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Gasso S, Carrier J, Radu D, Lai CY. Novel Gas Sensing Approach: ReS 2/Ti 3C 2T x Heterostructures for NH 3 Detection in Humid Environments. ACS Sens 2024. [PMID: 39174348 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c01216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Continuous monitoring of ammonia (NH3) in humid environments poses a notable challenge for gas sensing applications because of its effect on sensor sensitivity. The present work investigates the detection of NH3 in a natural humid environment utilizing ReS2/Ti3C2Tx heterostructures as a sensing platform. ReS2 nanosheets were vertically grown on the surface of Ti3C2Tx sheets through a hydrothermal synthetic approach, resulting in the formation of ReS2/Ti3C2Tx heterostructures. The structural, morphological, and optical properties of ReS2/Ti3C2Tx were investigated using various state-of-the-art techniques, including scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, zeta potential, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller technique, and Raman spectroscopy. The heterostructures exhibited 1.3- and 8-fold increases in specific surface area compared with ReS2 and Ti3C2Tx, respectively, potentially enhancing the active gas adsorption sites. The electrical investigations of the ReS2/Ti3C2Tx-based sensor demonstrated enhanced selectivity and superior sensing response ranging from 7.8 to 12.4% toward 10 ppm of NH3 within a relative humidity range of 15-85% at room temperature. These findings highlight the synergistic effect of ReS2 and Ti3C2Tx, offering valuable insights for NH3 sensing in environments with high humidity, and are explained in the gas sensing mechanism.
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- Sahil Gasso
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33174, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33199, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33174, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33174, United States
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33199, United States
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Jia L, Ma N, Shao P, Ge Y, Liu J, Dong W, Song H, Lu C, Zhou Y, Xu X. Incorporating ReS 2 Nanosheet into ZnIn 2S 4 Nanoflower as Synergistic Z-Scheme Photocatalyst for Highly Effective and Stable Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution and Degradation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404622. [PMID: 39058229 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Inspired by natural photosynthesis, the visible-light-driven Z-scheme system is very effective and promising for boosting photocatalytic hydrogen production and pollutant degradation. Here, a synergistic Z-scheme photocatalyst is constructed by coupling ReS2 nanosheet and ZnIn2S4 nanoflower and the experimental evidence for this direct Z-scheme heterostructure is provided by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy, and electron paramagnetic resonance. Consequently, such a unique nanostructure makes this Z-scheme heterostructure exhibit 23.7 times higher photocatalytic hydrogen production than that of ZnIn2S4 nanoflower. Moreover, the ZnIn2S4/ReS2 photocatalyst is also very stable for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, almost without activity decay even storing for two weeks. Besides, this Z-scheme heterostructure also exhibits superior photocatalytic degradation rates of methylene blue (1.7 × 10-2 min-1) and mitoxantrone (4.2 × 10-3 min-1) than that of ZnIn2S4 photocatalyst. The ultraviolet-visible absorption spectra, transient photocurrent spectra, open-circuit potential measurement, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy reveal that the superior photocatalytic performance of ZnIn2S4/ReS2 heterostructure is mostly attributed to its broad and strong visible-light absorption, effective separation of charge carrier, and improved redox ability. This work provides a promising nanostructure design of a visible-light-driven Z-scheme heterostructure to simultaneously promote photocatalytic reduction and oxidation activity.
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- Le Jia
- Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene, State Key Laboratory of Photon-Technology in Western China Energy, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics & Photon-Technology, School of Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene, State Key Laboratory of Photon-Technology in Western China Energy, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics & Photon-Technology, School of Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene, State Key Laboratory of Photon-Technology in Western China Energy, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics & Photon-Technology, School of Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene, State Key Laboratory of Photon-Technology in Western China Energy, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics & Photon-Technology, School of Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene, State Key Laboratory of Photon-Technology in Western China Energy, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics & Photon-Technology, School of Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene, State Key Laboratory of Photon-Technology in Western China Energy, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics & Photon-Technology, School of Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene, State Key Laboratory of Photon-Technology in Western China Energy, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics & Photon-Technology, School of Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene, State Key Laboratory of Photon-Technology in Western China Energy, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics & Photon-Technology, School of Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene, State Key Laboratory of Photon-Technology in Western China Energy, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics & Photon-Technology, School of Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene, State Key Laboratory of Photon-Technology in Western China Energy, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics & Photon-Technology, School of Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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Qian Y, Zhang F, Luo X, Zhong Y, Kang DJ, Hu Y. Synthesis and Electrocatalytic Applications of Layer-Structured Metal Chalcogenides Composites. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310526. [PMID: 38221685 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Featured with the attractive properties such as large surface area, unique atomic layer thickness, excellent electronic conductivity, and superior catalytic activity, layered metal chalcogenides (LMCs) have received considerable research attention in electrocatalytic applications. In this review, the approaches developed to synthesize LMCs-based electrocatalysts are summarized. Recent progress in LMCs-based composites for electrochemical energy conversion applications including oxygen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, hydrogen evolution reaction, overall water splitting, and nitrogen reduction reaction is reviewed, and the potential opportunities and practical obstacles for the development of LMCs-based composites as high-performing active substances for electrocatalytic applications are also discussed. This review may provide an inspiring guidance for developing high-performance LMCs for electrochemical energy conversion applications.
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- Yongteng Qian
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, P. R. China
- College of Pharmacy, Jinhua Polytechnic, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321007, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinhua Polytechnic, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321007, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinhua Polytechnic, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321007, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
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Subramanian B, Xu Z, Jeeva Jothi K, Makki E, Muthamizh S, Rajaiah DK, Prakash N, Sandran N, Giri J, Wang F, Yang M. Hierarchically, Low Band Gap Nanohybrid InVO 4-CdS Heterojunction for Visible Light-Driven Toxic Organic Dye Degradations. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:21864-21878. [PMID: 38799365 PMCID: PMC11112561 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The synthesis of InVO4-CdS heterojunction photocatalysts has been achieved by a novel two-step approach, including a microwave-assisted technique, followed by a moderate hydrothermal method, marking the first successful instance of such a synthesis. X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, elemental color mapping, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Raman analysis, photoluminescence, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller were employed to investigate the crystal structures, surface morphologies and particle sizes, chemical compositions, and optical characteristics of the as-synthesized materials. The research results indicated that the heterojunction InVO4-CdS, as synthesized, consisted of InVO4 microrods with an average size of around 15 nm and cadmium sulfide (CdS) microflowers with a diameter of 1.5 μm. Furthermore, all of the heterojunctions had favorable photoabsorption properties throughout the visible-light spectrum. The photocatalytic efficiency of the samples obtained was thoroughly assessed by the degradation of acid violet 7 (AV 7) under visible light irradiation with a wavelength greater than 420 nm. The photocatalytic efficiency for the decomposition of AV 7 was greatly enhanced in the InVO4-CdS (IVCS) heterojunctions when compared to prepared bare InVO4 and CdS. Additionally, it was observed that the composite material consisting of IVCS 3 wt % InVO4 combined with CdS exhibited the most significant enhancement in catalytic effectiveness for the photodegradation of AV 7 dye. Specifically, the catalytic performance of this composite material was found to be around 69.4 and 76.2 times greater than that of pure InVO4 and CdS, respectively. Furthermore, the experimental procedure including active species trapping provided evidence that h+ and •O2- radicals were the primary active species involved in the photocatalytic reaction process. Additionally, a potential explanation for the improved photocatalytic activity of the InVO4-CdS heterojunction was presented, taking into account the determination of band positions.
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- Balachandran Subramanian
- Department
of Physiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute
of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha
University, Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Beijing
National Laboratory for Molecular Science, CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering
Plastics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department
of Physiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute
of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha
University, Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Islamic Architecture, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Ocean
and Resources Engineering, School of Ocean and
Earth Science and Technology, University
of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States
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- Department
of Physiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute
of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha
University, Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Ulsan, Daehakro 93, Namgu, Ulsan 44610, Republic of Korea
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- Division
of Chemistry, Department of Science and Humanities, Saveetha School
of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Thanadalam 600056, Tamil
Nadu, India
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- Department
of Environmental Engineering and Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung 41349, Taiwan
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan
College of Engineering, Nagpur 441110, Maharashtra, India
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- Beijing
National Laboratory for Molecular Science, CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering
Plastics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing
National Laboratory for Molecular Science, CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering
Plastics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Chen X, Fan B, Wang H, Liu X, Liu Y, Gao J. Multiflower-like ReS 2/NiAl-LDH Heterojunction for Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:5132-5141. [PMID: 38441070 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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The development of high-efficiency heterojunction photocatalysts has been recognized as an effective approach to facilitate photocatalytic CO2 reduction. In this research, we successfully synthesized a novel multiflower-like ReS2/NiAl-LDH heterojunction through a hydrothermal method. Remarkably, when exposed to visible-light irradiation, 2-ReS2/NiAl-LDH demonstrated an exceptional CO production rate of 272.26 μmol·g-1·h-1, which was 4.0 and 10.8 times higher than that of pristine NiAl-LDH and ReS2. The intertwined structure of ReS2 and NiAl-LDH promoted the efficient transfer and separation of photogenerated carriers, thereby significantly enhancing the photocatalytic CO2 reduction capabilities of the ReS2/NiAl-LDH. Furthermore, the carrier transfer pathway for the 2-ReS2/NiAl-LDH heterojunction was elucidated, suggesting a type II scheme mechanism, as evidenced by photochemical deposition experiments. The findings of this study offer valuable insights and pave the way for future research in the design and construction of LDH-based and ReS2-based heterojunctions for efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
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- Xin Chen
- Institute for Composites Science Innovation (InCSI), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Institute for Composites Science Innovation (InCSI), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Institute for Composites Science Innovation (InCSI), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Institute for Composites Science Innovation (InCSI), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Institute for Composites Science Innovation (InCSI), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan 030032, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Zheng XY, Li HY, Shi BY, Cao HX, Liu Y, Yin HT. Study on interface engineering and chemical bonding of the ReS 2@ZnO heterointerface for efficient charge transfer and nonlinear optical conversion efficiency. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:3008-3019. [PMID: 38179673 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04775j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Rhenium sulfide (ReS2) has emerged as a promising two-dimensional material, demonstrating broad-spectrum visible absorption properties that make it highly relevant for diverse optoelectronic applications. Manipulating and optimizing the pathway of photogenerated carriers play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency of charge separation and transfer in novel semiconductor composites. This study focuses on the strategic construction of a semiconductor heterostructure by synthesizing ZnO on vacancy-containing ReS2 (VRe-ReS2) through chemical bonding processes. The ingeniously engineered built-in electric field within the heterostructure effectively suppresses the recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. A direct and well-established interfacial connection between VRe-ReS2 and ZnO is achieved through a robust Zn-S bond. This distinctive bond configuration leads to enhanced nonlinear optical conversion efficiency, attributed to shortened carrier migration distances and accelerated charge transfer rates. Furthermore, theoretical calculations unveil the superior chemical interactions between Re vacancies and sulfide moieties, facilitating the formation of Zn-S bonds. The photoluminescence (PL) intensity is increased by the formation of VRe-ReS2 and ZnO heterostructure and the PL quantum yield of VRe-ReS2 is improved. The intricate impact of the Zn-S bond on the nonlinear absorption behavior of the VRe-ReS2@ZnO heterostructure is systematically investigated using femtosecond Z-scan techniques. The charge transfer from ZnO to ReS2 defect levels induces a transition from saturable absorption to reverse saturable absorption in the VRe-ReS2@ZnO heterostructure. Transient absorption measurements further confirm the presence of the Zn-S bond between the interfaces, as evidenced by the prolonged relaxation time (τ3) in the VRe-ReS2@ZnO heterostructure. This study offers valuable insights into the rational construction of heterojunctions through tailored interfacial bonding and surface/interface charge transfer pathways. These endeavors facilitate the modulation of electron transfer dynamics, ultimately yielding superior nonlinear optical conversion efficiency and effective charge regulation in optoelectronic functional materials.
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- Xin-Yu Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic and electric Bandgap materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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Preetha R, Govinda Raj M, Vijayakumar E, Narendran MG, Neppolian B, Bosco AJ. "Quasi-In Situ Synthesis of Oxygen Vacancy-Enriched Strontium Iron Oxide Supported on Boron-Doped Reduced Graphene Oxide to Elevate the Photocatalytic Destruction of Tetracycline". LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:7091-7108. [PMID: 37163322 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The efficient use of visible light is necessary to take advantage of photocatalytic processes in both indoor and outdoor circumstances. Precisely manipulating the in situ growth method of heterojunctions is an effective way to promote photogenerated charge separation. Herein, the SrFeO3@B-rGO catalyst was prepared by an in situ growth method. At a loading of 10 wt % B-rGO, the nanocomposites revealed an excellent morphology and thermal, optical, electrochemical, and mechanical properties. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the cubic spinel structure and a space group of Pm̅3m for SrFeO3. High-resolution scanning electron microscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy show the core-shell formation between SrFeO3 and B-rGO. Furthermore, density functional theory of SrFeO3 was performed to find its band structure and density of states. The SrFeO3@B-rGO nanocomposite shows the degradation rate of tetracycline (TC) reaching 92% in 75 min and the highest rate constant of 0.0211 min-1. To improve the catalytic removal rate of antibiotics, the efficiency of e- and h + separation must be improved, as well as the generation of additional radicals. Radical trapping tests and the electron paramagnetic resonance method indicated that the combination of Fe2+ and Fe3+ in SrFeO3 effectively separated e- and h+ while also promoting the development of the superoxide anion (•O2-) to accelerate TC degradation. The entire TC degradation pathway using high-performance liquid chromatography and its mechanism were discussed. As a whole, this study delineates that photocatalysis is a viable strategy for the treatment of environmental antibiotic wastewater.
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- Rajaraman Preetha
- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603 203 Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603 203 Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603 203 Tamil Nadu, India
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- Energy and Environmental Remediation Lab, SRM Research Institute, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603 203 Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603 203 Tamil Nadu, India
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Yang R, Fan Y, Zhang Y, Mei L, Zhu R, Qin J, Hu J, Chen Z, Hau Ng Y, Voiry D, Li S, Lu Q, Wang Q, Yu JC, Zeng Z. 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for Photocatalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202218016. [PMID: 36593736 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202218016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), a rising star in the post-graphene era, are fundamentally and technologically intriguing for photocatalysis. Their extraordinary electronic, optical, and chemical properties endow them as promising materials for effectively harvesting light and catalyzing the redox reaction in photocatalysis. Here, we present a tutorial-style review of the field of 2D TMDs for photocatalysis to educate researchers (especially the new-comers), which begins with a brief introduction of the fundamentals of 2D TMDs and photocatalysis along with the synthesis of this type of material, then look deeply into the merits of 2D TMDs as co-catalysts and active photocatalysts, followed by an overview of the challenges and corresponding strategies of 2D TMDs for photocatalysis, and finally look ahead this topic.
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- Ruijie Yang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China.,Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China.,Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Center of Excellence in Responsive Wearable Materials, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Low-Carbon and Climate Impact Research Centre, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Université Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS, Montpellier, France
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan.,Institute for Advanced Research, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science and Technology Research Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China.,Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Ma X, Cheng H. ReS 2 with unique trion behavior as a co-catalyst for enhanced sunlight hydrogen production. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 634:32-43. [PMID: 36528969 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The interfacial catalytic reaction plays a crucial role in determining hydrogen production efficiency of a photocatalyst. In this work, hollow spherical nano-shell composite (g-C3N4/CdS/ReS2) formed by graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), cadmium sulfide (CdS), and rhenium disulfide (ReS2) was prepared for photocatalytic hydrogen production, with ReS2 introduced as a relatively inexpensive co-catalyst with excellent performance. It was found that two-electron catalytic reaction took place in this photocatalytic system due to the unique trion behavior of ReS2 co-catalyst, which greatly enhances the rate of photocatalytic hydrogen production. The tightly bound excitons in the ReS2 co-catalyst could easily capture the photogenerated electrons in the photocatalytic system to form trions, while g-C3N4 in the inner shell and CdS in the middle shell provided sufficient electrons for the formation of trions. The active edge sites of ReS2 also facilitated the generation and desorption of hydrogen, which creates conditions favoring two-electron catalytic reaction. In addition, oxidation and reduction reactions occurred inside and outside of the hollow spherical nano-shell, respectively, which effectively inhibits the recombination of photogenerated carriers. The unique trion behavior of ReS2 alters the interfacial catalytic reaction compared to the widely used platinum (Pt) co-catalyst in photocatalytic hydrogen production, which provides a new approach for enhancing the activity of photocatalytic systems.
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- Xue Ma
- MOE Key Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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Wang N, Li Y, Wang L, Yu X. Photocatalytic Applications of ReS2-Based Heterostructures. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062627. [PMID: 36985599 PMCID: PMC10051642 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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ReS2-based heterostructures, which involve the coupling of a narrow band-gap semiconductor ReS2 with other wide band-gap semiconductors, have shown promising performance in energy conversion and environmental pollution protection in recent years. This review focuses on the preparation methods, encompassing hydrothermal, chemical vapor deposition, and exfoliation techniques, as well as achievements in correlated applications of ReS2-based heterostructures, including type-I, type-II heterostructures, and Z-scheme heterostructures for hydrogen evolution, reduction of CO2, and degradation of pollutants. We believe that this review provides an overview of the most recent advances to guide further research and development of ReS2-based heterostructures for photocatalysis.
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Gold cluster incorporated Rhenium disulfide: An efficient catalyst towards electrochemical and photoelectrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction. Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Ren H, Xiang G. Recent Progress in Research on Ferromagnetic Rhenium Disulfide. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3451. [PMID: 36234579 PMCID: PMC9565357 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Since long-range magnetic ordering was observed in pristine Cr2Ge2Te6 and monolayer CrCl3, two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials have gradually become an emerging field of interest. However, it is challenging to induce and modulate magnetism in non-magnetic (NM) materials such as rhenium disulfide (ReS2). Theoretical research shows that defects, doping, strain, particular phase, and domain engineering may facilitate the creation of magnetic ordering in the ReS2 system. These predictions have, to a large extent, stimulated experimental efforts in the field. Herein, we summarize the recent progress on ferromagnetism (FM) in ReS2. We compare the proposed methods to introduce and modulate magnetism in ReS2, some of which have made great experimental breakthroughs. Experimentally, only a few ReS2 materials exhibit room-temperature long-range ferromagnetic order. In addition, the superexchange interaction may cause weak ferromagnetic coupling between neighboring trimers. We also present a few potential research directions for the future, and we finally conclude that a deep and thorough understanding of the origin of FM with and without strain is very important for the development of basic research and practical applications.
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- Hongtao Ren
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Hunan Road No. 1, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- College of Physics, Sichuan University, Wangjiang Road No. 29, Chengdu 610064, China
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Boosted Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production over Two-dimensional/Two-dimensional Ta3N5/ReS2 van der Waals Heterojunctions. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 629:455-466. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.08.177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Liu W, Wang P, Ao Y, Chen J, Gao X, Jia B, Ma T. Directing Charge Transfer in a Chemical-Bonded BaTiO 3 @ReS 2 Schottky Heterojunction for Piezoelectric Enhanced Photocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2202508. [PMID: 35560713 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202202508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The piezo-assisted photocatalysis system, which can utilize solar energy and mechanical energy simulteneously, is promising but still challenging in the environmental remediation field. In this work, a novel metal-semiconductor BaTiO3 @ReS2 Schottky heterostructure is designed and it shows high-efficiency on piezo-assisted photocatalytic molecular oxygen activation. By combining experiment and calculation results, the distorted metal-phase ReS2 nanosheets are found to be closely anchored on the surface of the BaTiO3 nanorods, through interfacial ReO covalent bonds. The Schottky heterostructure not only forms electron-transfer channels but also exhibits enhanced oxygen activation capacity, which are helpful to produce more superoxide radicals. The polarization field induced by the piezoelectric BaTiO3 can lower the Schottky barrier and thus reduce the transfer resistance of photogenerated electrons directing to the ReS2 . As a result of the synergy effect between the two components, the BaTiO3 @ReS2 exhibits untrahigh activity for degradation of pollutants with an apparent rate constant of 0.133 min-1 for piezo-assisted photocatalysis, which is 16.6 and 2.44 times as that of piezocatalysis and photocatalysis, respectively. This performance is higher than most reported BaTiO3 -based piezo-assisted photocatalysis systems. This work paves the way for the design of high-efficiency piezo-assisted photocatalytic materials for environmental remediation through using green energies in nature.
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- Wei Liu
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1, Xikang road, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1, Xikang road, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1, Xikang road, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1, Xikang road, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1, Xikang road, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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Athithya S, Harish S, IKeda H, Shimomura M, Hayakawa Y, Archana J, Navaneethan M. Hierarchically ordered macroporous TiO 2 architecture via self-assembled strategy for environmental remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 288:132236. [PMID: 34649090 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Hierarchical orderd macroporous TiO2 architecture (HOMTA) was prepared with aid of ethylenediamine (EDA) and investigated the impact of amine molecules on the properties of TiO2 architecture. The different variation of amine molecules (EDA) leads to tunning the morphology under hydrothermal approach which is confirmed by FESEM and TEM analysis. The XRD and Raman studies confirms the crystal structure of anatase and brookite phase of TiO2. The surface of the architecture strongly depended on the concentration of EDA which plays a vital role in surface area which is revealed by Brunauer Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis. The obtained HOMTA was employed as photocatalyst and active photoanode in the dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC). The DSSC device exhibits excellent efficiency (η) of 5.27% for the EDA capped TiO2 (S5) which had high surface area (167.11 m2/g) for better dye loading, whereas the lower concentration of EDA capped TiO2 (S1, S2, S3 and S4) resulted the efficiency of 2.14, 3.90, 3.25 and 4.37%, respectively. The efficiency of photocatlysis degradation of the prepared samples (S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5) was 94.8, 90.47, 91.41, 91.32 and 93.75% under light source. The excellent photocatalysis property was achieved by S5 within 6 min due to high surface area which inducing more active site.
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- S Athithya
- Funtional Materials and Energy Devices, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Funtional Materials and Energy Devices, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shizuoka University, 3-5-1 Johoku, Naka-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 432-8011, Japan; Research Institute of Electronics, Shizuoka University, 3-5-1 Johoku, Naka-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 432-8011, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shizuoka University, 3-5-1 Johoku, Naka-Ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 432-8011, Japan
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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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- Funtional Materials and Energy Devices, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Funtional Materials and Energy Devices, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India; Nanotechnology Research Center, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Lin B, Ma B, Chen J, Zhou Y, Zhou J, Yan X, Xue C, Luo X, Liu Q, Wang J, Bian R, Yang G, Liu F. Sea-urchin-like ReS2 nanosheets with charge edge-collection effect as a novel cocatalyst for high-efficiency photocatalytic H2 evolution. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Promotion effect of rhenium on MoS2/ReS2@CdS nanostructures for photocatalytic hydrogen production. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2021.111939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Tian Q, Yi S, Li C, Liu Y, Niu Z, Yue X, Liu Z. Design of charge transfer channels: defective TiO 2/MoP supported on carbon cloth for solar-light-driven hydrogen generation. Inorg Chem Front 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0qi01527j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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We successfully integrated MoP and TiO2 on flexible carbon cloth (CC) to construct a panel photoreactor with efficient charge transfer channels, where CC acts as an electron collector and guides directional migration of electrons (TiO2 → MoP → CC).
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- Qianqian Tian
- College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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Xi Y, Wang F, Feng H, Xiong Y, Huang Q. Cauliflower-like Mn 0.2Cd 0.8S decorated with ReS 2 nanosheets for boosting photocatalytic H 2 evolution activity. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj02935e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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A novel ReS2/Mn0.2Cd0.8S composite was fabricated and exhibited enhanced H2 evolution activity due to the modification of cauliflower-like Mn0.2Cd0.8S with ReS2 nanosheets.
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- Yue Xi
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, P. R. China
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Guo L, Yu G, Zhao H, Xing C, Hu Y, Chen T, Li X. Construction of heterojunctions between ReS 2 and twin crystal Zn xCd 1−xS for boosting solar hydrogen evolution. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj06264b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Nanoflower-like ReS2 anchoring on nanotwins ZnxCd1−xS greatly boosts photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate with 31-times higher than pure phase P-ZCS.
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- Luyan Guo
- College of Science
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Qingdao 266580
- China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Qingdao 266580
- China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology
- Liaocheng University
- Liaocheng 252059
- China
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- College of Science
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Qingdao 266580
- China
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- College of Science
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Qingdao 266580
- China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Qingdao 266580
- China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Qingdao 266580
- China
- Institute of New Energy
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Li X, Chen C, Yang Y, Lei Z, Xu H. 2D Re-Based Transition Metal Chalcogenides: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2020; 7:2002320. [PMID: 33304762 PMCID: PMC7709994 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202002320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The rise of 2D transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) materials has enormous implications for the scientific community and beyond. Among TMDs, ReX2 (X = S, Se) has attracted significant interest regarding its unusual 1T' structure and extraordinary properties in various fields during the past 7 years. For instance, ReX2 possesses large bandgaps (ReSe2: 1.3 eV, ReS2: 1.6 eV), distinctive interlayer decoupling, and strong anisotropic properties, which endow more degree of freedom for constructing novel optoelectronic, logic circuit, and sensor devices. Moreover, facile ion intercalation, abundant active sites, together with stable 1T' structure enable them great perspective to fabricate high-performance catalysts and advanced energy storage devices. In this review, the structural features, fundamental physicochemical properties, as well as all existing applications of Re-based TMDs materials are comprehensively introduced. Especially, the emerging synthesis strategies are critically analyzed and pay particular attention is paid to its growth mechanism with probing the assembly process of domain architectures. Finally, current challenges and future opportunities regarding the controlled preparation methods, property, and application exploration of Re-based TMDs are discussed.
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- Xiaobo Li
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationShaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy DevicesSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringShaanxi Normal UniversityXi'an710119P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationShaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy DevicesSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringShaanxi Normal UniversityXi'an710119P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationShaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy DevicesSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringShaanxi Normal UniversityXi'an710119P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationShaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy DevicesSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringShaanxi Normal UniversityXi'an710119P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid ChemistryMinistry of EducationShaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy DevicesSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringShaanxi Normal UniversityXi'an710119P. R. China
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Xing C, Zhao H, Yu G, Guo L, Hu Y, Chen T, Jiang L, Li X. Modification of g‐C
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- Chuanwang Xing
- College of Science China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao 266580 P. R. China
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- College of Science China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao 266580 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of New Energy China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao 266580 P. R. China
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- College of Science China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao 266580 P. R. China
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- College of Science China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao 266580 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of New Energy China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao 266580 P. R. China
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- School of Artificial Intelligence Hezhou University Hezhou 542800 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of New Energy China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao 266580 P. R. China
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TiO2 probably plays the most important role in photocatalysis due to its excellent chemical and physical properties. However, the band gap of TiO2 corresponds to the Ultraviolet (UV) region, which is inactive under visible irradiation. At present, TiO2 has become activated in the visible light region by metal and nonmetal doping and the fabrication of composites. Recently, nano-TiO2 has attracted much attention due to its characteristics of larger specific surface area and more exposed surface active sites. nano-TiO2 has been obtained in many morphologies such as ultrathin nanosheets, nanotubes, and hollow nanospheres. This work focuses on the application of nano-TiO2 in efficient environmental photocatalysis such as hydrogen production, dye degradation, CO2 degradation, and nitrogen fixation, and discusses the methods to improve the activity of nano-TiO2 in the future.
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Wang X, Chen B, Mao J, Sha J, Ma L, Zhao N, He F. Boosting the stable sodium-ion storage performance by tailoring the 1D TiO2@ReS2 core-shell heterostructures. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.135695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Yu J, Seo S, Luo Y, Sun Y, Oh S, Nguyen CTK, Seo C, Kim JH, Kim J, Lee H. Efficient and Stable Solar Hydrogen Generation of Hydrophilic Rhenium-Disulfide-Based Photocatalysts via Chemically Controlled Charge Transfer Paths. ACS NANO 2020; 14:1715-1726. [PMID: 31990522 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b07366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Effective charge separation and rapid transport of photogenerated charge carriers without self-oxidation in transition metal dichalcogenide photocatalysts are required for highly efficient and stable hydrogen generation. Here, we report that a molecular junction as an electron transfer path toward two-dimensional rhenium disulfide (2D ReS2) nanosheets from zero-dimensional titanium dioxide (0D TiO2) nanoparticles induces high efficiency and stability of solar hydrogen generation by balanced charge transport of photogenerated charge carriers. The molecular junctions are created through the chemical bonds between the functionalized ReS2 nanosheets (e.g., -COOH groups) and -OH groups of two-phase TiO2 (i.e., ReS2-C6H5C(═O)-O-TiO2 denoted by ReS2-BzO-TiO2). This enhances the chemical energy at the conduction band minimum of ReS2 in ReS2-BzO-TiO2, leading to efficiently improved hydrogen reduction. Through the molecular junction (a Z-scheme charge transfer path) in ReS2-BzO-TiO2, recombination of photogenerated charges and self-oxidation of the photocatalyst are restrained, resulting in a high photocatalytic activity (9.5 mmol h-1 per gram of ReS2 nanosheets, a 4750-fold enhancement compared to bulk ReS2) toward solar hydrogen generation with high cycling stability of more than 20 h. Our results provide an effective charge transfer path of photocatalytic TMDs by preventing self-oxidation, leading to increases in photocatalytic durability and a transport rate of the photogenerated charge carriers.
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- Jianmin Yu
- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP) , Institute of Basic Science (IBS) , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Science , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Republic of Korea
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Zhang W, Tian Y, He H, Xu L, Li W, Zhao D. Recent advances in the synthesis of hierarchically mesoporous TiO2 materials for energy and environmental applications. Natl Sci Rev 2020; 7:1702-1725. [PMID: 34691503 PMCID: PMC8288798 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaa021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Because of their low cost, natural abundance, environmental benignity, plentiful polymorphs, good chemical stability and excellent optical properties, TiO2 materials are of great importance in the areas of physics, chemistry and material science. Much effort has been devoted to the synthesis of TiO2 nanomaterials for various applications. Among them, mesoporous TiO2 materials, especially with hierarchically porous structures, show great potential owing to their extraordinarily high surface areas, large pore volumes, tunable pore structures and morphologies, and nanoscale effects. This review aims to provide an overview of the synthesis and applications of hierarchically mesoporous TiO2 materials. In the first section, the general synthetic strategies for hierarchically mesoporous TiO2 materials are reviewed. After that, we summarize the architectures of hierarchically mesoporous TiO2 materials, including nanofibers, nanosheets, microparticles, films, spheres, core-shell and multi-level structures. At the same time, the corresponding mechanisms and the key factors for the controllable synthesis are highlighted. Following this, the applications of hierarchically mesoporous TiO2 materials in terms of energy storage and environmental protection, including photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, photocatalytic fuel generation, photoelectrochemical water splitting, catalyst support, lithium-ion batteries and sodium-ion batteries, are discussed. Finally, we outline the challenges and future directions of research and development in this area.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, and iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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