an ambient atmosphere. HGNIs with various oxidation states (Au0, Au+, and Au-) and multiple interfaces are obtained due to the diffusion of the elements from the glass structure, which also facilitates the lifetime of the hot electron to be ≈2.94 ps. H-glass-supported HGNIs demonstrate significant STH conversion efficiency of 0.6%, without any sacrificial agents, via water dissociation. This study unveils the specific role of H-glass-supported HGNIs in facilitating light-driven chemical conversions, offering new avenues for the development of high-performance photocatalysts in various chemical conversion reactions for large-scale commercial applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Indrajeet Mandal
- CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, 196 Raja S C Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700 032, India
| | - Jagannath Gangareddy
- CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, 196 Raja S C Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700 032, India
| | - Abimannan Sethurajaperumal
- Sustainable Nanomaterials and Technologies Lab, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
| | - Murugasenapathi Nk
- Electrodics and Electrocatalysis Division (EEC), CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, 630003, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
| | - Manikanta Majji
- Department of Physics, SRM University AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, 522502, India
| | - Susmita Bera
- Research Institute for Sustainable Energy (RISE), TCG Centres for Research and Education in Science and Technology (TCG CREST), Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata, 700091, India
| | - Pratyasha Rudra
- CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, 196 Raja S C Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700 032, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
| | - Vanmathi Ravichandran
- Sustainable Nanomaterials and Technologies Lab, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
| | - Sandip Bysakh
- CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, 196 Raja S C Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700 032, India
| | - Noah Jacob
- Department of Physics, SRM University AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, 522502, India
| | - K D M Rao
- School of Applied & Interdisciplinary Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata, 700032, India
| | - Rajiv K Singh
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
- Photovoltaic Metrology Section, Advanced Material and Devices Metrology Division, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, 110012, India
| | - N M Anoop Krishnan
- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
| | - Manohar Chirumamilla
- Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Skjernvej 4A, Aalborg, 9220, Denmark
- Institute of Optical and Electronic Materials, Hamburg University of Technology, Eissendorfer Strasse 38, 21073, Hamburg, Germany
| | - Tamilarasan Palanisamy
- Electrodics and Electrocatalysis Division (EEC), CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, 630003, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
| | - M Motapothula
- Department of Physics, SRM University AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, 522502, India
| | - Eswaraiah Varrla
- Sustainable Nanomaterials and Technologies Lab, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
| | - Srabanti Ghosh
- CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, 196 Raja S C Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700 032, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
| | - Amarnath R Allu
- CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, 196 Raja S C Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700 032, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Tudor M, Borlan R, Maniu D, Astilean S, de la Chapelle ML, Focsan M. Plasmon-enhanced photocatalysis: New horizons in carbon dioxide reduction technologies. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 932:172792. [PMID: 38688379 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
Abstract
The urgent need for transition to renewable energy is underscored by a nearly 50 % increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels over the past century. The combustion of fossil fuels for energy production, transportation, and industrial activities are the main contributors to carbon dioxide emissions in the anthroposphere. Present approaches to reducing carbon emissions are proving inefficient, thereby accentuating the relevance of carbon dioxide photocatalysis in combating climate change - one of the critical issues of public concern. This process uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into valuable products, e.g., clean fuels, effectively reducing the carbon footprint and offering a sustainable use of carbon dioxide. In this context, plasmonic nanoparticles such as gold, silver, and copper play a pivotal role due to their proficiency in absorbing a wide range of light spectra, thereby effectively generating the necessary electrons and holes for the degradation of pollutants and surpassing the capabilities of traditional semiconductor catalysts. This review meticulously examines the latest advancements in plasmon-based carbon dioxide photocatalysis, scrutinizing the methodologies, characterizations, and experimental outcomes. The critical evaluation extends to exploring adjustments in the dimensional and morphological aspects of plasmonic nanoparticles, complemented by the incorporation of stabilizing agents, which may offer additional benefits. Furthermore, the review includes a thorough analysis of production rates and quantum yields based on different plasmonic materials and nanoparticle shapes and sizes, enriching the ongoing discourse on effective solutions in the field. Thus, our work emphasizes the pivotal role of plasmon-based photocatalysts in reducing carbon dioxide, investigating both the merits and challenges associated with integrating this emerging technology into climate change mitigation efforts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Madalina Tudor
- Biomolecular Physics Department, Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, Mihail Kogalniceanu Street, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Nanobiophotonics and Laser Microspectroscopy Centre, Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurian Street, 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
| | - Raluca Borlan
- Nanobiophotonics and Laser Microspectroscopy Centre, Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurian Street, 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
| | - Dana Maniu
- Biomolecular Physics Department, Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, Mihail Kogalniceanu Street, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
| | - Simion Astilean
- Biomolecular Physics Department, Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, Mihail Kogalniceanu Street, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Nanobiophotonics and Laser Microspectroscopy Centre, Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurian Street, 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
| | - Marc Lamy de la Chapelle
- Nanobiophotonics and Laser Microspectroscopy Centre, Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurian Street, 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; IMMM - UMR 6283 CNRS, Le Mans Université, Olivier Messiaen Avenue, 72085 Le Mans, France.
| | - Monica Focsan
- Biomolecular Physics Department, Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, Mihail Kogalniceanu Street, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Nanobiophotonics and Laser Microspectroscopy Centre, Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurian Street, 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Xiao Y, Feng K, Dawson G, Tolstoy VP, An X, Li C, He L. A feasible interlayer strategy for simultaneous light and heat management in photothermal catalysis. iScience 2024; 27:109792. [PMID: 38784020 PMCID: PMC11112341 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109792] [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] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Photothermal conversion represents one crucial approach for solar energy harvesting and its exploitation as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels; however, an efficient, cost-effective, and generalized approach to enhance the photothermal conversion processes is still missing. Herein, we develop a feasible and efficient photothermal conversion strategy that achieves simultaneous light and heat management using supported metal clusters and WSe2 interlayer toward enhanced CO2 hydrogenation photothermal catalysis. The interlayer can simultaneously reduce heat loss in the catalytic layer and improve light absorption, leading to an 8-fold higher CO2 conversion rate than the controls. The optical and thermal performance of WSe2 interlayered catalysts on different substrates was quantified using Raman spectroscopy. This work demonstrates a feasible and generalized approach for effective light and heat management in solar harvesting. It also provides important design guidelines for efficient photothermal converters that facilitate the remediation of the energy and environmental crises faced by humans.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi Xiao
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Kai Feng
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
| | - Graham Dawson
- Department of Chemistry, Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
| | - Valeri P. Tolstoy
- Institute of Chemistry, Saint-Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg 199034, Russia
| | - Xingda An
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
| | - Chaoran Li
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
| | - Le He
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Huang X, Zhang W, Liang W. Time-dependent Kohn-Sham electron dynamics coupled with nonequilibrium plasmonic response via atomistic electromagnetic model. J Chem Phys 2024; 160:214106. [PMID: 38828813 DOI: 10.1063/5.0205845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Computational modeling of plasmon-mediated molecular photophysical and photochemical behaviors can help us better understand and tune the bound molecular properties and reactivity and make better decisions to design and control nanostructures. However, computational investigations of coupled plasmon-molecule systems are challenging due to the lack of accurate and efficient protocols to simulate these systems. Here, we present a hybrid scheme by combining the real-time time-dependent density functional theory (RT-TDDFT) approach with the time-domain frequency dependent fluctuating charge (TD-ωFQ) model. At first, we transform ωFQ in the frequency-domain, an atomistic electromagnetic model for the plasmonic response of plasmonic metal nanoparticles (PMNPs), into the time-domain and derive its equation-of-motion formulation. The TD-ωFQ introduces the nonequilibrium plasmonic response of PMNPs and atomistic interactions to the electronic excitation of the quantum mechanical (QM) region. Then, we combine TD-ωFQ with RT-TDDFT. The derived RT-TDDFT/TD-ωFQ scheme allows us to effectively simulate the plasmon-mediated "real-time" electronic dynamics and even the coupled electron-nuclear dynamics by combining them with the nuclear dynamics approaches. As a first application of the RT-TDDFT/TD-ωFQ method, we study the nonradiative decay rate and plasmon-enhanced absorption spectra of two small molecules in the proximity of sodium MNPs. Thanks to the atomistic nature of the ωFQ model, the edge effect of MNP on absorption enhancement has also been investigated and unveiled.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xunkun Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
| | - Wenshu Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
| | - WanZhen Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Kohila Rani K, Xiao YH, Devasenathipathy R, Gao K, Wang J, Kang X, Zhu C, Chen H, Jiang L, Liu Q, Qiao F, Li Z, Wu DY, Lu G. Raman Monitoring of the Electro-Optical Synergy-Induced Enhancements in Carbon-Bromine Bond Cleavage, Reaction Rate, and Product Selectivity of p-Bromothiophenol. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:27831-27840. [PMID: 38757708 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
Abstract
Electro-optical synergy has recently been targeted to improve the separation of hot carriers and thereby further improve the efficiency of plasmon-mediated chemical reactions (PMCRs). However, the electro-optical synergy in PMCRs needs to be more deeply understood, and its contribution to bond dissociation and product selectivity needs to be clarified. Herein, the electro-optical synergy in plasmon-mediated reduction of p-bromothiophenol (PBTP) was studied on a plasmonic nanostructured silver electrode using in situ Raman spectroscopy and theoretical calculations. It was found that the electro-optical synergy-induced enhancements in the cleavage of carbon-bromine bonds, reaction rate, and product selectivity (4,4'-biphenyl dithiol vs thiophenol) were largely affected by the applied bias, laser wavelength, and laser power. The theoretical simulation further clarified that the strong electro-optical synergy is attributed to the matching of energy band diagrams of the plasmonic silver with those of the adsorbed PBTP molecules. A deep understanding of the electro-optical synergy in PBTP reduction and the clarification of the mechanism will be highly beneficial for the development of other highly efficient PMCRs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Karuppasamy Kohila Rani
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Yuan-Hui Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China
| | - Rajkumar Devasenathipathy
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Kun Gao
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Jiazheng Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China
| | - Xing Kang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Chengcheng Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Haonan Chen
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Lu Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Qinghua Liu
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Furong Qiao
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Zhuoyao Li
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - De-Yin Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China
| | - Gang Lu
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Mokkath JH. Hot carrier creation in a nanoparticle dimer-molecule composite. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:14796-14807. [PMID: 38717785 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00950a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
Abstract
Light-matter interactions have garnered considerable interest owing to their burgeoning applications in quantum optics and plasmonics. Utilizing first principles calculations, this work explores the hot carrier (HC) generation and distribution within a composite system made up of a plasmonic nanoparticle dimer and linear polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) molecules. We examine the spatial and energetic distributions of HCs by initiating photoexcitation and allowing localized surface plasmon dephasing. By positioning PAH molecules within the plasmonic nanodimer's gap region, our investigation uncovers HC tuning. Notably, depending on the size of the PAH molecules, there are significant alterations in the HC distribution. Hot electrons (HEs) are distributed across both the nanodimer and the PAH molecule, while hot holes (HHs) become entirely localized on the PAH as the PAH grows larger. These findings improve our understanding of plasmon-molecule coupled states and provide guidance on how to customize HC distributions through the creation of hybrid plasmonic materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Junais Habeeb Mokkath
- College of Integrative Studies, Abdullah Al Salem University (AASU), Block 3, Khaldiya, Kuwait.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Kong T, Liao A, Xu Y, Qiao X, Zhang H, Zhang L, Zhang C. Recent advances and mechanism of plasmonic metal-semiconductor photocatalysis. RSC Adv 2024; 14:17041-17050. [PMID: 38808242 PMCID: PMC11130645 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02808b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
Abstract
Benefiting from the unique surface plasmon properties, plasmonic metal nanoparticles can convert light energy into chemical energy, which is considered as a potential technique for enhancing plasmon-induced semiconductor photocatalytic reactions. Due to the shortcomings of large bandgap and high carrier recombination rate of semiconductors, their applications are limited in the field of sustainable and clean energy sources. Different forms of plasmonic nanoparticles have been reported to improve the photocatalytic reactions of adjacent semiconductors, such as water splitting, carbon dioxide reduction, and organic pollutant degradation. Although there are various reports on plasmonic metal-semiconductor photocatalysis, the related mechanism and frontier progress still need to be further explored. This review provides a brief explanation of the four main mechanisms of plasmonic metal-semiconductor photocatalysis, namely, (i) enhanced local electromagnetic field, (ii) light scattering, (iii) plasmon-induced hot carrier injection and (iv) plasmon-induced resonance energy transfer; some related typical frontier applications are also discussed. The study on the mechanism of plasmonic semiconductor complexes will be favourable to develop a new high-performance semiconductor photocatalysis technology.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ting Kong
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
| | - Aizhen Liao
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
| | - Yonggang Xu
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
| | - Xiaoshuang Qiao
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
| | - Hanlu Zhang
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
| | - Linji Zhang
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
| | - Chengyun Zhang
- School of Electronic Engineering, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Cai M, Sun S, Bao J. Synchrotron Radiation Based X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy: Fundamentals and Applications in Photocatalysis. Chemphyschem 2024; 25:e202300939. [PMID: 38374799 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300939] [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: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
Abstract
Photocatalysis is one of the most promising green technologies to utilize solar energy for clean energy achievement and environmental governance. There is a knotty problem to rational designing high-performance photocatalyst, which largely depends on an in-depth insight into their structure-activity relationships and complex photocatalytic reaction mechanisms. Synchrotron radiation based X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is an important characterization method for photocatlayst to offer the element-specific key geometric and electronic structural information at the atomic level, on this basis, time-resolved XAS technique has a huge impact on mechanistic understanding of photochemical reaction owing to their powerful ability to probe, in real-time, the electronic and geometric structures evolution within photocatalysis reactions. This review will focus on the fundamentals of XAS and their applications in photocatalysis. The detailed applications obtained from XAS is described through the following aspects: 1) identifying local structure of photocatalyst; 2) uncovering in situ structure and chemical state evolution during photocatalysis; 3) revealing the photoexcited process. We will provide an in depth understanding on how the XAS method can guide the rational design of highly efficient photocatalyst. Finally, a systematic summary of XAS and related significance is made and the research perspectives are suggested.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mengdie Cai
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
| | - Song Sun
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
| | - Jun Bao
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230029, China
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Zhang L, An X, Feng K, Li J, Liu J, Chen J, Li C, Zhang X, He L. Non-Photochemical Origin of Selectivity Difference between Light and Dark Catalytic Conditions. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:21987-21996. [PMID: 38636167 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02425] [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]
Abstract
The interest in introducing light into heterogeneous catalysis is driven not only by the urgent need of replacing fossil energy but also by the promise of controlling product selectivity by light. The product selectivity differences observed in recent studies between light and dark reactions are often attributed to photochemical effects. Here, we report the discovery of a non-photochemical origin of selectivity difference, at essentially the same CO2 conversion rate, between photothermal and thermal CO2 hydrogenation reactions over a Ru/TiO2-x catalyst. While the presence of the photochemical effect from ultraviolet light is confirmed, it merely enhances the catalytic activity. Systematic investigation reveals that the gradual formation of an adsorbate-mediated strong metal-support interaction under catalytic conditions is responsible for the variation in the catalytic selectivity. We demonstrate that differences in product selectivity under light/dark reactions do not necessarily originate from photochemical effects. Our study refines the basis for determining photochemical effects and highlights the importance of excluding non-photochemical effects in mechanistic studies of light-controlled product selectivity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lin Zhang
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Xingda An
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
| | - Kai Feng
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
| | - Juan Li
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Jingjing Liu
- Institute of Information Technology, Suzhou Institute of Trade and Commerce, Suzhou 215009, Jiangsu, P. R. China
| | - Jinxing Chen
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
| | - Chaoran Li
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
| | - Xiaohong Zhang
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
| | - Le He
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Aravind I, Wang YY, Wang Y, Li R, Cai Z, Zhao B, Zhang B, Weng S, Shahriar R, Cronin SB. Photoexcited Hot Electron Catalysis in Plasmon-Resonant Grating Structures with Platinum, Nickel, and Ruthenium Coatings. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:17393-17400. [PMID: 38563348 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
Abstract
We report the electrochemical potential dependence of photocatalysis produced by hot electrons in plasmon-resonant grating structures. Here, corrugated metal surfaces with a period of 520 nm are illuminated with 785 nm wavelength laser light swept as a function of incident angle. At incident angles corresponding to plasmon-resonant excitation, we observe sharp peaks in the electrochemical photocurrent and dips in the photoreflectance consistent with the conditions under which there is wavevector matching between the incident light and the spacing between the lines in the grating. In addition to the bare plasmonic metal surface (i.e., Au), which is catalytically inert, we have measured grating structures with a thin layer of Pt, Ru, and Ni catalyst coatings. For the bare Au grating, we observe that the plasmon-resonant photocurrent remains relatively featureless over the applied potential range from -0.8 to +1.2 V vs NHE. For the Pt-coated grating, we observe a sharp peak around -0.3 V vs NHE, three times larger than the bare Au grating, and near complete suppression of the oxidation half-reaction, reflecting the reducing nature of Pt as a good hydrogen evolution reaction catalyst. The photocurrent associated with the Pt-coated grating is less noisy and produces higher photocurrents than the bare Au grating due to the faster kinetics (i.e., charge transfer) associated with the Pt-coated surface. The plasmon-resonant grating structures enable us to compare plasmon-resonant excitation with that of bulk metal interband absorption simply by rotating the polarization of the light while leaving all other parameters of the experiment fixed (i.e., wavelength, potential, electrochemical solution, sample surface, etc.). A 64X plasmon-resonant enhancement (i.e., p-to-s polarized photocurrent ratio) is observed for the Pt-coated grating compared to 28X for the bare grating. The nickel-coated grating shows an increase in the hot-electron photocurrent enhancement in both oxidation and reduction half-reactions. Similarly, Ru-coated gratings show an increase in hot-electron photocurrents in the oxidation half-reaction compared to the bare Au grating. Plasmon-resonant enhancement factors of 36X and 15X are observed in the p-to-s polarized photocurrent ratio for the Ni and Ru gratings, respectively.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Indu Aravind
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
| | - Yu Yun Wang
- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
| | - Yu Wang
- Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
| | - Ruoxi Li
- Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
| | - Zhi Cai
- Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
| | - Bofan Zhao
- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
| | - Boxin Zhang
- Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
| | - Sizhe Weng
- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
| | - Rifat Shahriar
- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
| | - Stephen B Cronin
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
- Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Zhang X, Ju S, Li C, Hao J, Sun Y, Hu X, Chen W, Chen J, He L, Xia G, Fang F, Sun D, Yu X. Atomic reconstruction for realizing stable solar-driven reversible hydrogen storage of magnesium hydride. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2815. [PMID: 38561357 PMCID: PMC10984991 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47077-y] [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: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Reversible solid-state hydrogen storage of magnesium hydride, traditionally driven by external heating, is constrained by massive energy input and low systematic energy density. Herein, a single phase of Mg2Ni(Cu) alloy is designed via atomic reconstruction to achieve the ideal integration of photothermal and catalytic effects for stable solar-driven hydrogen storage of MgH2. With the intra/inter-band transitions of Mg2Ni(Cu) and its hydrogenated state, over 85% absorption in the entire spectrum is achieved, resulting in the temperature up to 261.8 °C under 2.6 W cm-2. Moreover, the hydrogen storage reaction of Mg2Ni(Cu) is thermodynamically and kinetically favored, and the imbalanced distribution of the light-induced hot electrons within CuNi and Mg2Ni(Cu) facilitates the weakening of Mg-H bonds of MgH2, enhancing the "hydrogen pump" effect of Mg2Ni(Cu)/Mg2Ni(Cu)H4. The reversible generation of Mg2Ni(Cu) upon repeated dehydrogenation process enables the continuous integration of photothermal and catalytic roles stably, ensuring the direct action of localized heat on the catalytic sites without any heat loss, thereby achieving a 6.1 wt.% H2 reversible capacity with 95% retention under 3.5 W cm-2.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoyue Zhang
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Shunlong Ju
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Chaoqun Li
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Jiazheng Hao
- Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan, China
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - Yahui Sun
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Xuechun Hu
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Wei Chen
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Jie Chen
- Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan, China
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - Lunhua He
- Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan, China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, PR China
| | - Guanglin Xia
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
| | - Fang Fang
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
| | - Dalin Sun
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Xuebin Yu
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Zhang S, Chen D, Chen P, Zhang R, Hou Y, Guo Y, Li P, Liang X, Xing T, Chen J, Zhao Y, Huang Z, Lei D, Zhi C. Concurrent Mechanisms of Hot Electrons and Interfacial Water Molecule Ordering in Plasmon-Enhanced Nitrogen Fixation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310776. [PMID: 38234149 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
Abstract
The participation of high-energy hot electrons generated from the non-radiative decay of localized surface plasmons is an important mechanism for promoting catalytic processes. Herein, another vital mechanism associated with the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect, significantly contributing to the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), is found. That is to say, the LSPR-induced strong localized electric fields can weaken the intermolecular hydrogen bonds and regulate the arrangement of water molecules at the solid-liquid interface. The AuCu pentacle nanoparticles with excellent light absorption ability and the capability to generate strong localized electric fields are chosen to demonstrate this effect. The in situ Raman spectra and theoretical calculations are employed to verify the mechanism at the molecular scale in a nitrogen fixation process. Meanwhile, due to the promoted electron transfer at the interface by the well-ordered interfacial water, as well as the participation of high-energy hot electrons, the optimal catalyst exhibits excellent performance with an NH3 yield of 52.09 µg h-1 cm-2 and Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 45.82% at ─0.20 V versus RHE. The results are significant for understanding the LSPR effect in catalysis and provide a new approach for regulating the reaction process.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shaoce Zhang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Dong Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Peigang Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Rong Zhang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Yue Hou
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Ying Guo
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Pei Li
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Xiu Liang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Tingyang Xing
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Jie Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Yuwei Zhao
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Zhaodong Huang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| | - Dangyuan Lei
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Centre, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
| | - Chunyi Zhi
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Li S, Huang J, Tong L, Li Q, Zhou H, Deng X, Zhou J, Xie Z, Liu X, Liang Y. Insights into the biosynthesis of palladium nanoparticles for oxygen reduction reaction by genetically engineered bacteria of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1. Microb Biotechnol 2024; 17:e14469. [PMID: 38647123 PMCID: PMC11034004 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Owing to the increasing need for green synthesis and environmental protection, the utilization of biological organism-derived carbons as supports for noble-metal electrocatalysts has garnered public interest. Nevertheless, the mechanism by which microorganisms generate nanometals has not been fully understood yet. In the present study, we used genetically engineered bacteria of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 (∆SO4317, ∆SO4320, ∆SO0618 and ∆SO3745) to explore the effect of surface substances including biofilm-associated protein (bpfA), protein secreted by type I secretion systems (TISS) and type II secretion systems (T2SS), and lipopolysaccharide in microbial synthesis of metal nanoparticles. Results showed Pd/∆SO4317 (the catalyst prepared with the mutant ∆SO4317) shows better performance than other biocatalysts and commercial Pd/C, where the mass activity (MA) and specific activity (SA) of Pd/∆SO4317 are 3.1 and 2.1 times higher than those of commercial Pd/C, reaching 257.49 A g-1 and 6.85 A m-2 respectively. It has been found that the exceptional performance is attributed to the smallest particle size and the presence of abundant functional groups. Additionally, the absence of biofilms has been identified as a crucial factor in the formation of high-quality bio-Pd. Because the absence of biofilm can minimize metal agglomeration, resulting in uniform particle size dispersion. These findings provide valuable mechanical insights into the generation of biogenic metal nanoparticles and show potential industrial and environmental applications, especially in accelerating oxygen reduction reactions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shihui Li
- School of Minerals Processing and BioengineeringCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
| | - Jingwen Huang
- School of Minerals Processing and BioengineeringCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
| | - Linjun Tong
- Department of Automotive EngineeringFoshan PolytechnicFoshanChina
| | - Qingxin Li
- School of Minerals Processing and BioengineeringCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
| | - Haikun Zhou
- School of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of New South WalesSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
| | - Xiaoting Deng
- College of Food and Chemical EngineeringShaoyang UniversityShaoyangChina
| | - Jin Zhou
- School of Minerals Processing and BioengineeringCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
| | - Zhiyong Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy & Science and Technology on High Strength Structural Materials LaboratoryCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
| | - Xueduan Liu
- School of Minerals Processing and BioengineeringCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
| | - Yili Liang
- School of Minerals Processing and BioengineeringCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Wei Y, Mao Z, Jiang TW, Li H, Ma XY, Zhan C, Cai WB. Uncovering Photoelectronic and Photothermal Effects in Plasmon-Mediated Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202317740. [PMID: 38318927 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
Abstract
Plasmon-mediated electrocatalysis that rests on the ability of coupling localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) and electrochemical activation, emerges as an intriguing and booming area. However, its development seriously suffers from the entanglement between the photoelectronic and photothermal effects induced by the decay of plasmons, especially under the influence of applied potential. Herein, using LSPR-mediated CO2 reduction on Ag electrocatalyst as a model system, we quantitatively uncover the dominant photoelectronic effect on CO2 reduction reaction over a wide potential window, in contrast to the leading photothermal effect on H2 evolution reaction at relatively negative potentials. The excitation of LSPR selectively enhances the CO faradaic efficiency (17-fold at -0.6 VRHE ) and partial current density (100-fold at -0.6 VRHE ), suppressing the undesired H2 faradaic efficiency. Furthermore, in situ attenuated total reflection-surface enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (ATR-SEIRAS) reveals a plasmon-promoted formation of the bridge-bonded CO on Ag surface via a carbonyl-containing C1 intermediate. The present work demonstrates a deep mechanistic understanding of selective regulation of interfacial reactions by coupling plasmons and electrochemistry.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yan Wei
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
| | - Zijie Mao
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
| | - Tian-Wen Jiang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
| | - Hong Li
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
| | - Xian-Yin Ma
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
| | - Chao Zhan
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
| | - Wen-Bin Cai
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Dey A, Silveira VR, Vadell RB, Lindblad A, Lindblad R, Shtender V, Görlin M, Sá J. Exploiting hot electrons from a plasmon nanohybrid system for the photoelectroreduction of CO 2. Commun Chem 2024; 7:59. [PMID: 38509134 PMCID: PMC10954701 DOI: 10.1038/s42004-024-01149-8] [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: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
Abstract
Plasmonic materials convert light into hot carriers and heat to mediate catalytic transformation. The participation of hot carriers (photocatalysis) remains a subject of vigorous debate, often argued on the basis that carriers have ultrashort lifetime incompatible with drive photochemical processes. This study utilises plasmon hot electrons directly in the photoelectrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO via a Ppasmonic nanohybrid. Through the deliberate construction of a plasmonic nanohybrid system comprising NiO/Au/ReI(phen-NH2)(CO)3Cl (phen-NH2 = 1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-amine) that is unstable above 580 K; it was possible to demonstrate hot electrons are the main culprit in CO2 reduction. The engagement of hot electrons in the catalytic process is derived from many approaches that cover the processes in real-time, from ultrafast charge generation and separation to catalysis occurring on the minute scale. Unbiased in situ FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the stepwise reduction of the catalytic system. This, coupled with the low thermal stability of the ReI(phen-NH2)(CO)3Cl complex, explicitly establishes plasmonic hot carriers as the primary contributors to the process. Therefore, mediating catalytic reactions by plasmon hot carriers is feasible and holds promise for further exploration. Plasmonic nanohybrid systems can leverage plasmon's unique photophysics and capabilities because they expedite the carrier's lifetime.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ananta Dey
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Vitor R Silveira
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Robert Bericat Vadell
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Andreas Lindblad
- Department of Physics, Division of X-ray Photon Science, Uppsala University, 751 21, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Rebecka Lindblad
- Department of Physics, Division of X-ray Photon Science, Uppsala University, 751 21, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Vitalii Shtender
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Division of Applied Materials Science, Uppsala University, 75103, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Mikaela Görlin
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Structural Chemistry division, Uppsala University, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Jacinto Sá
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden.
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Marcina Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224, Warsaw, Poland.
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Yang Y, Jia H, Hu N, Zhao M, Li J, Ni W, Zhang CY. Construction of Gold/Rhodium Freestanding Superstructures as Antenna-Reactor Photocatalysts for Plasmon-Driven Nitrogen Fixation. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:7734-7742. [PMID: 38447042 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c14586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
Abstract
Precisely controlling the architecture and spatial arrangement of plasmonic heterostructures offers unique opportunities to tailor the catalytic property, whereas the lack of a wet-chemistry synthetic approach to fabricating nanostructures with high-index facets limits their practical applications. Herein, we describe a universal synthetic strategy to construct Au/Rh freestanding superstructures (SSs) through the selective growth of ordered Rh nanoarrays on high-index-faceted Au nanobipyramids (NBPs). This synthetic strategy works on various metal nanocrystal substrates and can yield diverse Au/Rh and Pd/Rh SSs. Especially, the obtained Au NBP/Rh SSs exhibit high photocatalytic activity toward N2 fixation as a result of the spatially separated architecture, local electric field enhancement, and the antenna-reactor mechanism. Both theoretical and experimental results reveal that the Au NBPs can function as nanoantennas for light-harvesting to generate hot charge carriers for driving N2 fixation, while the Rh nanoarrays can serve as the active sites for N2 adsorption and activation to synergistically promote the overall catalytic activity in the Au NBP/Rh SSs. This work offers new avenues to rationally designing and constructing spatially separated plasmonic photocatalysts for high-efficiency catalytic applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuanyuan Yang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
| | - Henglei Jia
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
| | - Ningneng Hu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, School of Physical Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
| | - Mengxuan Zhao
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
| | - Jingzhao Li
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
| | - Weihai Ni
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, School of Physical Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
| | - Chun-Yang Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Muhammed MM, Mokkath JH. Plasmon-induced hot carrier distribution in a composite nanosystem: role of the adsorption site. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:9037-9050. [PMID: 38440841 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00322e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
Abstract
The generation of hot carriers (HCs) through the excitation of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in metal nanostructures is a fascinating phenomenon that fuels both fundamental and applied research. However, gaining insights into HCs at a microscopic level has posed a complex challenge, limiting our ability to create efficient nanoantennas that utilize these energized carriers. In this investigation, we employ real-time time-dependent density functional theory (rt-TDDFT) calculations to examine the creation and distribution of HCs within a model composite system consisting of a silver (Ag) nanodisk and a carbon monoxide (CO) molecule. We find that the creation and distribution of HCs are notably affected by the CO adsorption site. Particularly, when the CO molecule adsorbs onto the hollow site of the Ag nanodisk, it exhibits the highest potential among various composite systems in terms of structural stability, enhanced orbital hybridization, and HC generation and transfer. Utilizing a Gaussian laser pulse adjusted to match the LSPR frequency, we observe a marked buildup of hot electrons and hot holes on the C and O atoms. Conversely, the region encompassing the C-O bond exhibits a depletion of hot electrons and hot holes. We believe that these findings could have significant implications in the field of HC photocatalysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Junais Habeeb Mokkath
- College of Integrative Studies, Abdullah Al Salem University (AASU), Block 3, Khaldiya, Kuwait.
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Bezerra LS, Belhout SA, Wang S, Quiroz J, de Oliveira PFM, Shetty S, Rocha G, Santos HLS, Frindy S, Oropeza FE, de la Peña O'Shea VA, Kallio AJ, Huotari S, Huo W, Camargo PHC. Triple Play of Band Gap, Interband, and Plasmonic Excitations for Enhanced Catalytic Activity in Pd/H xMoO 3 Nanoparticles in the Visible Region. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:11467-11478. [PMID: 38382920 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
Abstract
Plasmonic photocatalysis has been limited by the high cost and scalability of plasmonic materials, such as Ag and Au. By focusing on earth-abundant photocatalyst/plasmonic materials (HxMoO3) and Pd as a catalyst, we addressed these challenges by developing a solventless mechanochemical synthesis of Pd/HxMoO3 and optimizing photocatalytic activities in the visible range. We investigated the effect of HxMoO3 band gap excitation (at 427 nm), Pd interband transitions (at 427 nm), and HxMoO3 localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) excitation (at 640 nm) over photocatalytic activities toward the hydrogen evolution and phenylacetylene hydrogenation as model reactions. Although both excitation wavelengths led to comparable photoenhancements, a 110% increase was achieved under dual excitation conditions (427 + 640 nm). This was assigned to a synergistic effect of optical excitations that optimized the generation of energetic electrons at the catalytic sites. These results are important for the development of visible-light photocatalysts based on earth-abundant components.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Leticia S Bezerra
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
| | - Samir A Belhout
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
| | - Shiqi Wang
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
| | - Jhon Quiroz
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
| | - Paulo F M de Oliveira
- Departamento de Química Fundamental, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo. Av. Lineu Prestes 748, São Paulo 05508000, Brazil
| | - Shwetha Shetty
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
| | - Guilherme Rocha
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
| | - Hugo L S Santos
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
| | - Sana Frindy
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
| | - Freddy E Oropeza
- Photoactivated Processes Unit, IMDEA Energy Institute, Avda. Ramón de la Sagra 3, Mostoles, Madrid 28935, Spain
| | - Víctor A de la Peña O'Shea
- Photoactivated Processes Unit, IMDEA Energy Institute, Avda. Ramón de la Sagra 3, Mostoles, Madrid 28935, Spain
| | - Antti-Jussi Kallio
- Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 64, Helsinki 00014, Finland
| | - Simo Huotari
- Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 64, Helsinki 00014, Finland
| | - Wenyi Huo
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
- NOMATEN Centre of Excellence, National Centre for Nuclear Research. Otwock 05-400, Poland
| | - Pedro H C Camargo
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, Helsinki 00014, Finland
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Fojt J, Rossi TP, Kumar PV, Erhart P. Tailoring Hot-Carrier Distributions of Plasmonic Nanostructures through Surface Alloying. ACS NANO 2024; 18:6398-6405. [PMID: 38363179 PMCID: PMC10906084 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
Abstract
Alloyed metal nanoparticles are a promising platform for plasmonically enabled hot-carrier generation, which can be used to drive photochemical reactions. Although the non-plasmonic component in these systems has been investigated for its potential to enhance catalytic activity, its capacity to affect the photochemical process favorably has been underexplored by comparison. Here, we study the impact of surface alloy species and concentration on hot-carrier generation in Ag nanoparticles. By first-principles simulations, we photoexcite the localized surface plasmon, allow it to dephase, and calculate spatially and energetically resolved hot-carrier distributions. We show that the presence of non-noble species in the topmost surface layer drastically enhances hot-hole generation at the surface at the expense of hot-hole generation in the bulk, due to the additional d-type states that are introduced to the surface. The energy of the generated holes can be tuned by choice of the alloyant, with systematic trends across the d-band block. Already low surface alloy concentrations have a large impact, with a saturation of the enhancement effect typically close to 75% of a monolayer. Hot-electron generation at the surface is hindered slightly by alloying, but here a judicious choice of the alloy composition allows one to strike a balance between hot electrons and holes. Our work underscores the promise of utilizing multicomponent nanoparticles to achieve enhanced control over plasmonic catalysis and provides guidelines for how hot-carrier distributions can be tailored by designing the electronic structure of the surface through alloying.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jakub Fojt
- Department
of Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
| | - Tuomas P. Rossi
- Department
of Applied Physics, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
| | - Priyank V. Kumar
- School
of Chemical Engineering, The University
of New South Wales, 2052 Sydney, NSW, Australia
| | - Paul Erhart
- Department
of Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Schuurmans JHA, Masson TM, Zondag SDA, Buskens P, Noël T. Solar-Driven Continuous CO 2 Reduction to CO and CH 4 using Heterogeneous Photothermal Catalysts: Recent Progress and Remaining Challenges. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301405. [PMID: 38033222 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
Abstract
The urgent need to reduce the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere and keep the effects of climate change manageable has brought the concept of carbon capture and utilization to the forefront of scientific research. Amongst the promising pathways for this conversion, sunlight-powered photothermal processes, synergistically using both thermal and non-thermal effects of light, have gained significant attention. Research in this field focuses both on the development of catalysts and continuous-flow photoreactors, which offer significant advantages over batch reactors, particularly for scale-up. Here, we focus on sunlight-driven photothermal conversion of CO2 to chemical feedstock CO and CH4 as synthetic fuel. This review provides an overview of the recent progress in the development of photothermal catalysts and continuous-flow photoreactors and outlines the remaining challenges in these areas. Furthermore, it provides insight in additional components required to complete photothermal reaction systems for continuous production (e. g., solar concentrators, sensors and artificial light sources). In addition, our review emphasizes the necessity of integrated collaboration between different research areas, like chemistry, material science, chemical engineering, and optics, to establish optimized systems and reach the full potential of this technology.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jasper H A Schuurmans
- Flow Chemistry Group, Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Tom M Masson
- Flow Chemistry Group, Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Stefan D A Zondag
- Flow Chemistry Group, Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Pascal Buskens
- The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), High Tech Campus 25, 5656 AE, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Design and Synthesis of Inorganic Materials (DESINe), Institute for Materials Research, Hasselt University, Agoralaan Building D, 3590, Diepenbeek, Belgium
| | - Timothy Noël
- Flow Chemistry Group, Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Parmigiani M, Schifano V, Taglietti A, Galinetto P, Albini B. Increasing gold nanostars SERS response with silver shells: a surface-based seed-growth approach. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:195603. [PMID: 38306966 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad25c9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
Abstract
A straightforward method to prepare surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) chips containing a monolayer of silver coated gold nanostars (GNS@Ag) grafted on a glass surface is introduced. The synthetic approach is based on a seed growth method performed directly on surface, using GNS as seeds, and involving a green pathway, which only uses silver nitate, ascorbic acid and water, to grow the silver shell. The preparation was optimized to maximize signals obtaining a SERS response of one order of magnitude greater than that from the original GNS based chips, offering in the meantime good homogeneity and acceptable reproducibility. The proposed GNS@Ag SERS chips are able to detect pesticide thiram down to 20 ppb.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Miriam Parmigiani
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Sezione di Chimica Generale, Università di Pavia, viale Taramelli, 12-I-27100 Pavia-Italy
| | - Veronica Schifano
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Sezione di Chimica Generale, Università di Pavia, viale Taramelli, 12-I-27100 Pavia-Italy
| | - Angelo Taglietti
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Sezione di Chimica Generale, Università di Pavia, viale Taramelli, 12-I-27100 Pavia-Italy
| | - Pietro Galinetto
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pavia, Via Bassi 6,-I-27100 Pavia-Italy
| | - Benedetta Albini
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pavia, Via Bassi 6,-I-27100 Pavia-Italy
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
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]
Abstract
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.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Giulia Dall’Osto
- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche, Università di
Padova, via F. Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
| | - Margherita Marsili
- Dipartimento
di Fisica e Astronomia “Augusto Righi”, University of Bologna, Viale Berti Pichat 6/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy
| | - Mirko Vanzan
- 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
| | - Daniele Toffoli
- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche e Farmaceutiche, University
of Trieste, via L. Giorgieri 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - Mauro Stener
- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche e Farmaceutiche, University
of Trieste, via L. Giorgieri 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - Stefano Corni
- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche, Università di
Padova, via F. Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
- Istituto
Nanoscienze-CNR, via
Campi 213/A, 41125 Modena, Italy
| | - Emanuele Coccia
- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche e Farmaceutiche, University
of Trieste, via L. Giorgieri 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Sharma G, Verma R, Masuda S, Badawy KM, Singh N, Tsukuda T, Polshettiwar V. Pt-doped Ru nanoparticles loaded on 'black gold' plasmonic nanoreactors as air stable reduction catalysts. Nat Commun 2024; 15:713. [PMID: 38267414 PMCID: PMC10808126 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44954-4] [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: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
Abstract
This study introduces a plasmonic reduction catalyst, stable only in the presence of air, achieved by integrating Pt-doped Ru nanoparticles on black gold. This innovative black gold/RuPt catalyst showcases good efficiency in acetylene semi-hydrogenation, attaining over 90% selectivity with an ethene production rate of 320 mmol g-1 h-1. Its stability, evident in 100 h of operation with continuous air flow, is attributed to the synergy of co-existing metal oxide and metal phases. The catalyst's stability is further enhanced by plasmon-mediated concurrent reduction and oxidation of the active sites. Finite-difference time-domain simulations reveal a five-fold electric field intensification near the RuPt nanoparticles, crucial for activating acetylene and hydrogen. Kinetic isotope effect analysis indicates the contribution from the plasmonic non-thermal effects along with the photothermal. Spectroscopic and in-situ Fourier transform infrared studies, combined with quantum chemical calculations, elucidate the molecular reaction mechanism, emphasizing the cooperative interaction between Ru and Pt in optimizing ethene production and selectivity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gunjan Sharma
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, 40005, India
| | - Rishi Verma
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, 40005, India
| | - Shinya Masuda
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
| | | | - Nirpendra Singh
- Department of Physics, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates
| | - Tatsuya Tsukuda
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan.
| | - Vivek Polshettiwar
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, 40005, India.
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Xue J, Chen Z, Dang K, Wu L, Ji H, Chen C, Zhang Y, Zhao J. The plasmonic effect of Cu on tuning CO 2 reduction activity and selectivity. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:2915-2925. [PMID: 38186081 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05450k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
Abstract
Copper (Cu) has been widely used for catalyzing the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), but the plasmonic effect of Cu has rarely been explored for tuning the activity and selectivity of the CO2RR. Herein, we conducted a quantitative analysis on the plasmon-generated photopotential (Ehv) of a Cu nanowire array (NA) photocathode and found that Ehv exclusively reduced the apparent activation energy (Ea) of reducing CO2 to CO without affecting the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). As a result, the CO production rate was enhanced by 52.6% under plasmon excitation when compared with that under dark conditions. On further incorporation with a polycrystalline Si photovoltaic device, the Cu NA photocathode exhibits good stability in terms of photocurrent and syngas production (CO : H2 = 2 : 1) within 10 h. This work validates the crucial role of the plasmonic effect of Cu on modulating the activity and selectivity of the CO2RR.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jing Xue
- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
| | - Zhenlin Chen
- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
| | - Kun Dang
- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
| | - Lei Wu
- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
| | - Hongwei Ji
- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
| | - Chuncheng Chen
- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
| | - Yuchao Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
| | - Jincai Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Kazuma E. Key Factors for Controlling Plasmon-Induced Chemical Reactions on Metal Surfaces. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:59-67. [PMID: 38131658 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c03120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Abstract
Plasmon-induced chemical reactions based on direct interactions between the plasmons of metal nanostructures and molecules have attracted increasing attention as a means of efficiently utilizing sunlight. In recent years, achievements in complex synthetic reactions as well as simple dissociation reactions of gaseous molecules using plasmons have been reported. However, recent research progress has revealed that multiple factors govern plasmon-induced chemical reactions. This perspective provides an overview of the key factors that influence plasmon-induced chemical reactions on metal surfaces and discusses the difficulty of controlling the reactions, which is caused by the entanglement of the key factors. A strategy for designing plasmonic metal catalysts to achieve the desired reactions is also discussed based on the current understanding, and directions for further research are provided.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Emiko Kazuma
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Surface and Interface Science Laboratory, RIKEN, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Dey A, Mendalz A, Wach A, Vadell RB, Silveira VR, Leidinger PM, Huthwelker T, Shtender V, Novotny Z, Artiglia L, Sá J. Hydrogen evolution with hot electrons on a plasmonic-molecular catalyst hybrid system. Nat Commun 2024; 15:445. [PMID: 38200016 PMCID: PMC10781775 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44752-y] [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: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Plasmonic systems convert light into electrical charges and heat, mediating catalytic transformations. However, there is ongoing controversy regarding the involvement of hot carriers in the catalytic process. In this study, we demonstrate the direct utilisation of plasmon hot electrons in the hydrogen evolution reaction with visible light. We intentionally assemble a plasmonic nanohybrid system comprising NiO/Au/[Co(1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-amine)2(H2O)2], which is unstable at water thermolysis temperatures. This assembly limits the plasmon thermal contribution while ensuring that hot carriers are the primary contributors to the catalytic process. By combining photoelectrocatalysis with advanced in situ spectroscopies, we can substantiate a reaction mechanism in which plasmon-induced hot electrons play a crucial role. These plasmonic hot electrons are directed into phenanthroline ligands, facilitating the rapid, concerted proton-electron transfer steps essential for hydrogen generation. The catalytic response to light modulation aligns with the distinctive profile of a hot carrier-mediated process, featuring a positive, though non-essential, heat contribution.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ananta Dey
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, Box 532, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Amal Mendalz
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, Box 532, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Anna Wach
- Paul Scherrer Institut, CH-5232, Villigen PSI, Switzerland
- SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
| | - Robert Bericat Vadell
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, Box 532, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Vitor R Silveira
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, Box 532, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
| | | | | | - Vitalii Shtender
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, division of Applied Materials Science, Uppsala University, 75103, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Zbynek Novotny
- Paul Scherrer Institut, CH-5232, Villigen PSI, Switzerland
| | - Luca Artiglia
- Paul Scherrer Institut, CH-5232, Villigen PSI, Switzerland
| | - Jacinto Sá
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, Box 532, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden.
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Marcina Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224, Warsaw, Poland.
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Kohila Rani K, Yang Q, Xiao YH, Devasenathipathy R, Lu Z, Chen X, Jiang L, Li Z, Liu Q, Chen H, Yu L, Li Z, Khayour S, Wang J, Wang K, Li G, Wu DY, Lu G. Boosting the Plasmon-Mediated Electrochemical Oxidation of p-Aminothiophenol with p-Hydroxythiophenol as Molecular Cocatalyst. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 38038343 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
Abstract
Plasmon-mediated electrochemistry is an emerging area of interest in which the electrochemical reactions are enhanced by employing metal nanostructures possessing localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). However, the reaction efficacy is still far below its theoretical limit due to the ultrafast relaxation of LSPR-generated hot carriers. Herein, we introduce p-hydroxythiophenol (PHTP) as a molecular cocatalyst to significantly improve the reaction efficacy in plasmon-mediated electrochemical oxidation of p-aminothiophenol (PATP) on gold nanoparticles. Using electrochemical techniques, in situ Raman spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations, we elucidate that the presence of PHTP improves the hot hole-mediated electrochemical oxidation of PATP by 2-fold through the trapping of plasmon-mediated hot electrons. In addition, the selectivity of PATP oxidation could also be modulated by the introduction of PHTP cocatalyst. This tactic of employing molecular cocatalyst can be drawn out to endorse various plasmonic electrochemical reactions because of its simple protocol, high efficiency, and high selectivity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Karuppasamy Kohila Rani
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Qiong Yang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Yuan-Hui Xiao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming Road, Xiamen 361005, PR China
| | - Rajkumar Devasenathipathy
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Zhihao Lu
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Xinya Chen
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Lu Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Zemin Li
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Qinghua Liu
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Haonan Chen
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Liuyingzi Yu
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Zhuoyao Li
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Soukaina Khayour
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Junjie Wang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Kaili Wang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - Gongqiang Li
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| | - De-Yin Wu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming Road, Xiamen 361005, PR China
| | - Gang Lu
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Song W, Wang H, Zhang Z, Cao Y, Zhang M, Zhang P, Zhang Y, Liu Z, Shen Y, Huang W. A scalable and anti-fouling silver-nickel/cellulose paper with synergy photothermal effect for efficient solar distillation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:1044-1051. [PMID: 37459728 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
Abstract
Solar interfacial evaporation is one of the most efficient and environmentally-friendly clean freshwater production technologies. Plasma metal nanoparticles are excellent optical absorption materials, but their high cost and inherent resonance narrow bandwidth absorption limit their application. In this work, commercial cellulose papers are used as substrates to synthesize Ag-Ni/cellulose paper by the seed-mediated method. The Ag-Ni/cellulose paper exhibits high light absorption at the full wavelength (200-2500 nm) resulting from the synergistic effect of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of Ag NPs and the interband transitions (IBTs) of Ni. Under one-sun irradiation (1 kW m-2), the energy utilization efficiency of Ag-Ni/cellulose paper is as high as 93.8%, and the water evaporation rate is 1.87 kg m-2 h-1. Diffusion inhibition experiment results show that the Ag-Ni/cellulose paper exhibits excellent antibacterial performance, and the antibacterial performance is highly related with Ag NPs content. These provide new opportunities for commercial production of competitive cost, green, and portable solar evaporators for different application sceneries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wenjie Song
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China
| | - Huihui Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China
| | - Ziqi Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China
| | - Yang Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China; Qiongtai Normal University, Key Laboratory of Child Cognition & Behavior Development of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan 571127, PR China
| | - Mingxin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China
| | - Ping Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China
| | - Yongming Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China
| | - Zhongxin Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China.
| | - Yijun Shen
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China.
| | - Wei Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Fan Y, Xue X, Yang F, Zhao J, Xiong X, Sun J, Wang W, Shi J, Zhou J, Zhang Z. Reconstruction of the Near-Field Electric Field by SNOM Measurement. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:9900-9906. [PMID: 37862605 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c02833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
Abstract
Scanning near-field optical microscope (SNOM) with nanoscale spatial resolution has been a powerful tool in studying the plasmonic properties of nano materials/structures. However, the quantification of the SNOM measurement remains a major challenge in the field due to the lack of reliable methodologies. We employed the point-dipole model to describe the tip-surface interaction upon laser illumination and theoretically derived the quantitative relationship between the measured results and the actual near-field electric field strength. Thus, we can experimentally reconstruct the near-field electric field through this theoretically calculated relationship. We also developed an experimental technique together with FEM simulation to get the above relationship experimentally and reconstruct the near-field electric field from the measurement by SNOM.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yihang Fan
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 10084, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiaotian Xue
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 10084, People's Republic of China
| | - Fei Yang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 10084, People's Republic of China
| | - Jianqiao Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 10084, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiaoyu Xiong
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
| | - Jingbo Sun
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
| | - Weipeng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 10084, People's Republic of China
| | - Ji Shi
- School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo 1528552, Japan
| | - Ji Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhengjun Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 10084, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Cao M, Shao S, Ji W, Fan X. Enhanced plasmonic photocatalytic performance of C doped TiN nanocrystals through ultrathin carbon layers. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 345:118826. [PMID: 37595459 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118826] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
Abstract
Carbon-doped TiN nanoparticles on an ultrathin carbon layer, were successfully used for photocatalytic dye degradation synthesised by a simple calcination process. The resulting catalyst exhibited remarkable plasmonic photocatalytic performance under visible light irradiation. In comparison with benchmark rutile TiO2 and g-C3N4/TiO2 heterostructure catalysts, the first-order reaction rate constant of the developed catalyst improved approximately 34.2 and 6.5 times, respectively. The doping concentration of carbon and the crystal size of TiN nanoparticles, predominantly influenced by the amount of urea and calcination temperature, were identified as crucial factors governing the plasmonic photocatalytic activity. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicated that the introduction of carbon-sp bands into the TiN band structure promoted interband excitation of electrons and facilitated the generation of hotter holes, thereby enhancing the degradation of dyes and ultimately contributing to the superior photocatalytic activity observed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mengyu Cao
- SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing, 100013, PR China.
| | - Shibo Shao
- Petrochemical Research Institute, PetroChina Company Limited, Beijing, 102206, China.
| | - Wenxi Ji
- SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing, 100013, PR China.
| | - Xianfeng Fan
- Institute for Materials and Processes, School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3FB, Scotland, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Zhu L, Tian L, Jiang S, Han L, Liang Y, Li Q, Chen S. Advances in photothermal regulation strategies: from efficient solar heating to daytime passive cooling. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:7389-7460. [PMID: 37743823 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00500c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
Abstract
Photothermal regulation concerning solar harvesting and repelling has recently attracted significant interest due to the fast-growing research focus in the areas of solar heating for evaporation, photocatalysis, motion, and electricity generation, as well as passive cooling for cooling textiles and smart buildings. The parallel development of photothermal regulation strategies through both material and system designs has further improved the overall solar utilization efficiency for heating/cooling. In this review, we will review the latest progress in photothermal regulation, including solar heating and passive cooling, and their manipulating strategies. The underlying mechanisms and criteria of highly efficient photothermal regulation in terms of optical absorption/reflection, thermal conversion, transfer, and emission properties corresponding to the extensive catalog of nanostructured materials are discussed. The rational material and structural designs with spectral selectivity for improving the photothermal regulation performance are then highlighted. We finally present the recent significant developments of applications of photothermal regulation in clean energy and environmental areas and give a brief perspective on the current challenges and future development of controlled solar energy utilization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liangliang Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
| | - Liang Tian
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
| | - Siyi Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
| | - Lihua Han
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
| | - Yunzheng Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
| | - Qing Li
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
| | - Su Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Yamada R, Kuwahara M, Kuwahara S. Three-dimensional building of anisotropic gold nanoparticles under confinement in submicron capsules. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:5780-5785. [PMID: 37881711 PMCID: PMC10597547 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00683b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
Abstract
The low collision rate and contact time of gold nanoparticles (NPs) in solution afford a low welding probability, which hinders their welding structure, orientation, and dimension. Encapsulated anisotropic NPs, gold nanotriangles (AuNTs), were successfully assembled into a three-dimensional structure inside a permeable silica nanocapsule under light illumination to generate localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). AuNTs were trapped in the permeable silica nanocapsules and diffused in the nanospace because of copolymer release, which increased the contact probability of AuNTs and promoted the three-dimensional building of AuNTs. Electron energy loss mapping simulations revealed that the obtained three-dimensional AuNT structure exhibited spatially separated multiple LSPR modes with different energies of incident light, which are photophysically attractive beyond the facet-selective chemical growth of NPs, and postmodification for anchoring substances with site-selective attachment to the obtained structure will be applicable to expand the sensing design and class of substances for sensing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ryuichi Yamada
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Toho University Funabashi Chiba 274-8510 Japan
| | - Makoto Kuwahara
- Graduate School of Engineering and Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University Chikusa Nagoya 464-8603 Japan
| | - Shota Kuwahara
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Toho University Funabashi Chiba 274-8510 Japan
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Le T, Wang B. Solvent-induced local environment effect in plasmonic catalysis. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:5774-5779. [PMID: 37881713 PMCID: PMC10597543 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00835e] [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: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
Abstract
Solvents are known to affect the local surface plasmon resonance of metal nanoparticles; however, how solvents can be used to manipulate the interfacial charge and energy transfer in plasmonic catalysis remains to be explored. Here, using NH3 decomposition on a Ru-doped Cu surface as an example, we report density functional theory (DFT) and delta self-consistent field (SCF) calculations, through which we investigate the effect of different protic solvent molecules on interfacial charge transfer by calculating excitation energy of an electronic transition between the metal and the molecular reactant. We find that the H-bonds between water and NH3 can alter the direct interfacial charge transfer due to the shift of the molecular frontier orbitals with respect to the metal Fermi level. These effects are also observed when the H-bonds are formed between methanol (or phenol) and ammonia. We show that the solvent possessing stronger basicity induces a more pronounced effect on the excitation energy. This work thus provides valuable insights for tuning the excitation energy and controlling different routes to channel the photon energy into plasmonic catalysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tien Le
- School of Sustainable Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering, University of Oklahoma Norman OK 73019 USA
| | - Bin Wang
- School of Sustainable Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering, University of Oklahoma Norman OK 73019 USA
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Singh P, Kundu K, Seçkin S, Bhardwaj K, König TAF, Jaiswal A. The Rise of Structurally Anisotropic Plasmonic Janus Gold Nanostars. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202302100. [PMID: 37461223 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202302100] [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: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
Abstract
Nanostructures intrinsically possessing two different structural or functional features, often called Janus nanoparticles, are emerging as a potential material for sensing, catalysis, and biomedical applications. Herein, we report the synthesis of plasmonic gold Janus nanostars (NSs) possessing a smooth concave pentagonal morphology with sharp tips and edges on one side and, contrastingly, a crumbled morphology on the other. The methodology reported herein for their synthesis - a single-step growth reaction - is different from any other Janus nanoparticle preparation involving either template-assisted growth or a masking technique. Interestingly, the coexistence of lower- and higher-index facets was found in these Janus NSs. The general paradigm for synthesizing gold Janus NSs was investigated by understanding the kinetic control mechanism with the combinatorial effect of all the reagents responsible for the structure. The optical properties of the Janus NSs were realized by corelating their extinction spectra with the simulated data. The size-dependent surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) activity of these Janus NSs was studied with 1,4-BDT as the model analyte. Finite-difference time-domain simulations for differently sized particles revealed the distribution of electromagnetic hot-spots over the particles resulting in enhancement of the SERS signal in a size-dependent manner.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Prem Singh
- School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175075, India
| | - Koustav Kundu
- School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175075, India
| | - Sezer Seçkin
- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. (IPF), Hohe Straße 6, 01069, Dresden, Germany
| | - Keshav Bhardwaj
- School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175075, India
| | - Tobias A F König
- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. (IPF), Hohe Straße 6, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 18, 01062, Dresden, Germany
- Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstraße 66, 01069, Dresden, Germany
| | - Amit Jaiswal
- School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175075, India
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Wang Z, Wang H. Au@C/Pt core@shell/satellite supra-nanostructures: plasmonic antenna-reactor hybrid nanocatalysts. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:5435-5448. [PMID: 37822901 PMCID: PMC10563835 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00498h] [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: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
Abstract
Integration of plasmonic nanoantennas with catalytically active reactors in deliberately designed hybrid supra-nanostructures creates a dual-functional materials platform, based upon which precise modulation of catalytic reaction kinetics becomes accomplishable through optical excitations of plasmon resonances. Here, we have developed a multistep synthetic approach that enables us to assemble colloidal Au@C/Pt core@shell/satellite supra-nanostructures, in which the Au core functions as a light-harvesting plasmonic nanoantenna, the Pt satellites act as catalytically active reactors, and the C shell serves as a nanoscale dielectric spacer separating the reactors from the antenna, respectively. By adjusting several synthetic parameters, the size of the Au core, the thickness of the C shell, and the surface coverage of Pt satellites can all be tuned independently. Choosing Pt-catalyzed cascade oxidation of 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine in an aerobic aqueous environment as a model reaction, we have systematically studied the detailed kinetic features of the catalytic reactions both in the dark and under visible light illumination over a broad range of reaction conditions, which sheds light on the interplay between plasmonic and catalytic effects in these antenna-reactor nanohybrids. The plasmonic antenna effect can be effectively harnessed to kinetically modulate multiple crucial steps during the cascade reactions, benefiting from plasmon-enhanced interband electronic transitions in the Pt satellites and plasmon-enhanced intramolecular electronic excitations in chromogenic intermediate species. In addition to the plasmonic antenna effect, photothermal transduction derived from plasmonic excitations can also provide significant contributions to the kinetic enhancements under visible light illumination. The knowledge gained from this work serves as important guiding principles for rational design and structural optimization of plasmonic antenna-reactor hybrid nanomaterials, endowing us with enhanced capabilities to kinetically modulate targeted catalytic/photocatalytic molecule-transforming processes through light illumination.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zixin Wang
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina Columbia South Carolina 29208 USA +1-803-777-9521 +1-803-777-2203
| | - Hui Wang
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina Columbia South Carolina 29208 USA +1-803-777-9521 +1-803-777-2203
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Luo S, Song H, Ichihara F, Oshikiri M, Lu W, Tang DM, Li S, Li Y, Li Y, Davin P, Kako T, Lin H, Ye J. Light-Induced Dynamic Restructuring of Cu Active Sites on TiO 2 for Low-Temperature H 2 Production from Methanol and Water. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:20530-20538. [PMID: 37677133 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c06688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
Abstract
The structure and configuration of reaction centers, which dominantly govern the catalytic behaviors, often undergo dynamic transformations under reaction conditions, yet little is known about how to exploit these features to favor the catalytic functions. Here, we demonstrate a facile light activation strategy over a TiO2-supported Cu catalyst to regulate the dynamic restructuring of Cu active sites during low-temperature methanol steam reforming. Under illumination, the thermally deactivated Cu/TiO2 undergoes structural restoration from inoperative Cu2O to the originally active metallic Cu caused by photoexcited charge carriers from TiO2, thereby leading to substantially enhanced activity and stability. Given the low-intensity solar irradiation, the optimized Cu/TiO2 displays a H2 production rate of 1724.1 μmol g-1 min-1, outperforming most of the conventional photocatalytic and thermocatalytic processes. Taking advantages of the strong light-matter-reactant interaction, we achieve in situ manipulation of the Cu active sites, suggesting the feasibility for real-time functionalization of catalysts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shunqin Luo
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
| | - Hui Song
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
- TJU-NIMS International Collaboration Laboratory, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
| | - Fumihiko Ichihara
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
| | - Mitsutake Oshikiri
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 3-13 Sakura, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0003, Japan
| | - Wenning Lu
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, P. R. China
| | - Dai-Ming Tang
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
| | - Sijie Li
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
| | - Yunxiang Li
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore
| | - Yifan Li
- Vacuum Interconnected Nanotech Workstation (Nano-X), Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
| | - Philo Davin
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
| | - Tetsuya Kako
- Hydrogen Production Catalyst Materials Group, Research Center for Energy and Environmental Materials (GREEN), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
| | - Huiwen Lin
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, P. R. China
| | - Jinhua Ye
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0814, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Hati S, Yang X, Gupta P, Muhoberac BB, Pu J, Zhang J, Sardar R. Hybrid Metal-Ligand Interfacial Dipole Engineering of Functional Plasmonic Nanostructures for Extraordinary Responses of Optoelectronic Properties. ACS NANO 2023; 17:17499-17515. [PMID: 37579222 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
Abstract
Programmable manipulation of inorganic-organic interfacial electronic properties of ligand-functionalized plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) is the key parameter dictating their applications such as catalysis, photovoltaics, and biosensing. Here we report the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) properties of gold triangular nanoprisms (Au TNPs) in solid state that are functionalized with dipolar, conjugated ligands. A library of thiocinnamate ligands with varying surface dipole moments were used to functionalize TNPs, which results in ∼150 nm reversible tunability of LSPR peak wavelength with significant peak broadening (∼230 meV). The highly adjustable chemical system of thiocinnamate ligands is capable of shifting the Au work function down to 2.4 eV versus vacuum, i.e., ∼2.9 eV lower than a clean Au (111) surface, and this work function can be modulated up to 3.3 eV, the largest value reported to date through the formation of organothiolate SAMs on Au. Interestingly, the magnitude of plasmonic responses and work function modulation is NP shape dependent. By combining first-principles calculations and experiments, we have established the mechanism of direct wave function delocalization of electrons residing near the Fermi level into hybrid electronic states that are mostly dictated by the inorganic-organic interfacial dipole moments. We determine that both interfacial dipole and hybrid electronic states, and vinyl conjugation together are the key to achieving such extraordinary changes in the optoelectronic properties of ligand-functionalized, plasmonic NPs. The present study provides a quantitative relationship describing how specifically constructed organic ligands can be used to control the interfacial properties of NPs and thus the plasmonic and electronic responses of these functional plasmonics for a wide range of plasmon-driven applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sumon Hati
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
| | - Xuehui Yang
- Department of Mechanical and Energy engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
| | - Prashant Gupta
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130, United States
| | - Barry B Muhoberac
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
| | - Jingzhi Pu
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
| | - Jing Zhang
- Department of Mechanical and Energy engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
| | - Rajesh Sardar
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Lyu P, Espinoza R, Nguyen SC. Photocatalysis of Metallic Nanoparticles: Interband vs Intraband Induced Mechanisms. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2023; 127:15685-15698. [PMID: 37609384 PMCID: PMC10440817 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c04436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
Abstract
Photocatalysis induced by localized surface plasmon resonance of metallic nanoparticles has been studied for more than a decade, but photocatalysis originating from direct interband excitations is still under-explored. The spectral overlap and the coupling of these two optical regimes also complicate the determination of hot carriers' energy states and eventually hinder the accurate assignment of their catalytic role in studied reactions. In this Featured Article, after reviewing previous studies, we suggest classifying the photoexcitation via intra- and interband transitions where the physical states of hot carriers are well-defined. Intraband transitions are featured by creating hot electrons above the Fermi level and suitable for reductive catalytic pathways, whereas interband transitions are featured by generating hot d-band holes below the Fermi level and better for oxidative catalytic pathways. Since the contribution of intra- and interband transitions are different in the spectral regions of localized surface plasmon resonance and direct interband excitations, the wavelength dependence of the photocatalytic activities is very helpful in assigning which transitions and carriers contribute to the observed catalysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pin Lyu
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, Merced, 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, California 95343, United States
| | - Randy Espinoza
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, Merced, 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, California 95343, United States
| | - Son C. Nguyen
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, Merced, 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, California 95343, United States
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
Herring C, Montemore MM. Recent Advances in Real-Time Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory Simulations of Plasmonic Nanostructures and Plasmonic Photocatalysis. ACS NANOSCIENCE AU 2023; 3:269-279. [PMID: 37601917 PMCID: PMC10436373 DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.2c00061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
Abstract
Plasmonic catalysis provides a possible means for driving chemical reactions under relatively mild conditions. Rational design of these systems is impeded by the difficulty in understanding the electron dynamics and their interplay with reactions. Real-time, time-dependent density functional theory (RT-TDDFT) can provide dynamic information on excited states in plasmonic systems, including those relevant to plasmonic catalysis, at time scales and length scales that are otherwise out of reach of many experimental techniques. Here, we discuss previous RT-TDDFT studies of plasmonic systems, focusing on recent work that gains insight into plasmonic catalysis. These studies provide insight into plasmon dynamics, including size effects and the role of specific electronic states. Further, these studies provide significant insight into mechanisms underlying plasmonic catalysis, showing the importance of charge transfer between metal and adsorbate states, as well as local field enhancement, in different systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Connor
J. Herring
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115, United States
| | - Matthew M. Montemore
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115, United States
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Zhu Z, Tang R, Li C, An X, He L. Promises of Plasmonic Antenna-Reactor Systems in Gas-Phase CO 2 Photocatalysis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302568. [PMID: 37338243 PMCID: PMC10460874 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302568] [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: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
Abstract
Sunlight-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction provides intriguing opportunities for addressing the energy and environmental crises faced by humans. The rational combination of plasmonic antennas and active transition metal-based catalysts, known as "antenna-reactor" (AR) nanostructures, allows the simultaneous optimization of optical and catalytic performances of photocatalysts, and thus holds great promise for CO2 photocatalysis. Such design combines the favorable absorption, radiative, and photochemical properties of the plasmonic components with the great catalytic potentials and conductivities of the reactor components. In this review, recent developments of photocatalysts based on plasmonic AR systems for various gas-phase CO2 reduction reactions with emphasis on the electronic structure of plasmonic and catalytic metals, plasmon-driven catalytic pathways, and the role of AR complex in photocatalytic processes are summarized. Perspectives in terms of challenges and future research in this area are also highlighted.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhijie Zhu
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
| | - Rui Tang
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
| | - Chaoran Li
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
| | - Xingda An
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon TechnologiesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
| | - Le He
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon TechnologiesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Cai YY, Choi YC, Kagan CR. Chemical and Physical Properties of Photonic Noble-Metal Nanomaterials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2108104. [PMID: 34897837 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Colloidal noble metal nanoparticles (NPs) are composed of metal cores and organic or inorganic ligand shells. These NPs support size- and shape-dependent plasmonic resonances. They can be assembled from dispersions into artificial metamolecules which have collective plasmonic resonances originating from coupled bright and dark optical electric and magnetic modes that form depending on the size and shape of the constituent NPs and their number, arrangement, and interparticle distance. NPs can also be assembled into extended 2D and 3D metamaterials that are glassy thin films or ordered thin films or crystals, also known as superlattices and supercrystals. The metamaterials have tunable optical properties that depend on the size, shape, and composition of the NPs, and on the number of NP layers and their interparticle distance. Interestingly, strong light-matter interactions in superlattices form plasmon polaritons. Tunable interparticle distances allow designer materials with dielectric functions tailorable from that characteristic of an insulator to that of a metal, and serve as strong optical absorbers or scatterers, respectively. In combination with lithography techniques, these extended assemblies can be patterned to create subwavelength NP superstructures and form large-area 2D and 3D metamaterials that manipulate the amplitude, phase, and polarization of transmitted or reflected light.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi-Yu Cai
- Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | - Yun Chang Choi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | - Cherie R Kagan
- Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Li D, Zhou H, Chen Z, Ren Z, Xu C, He X, Liu T, Chen X, Huang H, Lee C, Mu X. Ultrasensitive Molecular Fingerprint Retrieval Using Strongly Detuned Overcoupled Plasmonic Nanoantennas. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301787. [PMID: 37204145 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
Abstract
Tailoring light-matter interactions via plasmonic nanoantennas (PNAs) has emerged as a breakthrough technology for spectroscopic applications. The detuning between molecular vibrations and plasmonic resonances, as a fundamental and inevitable optical phenomenon in light-matter interactions, reduces the interaction efficiency, resulting in a weak molecule sensing signal at the strong detuning state. Here, it is demonstrated that the low interaction efficiency from detuning can be tackled by overcoupled PNAs (OC-PNAs) with a high ratio of the radiative to intrinsic loss rates, which can be used for ultrasensitive spectroscopy at strong plasmonic-molecular detuning. In OC-PNAs, the ultrasensitive molecule signals are achieved within a wavelength detuning range of 248 cm-1 , which is 173 cm-1 wider than previous works. Meanwhile, the OC-PNAs are immune to the distortion of molecular signals and maintain a lineshape consistent with the molecular signature fingerprint. This strategy allows a single device to enhance and capture the full and complex fingerprint vibrations in the mid-infrared range. In the proof-of-concept demonstration, 13 kinds of molecules with some vibration fingerprints strongly detuning by the OC-PNAs are identified with 100% accuracy with the assistance of machine-learning algorithms. This work gains new insights into detuning-state nanophotonics for potential applications including spectroscopy and sensors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dongxiao Li
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems of Ministry of Education, International R & D center of Micro-nano Systems and New Materials Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117583, Singapore
- Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117608, Singapore
| | - Hong Zhou
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117583, Singapore
- Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117608, Singapore
| | - Ziwei Chen
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems of Ministry of Education, International R & D center of Micro-nano Systems and New Materials Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
| | - Zhihao Ren
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117583, Singapore
- Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117608, Singapore
| | - Cheng Xu
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117583, Singapore
- Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117608, Singapore
| | - Xianming He
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems of Ministry of Education, International R & D center of Micro-nano Systems and New Materials Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
| | - Tao Liu
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems of Ministry of Education, International R & D center of Micro-nano Systems and New Materials Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
| | - Xin Chen
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems of Ministry of Education, International R & D center of Micro-nano Systems and New Materials Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
| | - He Huang
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems of Ministry of Education, International R & D center of Micro-nano Systems and New Materials Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
| | - Chengkuo Lee
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117583, Singapore
- Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117608, Singapore
| | - Xiaojing Mu
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems of Ministry of Education, International R & D center of Micro-nano Systems and New Materials Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Wang Y, Aikens CM. Effects of Field Strength and Silver Nanowire Size on Plasmon-Enhanced N 2 Dissociation. J Phys Chem A 2023. [PMID: 37379020 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.3c00120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
Abstract
Dissociation of the nitrogen molecule via plasmon-enhanced catalysis using noble metal nanoparticles has been investigated both experimentally and computationally in recent years. However, the mechanism of plasmon-enhanced nitrogen dissociation is still not very clear. In this work, we apply theoretical approaches to examine the dissociation of a nitrogen molecule on atomically thin Agn nanowires (n = 6, 8, 10, 12) and a Ag19+ nanorod. Ehrenfest dynamics provides information about the motion of nuclei during the dynamics process and real-time TDDFT calculations show the electronic transitions and population of electrons over the first 10 s of fs time scale. The activation and dissociation of nitrogen are typically enhanced when the electric field strength increases. However, the enhancement is not always monotonic with field strength. As the length of the Ag wire increases, nitrogen is typically easier to dissociate and thus requires lower field strengths, even though the plasmon frequency is lower. The Ag19+ nanorod leads to faster dissociation of N2 than the atomically thin nanowires. Overall, our detailed study yields insights into the mechanisms involved in plasmon-enhanced N2 dissociation, as well as provides information about factors that can be used to improve adsorbate activation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuchen Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, United States
| | - Christine M Aikens
- Department of Chemistry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, United States
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Guo A, Lu Y, Song Y, Cao Y, Du R, Li J, Fu Z, Yan L, Zhang Z. Plasmon-Mediated Hydrogen Dissociation with Symmetry Tunability. J Phys Chem Lett 2023:5748-5753. [PMID: 37319379 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c01146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
The atomic-scale mechanism of plasmon-mediated H2 dissociation on gold nanoclusters is investigated using time-dependent density functional theory. The position relationship between the nanocluster and H2 has a strong influence on the reaction rate. When the hydrogen molecule is located in the interstitial center of the plasmonic dimer, the hot spot here has a great field enhancement, which can promote dissociation effectively. The change in the molecular position results in symmetry breaking, and the molecular dissociation is inhibited. For the asymmetric structure, direct charge transfer from the gold cluster to the antibonding state of the hydrogen molecule by plasmon decay makes a prominent contribution to the reaction. The results provide deep insights into the influence of structural symmetry on plasmon-assisted photocatalysis in the quantum regime.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Axin Guo
- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, China
| | - Yirui Lu
- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, China
| | - Yuhui Song
- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, China
| | - Yifei Cao
- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, China
| | - Ruhai Du
- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, China
| | - Jinping Li
- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, China
| | - Zhengkun Fu
- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, China
| | - Lei Yan
- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, China
| | - Zhenglong Zhang
- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119, China
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
Shiraishi Y, Shimabukuro Y, Shima K, Ichikawa S, Tanaka S, Hirai T. Sunlight-Driven Generation of Hypochlorous Acid on Plasmonic Au/AgCl Catalysts in Aerated Chloride Solution. JACS AU 2023; 3:1403-1412. [PMID: 37234114 PMCID: PMC10207101 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.3c00066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
HClO is typically manufactured from Cl2 gas generated by the electrochemical oxidation of Cl- using considerable electrical energy with a large concomitant emission of CO2. Therefore, renewable energy-driven HClO generation is desirable. In this study, we developed a strategy for stable HClO generation by sunlight irradiation of a plasmonic Au/AgCl photocatalyst in an aerated Cl- solution at ambient temperature. Plasmon-activated Au particles by visible light generate hot electrons, which are consumed by O2 reduction, and hot holes, which oxidize the lattice Cl- of AgCl adjacent to the Au particles. The formed Cl2 is disproportionated to afford HClO, and the removed lattice Cl- are compensated by the Cl- in the solution, thus promoting a catalytic HClO generation cycle. A solar-to-HClO conversion efficiency of ∼0.03% was achieved by simulated sunlight irradiation, where the resultant solution contained >38 ppm (>0.73 mM) of HClO and exhibited bactericidal and bleaching activities. The strategy based on the Cl- oxidation/compensation cycles will pave the way for sunlight-driven clean, sustainable HClO generation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yasuhiro Shiraishi
- Research
Center for Solar Energy Chemistry and Division of Chemical Engineering,
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka 560-8531, Japan
- Innovative
Catalysis Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary
Research Initiatives (ICS-OTRI), Osaka University, Suita 565-0871, Japan
| | - Yoshifumi Shimabukuro
- Research
Center for Solar Energy Chemistry and Division of Chemical Engineering,
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka 560-8531, Japan
| | - Kaho Shima
- Research
Center for Solar Energy Chemistry and Division of Chemical Engineering,
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka 560-8531, Japan
| | - Satoshi Ichikawa
- Research
Center for Ultra-High Voltage Electron Microscopy, Osaka University, Ibaraki 567-0047, Japan
| | - Shunsuke Tanaka
- Department
of Chemical, Energy, and Environmental Engineering, Kansai University, Suita 564-8680, Japan
| | - Takayuki Hirai
- Research
Center for Solar Energy Chemistry and Division of Chemical Engineering,
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka 560-8531, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Zhu L, Meng Z, Hu S, Zhao T, Zhao B. Understanding Metal-Semiconductor Plasmonic Resonance Coupling through Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:22730-22736. [PMID: 37125659 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
Abstract
Although there has been intense research on plasmon-induced charge transfer within metal/semiconductor heterostructures, previous studies have all focused on the surface plasmonic resonance (SPR) of only noble metals. Herein and for the first time, we observe and take into account the plasmonic coupling between SPR of both noble-metal and semiconductor nanostructures. A W18O49/Ag heterostructure composed of metallic Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and semiconducting W18O49 nanowires (W18O49 NWs) is designed and fabricated, which exhibits a broad and strong SPR absorption in the visible wavelength range. This SPR band is attributed to the SPR coupling between the SPR of both Ag NPs and W18O49 NWs. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is then used to reveal the interactions between the metal SPR, semiconductor SPR, and the heterostructure's charge transfer (CT) process, demonstrating that such coupled SPR enhanced the heterostructure's internal CT and SERS signals. Finally, we proposed a new coupled-plasmon-induced charge transfer mechanism to interpret the improved CT efficiency between the SERS substrate and molecules. Our work provides insight for further studies on plasmonic effects and interfacial charge transfer in metal/semiconductor heterostructures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lin Zhu
- Stake Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhen Meng
- Stake Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
| | - Saizhen Hu
- Stake Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
| | - Tiancong Zhao
- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (2011-iChEM), College of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China
| | - Bing Zhao
- Stake Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Singh S, Verma R, Kaul N, Sa J, Punjal A, Prabhu S, Polshettiwar V. Surface plasmon-enhanced photo-driven CO 2 hydrogenation by hydroxy-terminated nickel nitride nanosheets. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2551. [PMID: 37137916 PMCID: PMC10156734 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38235-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
Abstract
The majority of visible light-active plasmonic catalysts are often limited to Au, Ag, Cu, Al, etc., which have considerations in terms of costs, accessibility, and instability. Here, we show hydroxy-terminated nickel nitride (Ni3N) nanosheets as an alternative to these metals. The Ni3N nanosheets catalyze CO2 hydrogenation with a high CO production rate (1212 mmol g-1 h-1) and selectivity (99%) using visible light. Reaction rate shows super-linear power law dependence on the light intensity, while quantum efficiencies increase with an increase in light intensity and reaction temperature. The transient absorption experiments reveal that the hydroxyl groups increase the number of hot electrons available for photocatalysis. The in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy shows that the CO2 hydrogenation proceeds via the direct dissociation pathway. The excellent photocatalytic performance of these Ni3N nanosheets (without co-catalysts or sacrificial agents) is suggestive of the use of metal nitrides instead of conventional plasmonic metal nanoparticles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Saideep Singh
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India
| | - Rishi Verma
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India
| | - Nidhi Kaul
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Jacinto Sa
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Ajinkya Punjal
- Department of Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India
| | - Shriganesh Prabhu
- Department of Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India
| | - Vivek Polshettiwar
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India.
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Xue R, Ge P, Xie J, Hu Z, Wang X, Li P. Controllable CO 2 Reduction or Hydrocarbon Oxidation Driven by Entire Solar via Silver Quantum Dots Direct Photocatalysis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207234. [PMID: 36703519 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
Abstract
The current solar-chemical-industry based on semiconductor photocatalyst is impractical. Metal catalysts are extensively employed in thermal- and electro-catalysis industries, but unsuitable for direct-driven photocatalysis. Herein, silver quantum dots (Ag-QDs) are synthesized on support via an in situ photoreduction method, and in situ photocatalysis temperature programmed dynamics chemisorption desorption analyses are designed to demonstrate that Ag-QDs should be the actual photocatalytic sites. The surface plasmon resonance of Ag-QDs could harvests entire visible solar, and the plasmon-driven charge-transfer exhibits opposite directions at the interface when supports are different. Consequently, Ag-QDs could be alternatively regulated as oxidation or reduction active centers. Furthermore, Ag-QDs excite electron tunneling transfer with adsorbate, which does not generate high-energy free-radical intermediates. As a result, the efficiencies of hydrocarbon photooxidation and CO2 photoreduction are improved in several orders of magnitude. Evidently, the Ag-QDs direct photocatalytic technology greatly promotes solar-chemical-industry applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ruiting Xue
- United Technology Center of Western Metal Materials Co., Ltd, Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research, Shaanxi Institute for Materials Engineering, Xi'an, 710016, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
| | - Peng Ge
- United Technology Center of Western Metal Materials Co., Ltd, Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research, Shaanxi Institute for Materials Engineering, Xi'an, 710016, P. R. China
| | - Jun Xie
- United Technology Center of Western Metal Materials Co., Ltd, Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research, Shaanxi Institute for Materials Engineering, Xi'an, 710016, P. R. China
- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
| | - Ziyuan Hu
- United Technology Center of Western Metal Materials Co., Ltd, Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research, Shaanxi Institute for Materials Engineering, Xi'an, 710016, P. R. China
| | - Xikui Wang
- United Technology Center of Western Metal Materials Co., Ltd, Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research, Shaanxi Institute for Materials Engineering, Xi'an, 710016, P. R. China
| | - Peiqi Li
- United Technology Center of Western Metal Materials Co., Ltd, Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research, Shaanxi Institute for Materials Engineering, Xi'an, 710016, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|