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Anagnostopoulou M, Zindrou A, Cottineau T, Kafizas A, Marchal C, Deligiannakis Y, Keller V, Christoforidis KC. MOF-Derived Defective Co 3O 4 Nanosheets in Carbon Nitride Nanocomposites for CO 2 Photoreduction and H 2 Production. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:6817-6830. [PMID: 36719032 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In photocatalysis, especially in CO2 reduction and H2 production, the development of multicomponent nanomaterials provides great opportunities to tune many critical parameters toward increased activity. This work reports the development of tunable organic/inorganic heterojunctions comprised of cobalt oxides (Co3O4) of varying morphology and modified carbon nitride (CN), targeting on optimizing their response under UV-visible irradiation. MOF structures were used as precursors for the synthesis of Co3O4. A facile solvothermal approach allowed the development of ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) Co3O4 nanosheets (Co3O4-NS). The optimized CN and Co3O4 structures were coupled forming heterojunctions, and the content of each part was optimized. Activity was significantly improved in the nanocomposites bearing Co3O4-NS compared with the corresponding bulk Co3O4/CN composites. Transient absorption spectroscopy revealed a 100-fold increase in charge carrier lifetime on Co3O4-NS sites in the composite compared with the bare Co3O4-NS. The improved photocatalytic activity in H2 production and CO2 reduction is linked with (a) the larger interface imposed from the matching 2D structure of Co3O4-NS and the planar surface of CN, (b) improvements in charge carrier lifetime, and (c) the enhanced CO2 adsorption. The study highlights the importance of MOF structures used as precursors in forming advanced materials and the stepwise functionalization of the individual parts in nanocomposites for the development of materials with superior activity.
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- Maria Anagnostopoulou
- Institut de Chimie et Procédés Pour l'Energie, l'Environnement et la Santé, (ICPEES) UMR7515 CNRS, ECPM, University of Strasbourg, 25 rue Becquerel Cedex 2, Strasbourg 67084, France
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- Department of Physics, University of Ioannina, Ioannina 45110, Greece
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- Institut de Chimie et Procédés Pour l'Energie, l'Environnement et la Santé, (ICPEES) UMR7515 CNRS, ECPM, University of Strasbourg, 25 rue Becquerel Cedex 2, Strasbourg 67084, France
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- Department of Chemistry, Molecular Science Research Hub, Imperial College London, White City, London W12 0BZ, United Kingdon
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- Institut de Chimie et Procédés Pour l'Energie, l'Environnement et la Santé, (ICPEES) UMR7515 CNRS, ECPM, University of Strasbourg, 25 rue Becquerel Cedex 2, Strasbourg 67084, France
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- Institut de Chimie et Procédés Pour l'Energie, l'Environnement et la Santé, (ICPEES) UMR7515 CNRS, ECPM, University of Strasbourg, 25 rue Becquerel Cedex 2, Strasbourg 67084, France
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- Institut de Chimie et Procédés Pour l'Energie, l'Environnement et la Santé, (ICPEES) UMR7515 CNRS, ECPM, University of Strasbourg, 25 rue Becquerel Cedex 2, Strasbourg 67084, France
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi 67100, Greece
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Tailoring Structure: Current Design Strategies and Emerging Trends to Hierarchical Catalysts. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12101152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Nature mimicking implies the design of nanostructured materials, which can be assembled into a hierarchical structure, thus outperforming the features of the neat components because of their multiple length scale organization. This approach can be effectively exploited for the design of advanced photocatalysts with superior catalytic activity for energy and environment applications with considerable development in the recent six years. In this context, we propose a review on the state of the art for hierarchical photocatalyst production. Particularly, different synthesis strategies are presented, including template-free structuring, and organic, inorganic, and hybrid templating. Furthermore, emerging approaches based on hybrid and bio-waste templating are also highlighted. Finally, a critical comparison among available methods is carried out based on the envisaged application.
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Zhang Y, Xu J, Zhou J, Wang L. Metal-organic framework-derived multifunctional photocatalysts. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(21)63934-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Hu Y, Yu G, Liu S, Zhao C, Jiang J, Li X. Efficient hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde to 3-phenylpropanol on Ni/NiS-modified twin Zn 0.5Cd 0.5S under visible light irradiation. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy00290f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ni/NiS-Modified twin Zn0.5Cd0.5S efficiently catalyzes CAL to HCOL products with >99% yield within 80 min under visible-light irradiation.
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- Yujia Hu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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Hussain MZ, Yang Z, Huang Z, Jia Q, Zhu Y, Xia Y. Recent Advances in Metal-Organic Frameworks Derived Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Applications in Energy and Environment. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:e2100625. [PMID: 34032017 PMCID: PMC8292888 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202100625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Solar energy is a key sustainable energy resource, and materials with optimal properties are essential for efficient solar energy-driven applications in photocatalysis. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are excellent platforms to generate different nanocomposites comprising metals, oxides, chalcogenides, phosphides, or carbides embedded in porous carbon matrix. These MOF derived nanocomposites offer symbiosis of properties like high crystallinities, inherited morphologies, controllable dimensions, and tunable textural properties. Particularly, adjustable energy band positions achieved by in situ tailored self/external doping and controllable surface functionalities make these nanocomposites promising photocatalysts. Despite some progress in this field, fundamental questions remain to be addressed to further understand the relationship between the structures, properties, and photocatalytic performance of nanocomposites. In this review, different synthesis approaches including self-template and external-template methods to produce MOF derived nanocomposites with various dimensions (0D, 1D, 2D, or 3D), morphologies, chemical compositions, energy bandgaps, and surface functionalities are comprehensively summarized and analyzed. The state-of-the-art progress in the applications of MOF derived nanocomposites in photocatalytic water splitting for H2 generation, photodegradation of organic pollutants, and photocatalytic CO2 reduction are systemically reviewed. The relationships between the nanocomposite properties and their photocatalytic performance are highlighted, and the perspectives of MOF derived nanocomposites for photocatalytic applications are also discussed.
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- Mian Zahid Hussain
- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4QF, UK
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- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4QF, UK
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- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4QF, UK
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- Henan Key Laboratory of High Temperature Functional Ceramics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4QF, UK
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- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4QF, UK
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Gao J, Huang Q, Wu Y, Lan YQ, Chen B. Metal–Organic Frameworks for Photo/Electrocatalysis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/aesr.202100033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Junkuo Gao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Hangzhou 310018 China
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- Department of Chemistry South China Normal University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Hangzhou 310018 China
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- Department of Chemistry South China Normal University Guangzhou 510006 China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nanjing Normal University Nanjing 210023 China
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- Department of Chemistry University of Texas at San Antonio One UTSA circle San Antonio TX 78249-0689 USA
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