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Sayago-Carro R, Barba-Nieto I, Caudillo-Flores U, Tolosana-Moranchel Á, Rodríguez JA, Fernández-García M, Kubacka A. Role of Atomicity and Interface on InO x-TiO 2 Composites: Thermo-Photo Valorization of CO 2. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:33461-33474. [PMID: 38888106 PMCID: PMC11231977 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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The synthesis, physicochemical, and functional properties of composite solids resulting from the surface spread of oxidized indium species onto nanoplatelets of anatase were investigated. Both the size and the interaction between the indium- and titanium-containing components control the functional properties. In the reduction of CO2 to CO, the best samples have an indium content between ca. 2 and 5 mol % and showed an excess rate over the photo and thermo-alone processes above 33% and an energy efficiency of 1.3%. Subnanometric (monomeric and dimeric) indium species present relatively weak thermal catalytic response but strong thermo-photo promotion of the activity. A gradual change in functional properties was observed with the growth of the indium content of the solids, leading to a progressive increase of thermal activity but lower thermo-photo promotion. The study provides a well-defined structure-activity relationship rationalizing the dual thermo-photo properties of the catalysts and establishes a guide for the development of highly active and stable composite solids for the elimination and valorization of CO2.
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- Rocío Sayago-Carro
- Instituto
de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC, C/Marie Curie 2, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Chemistry
Division, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, United States
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- Centro
de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ensenada 22800, México
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- Chemistry
Division, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, United States
- Department
of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York 11794, United States
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- Instituto
de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC, C/Marie Curie 2, Madrid 28049, Spain
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Xiao Y, Li H, Yao B, Xiao K, Wang Y. Hollow g-C 3N 4@Ag 3PO 4 Core-Shell Nanoreactor Loaded with Au Nanoparticles: Boosting Photothermal Catalysis in Confined Space. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308032. [PMID: 38801010 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Low solar energy utilization efficiency and serious charge recombination remain major challenges for photocatalytic systems. Herein, a hollow core-shell Au/g-C3N4@Ag3PO4 photothermal nanoreactor is successfully prepared by a two-step deposition method. Benefit from efficient spectral utilization and fast charge separation induced by the unique hollow core-shell heterostructure, the H2 evolution rate of Au/g-C3N4@Ag3PO4 is 16.9 times that of the pristine g-C3N4, and the degradation efficiency of tetracycline is increased by 88.1%. The enhanced catalytic performance can be attributed to the ordered charge movement on the hollow core-shell structure and a local high-temperature environment, which effectively accelerates the carrier separation and chemical reaction kinetics. This work highlights the important role of the space confinement effect in photothermal catalysis and provides a promising strategy for the development of the next generation of highly efficient photothermal catalysts.
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- Yawei Xiao
- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 6500504, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 6500504, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 6500504, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming, 6500504, P. R. China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Carbon Neutrality and Green Low-carbon Technologies, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650504, P. R. China
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Fu Y, Lu K, Wang Y, Si Y, Shi J, Li N, Zhou Z, Liu M. Hemilabile single-atom catalysts facilitating photothermal synergetic catalysis. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024; 69:1833-1838. [PMID: 38734588 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2024.04.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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- Yiwei Fu
- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China; Suzhou Academy of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Bai JQ, Xu J, Ma M, Miao Z, Yu J, Liu H, Qian Z, Cai M, Cheng Q, Jiang Y, Sun S. Photo-thermal Catalytic Hydrogenation of Halogenated Nitrobenzenes over Ni/P25 Catalyst. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:12179-12190. [PMID: 38809579 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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As haloanilines (HANs) are important organic intermediates and fine chemicals, their preparation over non-noble-metal-based catalysts by catalytic hydrogenation has attracted wide attention. However, the reaction suffers from relatively harsh conditions. Herein, we found that a 3.5%Ni/P25 catalyst exhibited superior photo-thermal catalytic activity with a TOFs of 5207 h-1 for hydrogenation of p-chloronitrobenzene (p-CNB) to p-chloroaniline under a 300 W full spectrum, which was much higher than that of photo- and thermal catalysis alone. Moreover, the 3.5%Ni/P25 catalyst could be recycled 4 times and was effective for the hydrogenation of various halonitrobenzenes (HNBs) with superior selectivity. Furthermore, the kinetic research showed that the excellent catalytic performance could be attributed to the better activation and dissociation of H2 by photo-thermal catalysis and the hydrogenation of p-CNB obeyed the condensation routine by ionic hydrogenation over 3.5%Ni/P25.
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- Jia-Qi Bai
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
- Sennics Co., Ltd. Anhui, 1111 West Cuihuliu Road, Circulation Economical Industrial Park, Tongling 244000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Sennics Co., Ltd. Anhui, 1111 West Cuihuliu Road, Circulation Economical Industrial Park, Tongling 244000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Zhangjiang National Laboratory, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201204, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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Pan H, Li J, Wang Y, Xia Q, Qiu L, Zhou B. Solar-Driven Biomass Reforming for Hydrogen Generation: Principles, Advances, and Challenges. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2402651. [PMID: 38816938 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202402651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Hydrogen (H2) has emerged as a clean and versatile energy carrier to power a carbon-neutral economy for the post-fossil era. Hydrogen generation from low-cost and renewable biomass by virtually inexhaustible solar energy presents an innovative strategy to process organic solid waste, combat the energy crisis, and achieve carbon neutrality. Herein, the progress and breakthroughs in solar-powered H2 production from biomass are reviewed. The basic principles of solar-driven H2 generation from biomass are first introduced for a better understanding of the reaction mechanism. Next, the merits and shortcomings of various semiconductors and cocatalysts are summarized, and the strategies for addressing the related issues are also elaborated. Then, various bio-based feedstocks for solar-driven H2 production are reviewed with an emphasis on the effect of photocatalysts and catalytic systems on performance. Of note, the concurrent generation of value-added chemicals from biomass reforming is emphasized as well. Meanwhile, the emerging photo-thermal coupling strategy that shows a grand prospect for maximally utilizing the entire solar energy spectrum is also discussed. Further, the direct utilization of hydrogen from biomass as a green reductant for producing value-added chemicals via organic reactions is also highlighted. Finally, the challenges and perspectives of photoreforming biomass toward hydrogen are envisioned.
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- Hu Pan
- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, 899 Guangqiong Road, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314001, China
- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Research Center for Renewable Synthetic Fuel, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Research Center for Renewable Synthetic Fuel, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, 899 Guangqiong Road, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314001, China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, 899 Guangqiong Road, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Research Center for Renewable Synthetic Fuel, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Research Center for Renewable Synthetic Fuel, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Zhang Z, Qian J, Wang X, Chu Y, Xu J. A Three-in-One Integrated Cs 3Bi 2Br 9@Co 3O 4 Heterostructure with Photoinduced Self-Heating Effect for Synergistically Enhancing the Photothermal CO 2 Reduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401601. [PMID: 38554021 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Photothermal catalysis, which applies solar energy to produce photogenerated e-/h+ pairs as well as provide heat input, is recognized as a promising technology for high conversion efficiency of CO2 to value-added solar fuels. In this work, a "shooting three birds with one stone" approach is demonstrated to significantly enhance the photothermal CO2 reduction over the Cs3Bi2Br9@Co3O4 (CBB@Co3O4) heterostructure. Initially, Co3O4 with photoinduced self-heating effect serves as a photothermal material to elevate the temperature of the photocatalyst, which kinetically accelerates the catalytic reaction. Meanwhile, a p-n heterojunction is constructed between the p-type Co3O4 and n-type Cs3Bi2Br9 semiconductors, which has an intrinsic built-in electric field (BEF) to facilitate the separation of photogenerated e-/h+ pairs. Furthermore, the mesoporous Co3O4 matrix can afford abundant active sites for promoting adsorption/activation of CO2 molecules. Benefiting from these synergistic effects, the as-developed CBB@Co3O4 heterostructure achieves an impressive CO2-to-CO conversion rate of 168.56 µmol g-1 h-1 with no extra heat input. This work provides an insightful guidance for the construction of effective photothermal catalysts for CO2 reduction with high solar-to-fuel conversion efficiency.
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- Zhijie Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, P. R. China
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Meng X, Wang X, Yin K, Jing Y, Gu L, Tao Z, Ren X, Tang M, Shao X, Sun L, Sun Y, Dai Y, Xiong Y. Integration of photothermal water evaporation with photocatalytic microplastics upcycling via nanofluidic thermal management. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2317192121. [PMID: 38507451 PMCID: PMC10990145 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2317192121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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Photothermal heating and photocatalytic treatment are two solar-driven water processing approaches by harnessing NIR and UV-vis light, respectively, which can fully utilize solar energy if integrated. However, it remains a challenge to achieve high performance in both approaches when integrated in a material due to uncontrollable heat diffusion. Here, we report a demonstration of heat confinement on photothermal sites and fluid cooling on photocatalysis sites at the nanoscale, within a well-designed heat and fluid confinement nanofiber reactor. Photothermal and photocatalytic nanostructures were alternatively aligned in electrospun nanofibers for on-demand nanofluidic thermal management as well as easy folding into 3D structures with enhanced light utilization and mass transfer. Such a design showed simultaneously high photothermal evaporation rate (2.59 kg m-2 h-1, exceeding the limit rate) and efficient photocatalytic upcycling of microplastics pollutant into valued products. Enabled by controlled photothermal heating, the valued main product (i.e., methyl acetate) can be evaporated out with 100% selectivity by in situ separation.
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- Xiangyu Meng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu211189, China
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- Anhui Engineering Research Center of Carbon Neutrality, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui241000, China
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- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu211189, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu211189, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu211189, China
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- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu211189, China
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- Anhui Engineering Research Center of Carbon Neutrality, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui241000, China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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Drdova S, Gao M, Sambalova O, Pauer R, Zhou Z, Dimitriadou S, Schmidt-Ott A, Wang J. Precursor- and waste-free synthesis of spark-ablated nanoparticles with enhanced photocatalytic activity and stability towards airborne organic pollutant degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. NANO 2024; 11:1023-1043. [PMID: 38496350 PMCID: PMC10939172 DOI: 10.1039/d3en00348e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Photocatalyst synthesis typically involves multiple steps, expensive precursors, and solvents. In contrast, spark ablation offers a simple process of electrical discharges in a gap between two electrodes made from a desirable material. This enables a precursor- and waste-free generation of pure metal oxide nanoparticles or mixtures of various compositions. This study presents a two-step method for the production of photocatalytic filters with deposited airborne MnOx, TiO2, and ZnO nanoparticles using spark ablation and calcination processes. The resulting MnOx and TiO2 filters demonstrated almost twice the activity with outstanding performance stability, as compared to sol-gel MnO2 and commercial TiO2. The introduced method is not only simple, precursor- and waste-free, and leads to superior performance for the case studied, but it also has future potential due to its versatility. It can easily produce mixed and doped materials with further improved properties, making it an interesting avenue for future research.
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- Sarka Drdova
- Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich 8093 Zürich Switzerland
- Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology 8600 Dübendorf Switzerland
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich 8093 Zürich Switzerland
- Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology 8600 Dübendorf Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology 8600 Dübendorf Switzerland
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- Electron Microscopy Center, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology 8600 Dübendorf Switzerland
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Delft University of Technology 2600 AA Delft The Netherlands
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Delft University of Technology 2600 AA Delft The Netherlands
- VSPARTICLE B.V 2629 JD Delft The Netherlands
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich 8093 Zürich Switzerland
- Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology 8600 Dübendorf Switzerland
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Song J, Shen Q, Shao H, Deng X. Anti-Environmental Aging Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305664. [PMID: 38148594 PMCID: PMC10933639 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Passive daytime radiative cooling technology presents a sustainable solution for combating global warming and accompanying extreme weather, with great potential for diverse applications. The key characteristics of this cooling technology are the ability to reflect most sunlight and radiate heat through the atmospheric transparency window. However, the required high solar reflectance is easily affected by environmental aging, rendering the cooling ineffective. In recent years, significant advancements have been made in understanding the failure mechanisms, design strategies, and manufacturing technologies of daytime radiative cooling. Herein, a critical review on anti-environmental aging passive daytime radiative cooling with the goal of advancing their commercial applications is presented. It is first introduced the optical mechanisms and optimization principles of radiative cooling, which serve as a basis for further endowing environmental durability. Then the environmental aging conditions of passive daytime radiative cooling, mainly focusing on UV exposure, thermal aging, surface contamination and chemical corrosion are discussed. Furthermore, the developments of anti-environmental aging passive daytime radiative cooling materials, including design strategies, fabrication techniques, structures, and performances, are reviewed and classified for the first time. Last but not the least, the remaining open challenges and the insights are presented for the further promotion of the commercialization progress.
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- Jianing Song
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier SciencesUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu610054China
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- Bio‐inspired Photonics GroupYusuf Hamied Department of ChemistryUniversity of CambridgeLensfield RoadCambridgeCB2 1EWUK
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier SciencesUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu610054China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier SciencesUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu610054China
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Ji Y, Ding X, Xue Y, Wang J, Tian J. Metallic 1T phase molybdenum disulfide cocatalyst with abundant edge and substrate active sites for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production activity of zinc indium sulfide nanoflowers. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:1340-1347. [PMID: 37913723 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.147] [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: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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The formation of composites by loading co-catalysts on semiconductor photocatalysts to improve hydrogen (H2) evolution performance is a feasible strategy. Metallic 1T phase molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) as cocatalysts were decorated on zinc indium sulfide (ZnIn2S4) nanoflowers by a grinding method to construct 1T-MoS2@ZnIn2S4 composites. The H2 production rate of 1T-MoS2@ZnIn2S4 composites with optimum 7 wt% 1T-MoS2 loading achieves 15.6 mmol g-1 h-1, 5.5 times higher than ZnIn2S4 nanoflowers. The apparent quantum efficiency (AQY) increases from 3.1 % (ZnIn2S4 nanoflowers) to 13.0 % (1T-MoS2@ZnIn2S4 composites) under the wavelength light irradiation at λ = 370 nm. The loading of metallic 1T-MoS2 with abundant edge and substrate active sites on ZnIn2S4 can enhance visible light absorption, promote the transfer of electrons, and inhibit carrier recombination, thereby improving photocatalytic performance. This work offers inspiration for the design of composite photocatalysts with efficient photocatalytic capabilities.
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- Yinghong Ji
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China.
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Su H, Hu YH. Thermo-photo catalytic anode process for carbonate-superstructured solid fuel cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2314996121. [PMID: 38165931 PMCID: PMC10786274 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2314996121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2024] Open
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Converting hydrocarbons and greenhouse gases (i.e., carbon dioxide, CO2) directly into electricity through fuel cells at intermediate temperatures (450 to 550 °C) remains a significant challenge, primarily due to the sluggish activation of C-H and C=O bonds. Here, we demonstrated a unique strategy to address this issue, in which light illumination was introduced into the thermal catalytic CO2 reforming of ethane in the anode as a unique thermo-photo anode process for carbonate-superstructured solid fuel cells. The light-enhanced fuel activation led to excellent cell performance with a record-high peak power density of 168 mW cm-2 at an intermediate temperature of 550 °C. Furthermore, no degradation was observed during ~50 h operation. Such a successful integration of photo energy into the fuel cell system provides a new direction for the development of efficient fuel cells.
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- Hanrui Su
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI49931-1295
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI49931-1295
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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]
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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.
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- Liangliang Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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Chen G, Li J, Gui S, Wang Y, Zhang S, Wang Z, Zheng X, Meng S, Ruan C, Chen S. The Mars-Van Krevelen cycle and non-noble metal Ni jointly promoting Z-scheme charge transfer: a study on the photothermal synergy effect applied in selectively oxidizing aromatic alcohols. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:16209-16218. [PMID: 37779471 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03540a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Photothermal catalysis is a promising method for selectively oxidizing organic compounds, effectively addressing the energy-intensive and low-selective processes of thermal catalysis, as well as the slow reaction rates of photocatalysis. In this study, a ternary photothermal catalyst, Ni/CeO2/CdS, was synthesized using a simple calcination and solvothermal method. The catalyst demonstrated remarkable improvement in reaction rates and achieved nearly 100% selectivity in converting benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde through photothermal catalysis at normal pressure. The reaction rates were 5.9 times and 63 times higher than those of CdS and Ni/CeO2 individually. XPS analysis confirmed that the thermal catalysis followed the Mars-Van Krevelen (MVK) mechanism and also proved that photocatalysis facilitated the MVK cycle. Additionally, DFT calculations showed that Ni acted as an electron transfer channel, facilitating efficient Z-scheme charge transfer. The in situ infrared technique was used to dynamically monitor the reaction process and explain the high selectivity of the product. Furthermore, detailed explanations of photocatalysis, thermocatalysis, and photothermal synergistic catalysis were proposed based on the aforementioned characterization and theoretical calculations. This approach establishes a theoretical foundation for the development of efficient photothermal catalysts.
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- Gaoli Chen
- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Chemistry and Material Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Chemistry and Material Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Chemistry and Material Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Chemistry and Material Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Chemistry and Material Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Chemistry and Material Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Chemistry and Material Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Chemistry and Material Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Chemistry and Material Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Chemistry and Material Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, 235000, People's Republic of China.
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Suo S, Ma W, Zhang S, Han Z, Wang Y, Li Y, Xiong Y, Liu Y, He C, Fang P. MOF-Derived Spindle-Shaped Z-Scheme ZnO/ZnFe 2O 4 Heterojunction: A Magnetic Recovery Catalyst for Efficient Photothermal Degradation of Tetracycline Hydrochloride. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6639. [PMID: 37895621 PMCID: PMC10608245 DOI: 10.3390/ma16206639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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The development of photocatalysts with a wide spectral response and effective carrier separation capability is essential for the green degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride. In this study, a magnetic recyclable Z-scheme ZnO/ZnFe2O4 heterojunction (ZZF) was successfully constructed via the solid phase method, using MIL-88A(Fe)@Zn as the precursor. An appropriate band gap width and Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism provide ZZF with excellent visible light absorption performance, efficient charge separation, and a strong redox ability. Under visible light irradiation, the degradation efficiency of tetracycline hydrochloride for the optimal sample can reach 86.3% within 75 min in deionized water and 92.9% within 60 min in tap water, exhibiting superior stability and reusability after five cycles. Moreover, the catalyst in the water can be conveniently recovered by magnetic force. After visible light irradiation for 70 min, the temperature of the reaction system increased by 21.9 °C. Its degradation constant (35.53 × 10-3 min-1) increased to 5.1 times that at room temperature (6.95 × 10-3 min-1). Using thermal energy enhances the kinetic driving force of the reactants and facilitates carrier migration, meaning that more charge is available for the production of •O2- and •OH. This study provides a potential candidate for the efficient degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride by combining thermal catalysis with a photocatalytic heterojunction.
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- Shilong Suo
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (S.S.)
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (S.S.)
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (S.S.)
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (S.S.)
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (S.S.)
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (S.S.)
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- Department of Microelectronics, School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, China
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (S.S.)
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (S.S.)
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (S.S.)
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Rao Z, Wang K, Cao Y, Feng Y, Huang Z, Chen Y, Wei S, Liu L, Gong Z, Cui Y, Li L, Tu X, Ma D, Zhou Y. Light-Reinforced Key Intermediate for Anticoking To Boost Highly Durable Methane Dry Reforming over Single Atom Ni Active Sites on CeO 2. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37792912 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c07077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Dry reforming of methane (DRM) has been investigated for more than a century; the paramount stumbling block in its industrial application is the inevitable sintering of catalysts and excessive carbon emissions at high temperatures. However, the low-temperature DRM process still suffered from poor reactivity and severe catalyst deactivation from coking. Herein, we proposed a concept that highly durable DRM could be achieved at low temperatures via fabricating the active site integration with light irradiation. The active sites with Ni-O coordination (NiSA/CeO2) and Ni-Ni coordination (NiNP/CeO2) on CeO2, respectively, were successfully constructed to obtain two targeted reaction paths that produced the key intermediate (CH3O*) for anticoking during DRM. In particular, the operando diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy coupling with steady-state isotopic transient kinetic analysis (operando DRIFTS-SSITKA) was utilized and successfully tracked the anticoking paths during the DRM process. It was found that the path from CH3* to CH3O* over NiSA/CeO2 was the key path for anticoking. Furthermore, the targeted reaction path from CH3* to CH3O* was reinforced by light irradiation during the DRM process. Hence, the NiSA/CeO2 catalyst exhibits excellent stability with negligible carbon deposition for 230 h under thermo-photo catalytic DRM at a low temperature of 472 °C, while NiNP/CeO2 shows apparent coke deposition behavior after 0.5 h in solely thermal-driven DRM. The findings are vital as they provide critical insights into the simultaneous achievement of low-temperature and anticoking DRM process through distinguishing and directionally regulating the key intermediate species.
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- Zhiqiang Rao
- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, People's Republic of China
- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100020, People's Republic of China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100020, People's Republic of China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, People's Republic of China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, People's Republic of China
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- School of New Energy Materials and Chemistry, Leshan Normal University, Leshan 614000, People's Republic of China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, People's Republic of China
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- Vacuum Interconnected Nanotech Workstation, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 610500, People's Republic of China
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- Vacuum Interconnected Nanotech Workstation, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 610500, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GJ, United Kingdom
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering and College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, People's Republic of China
- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, People's Republic of China
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Ellis GFR. Efficient, Formal, Material, and Final Causes in Biology and Technology. ENTROPY (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 25:1301. [PMID: 37761600 PMCID: PMC10529506 DOI: 10.3390/e25091301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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This paper considers how a classification of causal effects as comprising efficient, formal, material, and final causation can provide a useful understanding of how emergence takes place in biology and technology, with formal, material, and final causation all including cases of downward causation; they each occur in both synchronic and diachronic forms. Taken together, they underlie why all emergent levels in the hierarchy of emergence have causal powers (which is Noble's principle of biological relativity) and so why causal closure only occurs when the upwards and downwards interactions between all emergent levels are taken into account, contra to claims that some underlying physics level is by itself causality complete. A key feature is that stochasticity at the molecular level plays an important role in enabling agency to emerge, underlying the possibility of final causation occurring in these contexts.
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- George F R Ellis
- Mathematics Department, The New Institute, University of Cape Town, 20354 Hamburg, Germany
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Jiao FZ, Wu J, Zhang T, Pan RJ, Wang ZH, Yu ZZ, Qu J. Simultaneous Solar-Thermal Desalination and Catalytic Degradation of Wastewater Containing Both Salt Ions and Organic Contaminants. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:41007-41018. [PMID: 37585804 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Although solar steam generation is promising in generating clean water by desalinating seawater, it is powerless to totally degrade organic contaminants in the seawater. Herein, solar steam generation and catalytic degradation are integrated to generate clean water by simultaneous solar-driven desalination and catalytic degradation of wastewater containing both salt ions and organic contaminants. Stepwise decoration of three-dimensional nickel foam with polypyrrole, reduced graphene oxide (RGO), and cobalt phosphate is realized to obtain polypyrrole/RGO/cobalt phosphate/nickel foam (PGCN) hybrids for solar-driven desalination and catalytic degradation of wastewater containing antibiotics and salt ions. The oxygen-containing groups of the RGO integrated with the porous nickel foam make the porous PGCN hybrid hydrophilic and ensure the upward transport of water to the evaporation surface, and the oxygen vacancies of the cobalt phosphate allow the PGCN to generate abundant highly active singlet oxygen that could still exhibit excellent catalytic degradation performances in the high salinity and highly alkaline environment of seawater. In addition to the high solar light absorbance and satisfactory solar-thermal conversion efficiency of polypyrrole and RGO, the thermally conductive nickel foam skeleton can effectively transfer the heat generated by the solar-thermal energy conversion to the adjacent cobalt phosphate catalyst and nearby wastewater, achieving a solar-thermal-promoted catalytic degradation of organic contaminants. Therefore, a high pure water evaporation rate of 2.08 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun irradiation and 100% catalytic degradation of Norfloxacin and dyes are achieved. The PGCN hybrid is highly efficient in purifying seawater containing 10 ppm Norfloxacin and simultaneously achieves a high purification efficiency of 100 kg m-2 h-1.
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- Fan-Zhen Jiao
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Li J, Shen T, Wu Z, Bai S, Song Z, Song YF. Photocatalytic Oxidative Coupling of Ethane to n-Butane Using CO 2 as a Soft Oxidant over NiTi-Layered Double Hydroxide. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2304604. [PMID: 37635099 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Selective conversion of ethane (C2 H6 ) to high-value-added chemicals is a very important chemical process, yet it remains challenging owing to the difficulty of ethane activation. Here, a NiTi-layered double hydroxide (NiTi-LDH) photocatalyst is reported for oxidative coupling of ethane to n-butane (n-C4 H10 ) by using CO2 as an oxidant. Remarkably, the as-prepared NiTi-LDH exhibits a high selectivity for n-C4 H10 (92.35%) with a production rate of 62.06 µmol g-1 h-1 when the feed gas (CO2 /C2 H6 ) ratio is 2:8. The X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) and photoelectron characterizations demonstrate that NiTi-LDH possesses rich vacancies and high electron-hole separation efficiency, which can promote the coupling of C2 H6 to n-C4 H10 . More importantly, density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that ethane is first activated on the oxygen vacancies of the catalyst surface, and the C─C coupling pathway is more favorable than the C─H cleavage to C2 H4 or CH4 , resulting in the high production rate and selectivity for n-C4 H10 .
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- Jiaxin Li
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
- Quzhou Institute for Innovation in Resource Chemical Engineering, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, 324000, P. R. China
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Zhang L, Zhang X, Mo H, Hong J, Yang S, Zhan Z, Xu C, Zhang Y. Synergistic Modulation between Non-thermal and Thermal Effects in Photothermal Catalysis based on Modified In 2O 3. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:39304-39318. [PMID: 37556407 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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To promote the solar-energy cascade utilization, it is necessary to increase the thermal effect of irradiation in the catalytic reactions, while simultaneously augmenting the non-thermal effect, so as to fulfill photothermal coupling. Herein, the non-thermal and thermal effect of light radiation on the surface of In2O3-based catalysts are explored and enhanced by the modification of transition metals Fe and Cu. Optical characterizations combined with water-splitting experiments show that Fe doping greatly broadens the radiation response range and enhances the absorption intensity of semiconductors' intrinsic portion, and Cu doping facilitates the absorption of visible-infrared light. The concurrent incorporation of Fe and Cu offers synergistic benefits, resulting in improved radiation response range, carrier separation and migration, as well as higher photothermal temperature upon photoexcitation. Collectively, these advantages comprehensively enhance the photothermal synergistic water-splitting reactivity. The characterizations under variable temperature conditions have demonstrated that the reaction temperature exerts a significant influence on the process of radiation absorption and conversion, ultimately impacting the non-thermal effect. The results of DFT calculations have revealed that the increasing temperature directly impacts the chemical reaction by reducing the energy barrier associated with the rate-determining step. These findings shine new light on the fundamental mechanisms underlying non-thermal and thermal effect, while also imparting significant insights for photo-thermal-coupled catalyst designing.
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- Li Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Reaction Engineering International, Salt Lake City, Utah 84047, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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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]
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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.
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- Zhijie Zhu
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & DevicesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon TechnologiesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215123P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon TechnologiesSoochow UniversitySuzhouJiangsu215123P. R. China
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Yang Y, Zhang Z, Zhang L, Song F, Ren Y, Zhang X, Zhang J, Liew RK, Foong SY, Chong WWF, Lam SS, Verma M, Ng HS, Sonne C, Ge S. Recent advances in the control of volatile organic compounds emissions from indoor wood-based panels: A comprehensive review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 884:163741. [PMID: 37120025 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Wood-based panels provide efficient alternatives to materials such as plastics derived from traditional petroleum sources and thereby help to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, using indoor manufactured panel products also results in significant emissions of volatile organic compounds including olefins, aromatic and ester compounds, which negatively affect human health. This paper highlights recent developments and notable achievements in the field of indoor hazardous air treatment technologies to guide future research toward environmentally friendly and economically feasible directions that may have a significant impact on the improvement of human settlements. Summarizing and synthesizing the principles, advantages, and limitations of different technologies can assist policymakers and engineers in identifying the most appropriate technology for a particular air pollution control program based on criteria such as cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and environmental impact. In addition, insights into the development of indoor air pollution control technologies are provided and potential areas for innovation, improvement of existing technologies, and development of new technologies are identified. Finally, the authors also hope that this sub-paper will raise public awareness of indoor air pollution issues and promote a better understanding of the importance of indoor air pollution control technologies for public health, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
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- Yang Yang
- College of Furniture and Art Design, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Furniture Engineering Technology Research Center, National Forestry & Grassland Administration, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Home Engineering Technology Research Center in Hunan, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
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- College of Furniture and Art Design, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Furniture Engineering Technology Research Center, National Forestry & Grassland Administration, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Home Engineering Technology Research Center in Hunan, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China.
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- College of Furniture and Art Design, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Furniture Engineering Technology Research Center, National Forestry & Grassland Administration, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Home Engineering Technology Research Center in Hunan, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
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- College of Furniture and Art Design, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Furniture Engineering Technology Research Center, National Forestry & Grassland Administration, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Home Engineering Technology Research Center in Hunan, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
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- College of Furniture and Art Design, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Furniture Engineering Technology Research Center, National Forestry & Grassland Administration, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Home Engineering Technology Research Center in Hunan, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
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- College of Furniture and Art Design, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Furniture Engineering Technology Research Center, National Forestry & Grassland Administration, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Home Engineering Technology Research Center in Hunan, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
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- College of Furniture and Art Design, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Furniture Engineering Technology Research Center, National Forestry & Grassland Administration, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; Green Home Engineering Technology Research Center in Hunan, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
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- NV WESTERN PLT, No. 208B, Second Floor, Macalister Road, 10400 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia; Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Automotive Development Centre (ADC), Institute for Vehicle Systems and Engineering (IVeSE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Center for Transdisciplinary Research, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India; Automotive Development Centre (ADC), Institute for Vehicle Systems and Engineering (IVeSE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- University Centre for Research and Development, Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India
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- Centre for Research and Graduate Studies, University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Aarhus University, Department of Bioscience, Arctic Research Centre (ARC), Frederiksborgvej 399, PO Box 358, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark; Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China.
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Kominami H, Akamata R, Tanaka A. Use of Biomass Glycerol as a Reducing Agent for Photocatalytic Deprotection of Pyridine N-Oxides in an Aqueous Suspension of Titanium(IV) Oxide. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202300802. [PMID: 37219925 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202300802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Deprotection of pyridine N-oxides under mild conditions with an inexpensive and environmentally friendly reducing reagent is an important chemical procedure. The use of biomass waste as the reducing reagent, water as the solvent and solar light as the energy source is one of the most promising approaches with minimal impact on the environment. Therefore, a TiO2 photocatalyst and glycerol are suitable components of this type of reaction. Stoichiometric deprotection of pyridine N-oxide (PyNO) with a minimal amount of glycerol (PyNO:glycerol= 7 : 1) was achieved, with only CO2 being produced as the final oxidation product of glycerol. The deprotection of PyNO was thermally accelerated. Under solar light, the temperature of the reaction system increased to 40-50 °C and PyNO was also quantitatively deprotected, indicating that solar energy, i. e., UV light and thermal energy, can be effectively used. The results provide a new approach in the fields of organic chemistry and medical chemistry using biomass waste and solar light.
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- Hiroshi Kominami
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Kowakae, Higashiosaka, Osaka, 577-8502, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Material Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Kowakae, Higashiosaka, Osaka, 577-8502, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, Kowakae, Higashiosaka, Osaka, 577-8502, Japan
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Chong Y, Huo Y, Jiang S, Wang X, Zhang B, Liu T, Chen X, Han T, Smith P, Wang S, Jiang J. Machine learning of spectra-property relationship for imperfect and small chemistry data. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2220789120. [PMID: 37155896 PMCID: PMC10193941 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2220789120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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Machine learning (ML) is causing profound changes to chemical research through its powerful statistical and mathematical methodological capabilities. However, the nature of chemistry experiments often sets very high hurdles to collect high-quality data that are deficiency free, contradicting the need of ML to learn from big data. Even worse, the black-box nature of most ML methods requires more abundant data to ensure good transferability. Herein, we combine physics-based spectral descriptors with a symbolic regression method to establish interpretable spectra-property relationship. Using the machine-learned mathematical formulas, we have predicted the adsorption energy and charge transfer of the CO-adsorbed Cu-based MOF systems from their infrared and Raman spectra. The explicit prediction models are robust, allowing them to be transferrable to small and low-quality dataset containing partial errors. Surprisingly, they can be used to identify and clean error data, which are common data scenarios in real experiments. Such robust learning protocol will significantly enhance the applicability of machine-learned spectroscopy for chemical science.
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- Yuanyuan Chong
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Science, Fuzhou350002, China
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- GuSu Laboratory of Materials, Suzhou215123, China
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- Hefei JiShu Quantum Technology Co. Ltd., Hefei230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
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Cui X, Ruan Q, Zhuo X, Xia X, Hu J, Fu R, Li Y, Wang J, Xu H. Photothermal Nanomaterials: A Powerful Light-to-Heat Converter. Chem Rev 2023. [PMID: 37133878 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 97.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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All forms of energy follow the law of conservation of energy, by which they can be neither created nor destroyed. Light-to-heat conversion as a traditional yet constantly evolving means of converting light into thermal energy has been of enduring appeal to researchers and the public. With the continuous development of advanced nanotechnologies, a variety of photothermal nanomaterials have been endowed with excellent light harvesting and photothermal conversion capabilities for exploring fascinating and prospective applications. Herein we review the latest progresses on photothermal nanomaterials, with a focus on their underlying mechanisms as powerful light-to-heat converters. We present an extensive catalogue of nanostructured photothermal materials, including metallic/semiconductor structures, carbon materials, organic polymers, and two-dimensional materials. The proper material selection and rational structural design for improving the photothermal performance are then discussed. We also provide a representative overview of the latest techniques for probing photothermally generated heat at the nanoscale. We finally review the recent significant developments of photothermal applications and give a brief outlook on the current challenges and future directions of photothermal nanomaterials.
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- Ximin Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, College of Electronics and Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Lab of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Information System & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Optoelectronic Materials and Chips, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, College of Electronics and Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- School of Physics and Technology and School of Microelectronics, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, Hubei, China
- Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450046, Henan, China
- Wuhan Institute of Quantum Technology, Wuhan 430205, Hubei, China
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Tang Y, Zhao T, Han H, Yang Z, Liu J, Wen X, Wang F. Ir-CoO Active Centers Supported on Porous Al 2 O 3 Nanosheets as Efficient and Durable Photo-Thermal Catalysts for CO 2 Conversion. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2300122. [PMID: 36932051 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Photo-thermal catalytic CO2 hydrogenation is currently extensively studied as one of the most promising approaches for the conversion of CO2 into value-added chemicals under mild conditions; however, achieving desirable conversion efficiency and target product selectivity remains challenging. Herein, the fabrication of Ir-CoO/Al2 O3 catalysts derived from Ir/CoAl LDH composites is reported for photo-thermal CO2 methanation, which consist of Ir-CoO ensembles as active centers that are evenly anchored on amorphous Al2 O3 nanosheets. A CH4 production rate of 128.9 mmol gcat⁻ 1 h⁻1 is achieved at 250 °C under ambient pressure and visible light irradiation, outperforming most reported metal-based catalysts. Mechanism studies based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations and numerical simulations reveal that the CoO nanoparticles function as photocatalysts to donate electrons for Ir nanoparticles and meanwhile act as "nanoheaters" to effectively elevate the local temperature around Ir active sites, thus promoting the adsorption, activation, and conversion of reactant molecules. In situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (in situ DRIFTS) demonstrates that illumination also efficiently boosts the conversion of formate intermediates. The mechanism of dual functions of photothermal semiconductors as photocatalysts for electron donation and as nano-heaters for local temperature enhancement provides new insight in the exploration for efficient photo-thermal catalysts.
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- Yunxiang Tang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- Shandong Technology Center of Nanodevices and Integration, School of Microelectronics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, P. R. China
- National Energy Center for Coal to Liquids, Synfuels China Co., Ltd, Huairou District, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P. R. China
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Huang Z, Cai X, Zang S, Li Y, Zheng D, Li F. Strong Metal Support Effect of Pt/g-C 3N 4 Photocatalysts for Boosting Photothermal Synergistic Degradation of Benzene. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076872. [PMID: 37047845 PMCID: PMC10095204 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Catalysis is the most efficient and economical method for treating volatile organic pollutants (VOCs). Among the many materials that are used in engineering, platinized carbon nitride (Pt/g-C3N4) is an efficient and multifunctional catalyst which has strong light absorption and mass transfer capabilities, which enable it to be used in photocatalysis, thermal catalysis and photothermal synergistic catalysis for the degradation of benzene. In this work, Pt/g-C3N4 was prepared by four precursors for the photothermal synergistic catalytic degradation of benzene, which show different activities, and many tests were carried out to explore the possible reasons for the discrepancy. Among them, the Pt/g-C3N4 prepared from dicyanamide showed the highest activity and could convert benzene (300 ppm, 20 mL·min-1) completely at 162 °C under solar light and 173 °C under visible light. The reaction temperature was reduced by nearly half compared to the traditional thermal catalytic degradation of benzene at about 300 °C.
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- Zhongcheng Huang
- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Application, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Application, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
- Donghai Laboratory, Zhoushan 316021, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
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Almazán F, Lafuente M, Echarte A, Imizcoz M, Pellejero I, Gandía LM. UiO-66 MOF-Derived Ru@ZrO2 Catalysts for Photo-Thermal CO2 Hydrogenation. CHEMISTRY 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/chemistry5020051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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The use of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) as templates or precursors in the manufacture of heterogeneous catalysts is highly attractive due to the transfer of MOFs’ inherent porosity and homogeneous metallic distribution to the derived structure. Herein, we report on the preparation of MOF-derived Ru@ZrO2 catalysts by controlled thermal treatment of zirconium-based MOF UiO-66 with ruthenium moieties. Ru3+ (3 or 10 mol%) precursor was added to UiO-66 synthesis and, subsequently, the as-synthesized hybrid structure was calcined in flowing air at different temperatures (400–600 °C) to obtain ZrO2-derived oxides doped with highly dispersed Ru metallic clusters. The materials were tested for the catalytic photo-thermal conversion of CO2 to CH4. Methanation experiments were conducted in a continuous flow (feed flow rate of 5 sccm and 1:4 CO2 to H2 molar ratio) reactor at temperatures from 80 to 300 °C. Ru0.10@ZrO2 catalyst calcined at 600 °C was able to hydrogenate CO2 to CH4 with production rates up to 65 mmolCH4·gcat.–1·h–1, CH4 yield of 80% and nearly 100% selectivity at 300 °C. The effect of the illumination was investigated with this catalyst using a high-power visible LED. A CO2 conversion enhancement from 18% to 38% was measured when 24 sun of visible LED radiation was applied, mainly due to the increase in the temperature as a result of the efficient absorption of the radiation received. MOF-derived Ru@ZrO2 catalysts have resulted to be noticeably active materials for the photo-thermal hydrogenation of CO2 for the purpose of the production of carbon-neutral methane. A remarkable effect of the ZrO2 crystalline phase on the CH4 selectivity has been found, with monoclinic zirconia being much more selective to CH4 than its cubic allotrope.
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Nanomaterials Aspects for Photocatalysis as Potential for the Inactivation of COVID-19 Virus. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13030620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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Coronavirus disease-2019 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and is the most difficult recent global outbreak. Semiconducting materials can be used as effective photocatalysts in photoactive technology by generating various reactive oxidative species (ROS), including superoxide (•O2−) and hydroxyl (•OH) radicals, either by degradation of proteins, DNA, and RNA or by inhibition of cell development through terminating the cellular membrane. This review emphasizes the capability of photocatalysis as a reliable, economical, and fast-preferred method with high chemical and thermal stability for the deactivation and degradation of SARS-CoV-2. The light-generated holes present in the valence band (VB) have strong oxidizing properties, which result in the oxidation of surface proteins and their inactivation under light illumination. In addition, this review discusses the most recent photocatalytic systems, including metals, metal oxides, carbonaceous nanomaterials, and 2-dimensional advanced structures, for efficient SARS-CoV-2 inactivation using different photocatalytic experimental parameters. Finally, this review article summarizes the limitations of these photocatalytic approaches and provides recommendations for preserving the antiviral properties of photocatalysts, large-scale treatment, green sustainable treatment, and reducing the overall expenditure for applications.
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Caudillo-Flores U, Sayago R, Ares-Dorado A, Fuentes-Moyado S, Fernández-García M, Kubacka A. Green Thermo-Photo Catalytic Production of Syngas Using Pd/Nb-TiO 2 Catalysts. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2023; 11:3896-3906. [PMID: 36911875 PMCID: PMC9993398 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c07285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In this contribution, a series of Pd-promoted Nb-doped titania samples were essayed in the gas-phase thermo-photo production of syngas from methanol/water mixtures. The Pd loading was tested in the 0.1 to 2.5 wt % range, leading to the presence of metallic nanoparticles under reaction. Reaction rates exceeding 52 mmol H2 g-1 h-1 and quantum efficiencies above 33% were obtained. The optimum sample having a 0.5 wt % of Pd provided an outstanding synergy between light and heat under reaction conditions, facilitating the boost of activity with respect to the single-source processes and achieving high selectivity to syngas. The spectroscopic analysis of the physico-chemical ground of the activity unveiled that the noble metal interaction with the Nb-doped anatase support triggers a cooperative effect, promoting the evolution of formic acid-type methanol-derived carbon-containing species and rendering a significant enhancement of syngas production. The proposed thermo-photo system is thus a firm candidate to contribute to the new green circular economy.
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- Uriel Caudillo-Flores
- Centro
de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ensenada 22800, Mexico
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- Instituto
de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC, C/Marie Curie 2, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Instituto
de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC, C/Marie Curie 2, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Centro
de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ensenada 22800, Mexico
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- Instituto
de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC, C/Marie Curie 2, Madrid 28049, Spain
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Fang S, Lyu X, Tong T, Lim AI, Li T, Bao J, Hu YH. Turning dead leaves into an active multifunctional material as evaporator, photocatalyst, and bioplastic. Nat Commun 2023; 14:1203. [PMID: 36864061 PMCID: PMC9981597 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-36783-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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Large numbers of leaves fall on the earth each autumn. The current treatments of dead leaves mainly involve completely destroying the biocomponents, which causes considerable energy consumption and environmental issues. It remains a challenge to convert waste leaves into useful materials without breaking down their biocomponents. Here, we turn red maple dead leaves into an active three-component multifunctional material by exploiting the role of whewellite biomineral for binding lignin and cellulose. Owing to its intense optical absorption spanning the full solar spectrum and the heterogeneous architecture for effective charge separation, films of this material show high performance in solar water evaporation, photocatalytic hydrogen production, and photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics. Furthermore, it also acts as a bioplastic with high mechanical strength, high-temperature tolerance, and biodegradable features. These findings pave the way for the efficient utilization of waste biomass and innovations of advanced materials.
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- Siyuan Fang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 60115, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 60115, USA.,X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931, USA.
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Ding L, Ding Y, Bai F, Chen G, Zhang S, Yang X, Li H, Wang X. In Situ Growth of Cs 3Bi 2Br 9 Quantum Dots on Bi-MOF Nanosheets via Cosharing Bismuth Atoms for CO 2 Capture and Photocatalytic Reduction. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:2289-2303. [PMID: 36692474 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c04041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Given the global warming caused by excess CO2 accumulation in the atmosphere, it is essential to reduce CO2 by capturing and converting it to chemical feedstock using solar energy. Herein, a novel Cs3Bi2Br9/bismuth-based metal-organic framework (Bi-MOF) composite was prepared via an in situ growth strategy of Cs3Bi2Br9 quantum dots (QDs) on the surface of Bi-MOF nanosheets through coshared bismuth atoms. The prepared Cs3Bi2Br9/Bi-MOF exhibits bifunctional merits for both the high capture and effective conversion of CO2, among which the optimized 3Cs3Bi2Br9/Bi-MOF sample shows a CO2-CO conversion yield as high as 572.24 μmol g-1 h-1 under the irradiation of a 300 W Xe lamp. In addition, the composite shows good stability after five recycles in humid air, and the CO2 photoreduction efficiency does not decrease significantly. The mechanistic investigation uncovers that the intimate atomic-level contact between Cs3Bi2Br9 and Bi-MOF via the coshared atoms not only improves the dispersion of Cs3Bi2Br9 QDs over Bi-MOF nanosheets but also accelerates interfacial charge transfer by forming a strong bonding linkage, which endows it with the best performance of CO2 photoreduction. Our new finding of bismuth-based metal-organic framework/lead-free halide perovskite by cosharing atoms opens a new avenue for a novel preparation strategy of the heterojunction with atomic-level contact and potential applications in capture and photocatalytic conversion of CO2.
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- Lan Ding
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Ecology and Resource Use of the Mongolian Plateau & Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Waste Resource Recycle, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot010021, Inner Mongolia, P. R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Ecology and Resource Use of the Mongolian Plateau & Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Waste Resource Recycle, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot010021, Inner Mongolia, P. R. China.,Department of Chemistry, Baotou Teachers' College, Baotou014030, Inner Mongolia, P. R. China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot010021, Inner Mongolia, P. R. China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot010021, Inner Mongolia, P. R. China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot010021, Inner Mongolia, P. R. China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot010021, Inner Mongolia, P. R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Ecology and Resource Use of the Mongolian Plateau & Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Waste Resource Recycle, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot010021, Inner Mongolia, P. R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Ecology and Resource Use of the Mongolian Plateau & Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Waste Resource Recycle, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot010021, Inner Mongolia, P. R. China.,Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Rare Earth Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot010021, Inner Mongolia, P. R. China
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Yan K, Wu D, Wang T, Chen C, Liu S, Hu Y, Gao C, Chen H, Li B. Highly Selective Ethylene Production from Solar-Driven CO 2 Reduction on the Bi 2S 3@In 2S 3 Catalyst with In–S V–Bi Active Sites. ACS Catal 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c05741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Ke Yan
- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310018, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Nanocomposites and Applications, Institute of Nanostructured Functional Materials, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou, Henan450006, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310018, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310018, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering, Shantou, Guangdong515063, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, P. R. China
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- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing400714, P. R. China
- Chongqing College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing400714, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang310018, P. R. China
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Chen S, Hu YH. Color TiO 2 Materials as Emerging Catalysts for Visible-NIR Light Photocatalysis, A Review. CATALYSIS REVIEWS 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/01614940.2023.2169451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Shaoqin Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, USA
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Koroteev YM, Silkin IV, Chernov IP, Chulkov EV, Silkin VM. Acoustic Plasmons in Nickel and Its Modification upon Hydrogen Uptake. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 13:141. [PMID: 36616051 PMCID: PMC9823890 DOI: 10.3390/nano13010141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this work, we study, in the framework of the ab initio linear-response time-dependent density functional theory, the low-energy collective electronic excitations with characteristic sound-like dispersion, called acoustic plasmons, in bulk ferromagnetic nickel. Since the respective spatial oscillations in slow and fast charge systems involve states with different spins, excitation of such plasmons in nickel should result in the spatial variations in the spin structure as well. We extend our study to NiHx with different hydrogen concentrations x. We vary the hydrogen concentration and trace variations in the acoustic plasmons properties. Finally, at x=1 the acoustic modes disappear in paramagnetic NiH. The explanation of such evolution is based on the changes in the population of different energy bands with hydrogen content variation.
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- Yury M. Koroteev
- Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 634050 Tomsk, Russia
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- Faculty of Physics, Tomsk State University, Lenin Ave. 36, 634050 Tomsk, Russia
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- Engineering School of Nuclear Technology, Tomsk Polytechnical University, Lenin Ave. 30, 634050 Tomsk, Russia
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- Laboratory of Electronic and Spin Structure of Nanosystems, St. Petersburg State University, 198504 St. Petersburg, Russia
- Departamento de Polímeros y Materiales Avanzados: Física, Química y Tecnología, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV-EHU), Apdo. 1072, E-20080 San Sebastián, Spain
- Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), Paseo de Manuel Lardizabal 4, E-20018 San Sebastián, Spain
- Centro de Fisica de Materiales, Centro Mixto CSIC-UPV/EHU, P. de Manuel Lardizabal, 5, E-20018 San Sebastián, Spain
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- Departamento de Polímeros y Materiales Avanzados: Física, Química y Tecnología, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV-EHU), Apdo. 1072, E-20080 San Sebastián, Spain
- Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), Paseo de Manuel Lardizabal 4, E-20018 San Sebastián, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, E-48011 Bilbao, Spain
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Lv J, Xie J, Mohamed AGA, Zhang X, Feng Y, Jiao L, Zhou E, Yuan D, Wang Y. Solar utilization beyond photosynthesis. Nat Rev Chem 2022; 7:91-105. [PMID: 37117911 DOI: 10.1038/s41570-022-00448-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Natural photosynthesis is an efficient biochemical process which converts solar energy into energy-rich carbohydrates. By understanding the key photoelectrochemical processes and mechanisms that underpin natural photosynthesis, advanced solar utilization technologies have been developed that may be used to provide sustainable energy to help address climate change. The processes of light harvesting, catalysis and energy storage in natural photosynthesis have inspired photovoltaics, photoelectrocatalysis and photo-rechargeable battery technologies. In this Review, we describe how advanced solar utilization technologies have drawn inspiration from natural photosynthesis, to find sustainable solutions to the challenges faced by modern society. We summarize the uses of advanced solar utilization technologies, such as converting solar energy to electrical and chemical energy, electrochemical storage and conversion, and associated thermal tandem technologies. Both the foundational mechanisms and typical materials and devices are reported. Finally, potential future solar utilization technologies are presented that may mimic, and even outperform, natural photosynthesis.
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Influence of Butanol Isomerization on Photothermal Hydrogen Production over Ti@TiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12121662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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In this work, we reported for the first time the effect of butanol isomerization on the photothermal production of hydrogen in the presence of a noble, metal-free Ti@TiO2 core-shell photocatalyst. The experiments were performed in aqueous solutions of 1-BuOH, 2-BuOH, and t-BuOH under Xe lamp irradiation (vis/NIR: 8.4 W, UV: 0.6 W) at 35–69 °C. The increase in temperature significantly enhanced H2 formation, indicating a strong photothermal effect in the studied systems. However, in dark conditions, H2 emission was not observed even at elevated temperatures, which clearly points out the photonic origin of H2 photothermal formation. The rate of H2 production followed the order of 1-BuOH >> 2-BuOH > t-BuOH in the entire range of studied temperatures. In the systems with 1-BuOH and 2-BuOH, hydrogen was the only gaseous product measured online in the outlet carrier argon using mass spectrometry. By contrast, a mixture of H2, CH4, and C2H6 was detected for t-BuOH, indicating a C–C bond scission with this isomer during photocatalytic degradation. The apparent activation energies, Ea, with 1-BuOH/2-BuOH isomers (20–21 kJ·mol−1) was found to be larger than for t-BuOH (13 kJ·mol−1). The significant difference in thermal response for 1-BuOH/2-BuOH and t-BuOH isomers was ascribed to the difference in the photocatalytic mechanisms of these species. The photothermal effect with 1-BuOH/2-BuOH isomers can be explained by the thermally induced transfer of photogenerated, shallowly trapped electron holes to highly reactive free holes at the surface of TiO2 and the further hole-mediated cleavage of the O-H bond. In the system with t-BuOH, another mechanism could also contribute to the overall process through hydrogen abstraction from the C–H bond by an intermediate •OH radical, leading to CH3• group ejection. Formation of •OH radicals during light irradiation of Ti@TiO2 nanoparticle suspension in water has been confirmed using terephthalate dosimetry. This analysis also revealed a positive temperature response of •OH radical formation.
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Andrei V, Wang Q, Uekert T, Bhattacharjee S, Reisner E. Solar Panel Technologies for Light-to-Chemical Conversion. Acc Chem Res 2022; 55:3376-3386. [PMID: 36395337 PMCID: PMC9730848 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.2c00477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The sustainable synthesis of fuels and chemicals is key to attaining a carbon-neutral economy. This can be achieved by mimicking the light-harvesting and catalytic processes occurring in plants. Solar fuel production is commonly performed via established approaches, including photovoltaic-electrochemical (PV-EC), photoelectrochemical (PEC), and photocatalytic (PC) systems. A recent shift saw these systems evolve into integrated, compact panels, which suit practical applications through their simplicity, scalability, and ease of operation. This advance has resulted in a suite of apparently similar technologies, including the so-called artificial leaves and PC sheets. In this Account, we compare these different thin film technologies based on their micro- and nanostructure (i.e., layered vs particulate), operation principle (products occurring on the same or different sides of the panel), and product/reaction scope (overall water splitting and CO2 reduction, or organics, biomass, and waste conversion).For this purpose, we give an overview of developments established over the past few years in our laboratory. Two light absorbers are generally required to overcome the thermodynamic challenges of coupling water oxidation to proton or CO2 reduction with good efficiency. Hence, tandem artificial leaves combine a lead halide perovskite photocathode with a BiVO4 photoanode to generate syngas (a mixture of H2 and CO), whereas PC sheets involve metal-ion-doped SrTiO3 and BiVO4 particles for selective formate synthesis from CO2 and water. On the other hand, only a single light absorber is needed for coupling H2 evolution to organics oxidation in the thermodynamically less demanding photoreforming process. This can be performed by immobilized carbon nitride (CNx) in the case of PC sheets or by a single perovskite light absorber in the case of PEC reforming leaves. Such systems can be integrated with a range of inorganic, molecular, and biological catalysts, including metal alloys, molecular cobalt complexes, enzymes, and bacteria, with low overpotentials and high catalytic activities toward selective product formation.This wide reaction scope introduces new challenges toward quantifying and comparing the performance of different systems. To this end, we propose new metrics to evaluate the performance of solar fuel panels based on the areal product rates and commercial product value. We further explore the key opportunities and challenges facing the commercialization of thin film technologies for solar fuels research, including performance losses over larger areas and catalyst/device recyclability. Finally, we identify emerging applications beyond fuels, where such light-driven panels can make a difference, including the waste management, chemical synthesis, and pharmaceutical industries. In the long term, these aspects may facilitate a transition toward a light-driven circular economy.
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Wang GB, Xie KH, Xu HP, Wang YJ, Zhao F, Geng Y, Dong YB. Covalent organic frameworks and their composites as multifunctional photocatalysts for efficient visible-light induced organic transformations. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Fang S, Zhang W, Sun K, Tong T, Lim AI, Bao J, Du Z, Li Y, Hu YH. Critical role of tetracycline's self-promotion effects in its visible-light driven photocatalytic degradation over ZnO nanorods. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 309:136691. [PMID: 36209848 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Zinc oxide (ZnO), which is widely applied for ultraviolet-light driven photocatalysis, has no activity in visible-light photocatalytic process due to its large band gap of ∼3.2 eV. Herein, however, we demonstrated the multiple self-promotion effects of tetracycline as band adjuster, photo-sensitizer, and charge transfer promoter for ZnO nanorods, realizing its visible-light photocatalytic degradation with an excellent removal efficiency up to 91.1% within only 2 h. Besides, the influence of complex realistic factors on this unique process was evaluated together with tests with realistic water matrices. Furthermore, the active species and degradation products were identified. Both acute and developmental toxicities were found to be reduced as the degradation proceeds. These results pave the path for the brand-new self-driven visible-light photocatalysis.
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- Siyuan Fang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, United States
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- J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, United States
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- J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States.
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Zhou Y, Wang X, Huang X, Deng H, Hu Y. Construction of a gold-cobalt alloy catalyst to enhance the green reduction of carbon dioxide. J CO2 UTIL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.102245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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A solar photothermo-catalytic combined process for the VOCs combustion and the subsequent CO2 valorisation using noble metal-free catalysts. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2022.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Yang Y, Xing Z, Kong W, Wu C, Peng H, Li Z, Zhou W. Metal-organic framework (MOF)-5/CuO@ZnIn 2S 4 core-shell Z-scheme tandem heterojunctions for improved charge separation and enhanced photocatalytic performance. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:14741-14749. [PMID: 36172834 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03557j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Interface engineering is regarded as an effective strategy for charge separation. Metal-organic framework (MOF)-5/CuO@ZnIn2S4 core-shell Z-scheme tandem heterojunctions with a three-dimensional floral spherical shape are prepared by a two-step solvothermal and oxidative method. The flower spherical core-shell structure enhances multiple reflections and refractions of light and thus improves light utilization efficiently. In addition, this core-shell structure can supply sufficient active sites for photocatalytic reactions. Meanwhile, the composition of Z-scheme tandem heterojunctions and the photothermal effect contributed to the spatial charge separation and accelerated the photocatalytic process. The photocatalytic hydrogen production rate of MOF-5/CuO@ZnIn2S4 (1938.3 μmol g-1 h-1) is 18 times higher than that of pristine MOF-5, and the photocatalytic degradation efficiency of 2,4-dichlorophenol and phenol can reach up to 98.7% and 97.3%, respectively. In addition, multiple cycle experiments demonstrate high stability, which is favorable for practical applications.
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- Yi Yang
- Department of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, P. R. China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P. R. China.
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, P. R. China.
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Yuan J, Zhang H. Determining the Reaction Mechanisms of Photo‐Thermo Synergetic Processes by Kinetic Investigations. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202201432. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202201432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Jin Yuan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformation Tianjin 300350 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformation Tianjin 300350 China
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Recent Progress in Design and Fabrication of SOFC Cathodes for Efficient Catalytic Oxygen Reduction. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2022.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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