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Liang W, Li D, Wang Y, Zhao B, Liu C, Sun Y, Jiang L. Plasmon Hot Carriers: Cognizing, Utilizing, and Regulating. CHEMSUSCHEM 2025; 18:e202402436. [PMID: 39924836 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2024] [Revised: 01/21/2025] [Accepted: 02/07/2025] [Indexed: 02/11/2025]
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The localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect can effectively utilize and transform solar energy, which is an ideal candidate to solve the energy crisis. In particular, plasmon hot carriers generated by LSPR effect are the focus of current research because their energy characteristics are higher than the Fermi level, which can easily promote the chemical reaction on the catalysts and improve the photoelectric performance of the optoelectronic devices. In this review, the generation of hot carriers and their decay pathways under different nano-structured models are discussed, and their unique significance is highlighted. Meanwhile, recent research advances in cognizing the plasmon hot carriers, the role of hot carriers in various applications, and the regulating mechanism of hot carriers in the nanostructure are discussed in depth. In addition, the limitations and challenges of the current research on plasmon hot carriers are presented, and prospects for the future are proposed.
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- Wenkai Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Interfacial Materials Science, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Interfacial Materials Science, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Interfacial Materials Science, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Interfacial Materials Science, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Interfacial Materials Science, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Innovation Centre for Chemical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Key Laboratory of Science and Engineering for the Multi-modal Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Interfacial Materials Science, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Ha J, Kang J, Lim SH, Cho DW, Oh KI, Kim Y. Water-accelerated photooxidation and degradation of lignin linkages mediated by plasmonic catalysts. Chem Sci 2025:d4sc08401b. [PMID: 40308954 PMCID: PMC12039334 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc08401b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2025] [Indexed: 05/02/2025] Open
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The selective oxidation and degradation of lignin are crucial for realizing its potential as a biofuel or petroleum substitute. Despite the importance of C-C bond cleavage for lignin valorization, this process is significantly challenging. Herein, we present plasmonic gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) as environmentally friendly and reusable photocatalysts for the chemoselective oxidation of the benzylic hydroxyl groups of lignin and subsequent lignin degradation. The oxidation process is driven by the generation of superoxide ions (O2˙-), leading to proton release and initiating lignin photooxidation through a mechanism termed plasmon-driven hydrogen atom abstraction and degradation (p-HAADe). Our results demonstrate the significant suppression of lignin oxidation and degradation in acetonitrile-rich environments, while aqueous conditions notably enhance these processes. Furthermore, two distinct time-dependent regimes are identified, namely, the "oxidation dominant" regime, where lignin oxidation is predominant, and the "degradation dominant" regime, favoring Cα-Cβ bond cleavage. These findings provide crucial insights into optimizing lignin conversion in biofuel applications, highlighting the potential of Au NPs for use in sustainable chemical processes.
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- Juhee Ha
- Department of Chemistry, Yeungnam University Gyeongsan Gyeongbuk 38541 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Yeungnam University Gyeongsan Gyeongbuk 38541 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Yeungnam University Gyeongsan Gyeongbuk 38541 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Yeungnam University Gyeongsan Gyeongbuk 38541 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University Seoul 02841 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Yeungnam University Gyeongsan Gyeongbuk 38541 Republic of Korea
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Li M, Qi C, Xu J, Zou R, Wang L, Jiang W, Fan Y, Qiu P, Luo W. Integrated Three-in-one to Boost Nitrate Electroreduction to Ammonia Utilizing a 1D Mesoporous Carbon Cascade Nanoreactor. ACS NANO 2025; 19:11309-11322. [PMID: 40064864 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5c00187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2025]
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The electrochemical reduction of nitrate (NO3-) offers a promising waste-to-value strategy for synthesizing ammonia (NH3), yet it involves a complex multi-interface system with several stages such as mass transport, species enrichment, and interfacial transformation. This complexity necessitates catalysts with diverse structural characteristics across multiple temporal and spatial scales. Herein, a three-in-one nanoreactor system is designed with 1D geometry, open mesochannels, and synergistic active sites for optimized NH3 synthesis. Guided by finite element simulations, a 1D mesoporous carbon carrier is engineered to create a distinctive microenvironment that enhances NO3- transfer and adsorption while confining reaction intermediates. Meanwhile, iron single atomic sites (Fe-N4 SAs) and iron nanoclusters (Fe4 NCs) are embedded in situ into the carbon carrier, yielding an efficient cascade nanoreactor. This design demonstrates large Faraday efficiencies, rapid NO3- removal rates, and impressive NH3 yield rates under both neutral and alkaline conditions. Detailed in situ experimental results and theoretical analysis reveal that Fe-N4 SAs and Fe4 NCs can adapt their electronic structures in tandem, allowing the Fe-N4 SAs to effectively reduce NO3- and Fe4 NCs to oxidize H2O. As a demonstration, the assembled Zn-NO3- battery achieves a power density of 20.12 mW cm-2 coupled with excellent rechargeability.
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- Minghao Li
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Fiber Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Functional Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Fiber Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Functional Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- School of Chemistry and Physics & Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Fiber Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Functional Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Fiber Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Functional Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Fiber Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Functional Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Fiber Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Functional Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Fiber Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Functional Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Fiber Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Functional Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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Chen S, Wang Z, Zhang Q, Qiu S, Liu Y, Hu G, Luo J, Liu X. In-situ Reduced Cu 3N Nanocrystals Enable High-Efficiency Ammonia Synthesis and Zinc-nitrate Batteries. Chemistry 2025; 31:e202404129. [PMID: 39559953 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202404129] [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: 11/08/2024] [Accepted: 11/19/2024] [Indexed: 11/20/2024]
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Nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) involves an 8-electron transfer process and competes with the hydrogen evolution reaction process, resulting in lower yields and Faraday efficiency (FE) in the process of NH3 synthesis. Especially, Cu-based catalysts (Cu0 and Cu+) have been investigated in the field of NO3RR due to the energy levels of d-orbital and the least unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) π* of nitrate's orbital. Based on the above, we synthesized a Cu-based compound containing Cu3N (Cu+) through a simple one-step pyrolysis method, applied it to electrocatalytic NO3RR, and tested the performance of the Zn-NO3 - battery. Through various characterization analyses, Cu-based catalysts (Cu+) are the key active sites in reduction reactions, making Cu3N a potential catalyst for ammonia synthesis. The research results indicate the application of Cu3N catalyst in NO3RR shows the best NH3 yield of 173.7 μmol h-1 cm-2 with FENH3 reaching 91.0 % at -0.3 V vs. RHE, which is much higher than that of Cu catalyst without N. In addition, the Zn-NO3 - battery based on Cu3N electrode also exhibits an NH3 yield of 39.8 μmol h-1 cm-2 63.0 % FENH3, and a power density of 2.7 mW cm-2 as well as stable cycling charge-discharge stability for 5 hours. This work guides the application of Cu3N enhanced regulation of the active site in the electrocatalytic synthesis of NH3 from NO3RR.
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- Shanshan Chen
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
- Chongzuo Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Utilization Technology of Manganese Resources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for High-value Utilization of Manganese Resources, college of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, Guangxi minzu normal University, Chongzuo, Guangxi, 532200, China
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- Institute for New Energy Materials & Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- Chongzuo Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Utilization Technology of Manganese Resources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for High-value Utilization of Manganese Resources, college of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, Guangxi minzu normal University, Chongzuo, Guangxi, 532200, China
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- Institute of Advanced Science Facilities, Shenzhen, 518107, Guangdong, China
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- Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650504, China
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- ShenSi Lab, Shenzhen Institute for Advanced Study, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Longhua District, Shenzhen, 518110, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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Gao Y, Zhu Q, Zhao J, Xie Y, Fan F, Li C. Regulating Charge Separation Via Periodic Array Nanostructures for Plasmon-Enhanced Water Oxidation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2025; 37:e2414959. [PMID: 39663672 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202414959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2024] [Revised: 11/17/2024] [Indexed: 12/13/2024]
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Plasmonic resonance intensity in metallic nanostructures plays a crucial role in charge generation and separation, directly affecting plasmon-induced photocatalytic activity. Engineering strategies to enhance plasmonic effects involve designing specific nanostructures, such as triangular nanoplates with sharp corners or dimer nanostructures with hot spots. However, these approaches often lead to a trade-off between enhanced plasmonic intensity and resonance energy, which ultimately determines local charge density and photocatalytic performance. Here, inspired by theoretical predications, it is shown that a flexibly controlled plasmonic photocatalyst, consisting of an ordered array of Au nanoparticles on a SrTiO3 surface, exhibits an enhanced surface plasmon resonance (SPR) intensity while maintaining a constant SPR resonant energy, due to the presence of surface lattice resonance. This trade-off results in improved charge separation efficiency and an increase in local charge density at catalytically active sites, as verified by theoretical simulations, surface photovoltage microscopy, and ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy. Moreover, the optimized periodic photocatalyst shows a 7-fold increase in water oxidation activity over disordered nanostructures. This work provides a novel approach for balancing the intensity and energy of SPR, which will contribute to optimizing photocatalytic activity on plasmonic platforms.
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- Yuying Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, iChEM, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, iChEM, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, iChEM, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, iChEM, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, iChEM, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, iChEM, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Li H, Li H, Du M, Zhou E, Leow WR, Liu M. A perspective on field-effect in energy and environmental catalysis. Chem Sci 2025; 16:1506-1527. [PMID: 39759941 PMCID: PMC11694487 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc07740g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2024] [Accepted: 12/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/07/2025] Open
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The development of catalytic technologies for sustainable energy conversion is a critical step toward addressing fossil fuel depletion and associated environmental challenges. High-efficiency catalysts are fundamental to advancing these technologies. Recently, field-effect facilitated catalytic processes have emerged as a promising approach in energy and environmental applications, including water splitting, CO2 reduction, nitrogen reduction, organic electrosynthesis, and biomass recycling. Field-effect catalysis offers multiple advantages, such as enhancing localized reactant concentration, facilitating mass transfer, improving reactant adsorption, modifying electronic excitation and work functions, and enabling efficient charge transfer and separation. This review begins by defining and classifying field effects in catalysis, followed by an in-depth discussion on their roles and potential to guide further exploration of field-effect catalysis. To elucidate the theory-structure-activity relationship, we explore corresponding reaction mechanisms, modification strategies, and catalytic properties, highlighting their relevance to sustainable energy and environmental catalysis applications. Lastly, we offer perspectives on potential challenges that field-effect catalysis may face, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding and future direction for this emerging area.
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- HuangJingWei Li
- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics, Central South University Changsha 410083 P. R. China
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Singapore 627833 Singapore
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics, Central South University Changsha 410083 P. R. China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University Jiaxing Zhejiang 314001 P. R. China
- College of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Xuchang University Xuchang Henan 461000 P. R. China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University Jiaxing Zhejiang 314001 P. R. China
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Singapore 627833 Singapore
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- Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, School of Physics, Central South University Changsha 410083 P. R. China
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Zhen J, Lin T, Forbes T, Engelhard M, Qiu J. Interfacial Properties of Gold and Cobalt Oxyhydroxide in Plasmon-Mediated Oxygen Evolution Reaction. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2025; 129:1129-1137. [PMID: 39839068 PMCID: PMC11744795 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.4c06632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2024] [Revised: 12/23/2024] [Accepted: 12/26/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2025]
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Water electrolysis is a green method of storing electrical energy in the chemical bonds of high-energy hydrogen gas (H2). However, the anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) requires a significant kinetic overpotential, limiting the electrolysis rate. Recently, plasmonic gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) have been introduced to improve charge transfer at the interface between the OER electrocatalysts and the electrolyte under light illumination. Despite this, the mechanism by which Au NPs enhance photoassisted electrochemical processes remains poorly understood. To address this, we employed a model system comprising a plasmonic Au electrode and a cobalt (Co)-based electrocatalyst in alkaline electrolytes, studying the plasmon-mediated OER process through (photo)electrochemical and spectroscopic methods. Our findings revealed that a surfactant-free, electrodeposited plasmonic Au electrode could significantly enhance the electrocatalytic performance of Co-based OER electrocatalysts under continuous visible and near-infrared light illumination. Transient photocurrent studies showed that both the photothermal effect and energetic charge carriers contributed to the improved OER performance, with the Au|Co catalyst interface playing a key role in these enhancements. Additionally, electrochemical Raman measurements identified the active phase of the Co-based OER electrocatalyst to be cobalt oxyhydroxide (CoOOH) at oxidizing potentials.
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- Janet Zhen
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Francisco
State University, 1600 Holloway Ave., San Francisco, California 94132, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Francisco
State University, 1600 Holloway Ave., San Francisco, California 94132, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Francisco
State University, 1600 Holloway Ave., San Francisco, California 94132, United States
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- Energy
& Environment, Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Francisco
State University, 1600 Holloway Ave., San Francisco, California 94132, United States
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Wang Y, Ai B, Jiang Y, Wang Z, Chen C, Xiao Z, Xiao G, Zhang G. Swiss roll nanoarrays for chiral plasmonic photocatalysis. J Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 678:818-826. [PMID: 39217697 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.215] [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: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 08/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/25/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Manipulating the chirality at nanoscale has drawn great attention among scientists, considering its pivotal role in various applications of current interest, including nano-optics, biomedicine, and photocatalysis. In this work, we delve into this arena by fabricating chiral Swiss roll nanoarray (SRNA) continuous films employing colloidal lithography. The technique permits the dimension of Swiss roll metamaterials to reduce to nanoscale, thus achieving chiroptical response (circular dichroism (CD)) in the visible region. The interplay between the CD signals and plasmon resonance modes is revealed through theoretical simulations, enabling a deep understanding of chiral plasmonic metamaterials. The polarization-sensitive photocatalytic activity of chiral SRNAs is investigated, noting a marked increase in the reaction rate when the chirality of SRNAs matches with the handedness of circularly polarized light (CPL). Notably, the SRNA continuous films based on substrate possess integration and reusability without complex recycling process, enhancing their practicality in applications like sensing and plasmonic nanochemistry, particularly toward polarization-dependent photocatalysis.
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- Yu Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; College of Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010051, PR China
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- School of Microelectronics and Communication Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Bio-perception & Intelligent Information Processing, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China.
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Jain V, Tyagi S, Roy P, Pillai PP. Ammonia Synthesis with Visible Light and Quantum Dots. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:32356-32365. [PMID: 39552033 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c06713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2024]
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Light-assisted synthesis of ammonia from nitrate and nitrite sources is a sustainable approach to reduce the burden of the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process. However, poor selectivity and the need for UV-active photocatalysts are the current bottlenecks in the synthesis of ammonia from nitrate and nitrite sources. Herein, we introduce selective visible-light-driven ammonia production from nitrate and nitrite ions with indium phosphide quantum dots (InP QDs) as the photocatalyst. The presence of catalytic indium sites and microenvironment modulation through an interplay of catalyst-reactant interactions resulted in efficient and selective ammonia formation under visible light. Ammonia was produced in an attractive yield of ∼94% in both aqueous and gaseous phases within 2 h of visible-light irradiation at room temperature. A decent formation of ammonia was observed under sunlight as well, strengthening the translational prospects of InP QD photocatalysts. Mechanistic investigations ascertained a negligible role of competing hydrogen evolution in direct nitrate reduction, confirming the active participation of photoexcited charge carriers from InP QDs in the ammonia synthesis. Kinetic studies revealed the energetically challenging nitrate-to-nitrite conversion as the rate-determining step, with subsequent reactions proceeding with ∼100% conversion to yield ammonia. A series of experiments concluded that water is the proton source in the InP QD-photocatalyzed synthesis of ammonia. Our study shows the impact of the rationally designed core and surface of InP QD-based photocatalysts in developing sustainable routes to produce ammonia beyond the Haber-Bosch process.
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- Vanshika Jain
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411 008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411 008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411 008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411 008, India
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Schlicke H, Maletz R, Dornack C, Fery A. Plasmonic Particle Integration into Near-Infrared Photodetectors and Photoactivated Gas Sensors: Toward Sustainable Next-Generation Ubiquitous Sensing. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2403502. [PMID: 39291897 PMCID: PMC11600690 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
Abstract
Current challenges in environmental science, medicine, food chemistry as well as the emerging use of artificial intelligence for solving problems in these fields require distributed, local sensing. Such ubiquitous sensing requires components with 1) high sensitivity, 2) power efficiency, 3) miniaturizability, and 4) the ability to directly interface with electronic circuitry, i.e., electronic readout of sensing signals. Over the recent years, several nanoparticle-based approaches have found their way into this field and have demonstrated high performance. However, challenges remain, such as the toxicity of many of today's narrow bandgap semiconductors for NIR detection and the high energy consumption as well as low selectivity of state-of-the-art commercialized gas sensors. With their unique light-matter interaction and ink-based fabrication schemes, plasmonic nanostructures provide potential technological solutions to these challenges, leading also to better environmental performance. In this perspective recent approaches of using plasmonic nanoparticles are discussed for the fabrication of NIR photodetectors and light-activated, energy-efficient gas sensing devices. In addition, new strategies implying computational approaches are pointed out for miniaturizable spectrometers, exploiting the wide spectral tunability of plasmonic nanocomposites, and for selective gas sensors, utilizing dynamic light activation. The benefits of colloidal approaches for device fabrication are discussed with regard to technological advantages and environmental aspects, which are barely considered so far.
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- Hendrik Schlicke
- Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research DresdenHohe Straße 601069DresdenGermany
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- Faculty of Environmental SciencesInstitute of Waste Management and Circular EconomyTUD Dresden University of TechnologyPratzschwitzer Straße 1501796PirnaGermany
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- Faculty of Environmental SciencesInstitute of Waste Management and Circular EconomyTUD Dresden University of TechnologyPratzschwitzer Straße 1501796PirnaGermany
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- Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research DresdenHohe Straße 601069DresdenGermany
- Physical Chemistry of Polymeric MaterialsTUD Dresden University of TechnologyBergstraße 6601069DresdenGermany
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Alcorn FM, Kumar Giri S, Chattoraj M, Nixon R, Schatz GC, Jain PK. Switching of electrochemical selectivity due to plasmonic field-induced dissociation. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2404433121. [PMID: 39356674 PMCID: PMC11474041 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2404433121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024] Open
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Electrochemical reactivity is known to be dictated by the structure and composition of the electrocatalyst-electrolyte interface. Here, we show that optically generated electric fields at this interface can influence electrochemical reactivity insofar as to completely switch reaction selectivity. We study an electrocatalyst composed of gold-copper alloy nanoparticles known to be active toward the reduction of CO2 to CO. However, under the action of highly localized electric fields generated by plasmonic excitation of the gold-copper alloy nanoparticles, water splitting becomes favored at the expense of CO2 reduction. Real-time time-dependent density functional tight binding calculations indicate that optically generated electric fields promote transient-hole-transfer-driven dissociation of the O─H bond of water preferentially over transient-electron-driven dissociation of the C─O bond of CO2. These results highlight the potential of optically generated electric fields for modulating pathways, switching reactivity on/off, and even directing outcomes.
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- Francis M. Alcorn
- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL60208
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL60208
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
- Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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Verma R, Sharma G, Polshettiwar V. The paradox of thermal vs. non-thermal effects in plasmonic photocatalysis. Nat Commun 2024; 15:7974. [PMID: 39266509 PMCID: PMC11393361 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51916-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024] Open
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The debate surrounding the roles of thermal and non-thermal pathways in plasmonic catalysis has captured the attention of researchers and sparked vibrant discussions within the scientific community. In this review, we embark on a thorough exploration of this intriguing discourse, starting from fundamental principles and culminating in a detailed understanding of the divergent viewpoints. We probe into the core of the debate by elucidating the behavior of excited charge carriers in illuminated plasmonic nanostructures, which serves as the foundation for the two opposing schools of thought. We present the key arguments and evidence put forth by proponents of both the non-thermal and thermal pathways, providing a perspective on their respective positions. Beyond the theoretical divide, we discussed the evolving methodologies used to unravel these mechanisms. We discuss the use of Arrhenius equations and their variations, shedding light on the ensuing debates about their applicability. Our review emphasizes the significance of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), investigating its role in collective charge oscillations and the decay dynamics that influence catalytic processes. We also talked about the nuances of activation energy, exploring its relationship with the nonlinearity of temperature and light intensity dependence on reaction rates. Additionally, we address the intricacies of catalyst surface temperature measurements and their implications in understanding light-triggered reaction dynamics. The review further discusses wavelength-dependent reaction rates, kinetic isotope effects, and competitive electron transfer reactions, offering an all-inclusive view of the field. This review not only maps the current landscape of plasmonic photocatalysis but also facilitates future explorations and innovations to unlock the full potential of plasmon-mediated catalysis, where synergistic approaches could lead to different vistas in chemical transformations.
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- Rishi Verma
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, 400005, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, 400005, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, 400005, India.
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Jeong J, Shin HH, Kim ZH. Unveiling the Mechanism of Plasmon Photocatalysis via Multiquantum Vibrational Excitation. ACS NANO 2024; 18:25290-25301. [PMID: 39185823 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c08521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Plasmon photocatalysis reactions are thought to occur through vibrationally activated reactants, driven by nonthermal energy transfer from plasmon-induced hot carriers. However, a detailed quantum-state-level understanding and quantification of the activation have been lacking. Using anti-Stokes surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy, we mapped the vibrational population distributions of reactants on plasmon-excited nanostructures. Our results reveal a highly nonthermal distribution with an anomalously enhanced population of multiquantum excited states (v ≥ 2). The shape of the distribution and its dependence on local field intensity and excitation wavelength cannot be explained by photothermal heating or vibronic optical transitions of the metal-molecule complex. Instead, it can be modeled by hot electron-molecule energy transfer mediated by the transient negative ions, establishing direct links among nonthermal reactant activation, plasmon-induced hot electrons, and negative ion resonances. Moreover, the presence of multiquantum excited reactants, which are far more reactive than those in the ground state or first excited state, presents opportunities for vibrationally controlling chemical selectivities.
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- Jaeyoung Jeong
- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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da Silva KN, Shetty S, Sullivan Allsop S, Cai R, Wang S, Quiroz J, Chundak M, Dos Santos HLS, Abdelsalam I, Oropeza FE, de la Peña O'Shea VA, Heikkinen N, Sitta E, Alves TV, Ritala M, Huo W, Slater TJA, Haigh SJ, Camargo PHC. Au@AuPd Core-Alloyed Shell Nanoparticles for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Activity and Selectivity under Visible Light Excitation. ACS NANO 2024; 18:24391-24403. [PMID: 39164202 PMCID: PMC11386439 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c07076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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Plasmonic catalysis has been employed to enhance molecular transformations under visible light excitation, leveraging the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in plasmonic nanoparticles. While plasmonic catalysis has been employed for accelerating reaction rates, achieving control over the reaction selectivity has remained a challenge. In addition, the incorporation of catalytic components into traditional plasmonic-catalytic antenna-reactor nanoparticles often leads to a decrease in optical absorption. To address these issues, this study focuses on the synthesis of bimetallic core@shell Au@AuPd nanoparticles (NPs) with ultralow loadings of palladium (Pd) into gold (Au) NPs. The goal is to achieve NPs with an Au core and a dilute alloyed shell containing both Au and Pd, with a low Pd content of around 10 atom %. By employing the (photo)electrocatalytic nitrite reduction reaction (NO2RR) as a model transformation, experimental and theoretical analyses show that this design enables enhanced catalytic activity and selectivity under visible light illumination. We found that the optimized Pd distribution in the alloyed shell allowed for stronger interaction with key adsorbed species, leading to improved catalytic activity and selectivity, both under no illumination and under visible light excitation conditions. The findings provide valuable insights for the rational design of antenna-reactor plasmonic-catalytic NPs with controlled activities and selectivity under visible light irradiation, addressing critical challenges to enable sustainable molecular transformations.
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- Kaline N da Silva
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Photoactivated Processes Unit, IMDEA Energy Institute, Avda. Ramón de la Sagra 3, 28935 Mostoles, Madrid, Spain
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- Photoactivated Processes Unit, IMDEA Energy Institute, Avda. Ramón de la Sagra 3, 28935 Mostoles, Madrid, Spain
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- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, P O Box 1000, FIN-02044 Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rod. Washington Luis, km 235, Sao Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
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- Departamento de Físico-Química, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Rua Barão de Jeremoabo, 14740170-115 Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014 Helsinki, Finland
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
- NOMATEN Centre of Excellence, National Centre for Nuclear Research, Otwock 05-400, Poland
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- Cardiff Catalysis Institute, School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3AT, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014 Helsinki, Finland
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Zhu A, Liu H, Bu S, Liu K, Luan C, Lin D, Gan G, Zhou Y, Zhang T, Liu K, Hong G, Li H, Zhang W. Facet-Dependent Evolution of Active Components on Spinel Co 3O 4 for Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis. ACS NANO 2024; 18:22344-22355. [PMID: 39106490 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c06637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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Spinel cobalt oxides (Co3O4) have emerged as a promising class of catalysts for the electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (eNO3RR) to ammonia, offering advantages such as low cost, high activity, and selectivity. However, the specific role of crystallographic facets in determining the catalysts' performance remains elusive, impeding the development of efficient catalysts. In this study, we have synthesized various Co3O4 nanostructures with exposed facets of {100}, {111}, {110}, and {112}, aiming to investigate the dependence of the eNO3RR activity on the crystallographic facets. Among the catalysts tested, Co3O4 {111} shows the best performance, achieving an ammonia Faradaic efficiency of 99.1 ± 1.8% with a yield rate of 35.2 ± 0.6 mg h-1 cm-2 at -0.6 V vs RHE. Experimental and theoretical results reveal a transformation process in which the active phases evolve from Co3O4 to Co3O4-x with oxygen vacancy (Ov), followed by a Co3O4-x-Ov/Co(OH)2 hybrid, and finally Co(OH)2. This process is observed for all facets, but the formation of Ov and Co(OH)2 is the most rapid on the (111) surface. The presence of Ov significantly reduces the free energy of the *NH2 intermediate formation from 1.81 to -0.53 eV, and plentiful active sites on the densely reconstructed Co(OH)2 make Co3O4 {111} an ideal catalyst for ammonia synthesis via eNO3RR. This work provides insights into the understanding of the realistic active components, offers a strategy for developing highly efficient Co-based spinel catalysts for ammonia synthesis through tuning the exposed facets, and helps further advance the design and optimization of catalysts in the field of eNO3RR.
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- Anquan Zhu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Bezerra LS, Brasseur P, Sullivan-Allsop S, Cai R, da Silva KN, Wang S, Singh H, Yadav AK, Santos HLS, Chundak M, Abdelsalam I, Heczko VJ, Sitta E, Ritala M, Huo W, Slater TJA, Haigh SJ, Camargo PHC. Ultralow Catalytic Loading for Optimised Electrocatalytic Performance of AuPt Nanoparticles to Produce Hydrogen and Ammonia. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202405459. [PMID: 38711309 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202405459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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The hydrogen evolution and nitrite reduction reactions are key to producing green hydrogen and ammonia. Antenna-reactor nanoparticles hold promise to improve the performances of these transformations under visible-light excitation, by combining plasmonic and catalytic materials. However, current materials involve compromising either on the catalytic activity or the plasmonic enhancement and also lack control of reaction selectivity. Here, we demonstrate that ultralow loadings and non-uniform surface segregation of the catalytic component optimize catalytic activity and selectivity under visible-light irradiation. Taking Pt-Au as an example we find that fine-tuning the Pt content produces a 6-fold increase in the hydrogen evolution compared to commercial Pt/C as well as a 6.5-fold increase in the nitrite reduction and a 2.5-fold increase in the selectivity for producing ammonia under visible light excitation relative to dark conditions. Density functional theory suggests that the catalytic reactions are accelerated by the intimate contact between nanoscale Pt-rich and Au-rich regions at the surface, which facilitates the formation of electron-rich hot-carrier puddles associated with the Pt-based active sites. The results provide exciting opportunities to design new materials with improved photocatalytic performance for sustainable energy applications.
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- Leticia S Bezerra
- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Nano and Molecular Systems Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, FIN-90014, Finland
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL Beamline SIRIUS, Saint-Aubin, F-91192, Gif sur Yvette, France
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rod. Washington Luis, km 235, Sao Carlos, 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University., Nanjing, 210037, P. R. China
- NOMATEN Centre of Excellence, National Centre for Nuclear Research, Otwock, 05-400, Poland
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- Cardiff Catalysis Institute, School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, PO Box 55, FIN-0014, Helsinki, Finland
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Xiong Y, Wang Y, Zhou J, Liu F, Hao F, Fan Z. Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction: Ammonia Synthesis and the Beyond. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2304021. [PMID: 37294062 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 95.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Natural nitrogen cycle has been severely disrupted by anthropogenic activities. The overuse of N-containing fertilizers induces the increase of nitrate level in surface and ground waters, and substantial emission of nitrogen oxides causes heavy air pollution. Nitrogen gas, as the main component of air, has been used for mass ammonia production for over a century, providing enough nutrition for agriculture to support world population increase. In the last decade, researchers have made great efforts to develop ammonia processes under ambient conditions to combat the intensive energy consumption and high carbon emission associated with the Haber-Bosch process. Among different techniques, electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) can achieve nitrate removal and ammonia generation simultaneously using renewable electricity as the power, and there is an exponential growth of studies in this research direction. Here, a timely and comprehensive review on the important progresses of electrochemical NO3RR, covering the rational design of electrocatalysts, emerging CN coupling reactions, and advanced energy conversion and storage systems is provided. Moreover, future perspectives are proposed to accelerate the industrialized NH3 production and green synthesis of chemicals, leading to a sustainable nitrogen cycle via prosperous N-based electrochemistry.
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- Yuecheng Xiong
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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Zhang S, Chen D, Chen P, Zhang R, Hou Y, Guo Y, Li P, Liang X, Xing T, Chen J, Zhao Y, Huang Z, Lei D, Zhi C. Concurrent Mechanisms of Hot Electrons and Interfacial Water Molecule Ordering in Plasmon-Enhanced Nitrogen Fixation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310776. [PMID: 38234149 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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The participation of high-energy hot electrons generated from the non-radiative decay of localized surface plasmons is an important mechanism for promoting catalytic processes. Herein, another vital mechanism associated with the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect, significantly contributing to the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), is found. That is to say, the LSPR-induced strong localized electric fields can weaken the intermolecular hydrogen bonds and regulate the arrangement of water molecules at the solid-liquid interface. The AuCu pentacle nanoparticles with excellent light absorption ability and the capability to generate strong localized electric fields are chosen to demonstrate this effect. The in situ Raman spectra and theoretical calculations are employed to verify the mechanism at the molecular scale in a nitrogen fixation process. Meanwhile, due to the promoted electron transfer at the interface by the well-ordered interfacial water, as well as the participation of high-energy hot electrons, the optimal catalyst exhibits excellent performance with an NH3 yield of 52.09 µg h-1 cm-2 and Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 45.82% at ─0.20 V versus RHE. The results are significant for understanding the LSPR effect in catalysis and provide a new approach for regulating the reaction process.
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- Shaoce Zhang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Centre, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Al-Amin M, Hemmer JV, Joshi PB, Fogelman K, Wilson AJ. Quantification and description of photothermal heating effects in plasmon-assisted electrochemistry. Commun Chem 2024; 7:70. [PMID: 38561493 PMCID: PMC10984925 DOI: 10.1038/s42004-024-01157-8] [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: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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A growing number of reports have demonstrated plasmon-assisted electrochemical reactions, though debate exists around the mechanisms underlying the enhanced activity. Here we address the impact of plasmonic photothermal heating with cyclic voltammetry measurements and finite-element simulations. We find that plasmonic photothermal heating causes a reduction in the hysteresis of the anodic and cathodic waves of the voltammograms along with an increase in mass-transport limiting current density due to convection induced by a temperature gradient. At slow scan rates, a temperature difference as low as 1 K between the electrode surface and bulk electrolytic solution enhances the current density greater than 100%. Direct interband excitation of Au exclusively enhances current density by photothermal heating, while plasmon excitation leads to photothermal and nonthermal enhancements. Our study reveals the role of temperature gradients in plasmon-assisted electrochemistry and details a simple control experiment to account for photothermal heating.
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- Md Al-Amin
- Department of Chemistry, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
- Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA.
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Zhang H, Wang H, Cao X, Chen M, Liu Y, Zhou Y, Huang M, Xia L, Wang Y, Li T, Zheng D, Luo Y, Sun S, Zhao X, Sun X. Unveiling Cutting-Edge Developments in Electrocatalytic Nitrate-to-Ammonia Conversion. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312746. [PMID: 38198832 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 62.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The excessive enrichment of nitrate in the environment can be converted into ammonia (NH3) through electrochemical processes, offering significant implications for modern agriculture and the potential to reduce the burden of the Haber-Bosch (HB) process while achieving environmentally friendly NH3 production. Emerging research on electrocatalytic nitrate reduction (eNitRR) to NH3 has gained considerable momentum in recent years for efficient NH3 synthesis. However, existing reviews on nitrate reduction have primarily focused on limited aspects, often lacking a comprehensive summary of catalysts, reaction systems, reaction mechanisms, and detection methods employed in nitrate reduction. This review aims to provide a timely and comprehensive analysis of the eNitRR field by integrating existing research progress and identifying current challenges. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the research progress achieved using various materials in electrochemical nitrate reduction, elucidates the underlying theoretical mechanism behind eNitRR, and discusses effective strategies based on numerous case studies to enhance the electrochemical reduction from NO3 - to NH3. Finally, this review discusses challenges and development prospects in the eNitRR field with an aim to guide design and development of large-scale sustainable nitrate reduction electrocatalysts.
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- Haoran Zhang
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650092, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316004, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
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- ICFO-Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Castelldefels, Barcelona, 08860, Spain
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650092, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, China
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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Dey A, Silveira VR, Vadell RB, Lindblad A, Lindblad R, Shtender V, Görlin M, Sá J. Exploiting hot electrons from a plasmon nanohybrid system for the photoelectroreduction of CO 2. Commun Chem 2024; 7:59. [PMID: 38509134 PMCID: PMC10954701 DOI: 10.1038/s42004-024-01149-8] [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: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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Plasmonic materials convert light into hot carriers and heat to mediate catalytic transformation. The participation of hot carriers (photocatalysis) remains a subject of vigorous debate, often argued on the basis that carriers have ultrashort lifetime incompatible with drive photochemical processes. This study utilises plasmon hot electrons directly in the photoelectrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO via a Ppasmonic nanohybrid. Through the deliberate construction of a plasmonic nanohybrid system comprising NiO/Au/ReI(phen-NH2)(CO)3Cl (phen-NH2 = 1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-amine) that is unstable above 580 K; it was possible to demonstrate hot electrons are the main culprit in CO2 reduction. The engagement of hot electrons in the catalytic process is derived from many approaches that cover the processes in real-time, from ultrafast charge generation and separation to catalysis occurring on the minute scale. Unbiased in situ FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the stepwise reduction of the catalytic system. This, coupled with the low thermal stability of the ReI(phen-NH2)(CO)3Cl complex, explicitly establishes plasmonic hot carriers as the primary contributors to the process. Therefore, mediating catalytic reactions by plasmon hot carriers is feasible and holds promise for further exploration. Plasmonic nanohybrid systems can leverage plasmon's unique photophysics and capabilities because they expedite the carrier's lifetime.
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- Ananta Dey
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Division of X-ray Photon Science, Uppsala University, 751 21, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Division of X-ray Photon Science, Uppsala University, 751 21, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Division of Applied Materials Science, Uppsala University, 75103, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Structural Chemistry division, Uppsala University, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden.
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Marcina Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224, Warsaw, Poland.
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Bagnall AJ, Ganguli S, Sekretareva A. Hot or Not? Reassessing Mechanisms of Photocurrent Generation in Plasmon-Enhanced Electrocatalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202314352. [PMID: 38009712 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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It is now widely accepted that certain effects arising from localised surface plasmon resonance, such as enhanced electromagnetic fields, hot carriers, and thermal effects, can facilitate electrocatalytic processes. This newly emerging field of research is commonly referred to as plasmon-enhanced electrocatalysis (PEEC) and is attracting increasing interest from the research community, particularly regarding harnessing the high energy of hot carriers. However, this has led to a lack of critical analysis in the literature, where the participation of hot carriers is routinely claimed due to their perceived desirability, while the contribution of other effects is often not sufficiently investigated. As a result, correctly differentiating between the possible mechanisms at play has become a key point of contention. In this review, we specifically focus on the mechanisms behind photocurrents observed in PEEC and critically evaluate the possibility of alternative sources of current enhancement in the reported PEEC systems. Furthermore, we present guidelines for the best experimental practices and methods to distinguish between the various enhancement mechanisms in PEEC.
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- Andrew J Bagnall
- Department of Chemistry, Ångström, Uppsala University, 75120, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Ångström, Uppsala University, 75120, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Ångström, Uppsala University, 75120, Uppsala, Sweden
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Dey A, Mendalz A, Wach A, Vadell RB, Silveira VR, Leidinger PM, Huthwelker T, Shtender V, Novotny Z, Artiglia L, Sá J. Hydrogen evolution with hot electrons on a plasmonic-molecular catalyst hybrid system. Nat Commun 2024; 15:445. [PMID: 38200016 PMCID: PMC10781775 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44752-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Plasmonic systems convert light into electrical charges and heat, mediating catalytic transformations. However, there is ongoing controversy regarding the involvement of hot carriers in the catalytic process. In this study, we demonstrate the direct utilisation of plasmon hot electrons in the hydrogen evolution reaction with visible light. We intentionally assemble a plasmonic nanohybrid system comprising NiO/Au/[Co(1,10-Phenanthrolin-5-amine)2(H2O)2], which is unstable at water thermolysis temperatures. This assembly limits the plasmon thermal contribution while ensuring that hot carriers are the primary contributors to the catalytic process. By combining photoelectrocatalysis with advanced in situ spectroscopies, we can substantiate a reaction mechanism in which plasmon-induced hot electrons play a crucial role. These plasmonic hot electrons are directed into phenanthroline ligands, facilitating the rapid, concerted proton-electron transfer steps essential for hydrogen generation. The catalytic response to light modulation aligns with the distinctive profile of a hot carrier-mediated process, featuring a positive, though non-essential, heat contribution.
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- Ananta Dey
- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, Box 532, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, Box 532, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Paul Scherrer Institut, CH-5232, Villigen PSI, Switzerland
- SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, Box 532, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, Box 532, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, division of Applied Materials Science, Uppsala University, 75103, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Paul Scherrer Institut, CH-5232, Villigen PSI, Switzerland
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- Paul Scherrer Institut, CH-5232, Villigen PSI, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Physical Chemistry division, Uppsala University, Box 532, 751 20, Uppsala, Sweden.
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Marcina Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224, Warsaw, Poland.
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Cho KH, Chen R, Elbert J, Su X. Redox-Functionalized Semiconductor Interfaces for Photoelectrochemical Separations. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2305275. [PMID: 37471171 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Redox-mediated electrosorption is a promising platform for selective electrochemical (EC) separations, due to its molecular selectivity, high uptake, and tunability for target ions. However, the electrical energy required is mainly generated by non-renewable energy sources, which limits its sustainability and overall impact to decarbonization. Here, a redox-mediated photoelectrochemical (PEC) separation process using polyvinyl ferrocene functionalized TiO2 nanorod electrodes is proposed, which integrates direct solar energy as a driver for the selective electrosorption. The photoelectrochemically-driven oxidation and reduction with both homogeneous and heterogeneous ferrocene-systems is investigated to establish the underlying mechanism. The PEC system can separate heavy metal oxyanions at lower voltages or even without electrical energy. At 0.3 V versus SCE, a 124 mg g-1 uptake for Mo is achieved, which is comparable to the performance of EC cells at 0.75 V versus SCE. Thus, PEC systems not only can generate energy for spontaneous redox-separations, but also can reduce electrical energy consumption by 51.4% compared to EC cells for separation processes when coupled with an external electrical energy.
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- Ki-Hyun Cho
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, 61801, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, 61801, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, 61801, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, 61801, USA
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Warkentin CL, Frontiera RR. Quantifying the ultrafast and steady-state molecular reduction potential of a plasmonic photocatalyst. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2305932120. [PMID: 37874859 PMCID: PMC10623017 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2305932120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Plasmonic materials are promising photocatalysts as they are well suited to convert light into hot carriers and heat. Hot electron transfer is suggested as the driving force in many plasmon-driven reactions. However, to date, there are no direct molecular measures of the rate and yield of plasmon-to-molecule electron transfer or energy of these electrons on the timescale of plasmon decay. Here, we use ultrafast and spectroelectrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy to quantify electron transfer from a plasmonic substrate to adsorbed methyl viologen molecules. We observe a reduction yield of 2.4 to 3.5% on the picosecond timescale, with plasmon-induced potentials ranging from [Formula: see text]3.1 to [Formula: see text]4.5 mV. Excitingly, some of these reduced species are stabilized and persist for tens of minutes. This work provides concrete metrics toward optimizing material-molecule interactions for efficient plasmon-driven photocatalysis.
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Roche B, Vo T, Chang WS. Promoting plasmonic photocatalysis with ligand-induced charge separation under interband excitation. Chem Sci 2023; 14:8598-8606. [PMID: 37592991 PMCID: PMC10430595 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc02167j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Plasmonic nanoparticles have been demonstrated to enhance photocatalysis due to their strong photon absorption and efficient hot-carrier generation. However, plasmonic photocatalysts suffer from a short lifetime of plasmon-generated hot carriers that decay through internal relaxation pathways before being harnessed for chemical reactions. Here, we demonstrate the enhanced photocatalytic reduction of gold ions on gold nanorods functionalized with polyvinylpyrrolidone. The catalytic activities of the reaction are quantified by in situ monitoring of the spectral evolution of single nanorods using a dark-field scattering microscope. We observe a 13-fold increase in the reduction rate with the excitation of d-sp interband transition compared to dark conditions, and a negligible increase in the reduction rate when excited with intraband transition. The hole scavenger only plays a minor role in the photocatalytic reduction reaction. We attribute the enhanced photocatalysis to an efficient charge separation at the gold-polyvinylpyrrolidone interface, where photogenerated d-band holes at gold transfer to the HOMO of polyvinylpyrrolidone, leading to the prolonged lifetime of the electrons that subsequently reduce gold ions to gold atoms. These results provide new insight into the design of plasmonic photocatalysts with capping ligands.
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- Ben Roche
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth North Dartmouth Massachusetts 02747 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth North Dartmouth Massachusetts 02747 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth North Dartmouth Massachusetts 02747 USA
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Ren T, Yu Z, Yu H, Deng K, Wang Z, Li X, Wang H, Wang L, Xu Y. Sustainable Ammonia Electrosynthesis from Nitrate Wastewater Coupled to Electrocatalytic Upcycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate Plastic Waste. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37363822 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c01862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Integrating the nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) hydrolysate oxidation to construct the nitrate/PET hydrolysate coelectrolysis system holds a great promise of realizing the simultaneous upcycling of nitrate wastewater and PET plastic waste, which, however, is still an almost untouched research area. Herein, we develop an ultralow content of Ru-incorporated Co-based metal-organic frameworks as a bifunctional precatalyst, which can be in situ reconstructed to Ru-Co(OH)2 at the cathode and Ru-CoOOH at the anode under electrocatalytic environments, and function as real active catalysts for the NO3RR and PET hydrolysate oxidation, respectively. With a two-electrode nitrate/PET hydrolysate coelectrolysis system, the current density of 50 mA cm-2 is achieved at a cell voltage of only 1.53 V, realizing the simultaneous production of ammonia and formate at a lower energy consumption. This study provides a concept for the construction of coelectrolysis systems for upcycling of nitrate wastewater and PET plastic waste.
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- Tianlun Ren
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green-Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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Al-Zubeidi A, Wang Y, Lin J, Flatebo C, Landes CF, Ren H, Link S. d-Band Holes React at the Tips of Gold Nanorods. J Phys Chem Lett 2023:5297-5304. [PMID: 37267074 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c00997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Reactive hot spots on plasmonic nanoparticles have attracted attention for photocatalysis as they allow for efficient catalyst design. While sharp tips have been identified as optimal features for field enhancement and hot electron generation, the locations of catalytically promising d-band holes are less clear. Here we exploit d-band hole-enhanced dissolution of gold nanorods as a model reaction to locate reactive hot spots produced from direct interband transitions, while the role of the plasmon is to follow the reaction optically in real time. Using a combination of single-particle electrochemistry and single-particle spectroscopy, we determine that d-band holes increase the rate of gold nanorod electrodissolution at their tips. While nanorods dissolve isotropically in the dark, the same nanoparticles switch to tip-enhanced dissolution upon illimitation with 488 nm light. Electron microscopy confirms that dissolution enhancement is exclusively at the tips of the nanorods, consistent with previous theoretical work that predicts the location of d-band holes. We, therefore, conclude that d-band holes drive reactions selectively at the nanorod tips.
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- Alexander Al-Zubeidi
- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, 105 East 24th Street, Austin, TX 78712, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, United States
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- Applied Physics Program, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, United States
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, United States
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, 105 East 24th Street, Austin, TX 78712, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, United States
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, United States
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Gao Y, Zhu Q, He S, Wang S, Nie W, Wu K, Fan F, Li C. Observation of Charge Separation Enhancement in Plasmonic Photocatalysts under Coupling Conditions. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:3540-3548. [PMID: 37026801 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c00697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Surface plasmon resonance-induced charge separation plays key roles in plasmon-related applications, especially in photocatalysis and photovoltaics. Plasmon coupling nanostructures exhibit extraordinary behaviors in hybrid states, phonon scattering, and ultrafast plasmon dephasing, but plasmon-induced charge separation in these materials remains unknown. Here, we design Schottky-free Au nanoparticle (NP)/NiO/Au nanoparticles-on-a-mirror plasmonic photocatalysts to support plasmon-induced interfacial hole transfer, evidenced by surface photovoltage microscopy at the single-particle level. In particular, we observe a nonlinear increase in charge density and photocatalytic performance with an increase in excitation intensity in plasmonic photocatalysts containing hot spots as a result of varying the geometry. Such charge separation increased the internal quantum efficiency by 14 times at 600 nm in catalytic reactions as compared to that of the Au NP/NiO without a coupling effect. These observations provide an improved understanding of charge transfer management and utilization by geometric engineering and interface electronic structure for plasmonic photocatalysis.
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- Yuying Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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Jiang W, Low BQL, Long R, Low J, Loh H, Tang KY, Chai CHT, Zhu H, Zhu H, Li Z, Loh XJ, Xiong Y, Ye E. Active Site Engineering on Plasmonic Nanostructures for Efficient Photocatalysis. ACS NANO 2023; 17:4193-4229. [PMID: 36802513 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Plasmonic nanostructures have shown immense potential in photocatalysis because of their distinct photochemical properties associated with tunable photoresponses and strong light-matter interactions. The introduction of highly active sites is essential to fully exploit the potential of plasmonic nanostructures in photocatalysis, considering the inferior intrinsic activities of typical plasmonic metals. This review focuses on active site-engineered plasmonic nanostructures with enhanced photocatalytic performance, wherein the active sites are classified into four types (i.e., metallic sites, defect sites, ligand-grafted sites, and interface sites). The synergy between active sites and plasmonic nanostructures in photocatalysis is discussed in detail after briefly introducing the material synthesis and characterization methods. Active sites can promote the coupling of solar energy harvested by plasmonic metal to catalytic reactions in the form of local electromagnetic fields, hot carriers, and photothermal heating. Moreover, efficient energy coupling potentially regulates the reaction pathway by facilitating the excited state formation of reactants, changing the status of active sites, and creating additional active sites using photoexcited plasmonic metals. Afterward, the application of active site-engineered plasmonic nanostructures in emerging photocatalytic reactions is summarized. Finally, a summary and perspective of the existing challenges and future opportunities are presented. This review aims to deliver some insights into plasmonic photocatalysis from the perspective of active sites, expediting the discovery of high-performance plasmonic photocatalysts.
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- Wenbin Jiang
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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Wang Z, Liu J, Zhao H, Xu W, Liu J, Liu Z, Lai J, Wang L. Free radicals promote electrocatalytic nitrogen oxidation. Chem Sci 2023; 14:1878-1884. [PMID: 36819849 PMCID: PMC9930917 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc06599a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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In this work, we introduce hydroxyl radicals into the electrocatalytic nitrogen oxidation reaction (NOR) for the first time. Cobalt tetroxide (Co3O4) acts not only as an electrocatalyst, but also as a nanozyme (in combination with hydrogen peroxide producing ˙OH), and can be used as a high-efficiency nitrogen oxidation reaction (NOR) electrocatalyst for environmental nitrate synthesis. Co3O4 + ˙OH shows an excellent nitrogen oxidation reaction (NOR) performance among Co3O4 catalysts in 0.1 M Na2SO4 solution. At an applied potential of 1.7 V vs. RHE, the HNO3 yield of Co3O4 + ˙OH reaches 89.35 μg h-1 mgcat -1, which is up to 7 times higher than that of Co3O4 (12.8 μg h-1 mgcat -1) and the corresponding FE is 20.4%. The TOF of Co3O4 + ˙OH at 1.7 V vs. RHE reaches 0.58 h-1, which is higher than that of Co3O4 (0.083 h-1), demonstrating that free radicals greatly enhance the intrinsic activity. Density functional theory (DFT) demonstrates that ˙OH not only can drive nitrogen adsorption, but also can decrease the energy barrier (rate-determining step) of N2 to N2OH*, thus producing great NOR activity.
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- Zuochao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center for Marine Environment Corrosion and Safety Protection, College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042 P. R. China
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Wei Y, Mao Z, Ma XY, Zhan C, Cai WB. Plasmon-Enhanced C-C Bond Cleavage toward Efficient Ethanol Electrooxidation. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:11288-11294. [PMID: 36449387 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Ethanol, as a sustainable biomass fuel, is endowed with the merits of theoretically high energy density and environmental friendliness yet suffers from sluggish kinetics and low selectivity toward the desired complete electrooxidation (C1 pathway). Here, the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect is explored as a manipulating knob to boost electrocatalytic ethanol oxidation reaction in alkaline media under ambient conditions by appropriate visible light. Under illumination, Au@Pt nanoparticles with plasmonic core and active shell exhibit concurrently higher activity (from 2.30 to 4.05 A mgPt-1 at 0.8 V vs RHE) and C1 selectivity (from 9 to 38% at 0.8 V). In situ attenuated total reflection-surface enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (ATR-SEIRAS) provides a molecular level insight into the LSPR promoted C-C bond cleavage and the subsequent CO oxidation. This work not only extends the methodology hyphenating plasmonic electrocatalysis and in situ surface IR spectroscopy but also presents a promising approach for tuning complex reaction pathways.
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- Yan Wei
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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Lee H, Park Y, Song K, Park JY. Surface Plasmon-Induced Hot Carriers: Generation, Detection, and Applications. Acc Chem Res 2022; 55:3727-3737. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.2c00623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Hyunhwa Lee
- Center for Nanomaterials and Chemical Reactions, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), 291 Daehak-ro, Daejeon 31414, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanomaterials and Chemical Reactions, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), 291 Daehak-ro, Daejeon 31414, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanomaterials and Chemical Reactions, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), 291 Daehak-ro, Daejeon 31414, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanomaterials and Chemical Reactions, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), 291 Daehak-ro, Daejeon 31414, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Jia H, Zhao M, Du A, Dou Y, Zhang CY. Symmetry-breaking synthesis of Janus Au/CeO 2 nanostructures for visible-light nitrogen photofixation. Chem Sci 2022; 13:13060-13067. [PMID: 36425489 PMCID: PMC9667935 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc03863c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Precise manipulation of the reactive site spatial distribution in plasmonic metal/semiconductor photocatalysts is crucial to their photocatalytic performance, but the construction of Janus nanostructures through symmetry-breaking synthesis remains a significant challenge. Here we demonstrate a synthetic strategy for the selective growth of a CeO2 semi-shell on Au nanospheres (NSs) to fabricate Janus Au NS/CeO2 nanostructures with the assistance of a SiO2 hard template and autoredox reaction between Ag+ ions and a ceria precursor. The obtained Janus nanostructures possess a spatially separated architecture and exhibit excellent photocatalytic performance toward N2 photofixation under visible-light illumination. In this scenario, N2 molecules are reduced by hot electrons on the CeO2 semi-shell, while hole scavengers are consumed by hot holes on the exposed Au NS surface, greatly promoting the charge carrier separation. Moreover, the exposed Au NS surface in the Janus structures offers an additional opportunity for the fabrication of ternary Janus noble metal/Au NS/CeO2 nanostructures. This work highlights the genuine superiority of the spatially separated nanoarchitectures in the photocatalytic reaction, offering instructive guidance for the design and construction of novel plasmonic photocatalysts.
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- Henglei Jia
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University Jinan 250014 China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University Jinan 250014 China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University Jinan 250014 China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University Jinan 250014 China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University Jinan 250014 China
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Qiu J, Boskin D, Oleson D, Wu W, Anderson M. Plasmon-enhanced electrochemical oxidation of 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid. J Chem Phys 2022; 157:081101. [DOI: 10.1063/5.0106914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Plasmon-mediated electrocatalysis based on plasmonic gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) has emerged as a promising approach to facilitate electrochemical reactions with the introduction of light to excite the plasmonic electrodes. We have investigated the electrochemical oxidation of 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid (4-HMBA) on gold (Au), nickel (Ni), and platinum (Pt) metal working electrodes in alkaline electrolytes. Au has the lowest onset potential for catalyzing the electrooxidation of 4-HMBA among the three metals in base whereas Pt does not catalyze the electrooxidation of 4-HMBA under alkaline conditions, although it is conventionally a good electrocatalyst for alcohol oxidation. Both 4-carboxybenzaldehyde and terephthalic acid are detected as the products of electrochemical oxidation of 4-HMBA on the Au working electrode by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The electrodeposited Au NPs on indium tin oxide (ITO)-coated glass is further utilized as the working electrode for the 4-HMBA electrooxidation. With its broad absorption in the visible and near-infrared (NIR) range, we show that the Au NPs on the ITO electrode could enhance the electrochemical oxidation of 4-HMBA under green and red LED light illuminations (505 nm and 625 nm). A possible reaction mechanism is proposed for the electrochemical oxidation of 4-HMBA on Au working electrodes in an alkaline electrolyte.
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- Jingjing Qiu
- Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Francisco State University, United States of America
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- San Francisco State University, United States of America
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- San Francisco State University, United States of America
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- San Francisco State University, United States of America
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- San Francisco State University, United States of America
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