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Shahnazarova G, Al Hoda Al Bast N, Ramirez JC, Nogues J, Esteve J, Fraxedas J, Serra A, Esplandiu MJ, Sepulveda B. Fe/Au galvanic nanocells to generate self-sustained Fenton reactions without additives at neutral pH. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:2206-2216. [PMID: 38415289 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01935g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
Abstract
The generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) via the Fenton reaction has received significant attention for widespread applications. This reaction can be triggered by zero-valent metal nanoparticles by converting externally added H2O2 into hydroxyl radicals (˙OH) in acidic media. To avoid the addition of external additives or energy supply, developing self-sustained catalytic systems enabling onsite production of H2O2 at a neutral pH is crucial. Here, we present novel galvanic nanocells (GNCs) based on metallic Fe/Au bilayers on arrays of nanoporous silica nanostructures for the generation of self-sustained Fenton reactions. These GNCs exploit the large electrochemical potential difference between the Fe and Au layers to enable direct H2O2 production and efficient release of Fe2+ in water at neutral pH, thereby triggering the Fenton reaction. Additionally, the GNCs promote Fe2+/Fe3+ circulation and minimize side reactions that passivate the iron surface to enhance their reactivity. The capability to directly trigger the Fenton reaction in water at pH 7 is demonstrated by the fast degradation and mineralization of organic pollutants, by using tiny amounts of catalyst. The self-generated H2O2 and its transformation into ˙OH in a neutral environment provide a promising route not only in environmental remediation but also to produce therapeutic ROS and address the limitations of Fenton catalytic nanostructures.
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- Gubakhanim Shahnazarova
- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, E-08193 Barcelona, Spain.
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, E-08193 Barcelona, Spain.
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, E-08193 Barcelona, Spain.
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, E-08193 Barcelona, Spain.
- ICREA, Pg. Lluís Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC), Barcelona, 08193, Spain.
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, E-08193 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Grup d'Electrodeposició de Capes Primes i Nanoestructures (GE-CPN), Departament de Ciència de Materials i Química Física, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franquès, 1, E-08028, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IN2UB), Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, E-08193 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC), Barcelona, 08193, Spain.
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Luo W, Chen Q, Ji L, Peng X, Huang G. Synergistic effect of various elements in Fe41Co7Cr15Mo14C15B6Y2 amorphous alloy hollow ball on catalytic degradation of methylene blue. J RARE EARTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jre.2021.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Harish S, Athithya S, Shivani V, Ponnusamy S, Shimomura M, Archana J, Navaneethan M. Oxide-based catalysis: tailoring surface structures via organic ligands and related interfacial charge carrier for environmental remediation. RSC Adv 2021; 11:19059-19069. [PMID: 35478652 PMCID: PMC9033457 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra01782a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Hierarchical nanostructures and the effects of ligands on their structure formation were investigated. Morphological analysis showed the change in the morphology from nanospindles to hollow hexagonal nanodisks with the change in ligands. Structural analysis exhibited the formation of both hexagonal ZnO and monoclinic CuO structures in the composition. The elemental composition confirms the presence of CuO and ZnO in the composition. An ultra-fast degradation was achieved for the nanocomposites. The ZnO/CuO composite with ethylenediamine showed the best activity by degrading 98.77% of the methylene blue dye in 36 min. A possible photocatalytic mechanism is proposed.
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- S Harish
- Functional Materials and Energy Devices Laboratory, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur 603 203 India
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- Functional Materials and Energy Devices Laboratory, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur 603 203 India
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- Research Institute of Electronics, Shizuoka University 3-5-1 Johoku, Naka-Ku Hamamatsu Shizuoka 432-8011 Japan
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- Functional Materials and Energy Devices Laboratory, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur 603 203 India
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- Research Institute of Electronics, Shizuoka University 3-5-1 Johoku, Naka-Ku Hamamatsu Shizuoka 432-8011 Japan
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- Functional Materials and Energy Devices Laboratory, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur 603 203 India
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- Functional Materials and Energy Devices Laboratory, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur 603 203 India
- Nanotechnology Research Center, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur Chennai 603 203 Tamil Nadu India
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