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Sun Z, Zhou W, Wen H, Li Y, Yang W, Xu X, Shi J, Duan X, Zhao G. Efficient cleavage of CO bond of lignin by synergistic electrocatalysis using a polyoxometalate catalyst with bimetallic sites. Int J Biol Macromol 2025; 307:142102. [PMID: 40089229 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.142102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2025] [Accepted: 03/12/2025] [Indexed: 03/17/2025]
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This study reported a low-cost and highly efficient Dexter-Silverton polyoxometalate (POM)/Ni foam composite (NiCo-POM/NF) with bimetallic sites for acetophenone production. With this novel composite as an electrocatalyst, β-O-4 in 2-phenoxy-1-phenylethanol (PPE), a typical β-O-4 model, can be selectively oxidized to aromatic chemicals with excellent yields (62 %-74 %) by controlled-potential electrolysis. A PPE conversion of 99.3 % and an acetophenone yield of 36.0 % were achieved from the electrochemical oxidation of PPE at 1.24 V vs. RHE in a deep eutectic solvent (DES). Moreover, real lignin can be effectively cleaved to yield the main products guaiacol and vanillin with the help of the proposed catalyst. In short, the Ni catalyst has excellent catalytic effect on the conversion of the lignin model compound and lignin. The incorporation of Co in POM strengthened adsorption on the substrate and added high-valence active sites, thus significantly improving the oxidation performance of the catalyst. In the bimetallic electrocatalyst with multiple active sites, Co3+/Co2+ served as an electron transfer mediator (ETM), while the Mo6+ acted as an electron donor for CO oxidative cleavage of PPE. This work provides an effective strategy for catalyst design as well as electrocatalytic valorization of biomass.
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- Zhong Sun
- School of Chemical Engineering, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, Jilin 132012, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, Jilin 132012, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, Jilin 132012, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, Jilin 132012, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, Jilin 132012, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, Jilin 132012, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, Jilin 132012, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Wooden Materials Science and Engineering, Beihua University, Jilin, Jilin 132013, China.
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- School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou, Anhui 234099, China.
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Wang L, Liu S, Meng J, Song M, Jiao M, Jiang H, Chen Y. Electrocatalytic Lignin Valorization via Enhanced H₂O₂ Generation Using a MWNCT-Modified Gas Diffusion Electrode. Chempluschem 2025; 90:e202400769. [PMID: 39976330 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202400769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2025] [Accepted: 02/20/2025] [Indexed: 02/21/2025]
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The electrocatalytic valorization of lignin provides a sustainable route to valuable chemicals under mild conditions, yet achieving high efficiency and selectivity remains challenging. Here, we develop gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) modified with few-layer graphene (GR) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) to enhance the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) for efficient hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) generation. The MWCNT-modified GDE exhibits the highest surface area and conductivity, achieving over 80 % selectivity for H2O2 via the two-electron ORR pathway. Electrochemical lignin depolymerization using this optimized GDE yields 72.3 % low-molecular-weight aromatic compounds within 1 h. The MWCNT-GDE demonstrates exceptional durability, maintaining stable performance across ten consecutive cycles. This work highlights the potential of MWCNT-modified electrodes to advance scalable electrochemical lignin valorization through in-situ H2O2 generation.
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- Lei Wang
- College of Material electronics and Energy storage, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450007, China
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- High & New Technology Research Center, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- College of Material electronics and Energy storage, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450007, China
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- College of Material electronics and Energy storage, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450007, China
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- College of Material electronics and Energy storage, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450007, China
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- Institute of Applied Electrochemistry, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Institute of Applied Electrochemistry, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Huddleston M, Sun Y. Biomass Valorization via Paired Electrocatalysis. CHEMSUSCHEM 2025; 18:e202402161. [PMID: 39591501 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2024] [Revised: 11/25/2024] [Accepted: 11/26/2024] [Indexed: 11/28/2024]
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Electrochemical valorization of biomass represents an emerging research frontier, capitalizing on renewable feedstocks to mitigate carbon emissions. Traditional electrochemical approaches often suffer from energy inefficiencies due to the requirement of a second electrochemical conversion at the counter electrode which might generate non-value-added byproducts. This review article presents the advancement of paired electrocatalysis as an alternative strategy, wherein both half-reactions in an electrochemical cell are harnessed to concurrently produce value-added chemicals from biomass-derived feedstocks, potentially doubling the Faradaic efficiency of the whole process. The operational principles and advantages of different cell configurations, including 1-compartment undivided cells, H-type cells, and flow cells, in the context of paired electrolysis are introduced and compared, followed by the analysis of various catalytic strategies, from catalyst-free systems to sophisticated homogeneous and heterogeneous electrocatalysts, tailored for optimized performance. Key substrates, such as CO2, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), furfural, glycerol, and lignin are highlighted to demonstrate the versatility and efficacy of paired electrocatalysis. This work aims to provide a clear understanding of why and how both cathode and anode reactions can be effectively utilized in electrocatalytic biomass valorization leading to innovative industrial scalability.
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- Morgan Huddleston
- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221, USA
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Tian M, Hui B, Jia T, Chen X, Li L, Yu X, Zhang X, Lu Z, Yang X. Anion modulation enhances the internal electric field of CuCo 2O 4 to improve the catalysis in ammonia borane hydrolysis. J Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 683:236-246. [PMID: 39733539 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.12.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2024] [Revised: 12/21/2024] [Accepted: 12/26/2024] [Indexed: 12/31/2024]
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Ammonia borane (NH3BH3, AB) is considered a promising chemical hydrogen storage material. The development of efficient, stable, and economical catalysts for AB hydrolysis is essential for realizing the hydrogen energy economy. In this study, a series of p-p heterojunction catalysts, labeled M (P/S/Cl)-CuCo2O4, were fabricated using the high-temperature vapor phase method to achieve anionic interface gradient doping. Due to the differences in electronegativity among the anions P/S/Cl-O, electron-rich and electron-deficient regions are generated at the interface, inducing the formation of local p-p heterojunctions with built-in electric fields (BIEF). The difference in work function (ΔWf) at the interface enhances the strength of the BIEF. Because of the positive influence of the BIEF on the adsorption of intermediates and interfacial behavior, the catalytic performance of P-CuCo2O4, characterized by a hydrogen evolution rate (HER) of 1125 mLH2(gcat·min)-1, is significantly higher than that of intrinsic CuCo2O4, which has an HER of 705 mLH2(gcat·min)-1. Its apparent activation energy of only 32.25 kJ/mol is superior to that of previous non-precious metal catalysts. Density functional theory (DFT) further confirms that the construction and enhancement of the BIEF can reduce the band gap, accelerate electron transfer, regulate the metal d-band center, and enhance the adsorption of AB and H2O molecules. This process facilitates the elongation and breakage of the O-H bond length in H2O and the B-H bond length in AB, thereby promoting the release of H2.
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- Mengmeng Tian
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China.
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Chen D, Liu J, Liu B, Qin Y, Lin X, Qiu X. Molecular Weight Engineering Modulates Lignin-Metal Supramolecular Framework to Construct Carbon-Coated CoRu Alloy for Effective Overall Water Splitting. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2025; 37:e2501113. [PMID: 39998314 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202501113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2025] [Revised: 02/16/2025] [Indexed: 02/26/2025]
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To overcome the challenges of low catalytic activity and instability, a molecular weight engineering strategy coupled with oxidative ammonolysis is developed to synthesize CoRu-based alloy catalysts with distinct morphologies and properties from biorefinery lignin. This approach effectively modulates intrinsic active sites and exposes unsaturated nitrogen-oxygen structures, thereby tailoring the morphology and defect structure of the carbon layers in the catalysts. The as-synthesized CoRu alloy catalysts from lignin precursors with varying molecular weights are designated as CoRu@OALC-EtOAC, CoRu@OALC-EtOH, and CoRu@OALC-Residual. CoRu@OALC-EtOAC, featuring a defect-rich graphitic carbon-coated CoRu alloy structure, exhibited exceptional overall water-splitting performance (1.48 V at 10 mA cm-2), significantly surpassing Pt/C || Ru/C (1.58 V at 10 mA cm-2). In contrast, CoRu@OALC-Residual, with its amorphous carbon-coated CoRu alloy structure, demonstrated remarkable stability (350 h at 100 mA cm-2), vastly outperforming Pt/C || Ru/C (6 h at 100 mA cm-2). In-situ Raman spectroscopy and DFT calculations revealed that the defect-rich carbon layers effectively adsorb *H intermediates, accelerating the catalytic process. This strong adsorption also induces carbon layer rearrangement, leading to its dissolution of the carbon layer and oxidation of CoRu metal particles. This strategy provides a universal method for biomass-derived catalysts, establishing a direct relationship between molecular weight, catalyst morphology, and electrocatalytic performance.
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- Dalang Chen
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang, 515200, China
- Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Ecological Security and Green Development, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang, 515200, China
- Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Ecological Security and Green Development, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang, 515200, China
- Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Ecological Security and Green Development, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Hu C, Guo X, Gao Y, Zhang P, Lei P, Lv Y, Wang X, Zhu R, Cai G. Crystal reconstructed cubic nickel oxide with energetic reactive interfaces for exceptional electrochromic smart windows. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2025; 12:1962-1970. [PMID: 39716811 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh01537a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2024]
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Electrochromic smart windows can realize intelligent photothermal regulation by applying a low potential, which is of great significance for energy-saving buildings and achieving low carbon emission. However, the dense structure of conventional metal oxide electrochromic materials limits ion transport efficiency, resulting in poor electrochromic properties. Here, we propose a surface crystal reconstruction strategy for cubic NiO through phosphorylation (P-NiO) to build energetic reactive interfaces and enhance the electrochromic performance. Theoretical simulations and experiments reveal that the introduction of PO4 tetrahedra tailored the crystal structure of cubic NiO, which endows it with a large number of contiguous intracrystal cavities and unsaturated P-O bonds on the surface. The energetic reactive interface optimizes the transport path of OH- and gets rid of the dependence on K+ in the adsorption process, thus improving the reaction kinetics of NiO. The P-NiO film delivers a large optical modulation (90.3%, at 500 nm), a high coloration efficiency (81.1 cm2 C-1, at 500 nm), and a fast switching speed (6 s and 7.2 s for coloring and bleaching processes). Furthermore, a model of an electrochromic smart window was fabricated based on the P-NiO film, using which a potential energy saving of 60.81 MJ m-2 and CO2 emission reduction of 11.98 kg m-2 can be achieved in hot climate zones according to energy simulations. The in-depth insights gained into the fundamental mechanism of this surface crystal reconstruction strategy will facilitate the rational design of high-performance electrochromic and electrochemical materials.
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- Chengyv Hu
- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, and School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, and School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, and School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, and School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, and School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, and School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, and School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, and School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, and School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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Yu Z, Huang Z, Jiang L, Li W. Enhancing selectivity of β-O-4 bond cleavage for lignin depolymerization via a sacrificial anode. Chem Commun (Camb) 2025; 61:2985-2988. [PMID: 39846730 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc06313a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2025]
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Herein, we report a novel electrochemical hydrogenolysis method for β-O-4 bond cleavage by using carbon foam as the cathode and waste aluminum as the anode. The reaction takes place at the cathode, producing ketones and phenolic compounds. Employing waste aluminum as the anode could avoid anodic excessive oxidation of phenols.
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- Zihan Yu
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, 530004 Nanning, P. R. China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, School of Resource and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, 430079 Wuhan, P. R. China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, 530004 Nanning, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, 510640 Guangzhou, P. R. China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, School of Resource and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, 430079 Wuhan, P. R. China.
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Wang K, Huang J, Hu J, Wu M, Liao Y, Yang S, Li H. Visible Light-Switchable Lattice Oxygen Sites for Selective C-H and C(O)-C Bond Electrooxidation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202410555. [PMID: 39251391 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202410555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 08/24/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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Lattice-oxygen is highly oxidizable, ideal for electrocatalytic C-H oxidation but insufficient alone for C(O)-C bond cleavage due to the non-removable nature of lattice sites. Here, we present a visible light-assisted electrochemical method of in situ formulating removable lattice-oxygen sites in a nickel-oxyhydroxide (ESE-NiOOH) electrocatalyst. This catalyst efficiently converts aromatic alcohols and carbonyls with C(O)-C fragments from lignin and plastics into benzoic acids (BAs) with high yields (83-99 %). Without light irradiation, ESE-NiOOH's intrinsic lattice-oxygen is non-removable and inert for C(O)-C bond cleavage. In situ characterizations show light-induced lattice-oxygen removal and regeneration via OH- refilling. Theoretical calculations identify the nucleophilic oxygen attack on ketone-derived carbanion as a rate-determining step, which can be remarkably facilitated by removable lattice-oxygen to activate α-C-H bonds. As a proof-of-concept, an "electrochemical funnel" strategy is developed for high-efficiency upgrading aromatic mixtures with C(O)-C moieties into BA with up to 94 % yield. This in situ removal-regeneration approach for lattice sites opens an avenue for the tailored design of interfacial electrocatalysts to selectively upcycle waste carbon sources into valuable products.
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- Keping Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide & Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide & Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide & Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide & Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide & Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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Li B, Wang P, Yuan J, Song N, Feng J, Xiong S, Xi B. P-doped RuSe 2 on Porous N-Doped Carbon Matrix as Catalysts for Accelerated Sulfur Redox Reactions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202408906. [PMID: 39196702 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202408906] [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: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/30/2024]
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Monocomponent catalysts exhibit the limited catalytic conversion of polysulfides due to their intrinsic electronic structure, but their catalytic activity can be improved by introducing heteroatoms to regulate its electronic structure. However, the rational selection principles of doping elements remain unclear. Here, we are guided by theoretical calculations to select the suitable doping elements based on the balanced relationship between the adsorption strength of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and catalytic activity of lithium sulfide. We apply the screening method to develop a new catalyst of phosphorus doped RuSe2, manifesting the further enhanced conductivity compared with original RuSe2, facilitating charge transfer and further modulating the d-band center of RuSe2, thereby augmenting its effectiveness in interacting with LiPSs. Consequently, the assembled cell exhibits an areal capacity of 7.7 mAh cm-2, even under high sulfur loading of 8.0 mg cm-2 and a lean electrolyte condition (5.0 μL mg-1). This rational screening strategy offers a robust solution for the design of advanced catalysts in the field of lithium-sulfur batteries and potentially other domains as well.
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- Bin Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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Liu X, Wang Y, Duan H. Recent Progress in Electrocatalytic Conversion of Lignin: From Monomers, Dimers, to Raw Lignin. PRECISION CHEMISTRY 2024; 2:428-446. [PMID: 39478938 PMCID: PMC11524326 DOI: 10.1021/prechem.4c00024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 11/02/2024]
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Lignin, as the second largest renewable biomass resource in nature, has increasingly received significant interest for its potential to be transformed into valuable chemicals, potentially contributing to carbon neutrality. Among different approaches, renewable electricity-driven biomass conversion holds great promise to substitute a petroleum resource-driven one, owing to its characteristics of environmental friendliness, high energy efficiency, and tunable reactivity. The challenges lie on the polymeric structure and complex functional groups in lignin, requiring the development of efficient electrocatalysts for lignin valorization with enhanced activity and selectivity toward targeted chemicals. In this Review, we focus on the advancement of electrocatalytic valorization of lignin, from monomers, to dimers and to raw lignin, toward various value-added chemicals, with emphasis on catalyst design, reaction innovation, and mechanistic study. The general strategies for catalyst design are also summarized, offering insights into enhancing the activity and selectivity. Finally, challenges and perspectives for the electrocatalytic conversion of lignin are proposed.
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- Xiang Liu
- Department
of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, 30 Shuangqing Rd, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, 30 Shuangqing Rd, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, 30 Shuangqing Rd, Beijing 100084, China
- Haihe
Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300192, China
- Engineering
Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, (Ministry of Education),
Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Li P, Zhang J, Liu S, Lei F, Sun X, Xie J. Multimetal synergy in an iron-cobalt-nickel hydroxide electrocatalyst for electro-oxidative lignin depolymerization to produce value-added aromatic chemicals. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:9982-9985. [PMID: 39175436 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc02748e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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A ternary iron-cobalt-nickel hydroxide nanoarray catalyst was fabricated, which achieves enhanced performance towards electro-oxidative depolymerization of lignin models to produce benzoic acid and phenol.
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- Pengfeng Li
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Safety, Shandong University of Aeronautics, Binzhou, Shandong, 256603, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, P. R. China.
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Hao X, Yang Q, Zhuo X, Zhou S, Wang D, Zhang Y, Liu G, Liu Y, Gu P. Trifunctional phosphorus-doped cobalt molybdate catalyst in self-driven coupling systems for synchronized sulfur recovery and hydrogen evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 674:145-157. [PMID: 38925060 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.051] [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: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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This study introduces a self-driven system that effectively achieves synchronized sulfur recovery and hydrogen production using a Zn-air battery. The system ingeniously integrates the sulfur oxidation reaction (SOR) and the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) into a single, efficient process. Central to this system is the trifunctional phosphorus-doped cobalt molybdate catalyst (P-CoMoO4/NF), which exhibits superior performance in both HER (ηj = 100 = 0.13 V) and SOR (ηj = 100 = 0.30 V) with remarkable stability (∼360 h), reaching 0.64 V at 100 mA cm-2 for simultaneous sulfur ion degradation and hydrogen production. Through density functional theory simulations and extensive characterizations, it has been shown that phosphorus doping in the cobalt molybdate catalyst facilitates electron redistribution, enhancing the catalyst's conductivity, generating more oxygen vacancies, and promoting improved mass and electron transfer. This modification also lowers the energy barrier for adsorbing reaction intermediates, thus increasing the hydrogen production rate and sulfur oxide conversion in this self-powered system. In summary, this research marks a substantial advancement in the development of trifunctional catalysts and proposes an eco-friendly, cost-effective strategy for integrated reaction systems, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions.
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- Xiaoqiong Hao
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials & Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials & Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials & Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials & Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials & Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials & Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials & Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials & Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials & Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.
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Wang P, Wang X, Wang X, Lin X, Qiu X. Biomass-Based Antibacterial Hybrid Engineering Hydrogel for Efficient Solar Steam Generation. CHEM & BIO ENGINEERING 2024; 1:252-263. [PMID: 39974204 PMCID: PMC11835181 DOI: 10.1021/cbe.3c00121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2025]
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Interfacial solar steam generation is recognized as a promising solution to alleviate the scarcity of freshwater resources owing to its utilization of clean solar energy alongside its high efficiency and minimal heat loss. Nonetheless, the utilization of solar energy for water evaporation encounters challenges, primarily manifested in low evaporation rates and efficiency. Herein, we introduced an approach involving the development of a biomass-based hybrid engineering hydrogel evaporator, denoted as CLC (chitosan and lignosulfonate sodium hybrid hydrogel with a carbon nanotube). The construction of this evaporator involves the straightforward blending of lignosulfonate sodium (LS) and marine polysaccharide biomass chitosan (CS) with carbon nanotubes (CNT) serving as the photothermal materials. The interaction between the sulfonic group of LS and the amino group of CS with water molecules, facilitated by hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions, reduces the evaporation enthalpy of water, thereby lowering the energy demand for evaporation. Furthermore, the incorporation of LS reduces the thermal conductivity of the as-prepared hydrogel and promotes photothermal management to mitigate heat loss. The CLC hydrogel demonstrates an evaporation rate of 2.48 kg m-2 h-1 and energy efficiency of 90% under one sun illumination. Moreover, the CLC hydrogel exhibits excellent antibacterial properties (98.4%), ensuring that desalinated water meets drinking standards. This high efficiency and eco-friendly biomass hydrogel with antibiological pollution characteristics and purification abilities holds great potential for widespread application of long-term seawater desalination.
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- Ping Wang
- Guangdong
Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang
Center, Jieyang 515200, China
- Guangdong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of
Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong
Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang
Center, Jieyang 515200, China
- Guangdong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of
Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong
Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang
Center, Jieyang 515200, China
- Guangdong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of
Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong
Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang
Center, Jieyang 515200, China
- Guangdong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of
Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong
Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang
Center, Jieyang 515200, China
- Guangdong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of
Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Zhang W, Liu Q, Cheng W, Wang W, Ding J, Huang Y. Oxygen vacancies enhanced electrocatalytic water splitting of P-FeMoO 4 initiated via phosphorus doping. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:114-123. [PMID: 38241860 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Transition metal oxides (TMOs) are abundant and cost-effective materials. However, poor conductivity and low intrinsic activity limit their application in electrolyzed water catalysts. Herein, we prepared P-FeMoO4 in situ on nickel foam (P-FMO@NF) by phosphorylation-modified FeMoO4 to optimize its electrocatalytic properties. Interestingly, phosphorus doping is accompanied by the generation of oxygen vacancies and surface phosphates. Oxygen vacancies accelerated Mo dissolution during the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), leading to the rapid reconfiguration of P-FMO@NF to FeOOH and regulating the electronic structure of P-FMO@NF. The formation of phosphates is caused by the substitution of some molybdates with phosphates, which further increases the amount of oxygen vacancies. Hence, the OER overpotential of P-FMO@NF at a current density of 10 mA cm-2 is only 206 mV, and the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) overpotential is 154 mV. It was assembled into a water splitting cell with a voltage of just 1.59 V at 10 mA cm-2 and shows excellent stability over 50 h. These excellent electrocatalytic properties are mainly attributed to the oxygen vacancies, which improve the interfacial charge transfer properties of the catalysts. This study provides new insights into phosphorus doping and offers a new perspective on the design of electrocatalysts.
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- Weilu Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, PR China.
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Cao XS, Lin XL, Li BY, Wu RC, Zhong L. Interpretation of the phenolation and structural changes of lignin in a novel ternary deep eutectic solvent. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130475. [PMID: 38428764 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Deep eutectic solvents (DES) are promising green solvents for depolymerization and reconstruction of lignin. Revealing the transformations of lignin during DES treatment is beneficial for high potential lignin applications. In this study, bagasse lignin was treated with a binary DES and three ternary DESs, respectively. The results showed that net hydrogen bonding acidity(α-β) value of DES was positively correlated to the increment of phenolic hydroxyl of lignin, and the ternary DES of choline chloride-formic acid-oxalic acid (ChCl-FA-OA) exhibited the best phenolation performances. The phenolic hydroxyl content of ChCl-FA-OA treated lignin was increased by 50.4 %, reaching 2.41 mmol/g under optimum conditions (120 °C, 4 h, ChCl-FA-OA = 1:2:1). Moreover, it was found that the cleavage of β-O-4' aryl ether bond and ester bond were dominant reactions during the treatment, accompanied by condensation reactions. Additionally, the obtained lignin oil contained various syringyl and guaiacyl derived phenolic compounds. Especially, the content of acetovanillone in lignin oil reached 29.94 %, much higher than in previous studies. Finally, the degradation mechanism of lignin in ChCl-FA-OA system was proposed. The present work provided insights into the relationship between lignin phenolation and DES properties. The novel ChCl-FA-OA system can achieve efficient lignin depolymerization, and convert lignin biomass into value-added chemical products.
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- Xian-Sheng Cao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, Guangxi 530006, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, Guangxi 530006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, Guangxi 530006, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, Guangxi 530006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, Guangxi 530006, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, Guangxi 530006, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, Guangxi 530006, China.
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Zhang B, Li Z, Zhou Y, Yang Z, Xue Z, Mu T. Fluorine Induced In Situ Formation of High Valent Nickel Species for Ultra Low Potential Electrooxidation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306663. [PMID: 37817371 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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The Nickel-based catalysts have a good catalytic effect on the 5-hydroxymethylfurfural electrooxidation reaction (HMFOR), but limited by the conversion potential of Ni2+ /Ni3+ , 1.35 V versus RHE, the HMF electrooxidation potential of nickel-based catalysts is generally greater than 1.35 V versus RHE. Considering fluorine has the highest Pauling electronegativity and similar atomic radius of oxygen, the introduction of fluorine into the lattice of metal oxides might promote the adsorption of intermediate species, thus improving the catalytic performance. F is successfully doped into the lattice structure of NiCo2 O4 spinel oxide by the strategy of hydrothermal reaction and low-temperature fluorination. As is confirmed by in situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy, the introduction of F weakens the interaction force of metal-oxygen covalent bonds of the asymmetric MT -O-MO backbone and improves the valence of Ni in tetrahedra structure, which makes it easier to be oxidized to higher valence active Ni3+ under the action of electric field and promotes the adsorption of OH- , while the decrease of Co valence enhances the adsorption of HMF with the catalyst. Combining the above reasons, F-NiCo2 O4 shows superb electrocatalytic performance with a potential of only 1.297 V versus RHE at a current density of 20 mA cm-2 , which is lower than the most catalyst.
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- Baolong Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- 600 S Mathews Ave Roger Adams Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL, 61820, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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Luo Z, Wu W, Liu B, Qi Y, Chen L, Lin X. A Co-based nitrogen-doped lignin carbon catalyst with high stability and wide operating window for rapid degradation of antibiotics. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126601. [PMID: 37652326 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Co-based catalysts play a crucial role in the activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for degradation contaminants. However, the practical application of such catalysts is hindered by challenges like the self-aggregation of Co nanoparticles and leaching of Co2+. In this study, the Co-based catalyst Co-N/C@CL was synthesized from carboxymethylated lignin obtained by grafting abundant carboxymethyl groups into alkali lignin, in which the presence of these carboxymethyl groups enhanced its water solubility and allowed the formation of stable macromolecular complexes with Co2+. This catalyst exhibited a high specific surface area (521.8 m2·g-1) and a uniform distribution of Co nanoparticles. Consequently, the Co-N/C@CL/PMS system could completely remove 20 ppm tetracycline (TC) in 2 min at a rate of 2.404 min-1. Experimental results and DFT calculations revealed that the synergistic effect of lignin carbon and Co NPs accelerated the cleavage and electron transfer of OO bonds, thus promoting the formation of 1O2, OH and SO4-, with 1O2 emerging as the predominant contributor. Moreover, Co-N/C@CL displayed excellent cycling stability and low Co2+ leaching. This work not only provides a feasible strategy for the preparation of highly active and stable Co-based carbon materials but also offers a promising catalyst for the efficient degradation of TC.
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- Zhicheng Luo
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang 515200, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang 515200, PR China.
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Zhou P, Xu J, Hou X, Dai L, Zhang J, Xiao X, Huo K. Heteroatom-engineered multicolor lignin carbon dots enabling bimodal fluorescent off-on detection of metal-ions and glutathione. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126714. [PMID: 37673154 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) have emerged as a promising subclass of optical nanomaterials with versatile functions in multimodal biosensing. Howbeit the rapid, reliable and reproducible fabrication of multicolor CDs from renewable lignin with unique groups (e.g., -OCH3, -OH and -COOH) and alterable moieties (e.g., β-O-4, phenylpropanoid structure) remains challenging due to difficult-to-control molecular behavior. Herein we proposed a scalable acid-reagent strategy to engineer a family of heteroatom-doped multicolor lignin carbon dots (LCDs) that are functioned as the bimodal fluorescent off-on sensing of metal-ions and glutathione (GSH). Benefiting from the modifiable photophysical structure via heteroatom-doping (N, S, W, P and B), the multicolor LCDs (blue, green and yellow) with a controllable size distribution of 2.06-2.22 nm deliver the sensing competences to fluorometric probing the distinctive metal-ion systems (Fe3+, Al3+ and Cu2+) under a broad response interval (0-500 μM) with excellent sensitivity and limit of detection (LOD, 0.45-3.90 μM). Meanwhile, we found that the addition of GSH can efficiently restore the fluorescence of LCDs by forming a stable Fe3+-GSH complex with a LOD of 0.97 μM. This work not only sheds light on evolving lignin macromolecular interactions with tunable luminescent properties, but also provides a facile approach to synthesize multicolor CDs with advanced functionalities.
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- Pengfei Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Coal Conversion and New Carbon Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Coal Conversion and New Carbon Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Coal Conversion and New Carbon Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Sichuan 610065, China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Sichuan 610065, China.
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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Xu J, Meng J, Hu Y, Liu Y, Lou Y, Bai W, Dou S, Yu H, Wang S. Electrocatalytic Lignin Valorization into Aromatic Products via Oxidative Cleavage of C α-C β Bonds. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2023; 6:0288. [PMID: 38111679 PMCID: PMC10726294 DOI: 10.34133/research.0288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Lignin is the most promising candidate for producing aromatic compounds from biomass. However, the challenge lies in the cleavage of C-C bonds between lignin monomers under mild conditions, as these bonds have high dissociation energy. Electrochemical oxidation, which allows for mild cleavage of C-C bonds, is considered an attractive solution. To achieve low-energy consumption in the valorization of lignin, the use of highly efficient electrocatalysts is essential. In this study, a meticulously designed catalyst consisting of cobalt-doped nickel (oxy)hydroxide on molybdenum disulfide heterojunction was developed. The presence of molybdenum in a high valence state promoted the adsorption of tert-butyl hydroperoxide, leading to the formation of critical radical intermediates. In addition, the incorporation of cobalt doping regulated the electronic structure of nickel, resulting in a lower energy barrier. As a result, the heterojunction catalyst demonstrated a selectivity of 85.36% for cleaving the Cα-Cβ bond in lignin model compound, achieving a substrate conversion of 93.69% under ambient conditions. In addition, the electrocatalyst depolymerized 49.82 wt% of soluble fractions from organosolv lignin (OL), resulting in a yield of up to 13 wt% of aromatic monomers. Significantly, the effectiveness of the prepared electrocatalyst was also demonstrated using industrial Kraft lignin (KL). Therefore, this research offers a practical approach for implementing electrocatalytic oxidation in lignin refining.
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- Jianing Xu
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education,
Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering,
Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou 213001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education,
Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education,
Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education,
Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education,
Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education,
Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education,
Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,
Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Gan J, Chen L, Chen Z, Zhang J, Yu W, Huang C, Wu Y, Zhang K. Lignocellulosic Biomass-Based Carbon Dots: Synthesis Processes, Properties, and Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304066. [PMID: 37537709 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs), a new type of carbon-based fluorescent nanomaterial, have attracted widespread attention because of their numerous excellent properties. Lignocellulosic biomass is the most abundant renewable natural resource and possesses broad potential to manufacture different composite and smart materials. Numerous studies have explored the potential of using the components (such as cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin) in lignocellulosic biomass to produce CDs. There are few papers systemically aiming in the review of the state-of-the-art works related to lignocellulosic biomass-derived CDs. In this review, the significant advances in synthesis processes, formation mechanisms, structural characteristics, optical properties, and applications of lignocellulosic biomass-based CDs such as cellulose-based CDs, hemicellulose-based CDs and lignin-based CDs in latest research are reviewed. In addition, future research directions on the improvement of the synthesis technology of CDs using lignocellulosic biomass as raw materials to enhance the properties of CDs are proposed. This review will serve as a road map for scientists engaged in research and exploring more applications of CDs in different science fields to achieve the highest material performance goals of CDs.
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- Jian Gan
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Sustainable Materials and Chemistry, Department of Wood Technology and Wood-Based Composites, University of Göttingen, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials and Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA
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- Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, 100091, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Sustainable Materials and Chemistry, Department of Wood Technology and Wood-Based Composites, University of Göttingen, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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He X, Zhong L, Qiu X, Wen F, Sun S, Zu X, Zhang W. Sustainable Polyvinyl Chloride-Derived Soft Carbon Anodes for Potassium-Ion Storage: Electrochemical Behaviors and Mechanism. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202300646. [PMID: 37321979 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Soft carbon is a promising anode material for potassium-ion batteries due to its favorable properties such as low cost, high conductivity, stable capacity, and low potential platform. Polyvinyl chloride, as a white pollutant, is a soft carbon precursor that can be carbonized at varying temperatures to produce soft carbons with controllable defect and crystal structures. This work investigates the effect of carbonization temperature on the crystalline structures of the obtained soft carbons. In situ Raman spectroscopy was used to elucidate the adsorption-intercalation charge storage mechanism of potassium ions in soft carbons. Soft carbons prepared at the temperature of 800 °C have a defect-rich, short-range ordered structure, which provides optimal intercalation and adsorption sites for potassium ions, resulting in a satisfactory capacity of 302 mAh g-1 . This work presents new possibilities for designing soft carbon materials from recycling plastics for potassium-ion batteries.
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- Xing He
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, P.R. China
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang, 515200, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, P.R. China
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang, 515200, P.R. China
- Research Institute of Green Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) Jieyang, Jieyang, 515200, P.R. China
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Wu W, Luo Z, Liu B, Qiu X, Lin J, Sun S, Wang X, Lin X, Qin Y. Zinc Vacancy Promotes Photo-Reforming Lignin Model to H 2 Evolution and Value-Added Chemicals Production. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300462. [PMID: 37254264 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
Lignin, rich in β-O-4 bonds and aromatic structure, is a renewable and potential resource for value-added chemicals and promoting H2 evolution. However, direct photo-reforming lignin remains a huge challenge due to its recalcitrant structure. Herein, a collaborative strategy is proposed by dispersing Pt on zinc-vacancy-riched ZnIn2 S4 (Pt/VZn -ZIS) for revealing the effect of lignin structure during photo-reforming process with lignin models. And a series of theoretical calculations and experimental results show that lignin model substances with more nucleophilic group structures will have a stronger tendency to occur the photo-reforming reactions. In addition, benefiting of Pt-S electronic channel is formed by occupying Pt atom onto zinc vacancies in ZnIn2 S4 , which can effectively reduce the energy barrier of H2 evolution and accompany the selective oxidation of lignin model from Cα-OH to Cα = O under simulated sunlight. The natural lignin is used to further demonstrate this selective oxidation mechanism. The presented work demonstrates the photo-reforming lignin model mechanism and the influence of lignin-structure during the process of photo-reforming.
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- Weidong Wu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P. R. China
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Zhang X, Qiu X, Lin J, Lin Z, Sun S, Yin J, Alshareef HN, Zhang W. Structure and Interface Engineering of Ultrahigh-Rate 3D Bismuth Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302071. [PMID: 37104851 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
Abstract
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted tremendous attention as promising low-cost energy storage devices in future grid-scale energy management applications. Bismuth is a promising anode for SIBs due to its high theoretical capacity (386 mAh g-1 ). Nevertheless, the huge volume variation of Bi anode during (de)sodiation processes can cause the pulverization of Bi particulates and rupture of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), resulting in quick capacity decay. It is demonstrated that rigid carbon framework and robust SEI are two essentials for stable Bi anodes. A lignin-derived carbonlayer wrapped tightly around the bismuth nanospheres provides a stable conductive pathway, while the delicate selection of linear and cyclic ether-based electrolytes enable robust and stable SEI films. These two merits enable the long-term cycling process of the LC-Bi anode. The LC-Bi composite delivers outstanding sodium-ion storage performance with an ultra-long cycle life of 10 000 cycles at a high current density of 5 A g-1 and an excellent rate capability of 94% capacity retention at an ultrahigh current density of 100 A g-1 . Herein, the underlying origins of performance improvement of Bi anode are elucidated, which provides a rational design strategy for Bi anodes in practical SIBs.
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- Xiaoshan Zhang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang, 515200, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang, 515200, China
- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), Jieyang, 522000, China
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Lin X, Xue L, Liu B, Qiu X, Liu J, Wang X, Qi Y, Qin Y. Lignosulfonate-assisted in situ synthesis of Co 9S 8-Ni 3S 2 heterojunctions encapsulated by S/N co-doped biochar for efficient water oxidation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 644:295-303. [PMID: 37120878 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
Abstract
The development of highly active and stable earth-rich electrocatalysts remains a major challenge to release the reliance on noble metal catalysts in sustainable (electro)chemical processes. In this work, metal sulfides encapsulated with S/N co-doped carbon were synthesized with a one-step pyrolysis strategy, where S was introduced during the self-assembly process of sodium lignosulfonate. Due to the precise coordination of Ni and Co ions with lignosulfonate, an intense-interacted Co9S8-Ni3S2 heterojunction was formed inside the carbon shell, causing the redistribution of electrons. An overpotential as low as 200 mV was obtained over Co9S8-Ni3S2@SNC to reach a current density of 10 mA cm-2. Only a slight increase of 14.4 mV was observed in a 50 h chronoamperometric stability test. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations showed that Co9S8-Ni3S2 heterojunctions encapsulated with S/N co-doped carbon can optimize the electronic structure, lower the reaction energy barrier, and improve the OER reaction activity. This work provides a novel strategy for constructing highly efficient and sustainable metal sulfide heterojunction catalysts with the assistance of lignosulfonate biomass.
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- Xuliang Lin
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China.
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