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Zheng Z, Zheng Q, Qiao B, Xu H, Zhong K, Yang J, He M, Song Y, Zhu X. S‑scheme heterojunction of thin-layer O-modified graphitic carbon nitride/cobalt porphyrin to promote photocatalytic CO 2 conversion. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 667:713-722. [PMID: 38670014 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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The emissions of CO2 are increasing year by year, which have led to serious environmental problems. Converting CO2 into valuable fuels through photocatalysis is a promising strategy. In this research, oxygen atoms were successfully innovated into graphitic carbon nitride (CN). Additionally, cobalt porphyrin (CoTPP) was successfully loaded onto the modified carbon nitride (Co/CN). The generation of interfacial electric fields and bending bands between CN and CoTPP was demonstrated experimentally. The electrons in the CN and the holes in the CoTPP were combined to form a unique S-scheme heterojunction structure, and efficient separation of carriers was promoted. As a result, the CO conversion under visible light irradiation reached an impressive 100.70 μmol g-1 h-1. By integrating theoretical and experimental findings, this study underscores the critical role of catalyst design in enabling efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
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- Zeen Zheng
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, PR China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutralization, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutralization, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutralization, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China.
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Dai Z, Yang K, Yang T, Guo Y, Huang J. CO 2 Photoreduction over Semiconducting 2D Materials with Supported Single Atoms: Recent Progress and Challenges. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202400548. [PMID: 38536390 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400548] [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: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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In the face of the growing energy crisis and environmental challenges, substantial efforts are now directed toward sustainable clean energy as a replacement for traditional fossil fuels. CO2 photoreduction into value-added chemicals and fuels is widely recognized as a promising approach to mitigate current energy and environmental concerns. Photocatalysts comprising single atoms (SAs) supported on two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting materials (SAs-2DSemi) have emerged as a novel frontier due to the combined merits of SA catalysts and 2D materials. In this study, we review advancements in metal SAs confined on 2DSemi substrates, categorized into four groups: (1) metal oxide-based, (2) g-C3N4-based, (3) emerging, and (4) hybridized 2DSemi, for photocatalytic CO2 conversion over the past few years. With a particular focus on highlighting the distinct advantages of SAs-2DSemi, we delve into the synthesis of state-of-the-art catalysts, their catalytic performances, and mechanistic elucidation facilitated by experimental characterizations and theoretical calculations. Following this, we outline the challenges in this field and offer perspectives on harnessing the potential of SAs-2DSemi as promising photocatalysts. This comprehensive review aims to provide valuable insights for the future development of 2D photocatalytic materials involving SAs for CO2 reduction.
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- Zhangben Dai
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044), China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044), China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044), China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044), China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044), China
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Chen J, Ren Y, Fu Y, Si Y, Huang J, Zhou J, Liu M, Duan L, Li N. Integration of Co Single Atoms and Ni Clusters on Defect-Rich ZrO 2 for Strong Photothermal Coupling Boosts Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. ACS NANO 2024; 18:13035-13048. [PMID: 38728209 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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We report a solvothermal method for the synthesis of an oxygen vacancy-enriched ZrO2 photocatalyst with Co single atoms and Ni clusters immobilized on the surface. This catalyst presents superior performance for the reduction of CO2 in H2O vapor, with a CO yield reaching 663.84 μmol g-1 h-1 and a selectivity of 99.52%. The total solar-to-chemical energy conversion efficiency is up to 0.372‰, which is among the highest reported values. The success, on one hand, depends on the Co single atoms and Ni clusters for both extended spectrum absorption and serving as dual-active centers for CO2 reduction and H2O dissociation, respectively; on the other hand, this is attributed to the enhanced photoelectric and thermal effect induced by concentrated solar irradiation. We demonstrate that an intermediate impurity state is formed by the hybridization of the d-orbital of single-atom Co with the molecular orbital of H2O, enabling visible-light-driven excitation over the catalyst. In addition, Ni clusters play a crucial role in altering the adsorption configuration of CO2, with the localized surface plasmon resonance effect enhancing the activation and dissociation of CO2 induced by visible-near-infrared light. This study provides valuable insights into the synergistic effect of the dual cocatalyst toward both efficient photothermal coupling and surface redox reactions for solar CO2 reduction.
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- Jinghang Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, No.2 Dongnandaxue Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, No.2 Dongnandaxue Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, PR China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shannxi 710049, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, No.2 Dongnandaxue Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, PR China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shannxi 710049, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, No.2 Dongnandaxue Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, PR China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shannxi 710049, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, No.2 Dongnandaxue Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, PR China
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Moharramzadeh Goliaei E. Photocatalytic Efficiency for CO 2 Reduction of Co and Cluster Co 2O 2 Supported on g-C 3N 4: A Density Functional Theory and Machine Learning Study. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:7871-7882. [PMID: 38578103 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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It is well known from experimental results that a single atom of cobalt supported on g-C3N4 is an efficient photocatalyst for the reduction of CO2 to CO, with a better photocatalytic activity than g-C3N4. In this work, we investigate the performance as catalysts for the CO2 reduction of single atoms of cobalt and Co2O2 clusters supported on graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4). Employing density functional theory plus Hubbard (DFT + U) calculations, we investigate in detail the reduction mechanisms to CO and HCOOH for the first time. We find that deposition of cobalt on g-C3N4 decreases the work function of g-C3N4 to 6.6 eV and provides a better candidate for the reduction reaction. In addition, we find that the preferred product of CO2 reduction on Co@g-C3N4 is CO, with a rate-determining barrier of 0.97 eV, while on Co2O2@g-C3N4, CO2 reduces to formate with a rate-determining barrier of 0.44 eV. We determine the creation of CO2 from COOH to only take place on Co2O2@g-C3N4, with a (relatively high) barrier of 2.27 eV. In order to obtain more easily the transition state energies of the reactions mentioned above, we applied machine learning methods to search for high-importance descriptors for these quantities, in the case of single transition metal atoms supported on C3N4. Interestingly, our results show that our quantities of interest are closely related to the adsorption energies of products and normalized valence electrons of the products of the elementary reactions as well as those of the metal atoms. The former of these two sets of features can be straightforwardly obtained via DFT, while the latter energies are extensively tabulated. Our results offer guidance for the design of catalysts and photocatalysts for CO2 reduction on single-metal atoms supported on C3N4.
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- Elham Moharramzadeh Goliaei
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia "Galileo Galilei", Università degli Studi di Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
- Department of Physics, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 14, 38123 Povo, Italy
- The Abdus Salam ICTP, Strada Costiera 11, 34151 Trieste, Italy
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Hou S, Gao X, Lv X, Zhao Y, Yin X, Liu Y, Fang J, Yu X, Ma X, Ma T, Su D. Decade Milestone Advancement of Defect-Engineered g-C 3N 4 for Solar Catalytic Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:70. [PMID: 38175329 PMCID: PMC10766942 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01297-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Over the past decade, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has emerged as a universal photocatalyst toward various sustainable carbo-neutral technologies. Despite solar applications discrepancy, g-C3N4 is still confronted with a general fatal issue of insufficient supply of thermodynamically active photocarriers due to its inferior solar harvesting ability and sluggish charge transfer dynamics. Fortunately, this could be significantly alleviated by the "all-in-one" defect engineering strategy, which enables a simultaneous amelioration of both textural uniqueness and intrinsic electronic band structures. To this end, we have summarized an unprecedently comprehensive discussion on defect controls including the vacancy/non-metallic dopant creation with optimized electronic band structure and electronic density, metallic doping with ultra-active coordinated environment (M-Nx, M-C2N2, M-O bonding), functional group grafting with optimized band structure, and promoted crystallinity with extended conjugation π system with weakened interlayered van der Waals interaction. Among them, the defect states induced by various defect types such as N vacancy, P/S/halogen dopants, and cyano group in boosting solar harvesting and accelerating photocarrier transfer have also been emphasized. More importantly, the shallow defect traps identified by femtosecond transient absorption spectra (fs-TAS) have also been highlighted. It is believed that this review would pave the way for future readers with a unique insight into a more precise defective g-C3N4 "customization", motivating more profound thinking and flourishing research outputs on g-C3N4-based photocatalysis.
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- Shaoqi Hou
- School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China.
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hogo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Ludong University, 186 Middle Hongqi Road, Yantai, 264025, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia.
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- School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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Haider SNUZ, Qureshi WA, Ali RN, Shaosheng R, Naveed A, Ali A, Yaseen M, Liu Q, Yang J. Contemporary advances in photocatalytic CO 2 reduction using single-atom catalysts supported on carbon-based materials. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 323:103068. [PMID: 38101149 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103068] [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: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The persistent issue of CO2 emissions and their subsequent impact on the Earth's atmosphere can be effectively addressed through the utilization of efficient photocatalysts. Employing a sustainable carbon cycle via photocatalysis presents a promising technology for simultaneously managing the greenhouse effect and the energy dilemma. However, the efficiency of energy conversion encounters limitations due to inadequate carrier utilization and a deficiency of reactive sites. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have demonstrated exceptional performance in efficiently addressing the aforementioned challenges. This review article commences with an overview of SAC types, structures, fundamentals, synthesis strategies, and characterizations, providing a logical foundation for the design and properties of SACs based on the correlation between their structure and efficiency. Additionally, we delve into the general mechanism and the role of SACs in photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Furthermore, we furnish a comprehensive survey of the latest advancements in SACs concerning their capacity to enhance efficiency, long-term stability, and selectivity in CO2 reduction. Carbon-structured support materials such as covalent organic frameworks (COFs), graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs), and graphene-based photocatalysts have garnered significant attention due to their substantial surface area, superior conductivity, and chemical stability. These carbon-based materials are frequently chosen as support matrices for anchoring single metal atoms, thereby enhancing catalytic activity and selectivity. The motivation behind this review article lies in evaluating recent developments in photocatalytic CO2 reduction employing SACs supported on carbon substrates. In conclusion, we highlight critical issues associated with SACs, potential prospects in photocatalytic CO2 reduction, and existing challenges. This review article is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and organized compilation of recent research findings on carbon support materials for SACs in photocatalytic CO2 reduction, with a specific focus on materials that are environmentally friendly, readily accessible, cost-effective, and exceptionally efficient. This work offers a critical assessment and serves as a systematic reference for the development of SACs supported on MOFs, COFs, g-C3N4, graphene, and CTFs support materials to enhance photocatalytic CO2 conversion.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China; Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia, Szkolna 9, Katowice 40-600, Poland
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China.
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Zhuravlova A, Ricciardulli AG, Pakulski D, Gorczyński A, Kelly A, Coleman JN, Ciesielski A, Samorì P. High Selectivity and Sensitivity in Chemiresistive Sensing of Co(II) Ions with Liquid-Phase Exfoliated Functionalized MoS 2 : A Supramolecular Approach. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2208100. [PMID: 37104823 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202208100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Chemical sensing of water contamination by heavy metal ions is key as it represents a most severe environmental problem. Liquid-phase exfoliated two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are suitable candidates for chemical sensing thanks to their high surface-to-volume ratio, sensitivity, unique electrical characteristics, and scalability. However, TMDs lack selectivity due to nonspecific analyte-nanosheet interactions. To overcome this drawback, defect engineering enables controlled functionalization of 2D TMDs. Here, ultrasensitive and selective sensors of cobalt(II) ions via the covalent functionalization of defect-rich MoS2 flakes with a specific receptor, 2,2':6',2″-terpyridine-4'-thiol is developed. A continuous network is assembled by healing of MoS2 sulfur vacancies in a tailored microfluidic approach, enabling high control over the assembly of thin and large hybrid films. The Co2+ cations complexation represents a powerful gauge for low concentrations of cationic species which can be best monitored in a chemiresisitive ion sensor, featuring a 1 pm limit of detection, sensing in a broad concentration range (1 pm - 1 µm) and sensitivity as high as 0.308 ± 0.010 lg([Co2+ ])-1 combined with a high selectivity towards Co2+ over K+ , Ca2+ , Mn2+ , Cu2+ , Cr3+ , and Fe3+ cations. This supramolecular approach based on highly specific recognition can be adapted for sensing other analytes through specific ad-hoc receptors.
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- Anna Zhuravlova
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg, 67000, France
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- Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation, Poznań Science and Technology Park, Rubież 46, Poznań, 61-612, Poland
- Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10, Poznań, 61-614, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Uniwersytetu Poznanskiego 8, Poznan, 61-614, Poland
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- School of Physics, Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN) and Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research (AMBER), Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- School of Physics, Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN) and Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research (AMBER), Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg, 67000, France
- Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10, Poznań, 61-614, Poland
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- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg, 67000, France
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Kim S, Bok J, Lee BH, Choi H, Seo Y, Kim J, Kim J, Ko W, Lee KS, Cho SP, Hyeon T, Yoo D. Orthogonal Dual Photocatalysis of Single Atoms on Carbon Nitrides for One-Pot Relay Organic Transformation. ACS NANO 2023; 17:21470-21479. [PMID: 37847158 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Single-atom photocatalysis has shown potential in various single-step organic transformations, but its use in multistep organic transformations in one reaction systems has rarely been achieved. Herein, we demonstrate atomic site orthogonality in the M1/C3N4 system (where M = Pd or Ni), enabling a cascade photoredox reaction involving oxidative and reductive reactions in a single system. The system utilizes visible-light-generated holes and electrons from C3N4, driving redox reactions (e.g., oxidation and fluorination) at the surface of C3N4 and facilitating cross-coupling reactions (e.g., C-C and C-O bond formation) at the metal site. The concept is generalized to different systems of Pd and Ni, thus making the catalytic site-orthogonal M1/C3N4 system an ideal photocatalyst for improving the efficiency and selectivity of multistep organic transformations.
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- Sumin Kim
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory (PAL), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- National Center for Inter-University Research Facilities, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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Shang Z, Feng X, Chen G, Qin R, Han Y. Recent Advances on Single-Atom Catalysts for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304975. [PMID: 37528498 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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The present energy crisis and environmental challenges may be efficiently resolved by converting carbon dioxide (CO2 ) into various useful carbon products. The development of more effective catalysts has been the main focus of current research on photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Due to their high atomic efficiency and superior catalytic activity, single-atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted considerable interest in catalytic CO2 conversion. This review discusses the current research developments, obstacles, and potential of SACs for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. And further, discusses the principle of photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction. This work has compared and analyzed the effects of support materials and active site types in SACs on photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance. This work believes that by sharing these developments, some inspiration for the rational design and development of stable and effective photocatalytic CO2 reduction catalysts based on SACs can be provided.
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- Ziang Shang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, and Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, and Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, and Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, and Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, and Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Ningbo, 315103, China
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Kumar P, Singh G, Guan X, Lee J, Bahadur R, Ramadass K, Kumar P, Kibria MG, Vidyasagar D, Yi J, Vinu A. Multifunctional carbon nitride nanoarchitectures for catalysis. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:7602-7664. [PMID: 37830178 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00213f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Catalysis is at the heart of modern-day chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and there is an urgent demand to develop metal-free, high surface area, and efficient catalysts in a scalable, reproducible and economic manner. Amongst the ever-expanding two-dimensional materials family, carbon nitride (CN) has emerged as the most researched material for catalytic applications due to its unique molecular structure with tunable visible range band gap, surface defects, basic sites, and nitrogen functionalities. These properties also endow it with anchoring capability with a large number of catalytically active sites and provide opportunities for doping, hybridization, sensitization, etc. To make considerable progress in the use of CN as a highly effective catalyst for various applications, it is critical to have an in-depth understanding of its synthesis, structure and surface sites. The present review provides an overview of the recent advances in synthetic approaches of CN, its physicochemical properties, and band gap engineering, with a focus on its exclusive usage in a variety of catalytic reactions, including hydrogen evolution reactions, overall water splitting, water oxidation, CO2 reduction, nitrogen reduction reactions, pollutant degradation, and organocatalysis. While the structural design and band gap engineering of catalysts are elaborated, the surface chemistry is dealt with in detail to demonstrate efficient catalytic performances. Burning challenges in catalytic design and future outlook are elucidated.
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- Prashant Kumar
- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia.
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Yang J, Liu Q, Chen S, Ding X, Chen Y, Cai D, Wang X. Single-Atom and Dual-Atom Electrocatalysts: Synthesis and Applications. Chempluschem 2023; 88:e202300407. [PMID: 37666797 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Distinguishing themselves from nanostructured catalysts, single-atom catalysts (SACs) typically consist of positively charged single metal and coordination atoms without any metal-metal bonds. Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) have emerged as extended family members of SACs in recent years. Both SACs and DACs possess characteristics that combine both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, offering advantages such as uniform active sites and adjustable interactions with ligands, while also inheriting the high stability and recyclability associated with heterogeneous catalyst systems. They offer numerous advantages and are extensively utilized in the field of electrocatalysis, so they have emerged as one of the most prominent material research platforms in the direction of electrocatalysis. This review provides a comprehensive review of SACs and DACs in the field of electrocatalysis: encompassing economic production, elucidating electrocatalytic reaction pathways and associated mechanisms, uncovering structure-performance relationships, and addressing major challenges and opportunities within this domain. Our objective is to present novel ideas for developing advanced synthesis strategies, precisely controlling the microstructure of catalytic active sites, establishing accurate structure-activity relationships, unraveling potential mechanisms underlying electrocatalytic reactions, identifying more efficient reaction paths, and enhancing overall performance in electrocatalytic reactions.
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- Jianjian Yang
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, P. R. China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, P. R. China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, P. R. China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, P. R. China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, P. R. China
- Department of Physics, School of Physical Science and Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, 100044, P. R. China
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Liaqat M, Kankanamage RNT, Duan H, Shimogawa R, Sun J, Nielsen M, Shaaban E, Zhu Y, Gao P, Rusling JF, Frenkel AI, He J. Single-Atom Cobalt Catalysts Coupled with Peroxidase Biocatalysis for C-H Bond Oxidation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:40343-40354. [PMID: 37590263 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c03053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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This paper reports a robust strategy to catalyze in situ C-H oxidation by combining cobalt (Co) single-atom catalysts (SACs) and horseradish peroxidase (HRP). Co SACs were synthesized using the complex of Co phthalocyanine with 3-propanol pyridine at the two axial positions as the Co source to tune the coordination environment of Co by the stepwise removal of axial pyridine moieties under thermal annealing. These structural features of Co sites, as confirmed by infrared and X-ray absorption spectroscopy, were strongly correlated to their reactivity. All Co catalysts synthesized below 300 °C were inactive due to the full coordination of Co sites in octahedral geometry. Increasing the calcination temperature led to an improvement in catalytic activity for reducing O2, although molecular Co species with square planar coordination obtained below 600 °C were less selective to reduce O2 to H2O2 through the two-electron pathway. Co SACs obtained at 800 °C showed superior activity in producing H2O2 with a selectivity of 82-85% in a broad potential range. In situ production of H2O2 was further coupled with HRP to drive the selective C-H bond oxidation in 2-naphthol. Our strategy provides new insights into the design of highly effective, stable SACs for selective C-H bond activation when coupled with natural enzymes.
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- Maham Liaqat
- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York 11790, United States
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- Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire 03824, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
- Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
- Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
- Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
- Department of Surgery and Neag Cancer Center, Uconn Health, Farmington, Connecticut 06030, United States
- School of Chemistry, National University of Ireland at Galway, Galway H91 TK33, Ireland
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York 11790, United States
- Division of Chemistry, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973-5000, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
- Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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Yuan Z, Zhu X, Jiang Z. Recent Advances of Constructing Metal/Semiconductor Catalysts Designing for Photocatalytic CO 2 Hydrogenation. Molecules 2023; 28:5693. [PMID: 37570663 PMCID: PMC10419965 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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With the development of the world economy and the rapid advancement of global industrialization, the demand for energy continues to grow. The significant consumption of fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, has led to excessive carbon dioxide emissions, causing global ecological problems. CO2 hydrogenation technology can convert CO2 into high-value chemicals and is considered one of the potential ways to solve the problem of CO2 emissions. Metal/semiconductor catalysts have shown good activity in carbon dioxide hydrogenation reactions and have attracted widespread attention. Therefore, we summarize the recent research on metal/semiconductor catalysts for photocatalytic CO2 hydrogenation from the design of catalysts to the structure of active sites and mechanistic investigations, and the internal mechanism of the enhanced activity is elaborated to give guidance for the design of highly active catalysts. Finally, based on a good understanding of the above issues, this review looks forward to the development of future CO2 hydrogenation catalysts.
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- Zhimin Yuan
- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang 261061, China
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang 261061, China
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Hu W, Yang H, Wang C. Progress in photocatalytic CO 2 reduction based on single-atom catalysts. RSC Adv 2023; 13:20889-20908. [PMID: 37441031 PMCID: PMC10334474 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03462c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Reduced CO2 emissions, conversion, and reuse are critical steps toward carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. Converting CO2 into high-value carbon-containing compounds or fuels may effectively address the energy shortage and environmental issues, which is consistent with the notion of sustainable development. Photocatalytic CO2 reduction processes have become one of the research focuses, where single-atom catalysts have demonstrated significant benefits owing to their excellent percentage of atom utilization. However, among the crucial challenges confronting contemporary research is the production of efficient, low-cost, and durable photocatalysts. In this paper, we offer a comprehensive overview of the study growth on single-atom catalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction reactions, describe several techniques for preparing single-atom catalysts, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of single-atom catalysts and present the study findings of three single-atom photocatalysts with TiO2, g-C3N4 and MOFs materials as carriers based on the interaction between single atoms and carriers, and finally provide an outlook on the innovation of photocatalytic CO2 reduction reactions.
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- Wanyu Hu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
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Wan X, Yu W, Wang A, Wang X, Robertson J, Zhang Z, Guo Y. High-Throughput Screening of Gas Sensor Materials for Decomposition Products of Eco-Friendly Insulation Medium by Machine Learning. ACS Sens 2023; 8:2319-2330. [PMID: 37172078 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c00376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Nowadays, trifluoromethyl sulfonyl fluoride (CF3SO2F) has shown great potential to replace SF6 as an eco-friendly insulation medium in the power industry. In this work, an effective and low-cost design strategy toward ideal gas sensors for the decomposed gas products of CF3SO2F was proposed. The strategy achieved high-throughput screening from a large candidate space based on first-principle calculation and machine learning (ML). The candidate space is made up of different transition metal-embedded graphic carbon nitrides (TM/g-C3N4) owing to their high surface area and subtle electronic structure. Four main noteworthy decomposition gases of CF3SO2F, namely, CF4, SO2, SO2F2, and HF, as well as their initial stable structure on TM/g-C3N4 were determined. The best-performing ML model was established and implemented to predict the interaction strength between gas products and TM/g-C3N4, thus determining the promising gas-sensing materials for target gases with the requirements of interaction strength, recovery time, sensitivity, and selectivity. Further analysis guarantees their stability and reveals the origin of excellent properties as a gas sensor. The high-throughput strategy opens a new avenue of rational and low-cost design principles of desirable gas-sensing materials in an interdisciplinary view.
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- Xuhao Wan
- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
- Department of Engineering, Cambridge University, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, United Kingdom
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
- Department of Engineering, Cambridge University, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, United Kingdom
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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Hong Q, Yang H, Fang Y, Li W, Zhu C, Wang Z, Liang S, Cao X, Zhou Z, Shen Y, Liu S, Zhang Y. Adaptable graphitic C 6N 6-based copper single-atom catalyst for intelligent biosensing. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2780. [PMID: 37188673 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38459-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Self-adaptability is highly envisioned for artificial devices such as robots with chemical noses. For this goal, seeking catalysts with multiple and modulable reaction pathways is promising but generally hampered by inconsistent reaction conditions and negative internal interferences. Herein, we report an adaptable graphitic C6N6-based copper single-atom catalyst. It drives the basic oxidation of peroxidase substrates by a bound copper-oxo pathway, and undertakes a second gain reaction triggered by light via a free hydroxyl radical pathway. Such multiformity of reactive oxygen-related intermediates for the same oxidation reaction makes the reaction conditions capable to be the same. Moreover, the unique topological structure of CuSAC6N6 along with the specialized donor-π-acceptor linker promotes intramolecular charge separation and migration, thus inhibiting negative interferences of the above two reaction pathways. As a result, a sound basic activity and a superb gain of up to 3.6 times under household lights are observed, superior to that of the controls, including peroxidase-like catalysts, photocatalysts, or their mixtures. CuSAC6N6 is further applied to a glucose biosensor, which can intelligently switch sensitivity and linear detection range in vitro.
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- Qing Hong
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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Kim TH, Park I, Lee KH, Sim JH, Park MH, Han TH, Paik U, Jang J, Park HB, Kim YH. Investigating the interfacial properties of halide perovskite/TiO x heterostructures for versatile photocatalytic reactions under sunlight. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:7710-7714. [PMID: 37051888 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06840k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Heterostructures of metal halide perovskites and TiOx are efficient photocatalytic materials owing to the combination of the advantages of each compound, specifically the high absorption coefficients and long charge-carrier lifetimes of perovskites, and efficient photocatalytic activity of TiOx. However, chemical reduction of CO2 using PNC/TiOx heterostructures without organic solvents has not been reported yet. Here, we report the first solvent-free reduction of CO2 using amorphous TiOx with embedded colloidal perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs). The combination was obtained by carrying out hydrolysis of titanium butoxide (TBOT) on the PNC surface without high-temperature calcination. We proposed a mechanism involving photoexcited electrons being transferred from PNCs to TBOT, enabling photocatalytic reactions using TiOx under visible-light excitation. We demonstrated efficient visible-light-driven photocatalytic reactions at PNC/TiOx interfaces, specifically with a CO production rate of 30.43 μmol g-1 h-1 and accelerated degradation of organic pollutants under natural sunlight. Our work has provided a simple path toward both efficient CO2 reduction and photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes.
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- Tae Hyung Kim
- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Department of Green Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Soongsil University, 369 Sangdo-Ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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Du L, Gao B, Xu S, Xu Q. Strong ferromagnetism of g-C 3N 4 achieved by atomic manipulation. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2278. [PMID: 37080974 PMCID: PMC10119309 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38012-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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Two-dimensional (2D) metal-free ferromagnetic materials are ideal candidates to fabricate next-generation memory and logic devices, but optimization of their ferromagnetism at atomic-scale remains challenging. Theoretically, optimization of ferromagnetism could be achieved by inducing long-range magnetic sequence, which requires short-range exchange interactions. In this work, we propose a strategy to enhance the ferromagnetism of 2D graphite carbon nitride (g-C3N4), which is facilitating the short-range exchange interaction by introducing in-planar boron bridges. As expected, the ferromagnetism of g-C3N4 was significantly enhanced after the introduction of boron bridges, consistent with theoretical calculations. Overall, boosting ferromagnetism of 2D materials by introducing bridging groups is emphasized, which could be applied to manipulate the magnetism of other materials.
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- Lina Du
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, PR China.
- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, PR China.
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Qu B, Li P, Bai L, Qu Y, Li Z, Zhang Z, Zheng B, Sun J, Jing L. Atomically Dispersed ZnN 5 Sites Immobilized on g-C 3 N 4 Nanosheets for Ultrasensitive Selective Detection of Phenanthrene by Dual Ratiometric Fluorescence. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2211575. [PMID: 36680460 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Ultrasensitively selective detection of trace polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) like phenanthrene (PHE) is critical but remains challenging. Herein, atomically dispersed Zn sites on g-C3 N4 nanosheets (sZn-CN) are constructed by thermal polymerization of a Zn-cyanuric acid-melamine supramolecular precursor for the fluorescence detection of PHE. A high amount (1.6 wt%) of sZn is grafted in the cave of CN with one N vacancy in the form of unique Zn(II)N5 coordination. The optimized sZn-CN achieves a wide detection range (1 ng L-1 to 5 mg L-1 ), ultralow detection limit (0.35 ng L-1 , with 5-order magnitude improvement over CN), and ultrahigh selectivity toward PHE even among typical PAHs based on the built PHE-CN dual ratiometric fluorescence method. By means of in situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, time-resolved absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations, the resulting superior detection performance is attributed to the favorable selective adsorption of PHE on as-constructed atomic Zn(II)N5 sites via the ionic cation-π interactions (Znδ+ C2 δ- type), and the fluorescence quenching is dominated by the inner filter effect (IFE) from the multilayer adsorption of PHE at low concentrations, while it is done by the protruded photogenerated electron-transfer process, as well as IFE from the monolayer adsorption of PHE at ultralow concentration.
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- Binhong Qu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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Chen H, Xiong Y, Li J, Abed J, Wang D, Pedrazo-Tardajos A, Cao Y, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Shakouri M, Xiao Q, Hu Y, Bals S, Sargent EH, Su CY, Yang Z. Epitaxially grown silicon-based single-atom catalyst for visible-light-driven syngas production. Nat Commun 2023; 14:1719. [PMID: 36977716 PMCID: PMC10050177 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37401-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Improving the dispersion of active sites simultaneous with the efficient harvest of photons is a key priority for photocatalysis. Crystalline silicon is abundant on Earth and has a suitable bandgap. However, silicon-based photocatalysts combined with metal elements has proved challenging due to silicon's rigid crystal structure and high formation energy. Here we report a solid-state chemistry that produces crystalline silicon with well-dispersed Co atoms. Isolated Co sites in silicon are obtained through the in-situ formation of CoSi2 intermediate nanodomains that function as seeds, leading to the production of Co-incorporating silicon nanocrystals at the CoSi2/Si epitaxial interface. As a result, cobalt-on-silicon single-atom catalysts achieve an external quantum efficiency of 10% for CO2-to-syngas conversion, with CO and H2 yields of 4.7 mol g(Co)-1 and 4.4 mol g(Co)-1, respectively. Moreover, the H2/CO ratio is tunable between 0.8 and 2. This photocatalyst also achieves a corresponding turnover number of 2 × 104 for visible-light-driven CO2 reduction over 6 h, which is over ten times higher than previously reported single-atom photocatalysts.
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- Huai Chen
- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, 35 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A4, Canada
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 200240, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, 35 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A4, Canada
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- Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT), University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT), University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Canadian Light Source, Inc. (CLSI), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Canadian Light Source, Inc. (CLSI), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Canadian Light Source, Inc. (CLSI), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT), University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, 35 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A4, Canada
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, China.
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, China.
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Deng C, Xie S, Li Y, Zhao Y, Zhou P, Sheng H, Ji H, Chen C, Zhao J. Strong Spin Polarization Effect of Atomically Dispersed Metal Site Boosts the Selective Photocatalytic Nitrobenzene Hydrogenation to Aniline over Graphitic Carbon Nitride. J Phys Chem A 2023; 127:2787-2794. [PMID: 36924022 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.3c00634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Atomically dispersed catalysts (ADCs) with a well-defined structure are theoretically desirable for a high-selectivity photocatalytic reaction. However, achieving high product selectivity remains a practical challenge for ADCs-based photocatalysts. Herein, we reveal a spin polarization effect on achieving high product selectivity (95.0%) toward the photocatalytic nitrobenzene (PhNO2) hydrogenation to aniline (PhNH2) on atomically dispersed Fe site-loaded graphitic carbon nitride (Fe/g-C3N4). In combination with the Gibbs free energy diagram and electronic structure analysis, the origin of the photocatalytic performance is attributed not only to the strong metal-support interaction between the Fe site and g-C3N4, but more importantly to the strong spin polarization effect that promotes the potential-determining step (PDS) of *PhNO to *PhNOH. This work could be helpful for the design of ADCs-based photocatalysts in view of the spin polarization effect.
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- Chaoyuan Deng
- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou, Hunan 416000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Chen C, Liu F, Zhang Q, Zhang Z, Liu Q, Fang X. Theoretical design and experimental study of pyridine-incorporated polymeric carbon nitride with an optimal structure for boosting photocatalytic CO2 reduction. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(22)64159-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Li Q, Tang Q, Xiong P, Chen D, Chen J, Wu Z, Wang H. Effect of palladium chemical states on CO2 photocatalytic reduction over g-C3N4: Distinct role of single-atomic state in boosting CH4 production. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(22)64199-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Lin H, Wu J, Zhou F, Zhao X, Lu P, Sun G, Song Y, Li Y, Liu X, Dai H. Graphitic carbon nitride-based photocatalysts in the applications of environmental catalysis. J Environ Sci (China) 2023; 124:570-590. [PMID: 36182164 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2021.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Semiconductor photocatalytic technology has shown great prospects in converting solar energy into chemical energy to mitigate energy crisis and solve environmental pollution problems. The key issue is the development of high-efficiency photocatalysts. Various strategies in the state-of-the-art advancements, such as heterostructure construction, heteroatom doping, metal/single atom loading, and defect engineering, have been presented for the graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based nanocomposite catalysts to design their surface chemical environments and internal electronic structures to make them more suitable for different photocatalytic applications. In this review, nanoarchitecture design, synthesis methods, photochemical properties, potential photocatalytic applications, and related reaction mechanisms of the modified high-efficiency carbon nitride-based photocatalysts were briefly summarized. The superior photocatalytic performance was identified to be associated with the enhanced visible-light response, fast photoinduced electron-hole separation, efficient charge migration, and increased unsaturated active sites. Moreover, the further advance of the visible-light harvesting and solar-to-energy conversions are proposed.
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- Hongxia Lin
- Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Hefei 230601, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Human Safety, Hefei 230601, China
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- Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Hefei 230601, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Human Safety, Hefei 230601, China
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- Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Hefei 230601, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Human Safety, Hefei 230601, China
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- Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Hefei 230601, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Human Safety, Hefei 230601, China
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- Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Hefei 230601, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Human Safety, Hefei 230601, China
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- Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Hefei 230601, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Human Safety, Hefei 230601, China
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- Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Hefei 230601, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Human Safety, Hefei 230601, China
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- Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Hefei 230601, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Human Safety, Hefei 230601, China
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- Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Hefei 230601, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Human Safety, Hefei 230601, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Education Ministry of China, Laboratory of Catalysis Chemistry and Nanoscience, Department of Environmental Chemical Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China.
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Kumar S, Yadav RK, Gupta S, Yeon Choi S, Wu Kim T. A Spherical Photocatalyst To Emulate Natural Photosynthesis For The Production of Formic Acid From CO2. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Nautiyal R, Tavar D, Suryavanshi U, Singh G, Singh A, Vinu A, Mane GP. Advanced nanomaterials for highly efficient CO 2 photoreduction and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2022; 23:866-894. [PMID: 36506822 PMCID: PMC9733696 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2022.2149036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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At present, CO2 photoreduction to value-added chemicals/fuels and photocatalytic hydrogen generation by water splitting are the most promising reactions to fix two main issues simultaneously, rising CO2 levels and never-lasting energy demand. CO2, a major contributor to greenhouse gases (GHGs) with about 65% of the total emission, is known to cause adverse effects like global temperature change, ocean acidification, greenhouse effects, etc. The idea of CO2 capture and its conversion to hydrocarbons can control the further rise of CO2 levels and help in producing alternative fuels that have several further applications. On the other hand, hydrogen being a zero-emission fuel is considered as a clean and sustainable form of energy that holds great promise for various industrial applications. The current review focuses on the discussion of the recent progress made in designing efficient photocatalytic materials for CO2 photoreduction and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The scope of the current study is limited to the TiO2 and non-TiO2 based advanced nanomaterials (i.e. metal chalcogenides, MOFs, carbon nitrides, single-atom catalysts, and low-dimensional nanomaterials). In detail, the influence of important factors that affect the performance of these photocatalysts towards CO2 photoreduction and HER is reviewed. Special attention is also given in this review to provide a brief account of CO2 adsorption modes on the catalyst surface and its subsequent reduction pathways/product selectivity. Finally, the review is concluded with additional outlooks regarding upcoming research on promising nanomaterials and reactor design strategies for increasing the efficiency of the photoreactions.
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- Rashmi Nautiyal
- Department of Chemistry, Sunandan Divatia School of Science, SVKM’s NMIMS (Deemed-to-be) University, Mumbai, India
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- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- Center for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Material, CSIR– Advanced Material and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, India
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- Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s, Karmveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- Center for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Material, CSIR– Advanced Material and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, India
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, Sunandan Divatia School of Science, SVKM’s NMIMS (Deemed-to-be) University, Mumbai, India
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Raza MA, Tian H, Shui Z, Zhu L, Que M, Chen X. Hierarchical ternary layered double hydroxide/graphitic carbon nitride heterostructures as visible-light photocatalysts for efficient reduction of CO2. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Gao X, Liu Y, Zhang K, Weng J, Chen R, Zhang X, Wang Z, Yang S, Liu J. Light-Responsive Carbon Nitride Based Atomic Cu(I) Oxidase Mimics for Dual-Mode Total Antioxidant Capacity Assay. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c03341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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- Xiaoying Gao
- Institute of Advanced Materials, State Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Zeolite Membrane Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, State Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Zeolite Membrane Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, China
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- The Testing Center of Shandong Bureau of China Metallurgical Geology Bureau, Jinan 250000, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, State Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Zeolite Membrane Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, State Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Zeolite Membrane Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, State Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Zeolite Membrane Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, State Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Zeolite Membrane Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, State Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Zeolite Membrane Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, China
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Preparation and characterization of M1-Nx-Cy based single atom catalysts for environmental applications. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.108050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Swain S, Altaee A, Saxena M, Samal AK. A comprehensive study on heterogeneous single atom catalysis: Current progress, and challenges☆. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Wei J, Zhao R, Luo D, Lu X, Dong W, Huang Y, Cheng X, Ni Y. Atomically Precise Ni6(SC2H4Ph)12 Nanoclusters on Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for Boosting Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 631:212-221. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Lin X, Ng SF, Ong WJ. Coordinating single-atom catalysts on two-dimensional nanomaterials: A paradigm towards bolstered photocatalytic energy conversion. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Zhou P, Luo M, Guo S. Optimizing the semiconductor–metal-single-atom interaction for photocatalytic reactivity. Nat Rev Chem 2022; 6:823-838. [PMID: 37118099 DOI: 10.1038/s41570-022-00434-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Metal single-atom (MSA) catalysts with 100% metal atom utilization and unique electronic properties are attractive cocatalysts for efficient photocatalysis when coupled with semiconductors. Owing to the absence of a metal-metal bond, MSA sites are exclusively coordinated with the semiconductor photocatalyst, featuring a chemical-bond-driven tunable interaction between the semiconductor and the metal single atom. This semiconductor-MSA interaction is a platform that can facilitate the separation/transfer of photogenerated charge carriers and promote the subsequent catalytic reactions. In this Review, we first introduce the fundamental physicochemistry related to the semiconductor-MSA interaction. We highlight the ligand effect on the electronic structures, catalytic properties and functional mechanisms of the MSA cocatalyst through the semiconductor-MSA interaction. Then, we categorize the state-of-the-art experimental and theoretical strategies for the construction of the efficient semiconductor-MSA interaction at the atomic scale for a wide range of photocatalytic reactions. The examples described include photocatalytic water splitting, CO2 reduction and organic synthesis. We end by outlining strategies on how to further advance the semiconductor-MSA interaction for complex photocatalytic reactions involving multiple elementary steps. We provide atomic and electronic-scale insights into the working mechanisms of the semiconductor-MSA interaction and guidance for the design of high-performance semiconductor-MSA interface photocatalytic systems.
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Wang G, Chen Z, Wang T, Wang D, Mao J. P and Cu Dual Sites on Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Photocatalytic CO
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- Gang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Materials Science Anhui Normal University Wuhu 241002 P. R. China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels School of Science Westlake University Hangzhou 310024 P. R. China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels School of Science Westlake University Hangzhou 310024 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Materials Science Anhui Normal University Wuhu 241002 P. R. China
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Jiang W, Deng H, Liu J. Efficient photocatalytic aerobic oxidations by a molecular cobalt catalyst linked to mesoporous carbon nitride. CATAL COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2022.106498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Maarisetty D, Mary R, Hang DR, Mohapatra P, Baral SS. The role of material defects in the photocatalytic CO2 reduction: Interfacial properties, thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanism. J CO2 UTIL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.102175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Li J, Li K, Du J, Yang H, Song C, Guo X. Impact of transition metal incorporation on the photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity of polymeric carbon nitride. J CO2 UTIL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.102162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Polymeric Carbon Nitride-based Single Atom Photocatalysts for CO2 Reduction to C1 Products. Chem Res Chin Univ 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-022-2275-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sun X, Sun L, Li G, Tuo Y, Ye C, Yang J, Low J, Yu X, Bitter JH, Lei Y, Wang D, Li Y. Phosphorus Tailors the d-Band Center of Copper Atomic Sites for Efficient CO 2 Photoreduction under Visible-Light Irradiation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202207677. [PMID: 35801835 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202207677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Photoreduction of CO2 into solar fuels has received great interest, but suffers from low catalytic efficiency and poor selectivity. Herein, two single-Cu-atom catalysts with unique Cu configurations in phosphorus-doped carbon nitride (PCN), namely, Cu1 N3 @PCN and Cu1 P3 @PCN were fabricated via selective phosphidation, and tested in visible light-driven CO2 reduction by H2 O without sacrificial agents. Cu1 N3 @PCN was exclusively active for CO production with a rate of 49.8 μmolCO gcat -1 h-1 , outperforming most polymeric carbon nitride (C3 N4 ) based catalysts, while Cu1 P3 @PCN preferably yielded H2 . Experimental and theoretical analysis suggested that doping P in C3 N4 by replacing a corner C atom upshifted the d-band center of Cu in Cu1 N3 @PCN close to the Fermi level, which boosted the adsorption and activation of CO2 on Cu1 N3 , making Cu1 N3 @PCN efficiently convert CO2 to CO. In contrast, Cu1 P3 @PCN with a much lower Cu 3d electron energy exhibited negligible CO2 adsorption, thereby preferring H2 formation via photocatalytic H2 O splitting.
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- Xiaohui Sun
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Biobased Chemistry and Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, Wageningen, 6708WG, The Netherlands.,Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, Wageningen, 6708WE, The Netherlands
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Huadong), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Biobased Chemistry and Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, Wageningen, 6708WG, The Netherlands
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Ran L, Li Z, Ran B, Cao J, Zhao Y, Shao T, Song Y, Leung MKH, Sun L, Hou J. Engineering Single-Atom Active Sites on Covalent Organic Frameworks for Boosting CO 2 Photoreduction. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:17097-17109. [PMID: 36066387 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c06920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Solar carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion is an emerging solution to meet the challenges of sustainable energy systems and environmental/climate concerns. However, the construction of isolated active sites not only influences catalytic activity but also limits the understanding of the structure-catalyst relationship of CO2 reduction. Herein, we develop a universal synthetic protocol to fabricate different single-atom metal sites (e.g., Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Cu, Mn, and Ru) anchored on the triazine-based covalent organic framework (SAS/Tr-COF) backbone with the bridging structure of metal-nitrogen-chlorine for high-performance catalytic CO2 reduction. Remarkably, the as-synthesized Fe SAS/Tr-COF as a representative catalyst achieved an impressive CO generation rate as high as 980.3 μmol g-1 h-1 and a selectivity of 96.4%, over approximately 26 times higher than that of the pristine Tr-COF under visible light irradiation. From X-ray absorption fine structure analysis and density functional theory calculations, the superior photocatalytic performance is attributed to the synergic effect of atomically dispersed metal sites and Tr-COF host, decreasing the reaction energy barriers for the formation of *COOH intermediates and promoting CO2 adsorption and activation as well as CO desorption. This work not only affords rational design of state-of-the-art catalysts at the molecular level but also provides in-depth insights for efficient CO2 conversion.
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- Lei Ran
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China.,Ability R&D Energy Research Centre, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Devices, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- Ability R&D Energy Research Centre, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, P. R. China.,Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 10044 Stockholm, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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Recent advances and perspectives in cobalt-based heterogeneous catalysts for photocatalytic water splitting, CO2 reduction, and N2 fixation. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(21)63939-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Carbon-based nanostructures for emerging photocatalysis: CO2 reduction, N2 fixation, and organic conversion. TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trechm.2022.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Wang G, Chen Z, Wang T, Wang D, Mao J. P and Cu Dual Sites on Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction to Hydrocarbon Fuels with High C2H6 Evolution. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202210789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Gang Wang
- Anhui Normal University College of Chemistry and Materials Science CHINA
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- Westlake University School of Science CHINA
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- Westlake University School of Science CHINA
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- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry Haidian 100084 Beijing CHINA
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- Anhui Normal University College of Chemistry and Materials Science CHINA
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Fawzi T, Rani S, Roy SC, Lee H. Photocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Conversion by Structurally and Materially Modified Titanium Dioxide Nanostructures. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158143. [PMID: 35897719 PMCID: PMC9330242 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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TiO2 has aroused considerable attentions as a promising photocatalytic material for decades due to its superior material properties in several fields such as energy and environment. However, the main dilemmas are its wide bandgap (3–3.2 eV), that restricts the light absorption in limited light wavelength region, and the comparatively high charge carrier recombination rate of TiO2, is a hurdle for efficient photocatalytic CO2 conversion. To tackle these problems, lots of researches have been implemented relating to structural and material modification to improve their material, optical, and electrical properties for more efficient photocatalytic CO2 conversion. Recent studies illustrate that crystal facet engineering could broaden the performance of the photocatalysts. As same as for nanostructures which have advantages such as improved light absorption, high surface area, directional charge transport, and efficient charge separation. Moreover, strategies such as doping, junction formation, and hydrogenation have resulted in a promoted photocatalytic performance. Such strategies can markedly change the electronic structure that lies behind the enhancement of the solar spectrum harnessing. In this review, we summarize the works that have been carried out for the enhancement of photocatalytic CO2 conversion by material and structural modification of TiO2 and TiO2-based photocatalytic system. Moreover, we discuss several strategies for synthesis and design of TiO2 photocatalysts for efficient CO2 conversion by nanostructure, structure design of photocatalysts, and material modification.
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- Tarek Fawzi
- Department of Photonics, National Sun Yat-sen University, No. 70, Lien-Hai Rd, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan; or
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- Department of Physics, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai 600089, Tamil Nadu, India;
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- Semiconducting Oxide Materials, Nanostructures and Tailored Heterojunction (SOMNaTH) Lab, Functional Oxides Research Group (FORG) and 2D Materials and Innovation Centre, Department of Physics, IIT Madras, Chennai 600036, Tamil Nadu, India;
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- Department of Photonics, National Sun Yat-sen University, No. 70, Lien-Hai Rd, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan; or
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-7-525-2000 (ext. 4473)
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Wang Z, Almatrafi E, Wang H, Qin H, Wang W, Du L, Chen S, Zeng G, Xu P. Cobalt Single Atoms Anchored on Oxygen-Doped Tubular Carbon Nitride for Efficient Peroxymonosulfate Activation: Simultaneous Coordination Structure and Morphology Modulation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202202338. [PMID: 35514041 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202202338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Simultaneous regulation of the coordination environment of single-atom catalysts (SACs) and engineering architectures with efficient exposed active sites are efficient strategies for boosting peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. We isolated cobalt atoms with dual nitrogen and oxygen coordination (Co-N3 O1 ) on oxygen-doped tubular carbon nitride (TCN) by pyrolyzing a hydrogen-bonded cyanuric acid melamine-cobalt acetate precursor. The theoretically constructed Co-N3 O1 moiety on TCN exhibited an impressive mass activity of 7.61×105 min-1 mol-1 with high 1 O2 selectivity. Theoretical calculations revealed that the cobalt single atoms occupied a dual nitrogen and oxygen coordination environment, and that PMS adsorption was promoted and energy barriers reduced for the key *O intermediate that produced 1 O2 . The catalysts were attached to a widely used poly(vinylidene fluoride) microfiltration membrane to deliver an antibiotic wastewater treatment system with 97.5 % ciprofloxacin rejection over 10 hours, thereby revealing the suitability of the membrane for industrial applications.
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- Ziwei Wang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy and Power Systems, Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering-Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.,Centre of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy and Power Systems, Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering-Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.,Centre of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy and Power Systems, Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering-Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Sun X, Sun L, Li G, Tuo Y, Ye C, Yang J, Low J, Yu X, Bitter JH, Lei Y, Wang D, Li Y. Phosphorus Tailors the d‐Band Center of Copper Atomic Sites for Efficient CO2 Photoreduction under Visible‐Light Irradiation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202207677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Xiaohui Sun
- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry Haidian District, Beijing 100084 beijing CHINA
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- Central South University State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy CHINA
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- Wageningen University & Research Biobased Chemistry and Technology NETHERLANDS
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- China University of Petroleum Huadong Department of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- University of Science and Technology of China Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale CHINA
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- Shenzhen University Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics CHINA
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- Wageningen University & Research Biobased Chemistry and Technology NETHERLANDS
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- Central South University State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy CHINA
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- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry District of Haidian 100084 Beijing CHINA
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Hiragond CB, Powar NS, Lee J, In SI. Single-Atom Catalysts (SACs) for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction with H 2 O: Activity, Product Selectivity, Stability, and Surface Chemistry. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201428. [PMID: 35695355 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In recent years, single-atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted the interest of researchers owing to their suitability for various catalytic applications. For instance, their optoelectronic features, site-specific activity, and cost-effectiveness make SACs ideal for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. The activity, product selectivity, and photostability of SACs depend on various factors such as the nature of the metal/support material, the interaction between the metal atoms and support, light-harvesting ability, charge separation behavior, CO2 adsorption ability, active sites, and defects. Consequently, it is necessary to investigate these factors in depth to elucidate the working principle(s) of SACs for catalytic applications. Herein, the recent progress in the development of SACs for photocatalytic CO2 reduction with H2 O is reviewed. First, a brief overview of CO2 photoreduction and SACs for CO2 conversion is provided. Several synthesis strategies and useful techniques for characterizing SACs employed in heterogeneous catalysis are then described. Next, the challenges of SACs for photocatalytic CO2 reduction and related optimization strategies, in terms of activity, product selectivity, and stability, are explored. The progress in the development of noble metal- and transition metal-based SACs and dual-SACs for photocatalytic CO2 reduction is discussed. Finally, the prospects of SACs for CO2 reduction are considered.
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- Chaitanya B Hiragond
- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, DGIST, 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, DGIST, 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, DGIST, 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, DGIST, 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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Ou H, Ning S, Zhu P, Chen S, Han A, Kang Q, Hu Z, Ye J, Wang D, Li Y. Carbon Nitride Photocatalysts with Integrated Oxidation and Reduction Atomic Active Centers for Improved CO2 Conversion. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202206579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Honghui Ou
- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- Tianjin University School of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- University of Jinan Department Institute of Surface Analysis and Chemical Biology CHINA
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- SYSU: Sun Yat-Sen University School of Environmental Science and Engineering CHINA
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- Tianjin University School of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry District of Haidian 100084 Beijing CHINA
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Ou H, Ning S, Zhu P, Chen S, Han A, Kang Q, Hu Z, Ye J, Wang D, Li Y. Carbon Nitride Photocatalysts with Integrated Oxidation and Reduction Atomic Active Centers for Improved CO 2 Conversion. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202206579. [PMID: 35715933 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202206579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Single-atom active-site catalysts have attracted significant attention in the field of photocatalytic CO2 conversion. However, designing active sites for CO2 reduction and H2 O oxidation simultaneously on a photocatalyst and combining the corresponding half-reaction in a photocatalytic system is still difficult. Here, we synthesized a bimetallic single-atom active-site photocatalyst with two compatible active centers of Mn and Co on carbon nitride (Mn1 Co1 /CN). Our experimental results and density functional theory calculations showed that the active center of Mn promotes H2 O oxidation by accumulating photogenerated holes. In addition, the active center of Co promotes CO2 activation by increasing the bond length and bond angle of CO2 molecules. Benefiting from the synergistic effect of the atomic active centers, the synthesized Mn1 Co1 /CN exhibited a CO production rate of 47 μmol g-1 h-1 , which is significantly higher than that of the corresponding single-metal active-site photocatalyst.
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- Honghui Ou
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- TJU-NIMS International Collaboration Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.,Department Institute of Surface Analysis and Chemical Biology, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong 250022, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department Institute of Surface Analysis and Chemical Biology, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong 250022, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- TJU-NIMS International Collaboration Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.,International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, 305-0047, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Yun R, Li T, Zhang B, He L, Liu S, Yu C, Chen Z, Luo S. Amino induced high-loading atomically dispersed Co sites on N-doped hollow carbon for efficient CO 2 transformation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:6602-6605. [PMID: 35583345 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc01941h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Herein, a novel strategy has been proposed to design a hollow structure via post-modified N sites coordinating to metal species. As a result, an atomically dispersed Co site catalyst with high loading has been obtained and has shown superb performance in CO2 cycloaddition to ethylene carbonate. This novel avenue can be extended to other atomically dispersed metal catalysts with high loading.
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- Ruirui Yun
- Anhui Laboratory of Molecule-Based Materials, Anhui Carbon Neutrality Engineering Center, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 214001, P. R. China.
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- Anhui Laboratory of Molecule-Based Materials, Anhui Carbon Neutrality Engineering Center, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 214001, P. R. China.
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- Anhui Laboratory of Molecule-Based Materials, Anhui Carbon Neutrality Engineering Center, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 214001, P. R. China.
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- Anhui Laboratory of Molecule-Based Materials, Anhui Carbon Neutrality Engineering Center, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 214001, P. R. China.
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- Anhui Laboratory of Molecule-Based Materials, Anhui Carbon Neutrality Engineering Center, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 214001, P. R. China.
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100049, P. R. China.
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- Anhui Laboratory of Molecule-Based Materials, Anhui Carbon Neutrality Engineering Center, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 214001, P. R. China.
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- Anhui Laboratory of Molecule-Based Materials, Anhui Carbon Neutrality Engineering Center, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 214001, P. R. China.
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